Nice riding and spot. Do you think it is better to paddle heel side for backside waves? For bigger or harder drops I've seen a few instructional tips that say you should always try to catch the wave paddle toeside, but not sure what is best if the drop is challenging backside. I have a habit of catching waves paddling on my heelside I'm trying to break, it usually happens when I'm on the shoulder and paddling heelside brings me to the peak for a frontside takeoff. In theory I should switch and take the last strokes toeside before dropping but its hard to do if you are feeling wobbly. I do feel that I paddle with a lot less power on my heel side.
I hadn't given that much thought ..because it all happens naturally ...but if its really steep waves yes toe side ,,
unless your rubber man .....i tend to stay square on until i catch the wave ..or just have my left foot a half way back ..
yes try not to rock the boat too much on take off and catching ..
Noice Tardy, makes me want to give a smaller board a crack again ha ha
Looks like such a fun wave and with no one around it completes the dream!