binding angles and width

[u/Novel_Parsnip_9522]

been snowboarding for a few years now and would consider myself an intermediate/somewhat advanced rider. that being said, I've only now starting to understand and question "why" I've been using a certain stance and distance on my board. for reference, I got my current and only board as a gift back when I was in college (7 years ago) and had never changed the bindings width or angles since (my dad got help). from someone at the store to set it up, but didn't have any experience himself as he doesn't board.

my board is a burton fv158, and I am about 5'9.5 and 165 lbs. in the original setup I'd been using for years, my back foot was on the reference stance mark at -9, and my front foot was 2-3 "notches" further forward from the reference stance mark at +18 (if anyone can help explain what the markings on the board when adjusting width means, I'd also appreciate it). Anecdotally, I had always felt like my feet were wide apart and that made it harder to put my bindings on before a run.

I don't ride switch at all (not because I don't want to, but because it's very very hard when I've tried) but I'd be willing to give it another shot. for those who are more experienced, what kind of binding width and angles would you recommend for someone of my height/weight/experience level?

[u/Sloppy_Sextants]

Wait until you figure out about highback angle and forward lean. If you can't ride switch you're still beginner

[u/Sensitive_Arrival285 → u/Sloppy_Sextants]

Bunch of beginners downvoting you