How to Cut Back
Part 2: Backside Turn
The backside cutback is a little easier then the frontside cutback, this is because to perform a backside cutback you turn facing towards the wave. Once again with all surfing manoeuvres we have to lead with the eyes and hands (this turns the shoulders) then follow through with the hips, knees and feet.
How to Cut Back
Part 1: Frontside Turn
The frontside cutback is a little more difficult than the backside cutback, this is because to perform a frontside cutback you have to turn your back towards the wave. As with all surfing manoeuvres we have to lead with the eyes and hands (this turns the shoulders) then follow through with the hips, knees and feet.
How to Bottom Turn
Part 2: Backside Turn
The backside bottom turn is much like the frontside bottom turn. However, this time you have your back to the wave which means there are a few extra points you need to remember.
How to Bottom Turn
Part 1: Frontside Turn
The bottom turn is the most important building block in any style of surfing. It is the first turn you make after taken-off on a wave, and it will be the one turn you do before every manoeuvre. By making sure you have the correct technique early in the game, you will have A fantastic basis to start learning and building upon for other, more technical manoeuvres.