turning and riding the face of a wave

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turning and riding the face of a wave

Postby mike2266 » Thu Jun 15, 2006 1:27 am

umm, i can't do it. any advice besides looking down the line and leaning on ur toes or heals?
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Postby dondiemand » Thu Jun 15, 2006 1:55 am

angle your board during take off, instead of facing directly towards the shore, and oh, lots and lots of practice :D
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Postby Driftingalong » Thu Jun 15, 2006 11:59 am

What are you riding?
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Postby Beachbum » Fri Jun 16, 2006 3:51 am

Ya I learned by angling the board and also leaning in the direction you want to head to.
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Postby ET » Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:14 am

The best way to turn I think is to turn your shoulders by looking where you want to go, which in turn makes your body turn then your feet thus moving the board.
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