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Natural – true
Goofy – true
subtitle – en,pt,ja,sp,it,fr,cn,kr,de,hi
category – INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED
duration – 04:31
Filmer – Shagga
video_info – The video showcases Nathan Hedge’s precise techniques, emphasising balance, body mechanics, and wave reading to execute a seamless two-turn combination.
key_takeaways – Nathan drops his back knee to maintain balance and engage his center of gravity. &$ Dropping the back knee aids in hip rotation during the bottom turn &$ His leading hand touches the water during the bottom turn, helping with body compression &$ On the way to the top of the wave, his arm rises, guiding the board and aligning with his gaze &$ Back foot pressure is emphasised during turns, with his eyes focused on the desired endpoint of the manoeuvre &$ The sequence includes a deep bottom turn followed by a vertical snap in the wave’s pocket.