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Turning & Carving

Learn how to navigate your board with precision.

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Drills
01

Heel-to-Toe Weight Shift

Sets4
Reps10 shifts
Duration45s per set

Stand still and shift weight from heels to toes using ankle pressure only. Keep legs straight and feel the board respond beneath you.

02

Kick Turn Progression

Sets3
Reps8 turns
Duration60s per set

Start with 90-degree kick turns. Lift the nose, pivot on the tail, and set down cleanly. Increase rotation angle as you progress through sets.

03

Long Arc Carving

Sets4
Repsfull park length
Duration30s per run

Wide, sweeping carves at moderate speed. Lean into each turn from the ankles up. Keep shoulders aligned with the board through every arc.

04

Tight Radius Carving

Sets3
Reps5 cones
Duration45s per set

Set markers 6 feet apart. Slalom through using short, aggressive carves. Stay low and use your arms to drive each direction change.

05

Pumping for Speed

Sets3
Reps6 pumps
Duration20s per set

Generate speed through body movement alone on flat ground. Extend up then compress down through each carve. No pushing allowed.