Its similar to how whichever foot you put forward on a skateboard or snowboard. As far as I can tell there are just as many goofy footed skaters as regular. Bottom Lineįor most riding styles, pushing with your back foot is the better option, especially if you’re just starting. Ronda Rousey, Monica Seles and goofy-footed snowboarder, Chloe Kim. Left foot up front is called regular stance. Pushing SwitchĪnd finally, if you’re used to pushing mongo, then pushing switch will be easier for you. I’m unsure how accurate this is, but I saw it mentioned a few times and wanted to include it.
More Momentum?įrom a downhill perspective, a few people mentioned that they could get more momentum by pushing mongo. So being able to push mongo is an advantage for long-distance riders. If you’re going for 10 miles and only push regular, you will get tired. Pushing both regular and mongo is beneficial because you can switch back and forth, so you don’t fatigue. Long Distance PushingĪnother advantage was for long-distance pushing. I polled our Instagram followers and got some interesting feedback. Within these styles, you’re not looking to throw a tre-flip, and the positioning of your front foot isn’t as vital. The first main disadvantage of not being able to set up a trick doesn’t apply. Goofy foot : If a skater rides with the left foot on the tail and the right foot toward the front of the skateboard, the skater is considered goofy footed. Something like long-distance pushing or downhill. Even if it feels uncomfortable initially, push through it because it’ll make your life easier in the long run. Those two reasons alone should make you want to avoid pushing mongo, especially if you’re into street skating. Your board’s front wheels have less contact with the ground, resulting in less traction, making it harder to initiate turns. When your weight is over the back truck of the board, it reduces your board’s turning radius. It’s harder to turn/control your board if your weight is centered over the back truck. When pushing with your back foot, your front foot is already on the deck, ready to throw down. If you’re pushing with your front foot, setting up for flip tricks will take you longer. If you’re throwing down street tricks, pushing mongo does make it more challenging. There’s a certain level of pride and emphasis on mastering the fundamentals/ proper techniques, and pushing mongo is often viewed as a sign of not fully understanding those basics. It’s often seen as less efficient/stylish since it can lead to awkward body positioning and limited control. Goofy is more difficult to ride in because it takes more balance and coordination to maintain your footing while trying to turn or switch directions. If you’re regular, pushing with your left foot is considered mongo, and if you’re goofy, pushing with your right foot. Pushing mongo is when you push with your front foot instead of your back foot.
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