Term
Back-seat
Riding with the weight too far toward the tail for the task, so the front of the board loses grip and steering.
GLOSSARY · Turns & riding control
A rider in the back seat often has straight front leg, bent back leg and hips behind the bindings. The nose becomes light, turns are hard to start and the board tends to run away. It is common on steeper slopes when a rider leans away from the hill out of fear.
Context and distinction
Back seat describes a pattern over time, not a single photo: shifting back on purpose — in powder or for a tail press — is not a fault. It differs from an intentional rearward stance setup such as setback.
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