PS I forgot to mention, but in the car park after, I was chatting with another surfer and he said "are you part of the OMBE group? I think I recognise you"!

His name was Joe and he's not a full member, but he follows Surf Hacks on FB 👍

Maria Molè That's OK, I thought for a moment you were watching when driving! 😲

Maria Molè I hope you do only mean "listening"... 🤔

John Kuras Thanks, I'll give that a try 👍

John Kuras Thanks for the recommendation, although the ceramic bearings are seriously expensive 😲

John Kuras I think a light bulb has just switched on! 💡

I have a feeling that that was the explanation I have been looking for...

I've always been back foot heavy (I have weird hips), so I've been trying to avoid putting any pressure on the tail and only use the front leg, just trying to keep my hips forward.

But if I understand correctly what you're saying, when I extend I should be using my back leg to push my hips forward at the same time, is that right?

Tom Tebbatt Good point, I'm going to have to watch it again.

Michiel van Gerven Unfortunately I don't have the time to do that and my brain tends to tick slightly differently from most people, so it really helps to know what I should be doing before I do it 😕

Scott Wagenblast Yes, the bowl is fully enclosed unfortunately, so there's no roll in ☹️

As it was my first time there and I'd not done much surf skating for a few months (plus it was very humid!) I took things easy.

There's a park near to where I live which may be better and I'm going to try it out when the kids go back to school.

Emily Brooks You're welcome 😊