Thanks for your comments and insights. In fact, since the original post Mr. Frantzis has posted a video response to the question in the Hsing-I members forum.
He emphasizes that different schools have varying goals and different emphasis on power delivery which result in the particular weight distribution taught by the school.
In short, there is no right or wrong, but it depends on one’s goals.
As a noob, but in keeping with what Bruce has taught, I believe it is all about what comes natural.
For me, it’s the front foot at present, or some kinda even weight distribution.
I imagine you’ll yield better results by doing what comes natural.
I think Bruce didn’t mention it in the dvds because it really isn’t that important.