[header] How to stand on a skateboard [title] Decide whether you would be more comfortable riding regular or goofy. [step] There are two common stances used in skateboarding: regular and goofy. In a regular stance, the left foot is situated at the front of the board, whereas in a goofy stance the right foot is up front.
[header] How to stand on a skateboard [title] Decide whether you would be more comfortable riding regular or goofy. [step] There are two common stances used in skateboarding: regular and goofy. In a regular stance, the left foot is situated at the front of the board, whereas in a goofy stance the right foot is up front.
The goofy stance is for your body to push off the board. Goofy stance means for the board to swing back. Determine which stance is more natural for you by considering whether you're right or left handed. Most right handed skaters ride in a regular stance. [substeps] The former styles are especially comfortable for skateboarders. However, for a goofy stance, the front foot is usually right at the edge of the board. On straight forward piston style, the left foot is on the ground and the right foot is on the deck. In a goofy stance, the front foot is on the ground and the back foot is on the deck.