The secret to CARVING TURNS I wish I knew long ago
Unlock massive carving turns by mastering the shoulder drop and back foot parallel stance, which is key to opening the chest and committing weight to the back of the board.
Unlock massive carving turns by mastering the shoulder drop and back foot parallel stance, which is key to opening the chest and committing weight to the back of the board.
Fix three key turning problems by shifting your back foot laterally to engage the rail, adjusting distance back on the tail, and using the entire wave face.
Fix two major longboard turning mistakes: shift your hips back (belt buckle method) to pivot off the tail and build enough speed before initiating the turn.
Regain control of your longboard turns using the “Adjustable Back Foot” method: laterally shifting your foot to the toe/heel rail to engage the turn effectively.
Master the “Position and Hold” method for longboard turning by simultaneously looking, shifting 70% of weight back, and leaning onto the board’s rail.
Learn longboard carving in three steps: pressing the back heel/toes, rotating the chest toward the target, and re-accelerating to regain lost speed.
Longboard turns are divided into the fast, rail-disengaging Pivot Turn and the powerful, line-drawing Carving Turn; learn when to use each for maximum flow and style.