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I tend to transform my stance into a Neko Ashi Dachi from Sanchin Dachi when edging . Being on the ball of my foot creates one extra articulation in the shock absorption leg system , and is the most fine tuned of all , allowing for micro adjustments to edging .
At the peak moment of needing maximum stability , both feet are along the centreline ( front foot toes and rear foot heel on or crossing the centreline ). Contrary to common belief , this gives you the maximum stability and recovery .
Above : With bent knees , and a vertical upright upper body , you can absorb the largest of hits and come through it . Below : Each successive design of mine gets narrower than the one before , and my ability to run harder things increases along with it . While it feels odd initially , when you ’ re used to wide boards , it is in fact ultimately better .