Some good insights. I use the squat technique when sizing people up for where their boots should be placed. It's all a feel thing.
However, when it comes to Ollies, yes, you stance can and will affect it. Your ollie is created when you force the tail of the board into the water, causing the water to push back and allowing you use that force to elevate your board. (--{} {}--) <--- Having your feet like this, you aren't able to exert much force on the end of the board, the water doesn't push back, and you don't maximize your ollie potential. ({}-- --{}) <--- With your feet wider, you can push that tail into the water, increase the downforce, therefore increasing the up force the water reacts with, boosting your ollie. This is all contingent on your technique, however. Line tension, edging, and pre-pop all can play a part in your ollie performance.
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