Just wondering whether it is easier to learn with or without straps?

Thanks

Go a bet each way. Just use a front strap so you can move your back foot around as much as you want but still retain an attachment...

If you go with one strap, when you go out and get a bit of air the board tends to skew a bit. I found that moving my back foot up closer to the front strapped in foot made the landings more managable. I'm not talking massive airs, just the ones you can't help doing.

It all took me a bit but, with both straps on turning and changing feet and riding toeside isn't that much of a hassle.

Good luck, it can be a learning curve but thats the fun of it all

suniboy21 said...

Is it possible to learn on a typical surfboard?
If i was to purchase a cheap second hand surfboard, what size would i be looking for (85-90kg)?
Whats Mods would be needed for it to cut upwind?

Yes basically any surfboard will do at 85-90 kg I'd start at something 5'10" to 6', about 18.5" wide and with a bit of width in the tail (go for a square/swallow shaped tail or a round tail with a bit of width). Other thing to look for is a board with a bit flatter rocker. If you can find this (it's not that uncommon) than basically no mods are required, if you want straps then you'll need to add plugs and while you are at it I'd add a patch of glass under your feet otherwise just go ride it.