Nope. It's purely a skill issue. I am a natural footer and my port side boosts are fine. I suspect I push a little harder and keep my left leg a little straighter when riding right foot forward so the jump is a bit less coordinated. I had the same problem when windsurfing. Left foot forward was very comfortable and reliable. Right foot forward was adequate but a bit less fluid and less coordinated.Peter_Frank wrote:...
Except - I dont understand what you mean "being able to boost on both tacks" ?
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There's no real incentive to get good at riding my directionals right-foot forward. If the wind is strong I usually stay left-forward and ride toeside. Similarly I can ride toeside in both directions but left foot forward is much more comfortable.
BTW While I think of it, I have chronic low back pain from sitting in front of a computer screen for 35 years. My back is currently almost completely pain free. I attribute this to the constant twisting and flexing from riding toe side, and the effect on stomach and core muscles (I hate that "core" strength shit) of holding an excellent kiting stance and wearing a waist harness. You can do it fine on a TT but the twisting effect of carving turns is more pronounced on a directional.