6 Basic Surfing Maneuvers
Updated by Admin | Feburary 9, 2013
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If you are reading this, you've mastered the basic surfing techniques and skills required to enjoy riding the waves! But after a while of being able to do this, you may want to take your surfing experience to the next level, and learn how to perform tricks and maneuvers while you surf. Here we've got a list of the 6 most popular and basic surfing maneuvers to get you started:
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Frontside Bottom Turn
Every time you do an maneuver in the surf you'll need to do a frontside bottom turn-so mastering it is essential to improving your skill in the surf.
Backside Bottom Turn
While the backside bottom turn is harder than the frontside bottom turn for obvious reasons, it's all about having the correct timing and knowing how to distribute your weight correctly on the board
Frontside Floater
Floater is the term used when a surfer rides the lip of a breaking wave and then falls down as the wave breaks. This can be done either frontside or backside.
Backside Floater
The backside floater is the same as the frontside floater-the perfect way to enjoy the last of a wave before it closes out.
Frontside Turn
The frontside turn is all about learning when and how to transfer your weight from your back foot to your front foot.
Backside Turn
When doing a backside turn you need to look over your shoulder to see the wave so it's a little more difficult than the frontside turn.
It's great to start experimenting with new maneuvers in the surf. Just make sure that you always stay safe and take it easy. These maneuvers will take time, patience and persistence to master so keep at it and you'll get there!
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