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The frontside top turn / how to SUP videos

The top turn is a manoeuvre that not only looks good but feels fantastic too. This week we are going to be looking at the frontside top turn, which on a good wave you will be likely to carry out several times on a wave. Performed directly after the bottom turn the top turn is designed to keep you close to the breaking section of the wave where there’s more speed and power.

The top turn can be…

The backside bottom turn / How to SUP videos

The backside bottom turn is a very useful linking manoeuvre to master along with the front side bottom turn, if you want to make the most out of waves breaking both left and right. Much like the frontside bottom turn (as covered in our previous video) the backside bottom turn is used to link together other wave manoeuvres and keep yourself positioned in the best place on the wave. There’s no…

The frontside bottom turn / How to SUP videos

A good frontside bottom turn is essential for good SUP surfing. It is the fundamental linking manoeuvre carried out at the bottom of the wave face, and is used between all other turns. It is also an excellent manoeuvre to help generate speed on the wave. Having a solid bottom turn is what often makes a surfer stand out from the crowd.

A frontside bottom turn involves transferring your body weight…

The frontside bottom turn / How to SUP videos

A good frontside bottom turn is essential for good SUP surfing. It is the fundamental linking manoeuvre carried out at the bottom of the wave face, and is used between all other turns. It is also an excellent manoeuvre to help generate speed on the wave. Having a solid bottom turn is what often makes a surfer stand out from the crowd.

A frontside bottom turn involves transferring your body weight…

Step Back Turn / How to SUP videos

The Step Back Turn is a really useful, fast turn to master. Whether on a race board or surf SUP, it’s a great turning method to get you quickly around those race buoys or infront of that fast approaching wave. It takes a bit of practice and you’re likely to get wet when you first try, but it’s well worth the effort.

The step back turn involves stepping back on your board, so your body weight is…

Step Back Turn / How to SUP videos

The Step Back Turn is a really useful, fast turn to master. Whether on a race board or surf SUP, it’s a great turning method to get you quickly around those race buoys or infront of that fast approaching wave. It takes a bit of practice and you’re likely to get wet when you first try, but it’s well worth the effort.

The step back turn involves stepping back on your board, so your body weight is…

Basic SUP surfing manoeuvres / How to SUP videos

  When SUP surfing, your aim should be to get the most out of each wave. And that means not only positioning yourself on the right part of the wave, but also choosing the right manoeuvres at the right time on the wave. Every wave breaks differently and therefore you need to adapt your riding and manoeuvres to suit each wave. Get it right and you’ll be enjoying plenty of long fun rides.

But do you…

Basic SUP surfing manoeuvres / How to SUP videos

  When SUP surfing, your aim should be to get the most out of each wave. And that means not only positioning yourself on the right part of the wave, but also choosing the right manoeuvres at the right time on the wave. Every wave breaks differently and therefore you need to adapt your riding and manoeuvres to suit each wave. Get it right and you’ll be enjoying plenty of long fun rides.

But do you…