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Turns

The secret to CARVING TURNS I wish I knew long ago

November 4, 2025 by admin
The secret to CARVING TURNS I wish I knew long ago by Longboard Sessions

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.

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3 Ways to TURN BETTER on Longboards

November 4, 2025 by admin
3 Ways to TURN BETTER on Longboards Tip Time Longboarding Advice by Ben Considine

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.

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The 2 biggest turning mistakes surfers make… but could easily fix

November 4, 2025November 4, 2025 by admin
The 2 biggest turning mistakes surfers make by Ben Considine

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.

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This UNTOLD method will make Turning Bigger Surfboards EASY

November 4, 2025 by admin
This UNTOLD method will make Turning Bigger Surfboards EASY by Ben Considine

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.

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The Untold Method To Turning A Big Board

November 4, 2025 by admin
The Untold Method to Turning a Big Board by Longboard Sessions

Master the “Position and Hold” method for longboard turning by simultaneously looking, shifting 70% of weight back, and leaning onto the board’s rail.

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How to Turn on a Longboard – Beginner’s guide to Carving

November 4, 2025 by admin
How to Turn on a Longboard Beginner's guide to Carving by Barefoot Surf

Learn longboard carving in three steps: pressing the back heel/toes, rotating the chest toward the target, and re-accelerating to regain lost speed.

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Which Turn Is FOR YOU? Tip Time – Longboarding Advice

November 4, 2025 by admin
Which Turn Is FOR YOU Tip Time Longboarding Advice by Ben Considine

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.

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Turns

  • The secret to CARVING TURNS I wish I knew long ago
  • 3 Ways to TURN BETTER on Longboards
  • The 2 biggest turning mistakes surfers make… but could easily fix
  • This UNTOLD method will make Turning Bigger Surfboards EASY
  • The Untold Method To Turning A Big Board
  • How to Turn on a Longboard – Beginner’s guide to Carving
  • Which Turn Is FOR YOU? Tip Time – Longboarding Advice
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