Intermediate Techniques
Forward Spin
To start the spin, you need to make a small turn up the face of the wave while at the
same time releasing your inside rail.
To keep the momentum of the spin going, move your weight to the front of the
board and keep it flat to the wave. Pulling your legs up will keep you from digging
in by moving your center of mass further up your board and will also help speed
your rotation.
After you have completed the 360-degree spin, move back on your board so you
do not nosedive on your descent back down the face of the wave.
Having completed the spin you are then ready to make a bottom turn and prepare
for your next move.
The reverse spin is a basic manoeuvre which, performed in a critical section of a wave,
will look impressive as well as being functional. The idea of the reverse spin is to allow a
rider to reposition themselves back towards the power source with a bit of finesse.
To begin with, you must cut back by turning your board towards shore. The ideal
position to begin the move is on the wave's shoulder.
The initial carve should create enough momentum to begin rotation. Just past
midway through the cutback, begin to slide forward on your board and start the
spin.
Your initial momentum from the cutback should allow you to spin smoothly. Once in
spin mode, remain flat on your board while arching your back slightly and bringing
your feet up above your backside. It is critical to make sure your weight is centered
over your board otherwise you are likely to catch a rail..
Rotate until you are once again facing in the direction in which you started, though
you are now much closer to the wave's energy.
From here you should reposition your weight and regain your speed. Reverse Spin
The reverse spin is a basic maneuver which, performed in a critical section of a wave,
will look impressive as well as being functional. The idea of the reverse spin is to allow a
rider to reposition themselves back towards the power source with a bit of finesse.
To begin with, you must cut back by turning your board towards shore. The ideal
position to begin the move is on the wave's shoulder.
The initial carve should create enough momentum to begin rotation. Just past
midway through the cutback, begin to slide forward on your board and start the
spin.
Your initial momentum from the cutback should allow you to spin smoothly. Once in
spin mode, remain flat on your board while arching your back slightly and bringing
your feet up above your backside. It is critical to make sure your weight is centered
over your board otherwise you are likely to catch a rail..
Rotate until you are once again facing in the direction in which you started, though
you are now much closer to the wave's energy.
From here you should reposition your weight and regain your speed.