Get a (Fancy) Grip  // Technique
25 March 2012
Ever wondered what's involved in creating those fancy deck grip designs that some crew (with way too much time on their hands) apply to their pride and joys? Watch Casso whack one on his new DEEP 12'6" and check out the end result. Looks pretty nifty, hey? ... [ more ]

The Helicopter 360  // Technique
06 November 2009
01 You need to be up near the nose to begin this manoeuvre as this is where the pivot point will be - straight under your body. A couple of cross steps wouldn't go astray to get you there in style. Billy's quite high in the wave in this shot - this will give his fins enough clearance from the bottom of the wave when he starts to bring the tail around. You w ... [ more ]

Program: Jacko   // Technique
09 October 2009
Paul Jackson from Currumbin is one of Australia's best SUP surfers and race paddlers. The man is a machine. Small in stature, big on power. Don't ever go paddling with him unless you are prepared to be humbled by his speed, balance and stamina. You only need to look at him without a shirt on (which seems to happen a lot) to see that Jacko really looks after ... [ more ]

The Layback Snap  // Technique
16 September 2009
01 - Flat This turn is ultimately a cutback so you first need to get yourself out onto the face and parallel to the wave. If you hit the lip too vertically or too close to the pocket, you won't have enough room to lay back on the face. Notice Billy's bottom turn wasn't too critical which has set him up to be near the top of the wave but away from the pocket ... [ more ]
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