hey guys. what the hell? he comes in twice as polite as anyone else and he gets treated twice as rude as anyone else. get out of here, stop being six year olds.

but for the op.
1. try leaning forward a bit more. its not your ratio.
2. try an old baseball field with mild gravel. or try wet ground - winters not over yet.
3. keep practicing. you seem to have the right equipment and foot retention, just keep at it. dont give up!

good luck!