learning to surf backside

[spectrefish]

So I'm at the point where I'm trying to learn bottom turns and I spend all my time out in the water waiting for the lefts and ignoring the rights since I'm goofy foot. I've taken off on a right a handful of times but I feel like I should get better frontside before learning backside.

When is the best time to start learning how to surf backside?

Should I concentrate on learning frontside first with the logic that once you know how to surf one way, it'll be easier to pick it up the other?

Thanks!

[drowningbitbybit]

Learn straightaway - it'll double your wave count!

Surfing backside isn't all that hard - I'm a natural footer and I prefer going left, to me it feels like a more natural position. Some things are harder on your backhand, bottom turns in particular, but you'll find that some manoeuvres are easier for you.

[themathteacher]

By waiting for only front side you are missing waves, and thus opportunities to surf and practice. Take all waves, backside or front, fall or not, don't pass up a ride...

[surf patrol]

Get every single wave you can (while adhering to proper etiquette)

[spectrefish]

I think the advice is loud and clear:

"foolish boy...don't pass up a wave!!!"

advice taken.