Staggered eFoil Stance: The Key to Safer eFoiling and Better Control | Verdant Ride

In this episode of Verdant Ride, we dive deep into the best eFoil foot position of adopting a staggered stance while eFoiling. Stephan explains why standing staggered, with one foot slightly ahead of the other, can significantly improve your safety and control on the water. Drawing from his personal experiences and some not-so-pleasant encounters, Stephan discusses how this stance can help you avoid common eFoil-related injuries, particularly those involving the mast and hydrofoil. He also shares insights on why seasoned surfers, wakeboarders, and snowboarders may find this stance challenging to adopt and how they can overcome these hurdles.

Here's my 3rd attempt to tell this story. My first 2 attempts showed and discussed eFoil injuries that were too graphic for YouTube's community standards. So I got suspended from uploading for 7 days. Well, I can't risk that again so I've replaced all the injury images with color crayon drawings and the more graphic descriptions have been replaced with a catchy song to help remind you of the Staggered Stance and how it can keep you safe.

In my Facebook release, the safety squad came out of the woodworks believing that because my video discussed safety and stance type, it was an invitation to condemn me for daring to be an adult and using my autonomy to make my own decisions regarding my preferred safety gear. Well, I'll certainly be discussing that in an upcoming show, but till then, I'm quite certain that 100% of my audience has already been thoroughly informed on helmets and PFDs and you are capable of making your own decisions as to what to wear when you go near the water. If, I'm right gimme a 🤙 in the comments. Thanks…

00:37 What is Staggered Stance
01:05 Why I ride with a Staggered Stance
01:42 I Ride Midline on Most Boards Except eFoils
02:18 eFoil Injury Research
06:32 Ripping it up with a Staggered Stance
08:08 Safety Staggered Stance Song
11:41 Gear Inventory

Stephan wraps up the episode by reaffirming the benefits of the staggered stance, especially when paired with the right gear like the 36 Glide wing and Camber Pro setup.

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