The Cut Back
The exhilarating feeling of humming down a wave never gets old but from time to time you may want to mix up your style of surfing & throw in a few manoeuvres. Sometimes the simplest of things look & feel the best. The classic ‘cut back’ is the most basic trick a surfer can do but when done well can produce a spectacular spray of water, be used to slow down on the wave as well as link other manoeuvres. First build speed along the wave, bend low as you approach the top of the wave, guide with your leading hand where you want to go & follow your hand with your eyes making an arched 180 degree turn. As you turn lean into your heals putting weight on your back leg over the fins. The idea is not to force the turn but using your speed & the natural momentum of the wave lean your body into the turn remembering to stay low & look where you want to go. Don’t get irritated if its not working out first time around, practice will get you through.
Tim’s Tip: Get your friend to film you so you can see what you look like & what you can improve on.
See you in the water!
