GizzieNZ said..
Don't know whether I have ever put my foot on a tail pad when surfing a wave.......call me old and fuddy duddy if you want.....trying to get tail pad into a realistic placement for my surfing style?
You should try, it will change your (surfing) life, and it is really not hard. I had also to force myself to do it.
A good way to progress is to set some goal before each session, e.g: switching paddle side on each stroke, staggered stance, rear foot on the pad, ...
