12 to Excellence Posted on February 10, 2020August 1, 2020 by thesurfinstitute How well/often do I perform these elements? 1 = Never, I need work … 10 = Always, I rock 12toExcellence 1. When I arrive at the break I analyze ALL the conditions and wave variables. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2. I use the surroundings, including landmarks on the shore, to properly position myself in the lineup. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3. I position myself dominantly with respect to others. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4. I am decisive with my wave selection. I choose the best waves. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5. I take off on the wave at or from behind the peak. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6. I enter the surf with confidence. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7. I aim to make a good first maneuver. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8. I am determined to look for a good opening wave that consists of a combination of maneuvers. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9. I look to link turns with riding the nose in the critical part of the wave. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10. I ride the wave maintaining good speed and flow. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11. At every possibility, I try to make a variation of maneuvers. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12. I finish every wave with a controlled maneuver. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Submit Δ