Author: thesurfinstitute

There are many elements of a longboard that make it ride the way it does. In this episode we’ll talk about rocker and fins.

There are many elements of a longboard that make it ride the way it does. In this episode we’ll talk about rails, tails, and the nose.

Surfing differs greatly from other sports. Longboard surfing especially, most resembles the art of dance. Dancers who perform choreographed maneuvers with grace and proper technique are those who also glide effortlessly across the floor.

Riding switchfoot is exactly as it sounds: switching the stance to ride with the opposite foot forward. The biggest benefit to being able to switch one’s stance is that it offers the rider more options for reacting to varying wave conditions and situations, especially for surfers who consistently ride on their backhand…

There’s great satisfaction in riding a green faced wave from it’s beginning to it’s end. To do this you must navigate the various sections of the wave with bottom turns, cutbacks, cross steps, and roller coasters.