Step-by-Step Breakdown
Speed & Approach
Generate speed as you approach the crumbling section. Aim for the top of the lip, similar to a top turn but with a shallower angle.
Unweight
As you hit the lip, unweight your board (lift your body up). Guide the board on top of the breaking foam.
The Glide
Stay centered over the board. You will feel a frictionless sensation as you glide over the foam. Keep your knees bent to absorb the drop.
The Landing
Spot your landing zone in the flats. Drop down with the whitewater, compressing your knees deeply upon impact to absorb the shock.
Fast-track with coaching
Video analysis or a water session can clean up rail work, cutbacks, and speed generation faster than trial and error.
Find local coachesPro tips
- Don't lean back! You'll lose the board.
- Use it to bypass long sections of whitewater.
- The bigger the drop, the more you need to compress.
Ready to put this in the water?
Book a lesson with a local coach or surf school, then match your board to your level.