Surfing Waves

I am a big guy 6' , 235 pounds and ride a 10' long board. I surf 2-4 times a week here in Hawaii. I have been backing surfing again (20 year layoff) for about 9 months now and my skill level has improved quickly..... as long as I go left. I am a goofy foot and surf left rather well in up to over head conditions. For some reason I cannot make the drop going right. I can go right in the small stuff 1-2 foot (Hawaiian size) but once in gets 3 plus I can no longer go right. We have a couple world class breaks that are nothing but rights here and I am avoiding those breaks because of my lack of going right. Any suggestions ???

Dude just practice.

I know it feels like you are tipping off the board into the trough so try sticking your arse into the face to pull your weight back into the face !

Practice makes perfect !

Good luck with it and let us know how you get on.

::: Hwyl i'Chi :::

Amazing... I spent the other day at Honolua Bay (that world class right I was talking about) and just thought "stick my arse in the face" everytime at takeoff and I did fine. The whole sessions was a success though I would'nt say I am completely at ease with going right however, I surfed all day going right with no problems. The initial bottom turn and takeoff are not smooth like going left but that will come. Thanks, that arse comment did the trick for me. Aloha

Oooh - sticking yor arse in the face sounds rude tonight !

LoL !

depends how they are built..........

haha sometimes when i try to turn right(i'm goofy footed too) i end up falling flat on my back LOL

Love surfing backhand... nothing like looking down with nothing but air between you and the trough on your top turn. Surf only backhand for a month or 2, when you go back to surfing forehand you'll be surprised at how much you've improved.