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Bottom Turn Front Side
Bottom turn Front side
The bottom turn is the most important move in surfing.
It is used every time you catch a wave, and every time you do a maneuver.
Having a solid bottom turn is essential to improving other areas of your surfing.
The first thing you need to do is catch a frontside wave, stand up, and ride down the wave face with all the speed that you can.
Ride to the bottom of the wave until you reach the flats, the area in front of the wave with no transition.
Right when you reach the flats start your bottom turn so you don't loose any speed.
Bend your knees slightly, and lean on to your toe side edge to initiate the bottom turn.
Be careful not to lean too far because you will bury your feet under water, loose all your speed, and fall off your board.
Your weight should be evenly distributed between your front foot and your back foot, and you should be focused on the part of the wave where you want your bottom turn to end.
During the take off you must decide where you want to turn once you have got to your feet. If the wave is slow and sluggish, turn right at bottom of the wave to gain as much speed as
possible. If it is fast and powerful, you will not need to turn right at the bottom, but a little earlier.
Mot: Bottom Turn Front Side Deb: B
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