Staying upwind toeside on surfboard.

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Ericson
Ericson
WA
111 posts
WA, 111 posts
5 Apr 2015 11:09pm
I'm pretty new to kiting, but I'm in it mainly to surf. Had a struggle today staying upwind on the surfboard. Especially toeside. I have never, even at the very beginning, had trouble keeping upwind on the twin tip. What's the trick? Is it rail? Fins? Different board? Foot position? I have straps on at the moment, but have gone strapless too.
Ericson
Ericson
WA
111 posts
WA, 111 posts
5 Apr 2015 11:10pm
Sorry, I meant to post this in the Newbies section, but I'm drunk
DaylightDebt
DaylightDebt
WA
296 posts
WA, 296 posts
6 Apr 2015 9:58am
I struggle with this as well, im sure its foot posistion on board. I recall reading about it think you go more middle of the board?? Also it helps with a dynobar. Sometimes it works sometimes not following with interest.
mazdon
mazdon
1199 posts
1199 posts
6 Apr 2015 3:40pm
Gybe and come in switch (or head out on long tack switch if you're a goofy)
You get a bit more efficiency riding heel side than toe side in most situations. I'm assuming you rode both switch and normal on the twinny, so that may be why you are losing that ability to stay upwind now.
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