Before you even set foot on a mountainboard (in fact before you even buy one) you should answer the age old question “Am I Goofy or Regular?”.

These terms are used to describe which foot you will lead with when boarding,  regular riders lead with their left foot, and goofies lead with the right.  The leading foot as the name suggests is the one at the front when you head down the hill.

There is no right or wrong way, it is whatever makes you feel the most comfortable when up on the board.

So how do I find out if I am goofy or regular, one sure fire way I have been using for ages is to take the newby and have them stand comfortably with their feet shoulder width apart.  Without warning give them a push in the back so they are forced to take a step forward.   The unconcious action of stepping forward reveals the stronger foot.  Go on give it a try is really works.

Equipped with your new found knowledge you can setup your board with the appropriate binding settings and off you go.