When it comes to getting your feet in the right place when SUP surfing it can be a bit of a struggle to understand where and when to stand. In this video I talk you through 2 basic foot positions that will make you surf better and smoother on a wave. Its so simple… give […]
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seanross
5 years ago
I like the simplicity of this one. If only there were some waves today to practice.
Keeping my attention moving my back foot has been really helpful. Especially knowing that on the bottom turn, i keep it over the side-fin, and top turn gets back on the stomp.
Hi Reuben, its a really great tip, I can see it also super well in this video:
One question to this: in the cutbacks where do you place your backfoot, over the front side fin or on the tail as on the top turns or does it depend on the board and on the type of cutback? I ask because a cutback is a kind of bottom but in this video Scott puts his back foot on the tail when doing a cutback.
Hey Ramon. It really depends what board it is or how wide the tail is. Most of the time its in the same place as it would be to do a top turn. The wider the tail of the board the further over to one side you will have it. But the most important thing with a cut back is being able to not slow the board down too much. If you are bogging (slowing ) the board down too much then try a little less back foot pressure. If you push too hard on your back foot it can… Read more »
tombradley
4 years ago
Nice video, will try this next time I’m out!
SauceMan
4 years ago
Hi Would there be any difference in foot position for say leaning hard on the inside paddle vs not leaning on the paddle at all? Any speed/drive to gain?
If I’m really trying to force a hard time then I will be putting my foot further towards the rail of the board for sure. If a more subtle slow turn then I will still be leaning but possibly not having my foot over as far towards the rail. A flatter board will always generate a bit more speed and keep slow along the waves better. Does that help and is what you meant?
I was just flicking through YouTube and watched this clip of Kai shredding a wave somewhere in Hawaii I’m guessing. I noticed he’s moving his front foot around as well as his back foot. What would be the reason for this? Is it because of the speed he’s approaching his turns and thus needing more leverage on the rail or the board size or does it help to lighten the tail so he’s able to slide a little without the rail disengaging? Also that slide thing at the end is the sickest move I’ve ever seen Thanks
Nice one and really well spotted on the Kai video. You have basically summed it up well. In these faster bigger waves foot positioning is pretty key to making sure your rail is fully engage and your fins never disengage, unless you wanted them to :-). Also it might be crazy to think about it but Kai’s board is still relatively wide compared to when he’s using his shortboards (surf) so he probably finds he has to move his weight around quite a lot more to produce the same sort of turn that he would’ve been doing on his much… Read more »
RichardM
2 years ago
So good…… These videos are as good as going to a class. Thanks teacher…
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I like the simplicity of this one. If only there were some waves today to practice.
It is super simple, let me know when you have tried it.
Kind of slow at work today, so I watched some old videos on your site. I watched the video of Kaylan Dahl one, and that really demonstrates so clearly what this foot movement is all about.
https://supboardermag.com/2017/06/12/can-learn-kaylan-dahl-supboarder-video-breakdown/
Yeah she is really positive with her back foot and body movement. It’s a great video to learn from.
Keeping my attention moving my back foot has been really helpful. Especially knowing that on the bottom turn, i keep it over the side-fin, and top turn gets back on the stomp.
This is such a simple thing to remember. And it really makes a difference.
Does the exact footwork apply if your board is in a quad fun set up
Yeah the same. Good question though 😉
Hi Reuben, its a really great tip, I can see it also super well in this video:
One question to this: in the cutbacks where do you place your backfoot, over the front side fin or on the tail as on the top turns or does it depend on the board and on the type of cutback? I ask because a cutback is a kind of bottom but in this video Scott puts his back foot on the tail when doing a cutback.
Thx once again reuben 🙂
Hey Ramon. It really depends what board it is or how wide the tail is. Most of the time its in the same place as it would be to do a top turn. The wider the tail of the board the further over to one side you will have it. But the most important thing with a cut back is being able to not slow the board down too much. If you are bogging (slowing ) the board down too much then try a little less back foot pressure. If you push too hard on your back foot it can… Read more »
Nice video, will try this next time I’m out!
Hi
Would there be any difference in foot position for say leaning hard on the inside paddle vs not leaning on the paddle at all?
Any speed/drive to gain?
If I’m really trying to force a hard time then I will be putting my foot further towards the rail of the board for sure. If a more subtle slow turn then I will still be leaning but possibly not having my foot over as far towards the rail. A flatter board will always generate a bit more speed and keep slow along the waves better. Does that help and is what you meant?
Hey Reuben
https://youtube.com/shorts/1lW6fwCp4N8?feature=share
I was just flicking through YouTube and watched this clip of Kai shredding a wave somewhere in Hawaii I’m guessing. I noticed he’s moving his front foot around as well as his back foot. What would be the reason for this? Is it because of the speed he’s approaching his turns and thus needing more leverage on the rail or the board size or does it help to lighten the tail so he’s able to slide a little without the rail disengaging?
Also that slide thing at the end is the sickest move I’ve ever seen
Thanks
Nice one and really well spotted on the Kai video. You have basically summed it up well. In these faster bigger waves foot positioning is pretty key to making sure your rail is fully engage and your fins never disengage, unless you wanted them to :-). Also it might be crazy to think about it but Kai’s board is still relatively wide compared to when he’s using his shortboards (surf) so he probably finds he has to move his weight around quite a lot more to produce the same sort of turn that he would’ve been doing on his much… Read more »
So good…… These videos are as good as going to a class. Thanks teacher…
Great glad they are useful.