Make sure you're well ahead of the break and moving at high speed before you cut back.
Step2
Before you turn, be sure your feet are set solidly, that you are well balanced and that you have a good sense of the board under you.
Step3
Drop your front arm down and point it out to the sea.
Step4
Get low. Crouch down at the knees and waist.
Step5
Apply pressure with either your two heels or your two toes, depending on whether you are "goofy" or "regular" and on whether you are turning to the left or right.
Step6
Lean slightly into the turn.
Step7
Sweep your front arm in an arc in the direction you want to turn as you feel the inside rail, or side, of the board engage.
Step8
Twist your upper body to follow the arc of your arm, and lean further into the turn.
Step9
Make a long, drawn-out turn to reenter the wave.
Step10
Return your center of balance to an upright position directly over your board as you complete the turn.
Step11
Practice, practice, practice.
Tips & Warnings
Watch videos of good surfers and analyze how the experts execute complicated maneuvers.
To cut back on a long board, you'll have to take a step back to get your weight over the tail and step forward again to complete the turn.
Surfing is an inherently dangerous activity that can result in serious injury or death. We recommend that you seek proper training and equipment before attempting this activity.
on 11/22/2005
Wake surfing behind the boat allows for continual exercising of the muscles and balance requried for doing a cutback. Also, allows for one to try goofy foot or regular foot surfing. Your tips are excellent!! I'll definitely endorse your site.
Comments
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Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Wake surfing behind the boat allows for continual exercising of the muscles and balance requried for doing a cutback. Also, allows for one to try goofy foot or regular foot surfing. Your tips are excellent!! I'll definitely endorse your site.