Emphasizes smooth, connected surfing, linking maneuvers together, and maintaining speed across flat sections of the wave.
This guide from coach Martin Dunn breaks down the mechanics of the floater maneuver, emphasizing its use as a linking maneuver to maintain speed, cover more distance, and increase confidence in fast conditions. Key Takeaways & Tips Floater Purpose Floaters are performed to link between one section and another by riding on top of the … Read more
Episode 1 on frontside floaters for regular footers, focusing on using the trailing arm to shift weight forward, maximizing projection over the lip, and a surf-skate drill to build muscle memory.
Surf Simply breaks down the crucial floater maneuver, explaining how going over broken sections—rather than around them—dramatically maintains speed, and detailing the “wheelie” technique for climbing the lip.
WSL’s foundational guide to the floater: how to execute the move to negotiate a section, what judges look for in terms of progression, and key examples from pro surfers like Jordy Smith.
This quick tip breaks down the three critical weight shifts for a floater: putting weight back for entry, maintaining a neutral stance on the lip, and landing tail-first for a soft exit.
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.
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 frontside cutback using POV footage and land-based surf skate drills. Learn the critical technique of dropping the lead arm and engaging the heel-side rail for proper rotation and drive.
Learn the fundamentals of developing your cutback with Surf Simply. Master the 70% rotation rule, critical foot placement, and 6 essential single-focus drills to link your horizontal maneuvers.
Learn the 3-step roadmap to the perfect cutback with Kale Brock. Master the compression, rotation, and extension sequence in your bottom turn for maximum flow and speed.