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yamaslut
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Surf "Re-Entry"
Basics
Ok, this is one of the most difficult tricks to do properly and land clean while still under power, so don't get discouraged w/ it cause you won't be landing them clean right away... This trick can be done both directions on the wave, depending on the break and which way the wave is peeling... Most people have a preference on which way they like to go, but can do them both directions... That's how I am, I prefer to go left, but can go right too..
Safety
The biggest problem you will come accross while doing these (learning) will be nosing the ski into the sand. Here in florida we are forced to work in very shallow water so hitting bottom is pretty common. Out west there is less of a chance of that, due to the larger wave conditions and deeper breaks... "Going over the falls" and "nosing the ski in" are the main concerns...
Positioning & Approach
When setting up for this trick you need to find the section of the wave that is breaking, peeling (start on smaller waves) and approach the wave section at about a 30 degree angle (or less). The key is to turn into the section hit the wave at an angle while using the power of the wave to propel you forward... Remember as you are approaching the section, lean the ski over so the bottom of the ski hits flat against the wave and have your body position forward (surf stance is required). This will keep your speed up and makes the trick flow and look a lot smoother...
Execution & Control
Once you are in the air and are flying back toward the beach you will want to lift up and compress yor body to bring the nose down and the tray up. Keeping the nose down is key to landing this trick and riding away clean... It's also makes it look so sweet... Remember this, cause it's what most surf riders strive for... "Nose down and hot on the throttle"
disclaimer:
Below are some shots I had on my computer (I wish I had some better ones, but I don't)
I don't have many pictures of other riders, so if you have shots that are a nice example or a bad example, please list them and explain why....
Basics
Ok, this is one of the most difficult tricks to do properly and land clean while still under power, so don't get discouraged w/ it cause you won't be landing them clean right away... This trick can be done both directions on the wave, depending on the break and which way the wave is peeling... Most people have a preference on which way they like to go, but can do them both directions... That's how I am, I prefer to go left, but can go right too..
Safety
The biggest problem you will come accross while doing these (learning) will be nosing the ski into the sand. Here in florida we are forced to work in very shallow water so hitting bottom is pretty common. Out west there is less of a chance of that, due to the larger wave conditions and deeper breaks... "Going over the falls" and "nosing the ski in" are the main concerns...
Positioning & Approach
When setting up for this trick you need to find the section of the wave that is breaking, peeling (start on smaller waves) and approach the wave section at about a 30 degree angle (or less). The key is to turn into the section hit the wave at an angle while using the power of the wave to propel you forward... Remember as you are approaching the section, lean the ski over so the bottom of the ski hits flat against the wave and have your body position forward (surf stance is required). This will keep your speed up and makes the trick flow and look a lot smoother...
Execution & Control
Once you are in the air and are flying back toward the beach you will want to lift up and compress yor body to bring the nose down and the tray up. Keeping the nose down is key to landing this trick and riding away clean... It's also makes it look so sweet... Remember this, cause it's what most surf riders strive for... "Nose down and hot on the throttle"
disclaimer:
Below are some shots I had on my computer (I wish I had some better ones, but I don't)
I don't have many pictures of other riders, so if you have shots that are a nice example or a bad example, please list them and explain why....
