Feet Normal, Goofy, or both ways?

Johnny340

Johnny340

Location
Vancouver
OK, I always feel more comfortable with my left foot more forward than the right, same as when I ride a bike or snow board, etc. ('Normal') (Right foot forward guys known as 'goofy'.)
Do you guys stick with what feels comfortable or do you change the forward foot for each direction of turn like the racer guys do? (Inside foot always forward?)


I just realized that I put this in the wrong section so feel free to move it, sorry. Standing is not a 'trick'. Although it could be for some guys on the weekend...
 
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rrlc

rrlc

Location
Lake McQueeney, TX
When just cruising around I ride with my left foot foward. When setting up for a jump I put my feet together in the back of the tray. When turning I put the foot that is in the direction of the turn in the front and turn my back towards the direction of the turn also. So I'm standing sideways in the tray through the turns with my ass just above the water.
 
turnagainhardcore

turnagainhardcore

X-H2O
Location
Alberta
when I am hunting for a good wave, or jumping both feet are to the back
When I am doing the SLT (straight line trick) left foot forward right foot back
When I am doing high speed turns the direction that I go changes the foot I have in front, the foot forward is the one on the inside of the turn.
but I have been experimenting with the leg drag lately and its a blast to do huge sweeping S's at high speed doing the leg drag!!
 
Johnny340

Johnny340

Location
Vancouver
Leg drag sounds cool. Good luck!

I have tried keeping the foot on the inside of the turn towards the front but it never feels as comfortable turning right for me. So when you guys who ride like this turn right followed by another right, you just keep the right foot forward on that straightaway too then? That's going to take some getting used to for me...
 
turnagainhardcore

turnagainhardcore

X-H2O
Location
Alberta
I was struggling with this last year, but I decided to start off this year like that, and now I don't think about it, and its not every single time i switch, if its a short quick right then I just leave me left foot forward cuz I am lazy, but I can tell a difference in the turn
Once you get used to switching it is a sinch, and you doing even think about it
 
stanton

stanton

High on jetskis.
Location
atascadero,ca
my straps are setup in goofy stance, ive always ridden goofy on all board sports.
lately ive been trying to ride switch stance, switch backside slashes are fun.
 
Midlake Crisis

Midlake Crisis

Site Supporter
Location
Bakersfield, CA
I started off riding with both feet back.
As I got comfortable maneuvering I unconsciously morphed into a regular left foot forward stance.
I try to ride goofy off and on for a little while each ride to give different muscles a break and for the advantage of being comfortable riding in any position.
Someday I might get good. . . .
 
R

RE_gawker

Location
Lake of the ozarks, MO
Flat Brapp said:
I switch stance so i can drag ass either way i am turning.
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Yeah, I am now glad I did switch foot when starting out because I was messing around dragging my leg earlier today and it was pretty easy except I need a faster bike, lol.(that or I need to learn not to lean as much)
But it is ridiculous how tight I can turn now by doing that.

BTW, anybody have any hints on where to put the inside foot when you drag the other leg? I have been putting it towards the middle of the tray on the side I am leaning into.
 
tor*p*do

tor*p*do

Squarenose FTW
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Location
NW NC
as my summer has gone along
I find myself riding mostly with both feet in the wd revs!

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CaMo_FroG

CaMo_FroG

2 new superjets 90-93
Location
Montana
i seem to go either foot but probably more goofy, both feet in back for jumps/tricks.... i tend to put my butt towards the turn,
 
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