yep i was in the same boat as you...i was a right footed man sidehoping to my right.....was getting around the 40 inch mark......decided i had way to many bad falls on my arse ......so i started going 2 the left.......now i feel my level of riding has inproved in all ways........ i do have a tip for you to help with landing to 2 wheels instead of the front first......... it works for me anyway hear we goeth........ once on your rear wheel hold the balance for as long as you can and jump straight up....keeping your eyes on top of the wall u wish 2 sidehop...push your arms way out in front of you just before you land.........job done 2 wheels on top of wall at the same time good luck hope this helps and good luck with the sidehops dude