11 NEW WAVE TRICKS TO BRING YOUR WAVE RIDING TO THE NEXT LEVEL

As the wave season is picking up there is no better time to brush up on your wave skills! We're excited to release an additional Eleven wave riding moves to the DUOTONE ACADEMY APP. Focusing on some important fundamentals with the addition of some intermediate to advanced backside manoeuvres. MATCHU LOPES breaks it down with these moves that will take your wave skills up a notch and add some additional style points! Improve your technique and maximise your sessions with the Duotone Academy App!

RIDE OUT THROUGH WAVES

Technique and timing are key, mastering how to ride out through the waves in varying conditions can mean the difference between being in position to catch the wave or be body dragging in the impact zone.

 

BASIC WAVE RIDING SIDE-SHORE

Matchu takes us through the steps, from kite positioning, timing and the technique you’ll need to take your first steps to wave riding in side shore wind conditions.

BASIC WAVE RIDING SIDE-OFFSHORE
One of the most exciting wind directions to wave ride, learn the steps of how to tackle side offshore conditions with Matchu.

 

WATERSTART AFTER A CRASH
Matchu explains how to quickly regain composure and a rapid exit strategy after a wipe out.

 

TOP TURN BACKSIDE
A fundamental move and often tricky to master, Matchu breaks down the backside top turn.

HOW TO JIBE IN WAVES

Matchu takes you through this important fundamental move, something worth having down first in the flats, before you get in the waves.

 

NO HANDS CUTBACK BACKSIDE

A fluid and stylish move to perform on the open face, the no hands backside cutback allows full body movement to add control and style.

 

HANG FIVE

For the soul surfer the hang five is a timeless classic, no matter what board you’re on.

FLOATER BACKSIDE 

The perfect move to get over a closing section, Matchu takes us through the backside floater.

 

FINS OUT BACKSIDE

Matchu takes you through the body positioning and timing to get loose and fins free on your backside.

 

LAY BACK FRONTSIDE

Add style and variation to the frontside turn, the lay back frontside is a stylish variation on an upcoming slow section, when going down the line.
 

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Enjoy the ride with the DUOTONE KITEBOARDING ACADEMY!