Riding Switch

Riding switch means going downhill with your opposite foot forward. If you normally ride left-foot-forward (regular), switch means right-foot-forward. It feels like learning all over again, but it's essential for landing tricks and overall board control.

Here are some tips on completing a switch run:

Key tips

• Start on a green slope even if you can ride blues in regular
• Dedicate full runs to switch only — don't revert when it gets scary
• Practice linking turns in switch before moving on
• Your brain already knows how to ride — the body just needs to catch up