Is backside noseriding harder?
Bonga: Backside is harder, especially when the wave washes out. It is trickier and harder when the wave is tubey and the tail tends to slide out. Front side is easier because you can drag your hand in the wave to control speed and balance. Backside foot placement is critical. nr.com: Backside foot placement? Well, well save that for next time. So, okay guys, better get busy on this other stuff first! — bob.howard@noseriding.com, July 2004 (first published Oct.