Stance width, pros and cons.....

Da Kamp · Outlaw Joined: 10 Nov 2007 Posts: 104 City: Antioch

K so i was messing around with my board earlier and made the stance as wide as it goes and hopped on my buddies tramp, it seemed a lot easier to control and i had no problem busting out 5's.

Is this just my imagination or does having the widest stance comfortable make it easier ?

Da Kamp · Outlaw Joined: 10 Nov 2007 Posts: 104 City: Antioch

LF_WaKeR · Outlaw Joined: 01 Feb 2008 Posts: 191 City: Mil-town

You will have tons of board control but i have noticed that when you are on the water i get unconformtable, but i guess it is just personal preference.

Da Kamp · Outlaw Joined: 10 Nov 2007 Posts: 104 City: Antioch

thanks man

WillWakeUp · Criminal Joined: 08 Dec 2005 Posts: 68

It will help you be stable but you shouldn' t go too wide because you're gonna hurt your knees and your back...

Wakebrad · Ladies Man Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 12257 City: Dallas

A couple things to mention on stance width.

A wider stance will make you more stable. It also tires you out a little faster.

The important thing to note is that if you go wide on your stance make sure your bindings are ducked out more than they were. Your knees have the most support if the pressure is applied in a direct line. If your legs are real wide and your feet are straight, the pressure on your knees is at an angle.

Basically what I'm saying is when you bend your knees your knees should be over your toes (not to the left or right).

I ride all the way out.