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CjKit 
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Post subject: Stance width
 Posted: Jan 06, 2011 - 11:03 PM
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Hi all.
I had a go on the stance finder thingy at TSA a couple of years ago and they recommended a stance width of 42cm (16.5").
Used it the last couple of times I've been riding and it felt right but now I've got my new bindings I can't remember how the stance width is measured.
Am I right in thinking that it's between the inner edges of the bindings. Or is it from the centre of one mounting disc to the centre of the other? |
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BestieBoy
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Post subject: RE: Stance width
Posted: Jan 07, 2011 - 08:29 AM
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Post subject: RE: Stance width
Posted: Jan 07, 2011 - 08:37 AM
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AdamA9
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Post subject: RE: Stance width
Posted: Jan 07, 2011 - 08:44 AM
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Wait... wut...
What's a stance finder? I usually just plonk my feet on the board and sit my bindings where my feet lay. Stick on my boots and strap in to make sure it's comfortable... Is there another way to do this? |
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Post subject: RE: Stance width
Posted: Jan 07, 2011 - 08:47 AM
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charlie
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Post subject: RE: Stance width
Posted: Jan 07, 2011 - 09:27 AM
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| I think it's quite useful if you're having problems with joint pain sometimes since a lot of people force their bodies into a stance they want rather than going for something that's natural. |
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CjKit
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Post subject: RE: Stance width
Posted: Jan 07, 2011 - 09:51 AM
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Thanks guys.
I thought it would be centre, but then surely a 16.5" stance measured from centre to centre would be tiny!?
I found the stance finder really helpful as I hadn't had any lessons/coaching/help since I was about 18 so had no real idea what I was doing. I was always just plonked on a rental board and pushed down a hill.
T'internet wasn't really around back then so no nice forum types and youtube vids to help educate people like me.
I'd definitely say it's worth a look if you're having problems with pain when riding. |
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Post subject: RE: Stance width
Posted: Jan 07, 2011 - 09:59 AM
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CjKit
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Post subject: RE: Stance width
Posted: Jan 07, 2011 - 10:05 AM
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| We could try but I don't think that could ever be replicated! |
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FunkyMunky
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Posted: Jan 07, 2011 - 01:41 PM
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Here's one for you..
I read somewhere that "generally" your stance width will be the same as the length of the lower half of your leg, from your knee to the ground.
Out of interest, I measured myself and my stance width and both were 21" |
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CjKit
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Posted: Jan 07, 2011 - 01:46 PM
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Hmmm interesting.
And did you measure the stance from centre of disc to centre of disc? |
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FunkyMunky
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Posted: Jan 07, 2011 - 01:49 PM
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yup, centre to centre.
Obviously some folk prefer to ride wider or narrower, just thought it was interesting that I read it and it was acurate, in my case. |
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CjKit
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Posted: Jan 07, 2011 - 01:54 PM
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| Yeah, I'll have to measure myself later and see what I come up with. |
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AdamA9
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Posted: Jan 07, 2011 - 01:54 PM
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| I'll measure mine tonight, not sure what I have. I just adjust till I feel comfortable LOL |
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Posted: Jan 10, 2011 - 07:39 PM
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Just wider than your shoulders is a rough guage. 16.5" sounds way too small, as quoted distances should always be centre to centre. I'm a stub leg (30" trousers need to be turned up) and I ride 22" width...
Comfort issues aside, I find wide stances are more stable for landing jumps and rotating, increasing the ability to get low and ride aggressively. |
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