Problems going left

When I started, I had the same issue. Fine going backside 'cause i'd usually take off angled down the line. When I tried to go left (frontside) requiring a bottom turn, i'd lean in, but the board would go straight and I'd eat it. Then one day I really cranked, put more weight over my back foot, and tried to turn, not just lean. The board turned and shot down the line. It was an epiphany, and i never looked back

 

other here on hhi we had 3 footers it was nice today wasnt it? well maybe your not goofy but my only advice is just keep practicing and dont do the same thing over and over.

 

You're thinking about it too much. Just do it.

 

Yeah more weight towards the back. I'm goofy and I used to have trouble going right then I started grabbing the left rail and yanking up on it, it makes turning much easier. I don't know if that would work for going left tho

 

its all about foot placement bro.

 

good foot placement is the difference between a good surfer and a great surfer.

 

Watch Zoolander repeatedly until you're an ambiturner.

 

Grab a skateboard and do some tic tacs (at least thats what it was called 25 years ago...)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_6NGjXujxQ

 

Technically speaking, if you are a goofy footer, you should already facing a left breaking wave and your difficulty would be riding right-hand breaking waves. Don't confuse looking at the waves from shore, especially since you ride the wave from the water point of view. It's sort of like Hawaiians who measure wave height from the back of the wave, but nobody rides the back of the wave do they?

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_EacLppMW0

enjoy the dual jet streams guys. bad weather in store.

 

Start your turn with your head... look where you want to go... then shift your weight to your back foot as you turn your shoulders and arms... then hips. Your feet will follow.

 

The less you do, the more you do........don't do anything....ok, pop up.........

 

watch video, there are tons of helpful videos on Youtube. Also, watch other surfers. Other than that, I repeat some of the above hints/tips. When paddling in to the wave angle toward the direction you're going to take off. When you pop up, remember to stay low and athletic, knees bent. Look where you are going on the wave and your shoulders, hips and board will fall in line.

Practice practice practice, watch video, and watch other surfers who are doing it. Taylor Knox is a good pro to watch video on. I like him because he is so freaking fundamentally sound. Maybe not as flashy as others, but his fundamentals are flawless. Good luck kid.

p.s. It was flat as hell down here, wish I had been in Tybee for 3-5 footers.

 

+1... power surfing is not dead... yet.