Yancy Spencer III switch foot in the Bahamas, 1974.
Switch footing isn’t that popular these days, mainly because the equipment has improved so much. 45 years ago it was kind of cool to be able to go frontside left and right. Riding a wave frontside was easier for most people. Now the boards are shorter and more maneuverable, so backside surfing isn’t as tricky as it once was.
Dave Skelton took this cool shot.