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How to Backside Barrel Ride with Andy Irons

November 1, 2025 by admin
ow to Backside Barrel Ride with Andy Irons

Andy Irons breaks down the backside barrel ride, emphasizing the technique of ‘pig-dogging,’ adjusting board size, and the safety of diving forward during a closeout.

Categories Shortboard, Tube Riding Tags Advanced, Backside, Balance Training, Surfline, Timing Leave a comment

How to Generate Speed with Mick Fanning

November 1, 2025 by admin
How to Generate Speed with Mick Fanning tutorial

Mick Fanning shares his top tips for generating speed, focusing on utilizing the whole wave face (top to bottom), avoiding wiggling in the middle, and using the crunch-low, stand-high technique for a smooth glide.

Categories Shortboard, Speed Generation Tags Advanced, Compression, Extension, Flow, Power, Surfline Leave a comment

How to Frontside Tube Ride with Dean Morrison

October 31, 2025 by admin
How to Frontside Tube Ride with Dean Morrison

Dean Morrison breaks down frontside tube riding, detailing optimal shallow conditions, bottom turn efficiency, stalling with the arm, and positioning behind the peak to catch the perfect wave.

Categories Shortboard, Tube Riding Tags Advanced, Balance Training, Frontside, Surfline, Timing Leave a comment

How to do a Layback Snap with Pancho Sullivan

November 2, 2025October 31, 2025 by admin
How to do a Layback Snap with Pancho Sullivan and Surfline

Pancho Sullivan breaks down the Layback Snap, a powerful maneuver that involves rotating the upper body in the opposite direction of the board to push the rail out and finish the turn under the feet.

Categories Shortboard, Snap Tags Advanced, Compression, Extension, Power, Rotation, Surfline Leave a comment

How to do a Floater with CJ Hobgood

October 30, 2025 by admin
How to do a Floater surfing trick tip with professional surfer CJ Hobgood

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.

Categories Floaters, Shortboard Tags Backside, Flow, Frontside, Intermediate, Surfline, Timing Leave a comment

How to Do a Cutback with Taylor Knox (Frontside and Backside)

October 30, 2025 by admin
Taylor Knox cutback tutorial image showing a powerful frontside turn on a wave

Learn the fundamentals of the cutback with Taylor Knox. Master the deep bottom turn, weight shift, and critical foot placement to drive your board around in a perfect arc. Includes tips for backside technique.

Categories Cutbacks, Shortboard Tags Advanced, Backside, Compression, Extension, Frontside, On Rail, Power, Rotation, Surfline Leave a comment

Surfline

  • How to Backside Barrel Ride with Andy Irons
  • How to Generate Speed with Mick Fanning
  • How to Frontside Tube Ride with Dean Morrison
  • How to do a Layback Snap with Pancho Sullivan
  • How to do a Floater with CJ Hobgood
  • How to Do a Cutback with Taylor Knox (Frontside and Backside)
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