standing on sides; is this common?

[balsam lake glass cutter]

I found that i had better balance and control through turns when i step up and stand on the sides of the ski. Wondering if this is a common way of riding or a bad habit i should avoid?

 

[nokfir]

lol really?

 

[Matt_E]

I do that to screw around when I am bored. I don't think the balance is any better.

 

[restosud]

the balance is a little worse as your center of gravity goes up imo.
just for monkeying around.

 

[nightrider05]

I only do that when my back starts to cramp up...for some reason standing up on the rail allows me to stretch it out and it stops bothering me. Handling is considerably worse though...

 

[ger87410]

I never stand on the sides but to toot around. It makes the turning harder and everything becomes based on your balance.

IMO, get a longer rideplate.

 

[Shifty]

I do it quite a bit but just to mix it up. I would say turning becomes much more difficult fo sure.

I aslo stick my leg out back and lean forward like a figure skater all while blowing my whistle to get attention.

 

[yamaslut]

You got to pump your fist if you stand on the gunwales... Lenzi comes to mind

 

[suva]

LOL....
I do it sometimes when I'm packing a gas can or cooler in my tray so I can move further forward, or when I'm bored and cruising.

 

[smoofers]

I do it to stretch my back out as well. It "feels" like you can turn a bit better simply because when you make a turn your weight is farther out to the edge of the ski.

 

[Berky]

Shifty that is totally sweet, I may have to get one of those train air horns and try it.