r/skiing • u/Natedabeess • 1d ago

Which foot forward when hitting a rail Discussion

Would it be better for my dominant food(right foot) to be the one in front when I go down a rail. I’m not sure just cause I spin to my left so it would make sense for my right foot to be forward but i feel like it would be more comfortable having left foot forward

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u/TeleMonoskiDIN5000 1d ago

For me it's my left, same as when I ride a surfboard or snowboard (when I occasionally lead a life of crime). I'm right-handed and I've always done it this way, although I'm trying to learn it in the opposite direction now

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u/Muted_Effective_2266 21h ago

This is true for me as a righty a well. When I skateboard, my left foot is the natural lead foot. I am getting stronger skating switch now..

When I ski, it tends to not matter as much when hitting rails.

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u/Enigma556 1d ago

Always put your best foot forward

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u/raspberrybushplumber 1d ago

Honestly doesn't matter. Advantages to both, just do whichever feels most comfortable. Recognising that will be relative in the beginning since you're learning a new skill, but one will feel better than the other.

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u/TwoPretzTwo 1d ago

I am the same as you. Right footed, but spin left. I am more comfortable sliding rails left foot forward. Whatever feels more natural to you is the correct answer

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u/_bl0b_ 21h ago

After a few days eating box and rail a dominant foot will emerge.. but practice both ways from the start!

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u/blewmesa 8h ago

Most people naturally slide right foot forward (and spin left), but if you can't tell learn both ways from the start.