what makes a well rounded SJ surf rider,big air or surf style

felix5oh

Carajo,gringos apestosos
Location
Miami,FL
I would like to try the surf stance. I learned to ride in the rough chop.

I'm new to surf riding and will try it all.
 
I've never seen a surfer do this either(see attached). Everyone has their own style, but not riding only in footstraps doesn't make you any less of a surf rider in my opinion. Freeride.

That's my favorite picture; It's my desktop background. BIG air. :) I don't know who the guy is.
 
jk goes so high he doesnt even need to turn the bars off the wave for a stab, just body english and it turns.

you should have seen the height he was getting in Australia against all the aussie boy's when they had a stab heigh comp.
 

227

Its all about the surf!
Location
Oceanside, CA
What makes the most well rounded SJ rider? Well that depends on who's judging you. In a freeride contest venue, I believe your judged 50/50 on aerials and surf riding. What you ride weather an SJ, kawasaki or polaris is personal preference. When your riding with your peers, usually big aerials get the nod mostly because not everyone can do them and most people want too.
 

Takeastand SJ

R.I.P. 8/9/2008
Location
Washington
In IFWA freeride contests style has very little effect on most of the judges scores. So if you want to go by the only current "freeride comp standards" amplitude, amount, and variety of tricks is what makes the rider.
 
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wydopen

Guest
a well rounded ride should be able to do both...personally id rather see a nice slash or reentry than a bf....
 
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