Just a quick question on how to get the idea of jybing a strapless surfboard 85kg and goofy foot tried everything even a 5'9x22" quad surfboard but just can't get it, tips

Plenty of technique videos out there so I won't go into techniques.

Practice the footswap on land first before going out (even better if you have a skateboard to use)
I found it easiest to learn when nicely powered as you can sheet in to support your weight for balance. Having the kite a little higher makes it easier to learn as you won't get pulled over the nose as much.
Many find the foot swap after the gybe easiest to learn. Try moving your front foot inwards on the board a little before the gybe as this will help keep the toeside pressure which in turn keeps the board more stable when you move your back foot.
Kite choice can make a difference. I went from 1 in 4 to 2 in 3 success rate during a session where I borrowed a proper surf kite (as opposed to regular freeride kite). The additional drift and softer power delivery allowed me to forget about what the kite was doing and concentrate on the board and my feet.
Takes a bit of perseverance. Find a quiet spot and then go for it at the beginning of your session before you get tired. With shallow flat water you'd probably crack it in 30 minutes. Longer if you have to drag to recover your board. It really is something you can make big leaps in an afternoon if you commit.

If all else fails. Get a sliding harness

weebitbreezy said..
Plenty of technique videos out there so I won't go into techniques.

Practice the footswap on land first before going out (even better if you have a skateboard to use)
I found it easiest to learn when nicely powered as you can sheet in to support your weight for balance. Having the kite a little higher makes it easier to learn as you won't get pulled over the nose as much.
Many find the foot swap after the gybe easiest to learn. Try moving your front foot inwards on the board a little before the gybe as this will help keep the toeside pressure which in turn keeps the board more stable when you move your back foot.
Kite choice can make a difference. I went from 1 in 4 to 2 in 3 success rate during a session where I borrowed a proper surf kite (as opposed to regular freeride kite). The additional drift and softer power delivery allowed me to forget about what the kite was doing and concentrate on the board and my feet.
Takes a bit of perseverance. Find a quiet spot and then go for it at the beginning of your session before you get tired. With shallow flat water you'd probably crack it in 30 minutes. Longer if you have to drag to recover your board. It really is something you can make big leaps in an afternoon if you commit.

If all else fails. Get a sliding harness

Try moving your front foot inwards on the board a little before the gybe as this will help keep the toeside pressure which in turn keeps the board more stable when you move your back foot.

the pressure on the board is key I found, when you are ready to switch push into the board with your foot/feet before tryin to move, will keep the board steady and centres your balance, can also try pointing downwind a bit more so the change in direction is not so extreme

I think people over think the whole jibing thing - but then again I windsurfed before jumping on to a surfboard with a kite so may be atypical??

When trying to jibe a surfboard for the first few times I reckon you need to concentrate on just getting the board around - and enjoying the jibe ! Seriously don't worry about even thinking of changing feet until you are on the opposite tack (so yes riding toe side momentarily).

I used to try to change feet on the windsurf board mid gybe but it usually ended in a crash - the good guys can do it anytime they want but the rest of us are just mortals!!

As above - look at all of the youtube vids etc !! Once the surfboard jibe started to work for me with the kite high to support the wobbles - then I carried a bit more speed and moved the kite quicker from one tack to the other and just FOLLOWED it around. Just like a push bike going slowly you wobble - but a bit faster (not warp speed tho!!) and things flow nicely!!