Cross Stepping

Cross stepping lets you move your stance without breaking trim — essential for nose riding and resetting position.

Setup

• Find trim first; board gliding with minimal corrections
• Knees soft, core engaged, eyes level
• Hands relaxed for balance; avoid windmilling

Steps

1. Front foot crosses over the back foot toward the stringer
2. Back foot follows to reestablish shoulder-width stance
3. Repeat in small increments toward the nose or back toward the tail

Controls

• Micro weight shifts to maintain speed and rail
• Use slight torso rotation to stay over the stringer
• Pause between steps to confirm stability

Slow is smooth, smooth is fast — step only when trim feels locked in.