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World Surf League

WSL Surf 101: The Floater

October 31, 2025October 30, 2025 by admin
WSL Surf 101 tutorial on the floater maneuver featuring pro surfers and judging criteria

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.

Categories Floaters, Shortboard Tags Advanced, Balance Training, Compression, Flow, Power, Timing, World Surf League Leave a comment

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