I have been sailing since 86, mainly waves, but have not sailed much in the last
5 years, getting into Sup downwinding
On Christmas eve, I went to get a new harness, and walked out with Starboard 82 quad, first new board
for about 7-8 years. Last one was a Naish 8 5 comp
Back in the old days we used to take our foot out of the strap to bottom turn, and this
is a habit I have never broken.
Even with this great new board I find it awkward, but am determined to keep my foot in the back strap.
Consequently I have blown some nice waves.
Caught a couple and took the foot out and turned on a dime (as the saying goes), so its me not the board
I have a place at Lanno and mainly sail there
Any tips appreciated

Also front strap fairly loose and forward too. You want your front foot on or as close to the centreline as possible so that it is similar to a surfing stance. When you gybe, you turn the inside rail with your back foot when it is out of the strap. When you bottom turn you need to generate the turn with your front foot. Extend front arm and try to transition weight forward onto the front of the inside rail.

I wave sailed in the early 90s. My wave boards were set up with the rear screw of the rear footstrap about 50mm on the leeward side (when sailing in) of the centre line of the board. This allowed the heal of my rear foot to be placed near or on the centre line and the ball of my foot much closer to the leeward edge of the board. This really helped with bottom turns. Does anyone still do this on modern boards?

Twimby said...
[br]I have been sailing since 86, mainly waves, but have not sailed much in the last
5 years, getting into Sup downwinding
On Christmas eve, I went to get a new harness, and walked out with Starboard 82 quad, first new board
for about 7-8 years. Last one was a Naish 8 5 comp

We must go to the same shop