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ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHER
Stuart Gibson is a photographer from Tasmania. Stu's powerful photography is captured both from on land and in the water, making his collection diverse and 'in the momen'. Stu's ability to maintain timing and composition in heavy situations is awe-inspiring to say the least, yet his humble attitude earns him respect amongst his peers and the surf industry. To check out more amazing photo's head to www.stugibson.net
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Frontside waft (carve board)
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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Camera spray
Next time you're in the line-up and the photog's are out, line it up to get a rad little sequence even your mum would be proud of. To be in the right spot you want to set up so that you're finishing up about a foot or two from the photog¡¯s camera. Making for some heavy spray and nice shots...
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Backside snap
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
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)
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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