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Zander Snape

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Zander Snape comes from the Northern Beaches of Sydney. Zander generally shoots the North Side but sometimes does venture into other areas to expand his portfolio. He often strives to acquire a different angle to what other photographers would be capturing whilst also bringing in the surrounding scenery into his images. To view more of Zander's work check out www.zanderphotography.com.au where his work can be printed onto Canvas.

other intermediate technique

  • Frontside carve

    frontside carve

    Like all technical surfing moves, to pull of the front side carve looking sick, you want to make sure you have enough speed. Without speed you will bog a rail and it wont look pretty! Start by racing out in front of the wash and do a slower bottom turn up the face...

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  • Backside snap

    backside reo

    Here I am bottom turning, my arms spread to hold my balance. I am looking at the exact spot and anticipating where I want my board to be placed. My shoulders are open and twisting my hips. I am using my rail to keep my speed. Here my weight is being [put onto my back foot in this transition...

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  • Backside reo

    backside snap

    This move starts with the bottom turn, giving you drive and speed to really throw some spray. Bend at the knees and get your body down low, leaning onto your heal side edge. Look over your shoulder to where you want to go.Time the move so that you are hitting the lip just before it breaks. As you approach the...

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  • Frontside roundhouse carve (carve board)

    frontside roundhouse carve

    Like when you are surfing, the right speed is key to practicing turns on the carveboard. You want to approach the driveway with just the right amount of speed. As you bottom turn into the driveway your weight is forward and you are driving from your front leg. As you start the climb up the....

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  • Frontside waft (carve board)

    frontside waft

    To make this work you need speed and lots of it. This move is best practiced as you approach a closeout section of a wave as you lose all momentum at the end of the turn. To begin you want to sight the point where you will begin your turn as though heading into a carve. As you approach lower your COG and grab...

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