All of these world record holders are
right foot forward with
right palm down grip on the handle.
(sorry that women are under-represented in this sample)

I was doing OK during 20 years of competition, a couple of National titles while living in Minnesota, but I realized TODAY that I have been doing it wrong my whole life. . . with right foot forward - left palm down.
Since its winter and I can't ski, this is my latest dive into what might be trivia - Most agree that everyone has an on-side and off-side turn . . with some of the best skiers left and right are equal but always different in execution.
Because grip position affects shoulders and upper body, I believe everyone has on-side and off-side grip on the handle where the skier's grip works better for getting into a
Stacked Position on one side. The effect may be subtle depending on the skier and the ski, but using the "wrong" grip adds a second awkward body-to-equipment position in your off-side turn. (foot position + hand position) Plus, your on-side turn may not be affected one way or the other by your grip position.
Is your front foot and your palm down hand on the same side ? . . both-left or both-right like the record holders ?
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But damn it’s gonna be a long winter in southern Canada, Minnesota.
Right foot forward, Right palm up...
Most coaches advocate the "appropriate" grip (as you described).
Whatever works best.
Hopefully the ice up there thaws soon so you can put all your thought processes to work on the water!
Probably a little more symmetrical, though, so I didn't go back to my old evil ways.
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Also, pretty sure KLP was "wrong" until about 20 yrs ago
I don't think my incorrect grip is hindering me , many other shortcomings are, but I think too much is made of this. The theory is that the correct grip gives you more power on your odd side, with a slight loss on your stronger on-side. As my offside is much better than my onside, I am likely an anomaly.
The amount of worry depends on what your gripping.
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