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Paddle side and stance preference

regular foot - paddle left side
5 (13.5%)
regular foot - paddle right side
14 (37.8%)
goofie foot  - paddle left side
11 (29.7%)
goofie foot  - paddle right side
4 (10.8%)
paddle right or left side, no difference
3 (8.1%)

Total Members Voted: 36

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supcymru

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Re: What is your preferred paddling side vs surf stance
« Reply #15 on: August 05, 2015, 12:14:17 AM »
I'm regular footed. I find that I paddle flat water better on my left side. It just seems that my technique is (slightly!) better? However,  when catching waves, I'm much more comfortable paddling on my right side.

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Re: What is your preferred paddling side vs surf stance
« Reply #16 on: August 05, 2015, 04:06:09 AM »
goofy...right paddle.  2%-er...maybe that explains a lot of things! ???
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Re: What is your preferred paddling side vs surf stance
« Reply #17 on: August 05, 2015, 06:12:23 AM »
As a regular-footer I would always favor right side paddling.  But lately it really just depends on where I want to position my board in the wave.  Like STC mentioned, in a staggered stance, left foot slightly forward, I feel I get really good strokes on my left side.

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Re: What is your preferred paddling side vs surf stance
« Reply #18 on: August 05, 2015, 07:10:13 AM »
i am reg footed, and usually paddle in as tho dropping into a right, even when i know ill be going left. if left, i turn as i drop, with no real problem.

so for me it's more about getting comfortable turning either way to paddle into the wave--been forcing myself to turn both ways--no problem paddling/balancing on either side--clearly important for getting waves to be able to turn either way, quickly and with good stability--plan to dial this--cheat's pretty inspiring as he develops his strengths (fun!) but attends to weaknesses carefully (better fun in the long run). sux tho when i force the more challenging approach and waste a precious bomb! and then get worked a bit for my trouble!

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Re: What is your preferred paddling side vs surf stance
« Reply #19 on: August 05, 2015, 12:42:20 PM »
Now we need a thread and vote, which do you prefer going right or left ?
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