SurfSkate Tutorial: The Basics of Bowl Riding

Riding in a bowl might be the ultimate way of putting a surfskate to use that maximizes every element of its design. If you are a surfer, it feels like you are riding up the breaking face of Pipeline or Uluwatu. If you are a skateboarder, a surfskate gives you an edge over your regular skateboard because you can ride practically any bowl in the world and never need to throw a single kickturn. And if you are purely a surfskater you are about to discover a lifetime of exhilarating fun! This tutorial walks you through the basics to get you comfortable and confident starting out.
1:10 - Skills you should have before starting
2:10 - Preparation and Planning your "Line"
4:10 - What to do with your body, stance, and positioning
6:15 - Getting your first turns (backside)
7:10 - Adding in Frontside turns
8:24 - Detailed breakdown of Frontside turns - The biggest challenge for new riders
9:00 - Good technique - Think of Arcs and Rainbows
9:52 - Putting it all together for success
Thanks for watching, and definitely let me know if you have any questions or challenges on your journey. Stay tuned for the next installment where I will get into intermediate bowl skills.
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