How to Bury Your Rail on a Cutback in Shortboarding

"There's nothing sweeter than a huge cutback where you bury your rail and chuck loads of spray. Occy [world champ Mark Occilupo] does that better than anyone," says Timmy Reyes, O'Neill Surf Team rider.

Difficulty: Moderately challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Women's Athletic Swimsuits
• Sunscreen
• Adhesive Traction Pads
• Board Shorts
• Surf Leashes
• Surf Waxes
• Surfboard Bags
• Surfboard Ding Repair Kits
• Surfboards
• Surfing Wet Suits

1. Pump for speed down the line.

2. Set up for your turn as you get out of the pocket and into the open face of the wave.

3. Lower your center of gravity and lean into your cutback.

4. Apply equal pressure to your front and back feet.

5. Tuck in your back knee.

6. Use your arms to balance your body and project you through the turn.

7. Pressure your back foot and the tail of your board if your nose digs in too deep.

Tips & Warnings

• "You have to want to thrash - even hurt - the wave when you try to bury your rail. You have to hit it fast and hard," says Timmy.
• Speed is crucial for you to complete the turn. Lose your momentum and you'll catch your rail and likely fall.
• Surfing is a physically demanding sport that could result in serious injury. We recommend that you seek the proper training and equipment before undertaking this activity.

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