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markusnaslund
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Hey guys im relatively new to the park and was just wondering how I know which foot to grind forward with. (which foot is my front foot). I feel more natural approaching the rail from the left side, but my right foot is my strong foot. so which one goes in front?!?!? please help guys +k
Nov 22 2011 6:51PM
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markusnaslund
Posts: 25 - Karma: 10
ohh ya and my account got hacked, so sorry for the dick icon
Nov 22 2011 6:51PM
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Flying~Squirrel
Posts: 6494 - Karma: 192
get really comfortable on both feet
Nov 22 2011 6:53PM
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broto
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bahahahahahahahahahahaha oh my god
Nov 22 2011 6:54PM
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kootenayklaus
Posts: 3914 - Karma: 2,179
Walk towards a set of stairs. Which foot would you take the first step with? That's your "natural" foot, but I REALLY stress learning both feet at a younger age, or earlier in your progression. You will thank me a few years down the road.
Nov 22 2011 7:04PM
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crawley
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it's whatever foot you skateboard or snowboard with forward. If you don't ride boards sideways and don't know, you are at an advantage in a way, you should learn both ways. If you decide to only learn one direction you are blowing it, it is much easier to learn unnatty slides the same time you are learning your naturals
Nov 22 2011 7:14PM
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will_powder
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You have 18 posts just make a new account...
Nov 22 2011 7:34PM
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kootenayklaus
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Wrong. I ride a snowboard right foot forward, but my natural foot for sliding rails is left. They have no relation.
Nov 22 2011 7:36PM
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Ruffles
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Not necessarily, I skate regs but I ski rails right foot forward naturally.
Nov 22 2011 7:37PM
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wreck_720
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I'm exactly the opposite: left foot forward on a snowboard and right foot forward on rails.
Nov 22 2011 9:12PM
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Crispy.
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Hardest laugh I've had in awhile +K
Nov 22 2011 9:14PM
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Steeze_Minister
Posts: 1432 - Karma: 240
learn both, skiing is much more fun when you learn both
Nov 22 2011 9:19PM
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SunnyDigital
Posts: 56 - Karma: 21
if you spin on right, put your left foot first, if you spin on left put your right foot first
Nov 22 2011 10:08PM
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corona
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love the icon.

totally depends though. for instance I ride a board regular, but a rail goofy. I shoot left in hockey, but right in golf. I'd say jsut go for a nice easy box and don't think about it and you'll naturally go one way and stick with that
Nov 22 2011 10:19PM
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jason...
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i got a friend who skateboards regular and snowboards goofy. jed anderson does the same. your point is invalid.
Nov 22 2011 10:26PM
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@nonymous
Posts: 521 - Karma: 1,365
Mix it up. Just do it. i find if its your first time it dosen't make a difference. I once slid a rail with my right foot and that was my first time. Then on my 2nd lap after that i slid the other way and didn't even notice until a friend pointed it out! Have fun shredding bro, keep progressing!
Nov 22 2011 10:30PM
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LDV
Posts: 516 - Karma: 25
Hit something mellow like a small flat bar or a box and try both feet forwards and see if either feels more comfortable.
Nov 22 2011 10:43PM
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kungfusteeze
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Like others have said, definitely try to learn both ways so you have more to your rail game.
Nov 22 2011 10:52PM
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james6345789
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right now, just try spinning off a little step in shoes, and see which way is easier. you'll find out fairly quickly.
Nov 22 2011 10:58PM
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n.i.c.k
Posts: 87 - Karma: 136
Slide on slippery wood or something in your socks at home. Whatever foot you slide with forwards is your natural way. That worked for me..
Nov 22 2011 11:12PM
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Spinoza
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not true for me and many others. 
disregard this.

go up to a rail and you will be able to tell which way you are better off turning.  youll feel it
Nov 22 2011 11:18PM
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NinetyFour
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I'm more comfortable sliding left foot forward but my right leg is stronger. Start out with what feels natural then switch it up.
Nov 22 2011 11:24PM
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Mr.Gaga
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best icon ever ahaahah
Nov 22 2011 11:56PM
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Njens.
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your icon is a dick.

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Nov 23 2011 12:07AM
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Jibberino
Posts: 2089 - Karma: 1,346
That sounds weird, as it would be your preferred foot that would normally dictate which side you would like to approach the rail from? I mean approaching the rail is just like skiing down a slope, it's the getting on and sliding it that's the hard part.
Nov 23 2011 9:27AM
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POWDER.RANGER
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both, make life easy for learning switch ups and whatnot
Nov 23 2011 12:31PM
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Billups
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Yup. The best advice I can offer is to become proficient with both feet. I wish I had done that however many years ago it was that I learned rails.
Nov 23 2011 4:28PM
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markusnaslund
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thanks guys, appreciate it!
Nov 24 2011 1:35AM
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