Longboarders Need To Hear This – Learning to Cross Step
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.
Cross-Stepping
The specific footwork technique for walking up and down the board while maintaining balance and speed. The core skill for all noseriding.
Struggling with cross stepping backwards? TRY THIS! Longboard Surfing
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.
This helped my cross stepping DRAMATICALLY
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
Cross Stepping BACKWARDS – Here’s What I’ve Learnt
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.
Cross Stepping: Finally a No-Fuss Method to STABLE walking on longboards (POV EXAMPLES)
Master the crucial cross-stepping step by learning the “small step, big step” spacing method to maintain balance and avoid missing the nose of the board.
The ULTIMATE Cross Stepping method: with This its EASY!
Master the frontside cross step by practicing the “Step and Hold” technique on land and water to gain confidence and stop the common mistakes of skipping and hesitation.
How to Cross Step & Noseride: Frontside Cross Stepping
Master the frontside cross step by using the Coanda effect to generate lift in the top third of the wave, and focusing weight on your toes to maintain rail pressure.
TSBW – Learn To Surf – Cross Step
Two-time World Champion Beau Young breaks down the cross-step, focusing on keeping the weight centered, transferring all weight to the new front foot, and pivoting to the nose in slow, wide steps.
I wish I knew this cross stepping tip ages ago – Longboard Surfing
This tutorial reveals the secret to locking the inside rail on a frontside cross step: applying continuous pressure to the toes to maintain stability and prevent the board from wobbling.
Why 90% of people can’t balance their cross step… but easily could
Physiotherapist Ben Considine dispels cross-stepping myths, explaining how to improve balance by fighting instability, keeping your eyes up, and using the correct high-line wave positioning.