Maneuvers performed with your back to the wave.
Ombe’s Ant breaks down his personal struggles with the backhand barrel, revealing the problem of his knees blocking shoulder rotation and the mental hurdle of not trusting his line.
Jamie O’Brien teaches his backside barrel riding technique, emphasizing a low, quick pop-up, grabbing the rail on the drop, using the wave face for balance, and utilizing a low center of gravity for maximum stability.
Episode 1 on backside tube riding focuses on the paddle entry, setting the rail with the outside hand, and keeping the inside foot on the rail to maximize stability and speed through the barrel.
Pro Surfer Brett Barley teaches how to take off late for barrels, focusing on positioning behind the peak, the difference in technique for heavy vs. weaker waves, and using the air-drop to survive steep drops.
Episode 1 on backside snaps for regular footers focuses on the speed snap, detailing the shallow bottom turn, coiling the body, and utilizing the wave’s energy to maximize projection and speed down the line.
Attembrah details how to perform a perfect snap, covering wave selection, body rotation, core engagement, and the transition back into the wave to set up the next maneuver.
CJ Hobgood breaks down the floater, explaining its purpose (clearing a section, bleeding speed), the two post-floater options, and the crucial head and foot placement for a successful execution.
An in-depth tutorial on mastering the backside floater for regular footers, focusing on weight distribution, using the trailing arm to open the body, and maximizing speed down the line.
A detailed backhand cutback tutorial for regular footers, focusing on compression, timing, and performing a high rebound off the whitewater foam to rebuild speed.
Master the Figure 8 (Roundhouse) cutback with a white water rebound. Learn crucial tips on weight distribution, shoulder rotation, and avoiding common mistakes like cutting across the wave too early or bogging the front rail.