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goofy-footed
What does goofy-footed mean?
Describes a rider whose natural stance and spin direction lead toward their forward foot, opposite to the more common 'regular' orientation. It affects which way tricks feel natural.
"He's goofy-footed, so his spins go the other way to mine."
Origin
Surf/skate term for the reversed stance, carried into BMX.
Frequently asked questions
What does goofy-footed mean?
It describes a rider whose natural stance and spin direction lead toward their forward foot, the opposite of the more common regular stance.
Is goofy-footed a surf or skate term?
It comes from surfing and skating, referring to the reversed stance, and has carried over into BMX.
Does being goofy-footed affect tricks?
Yes, it changes which direction spins and tricks feel natural, so a goofy-footed rider's spins go the opposite way to a regular rider's.
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