The OPTIMAL Position for Noseriding Your Longboard
Discover the optimal position for noseriding by learning why staying in the critical section creates necessary lift and tail-anchoring force to prevent nose dives.
The home for classic flow and progressive footwork. This category contains techniques focused on glide, trim, cross-stepping, noseriding, and maximizing the board’s length for elegant, arcing turns and maneuvers.
Discover the optimal position for noseriding by learning why staying in the critical section creates necessary lift and tail-anchoring force to prevent nose dives.
Master backhand noseriding by learning how to rotate your chest, adjust your gaze, and use the heel-side rail to position your longboard in the wave’s critical section.
Learn the fundamental two-part skill of noseriding: mastering wave positioning (the stall and fade) to get the board critical, and practicing the cross-step motion itself.
Master how to recognize the perfect nose ride section ahead of you and use the “threading the needle” approach to position your longboard for success.
Master the art of cross-stepping and noseriding on your longboard by learning essential wave positioning, setup maneuvers like the fade turn and stall, and proper footwork technique.
Master the two core factors for noseriding: perfect cross-step weight distribution and timing your hang ten for the steepest wave pocket.
Learn the foundational technique for cross-stepping: start your movement from the tail, aiming to land in the stable center of the board to eliminate nose diving risk.
Master the pivot and weight shift method for cross-stepping backward to quickly return to a stable surfing stance and be ready for the critical section ahead.
Correcting a weight shift problem on the bottom turn can dramatically improve cross-stepping stability. The technique requires doing an intentional, specific back-to-front weight shift that addresses the common mistake of shifting weight too quickly while the back foot is still gripping the rail. Key Takeaways & Tips Back-to-Front Weight Shift The goal is to be … Read more
Master the difficult backwards cross step by committing weight from the hips down, practicing from mid-board, and correcting your foot’s landing on the stringer line.