Looking down while cross stepping

[billie_morini]

He say, "Spend a few weeks riding a Single fin, and you will definitely improve you surfing technique. Then when you get back on that Thruster or Twin or 2+1, you'll see the difference it makes."

I'm gonna do it.

[saltydog]

So practice when out of the water by walking the curb, or a telephone pole or 2x12 plank laying on the ground. Go quickly up and back, until it becomes so natural you don't even think about it.

I still do the curb thing when walking the dog. The neighbors (and the dog) think I'm weird but it helps.

To the advice posted, consider adding a stomp pad to your board. It's an easy way to know when to stop walking back and carve a turn. I learned to cross step by dedicating a half hour to the skill at the beginning of every session and practicing on small waves. I started with just one step forward and back and then added more. I also moved slowly at first then stepped more quickly as my confidence grew.

I agree with Big H ... WKKKChan's blog is a great resourse! http://alohaki.jugem.jp/

I'm adding a tail pad once my board is fixed. However, I'm not planning on a committed relationship so no Gorilla Glue for me I totally agree with you and Big H that WKKKChan's blog is great with all the photo analysis.

[jaffa1949]

So practice when out of the water by walking the curb, or a telephone pole or 2x12 plank laying on the ground. Go quickly up and back, until it becomes so natural you don't even think about it.

I still do the curb thing when walking the dog. The neighbors (and the dog) think I'm weird but it helps.

EEEEEyew, I got a visual on this.
Bo Man curbing his dog while walking , naturally this adds the hitch kick as he tries to flick the hot stuff from between his toes

[waikikikichan]

I'm adding a tail pad once my board is fixed. However, I'm not planning on a committed relationship so no Gorilla Glue for me

???? Most Traction Pad / Tail pads use 3M adhesive. So once it goes down, it's not suppose to come off. So make sure you don't put it up too high.

[jaffa1949]

It is a great resource, love it when our forumites get the paddling AHa moment about not being a snow plough, if only they followed onto these links. Waikikikichan offers a huge helping hand.

[saltydog]

I'm adding a tail pad once my board is fixed. However, I'm not planning on a committed relationship so no Gorilla Glue for me

???? Most Traction Pad / Tail pads use 3M adhesive. So once it goes down, it's not suppose to come off. So make sure you don't put it up too high.

I was referring to Bo man's post regarding the traction pad. Yes, mine came with 3M adhesive.
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