Depending on which type of board you own, either a two-directional or bi-directional board, you will need to hone your skills with the toe-down riding technique.
This technique is used in kitesurfing, surfing, skate boarding, and snowboarding. The board is important to the fact that it allows the surfer to change directions with a heel-down / toe-down approach.
To get started get on the water or you can practice on the sand, your board must be ridden from a heel down perspective. Once the board has risen a quick turn around helps switch your feet over to a toe-down position. Add more pressure to the board on the front foot. Move the kite back and forth in varying degrees. By using the weight forward you are able to remove your back foot from the foot straps and force the board downward
Once your feet are aligned are in a toe-down position. Keep the momentum moving forward until such time you choose to change directions. By diving the kite for momentum, you can push you front foot downward while you turn your board in. Most surfers prefer to use a 2-foot strap model for its ease; however, a 3-strap model provides flexibility in the foot exchange. You have seen snowboarders use this movement as they trail down large mountains and slopes. It allows them to switch on and off in different directions
Regardless if your board is 2 or 3-strap directional or bi-directional board, it should not matter which one is better as the maneuver can be done with different variations. Depending which one the surfer finds comfortable is a good guide to success. When using a standard 2-strap directional or bi-directional the process is always started off as heel-down instead of toe-down. Very few people can start off their boards with their feet in this position.
