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.
Ben Considine gives a full POV demonstration of the longboard noseride, detailing what to look for on the wave, how to correct bad habits, and the timing needed to commit to the nose.
Longboard legend Devon Howard breaks down noseriding, focusing on ankle awareness, transferring weight to the back hip, and timing the section for optimal high-line positioning.
Brian James explores the functional benefit of the drop knee turn, revealing the two key tips that correct the position, stall the board perfectly, and set up a clean cross step.
Ben Considine breaks down the underutilized backhand drop knee turn, detailing the three phases: stepping back, leaning over the back foot, and rotating to quickly face down the line.
Ben Considine steps through the secrets of the drop knee turn, detailing the wide stance, the correct toe poke, and the extension/compression technique needed for success on a longboard.
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.
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.
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.
Ben Considine shares a valuable cross-stepping tip: why beginners must take four steps to the nose and how to fix shuffling by finding stability in the cross-step position.
Ben Considine shares his full guide on efficient paddling, covering beginner fundamentals (board position, leg placement) and advanced tactics for adapting paddle speed to match the angle of the wave.