Advice - 360 airs...

Discussion in 'Northeast' started by MFitz73, Jul 24, 2013.

  1. MFitz73

    MFitz73 Well-Known Member

    Aug 21, 2010
    Hey guys, I think I need some help. When Im out surfing 23 footers in Jersey, I have a problem with my airs. Im heading down the face, faster than you go, and I blast an air. Get good height and sweet rotation. I land it perfectly.... everytime. But just as I land I feel myself trying to look like I land that sh#t everytime. I just can't help myself from trying to make it look like Im the man and everyone should know it.
    But sometimes I feel bad that all you kooks in the lineup start to feel inadequate. I guess maybe its because of how I try to make it look like when I pull them, its just another bottom turn, no biggie.
    So how can I help eveyone in the lineup not feel like a beginner when Im out?
     
  2. seldom seen

    seldom seen Well-Known Member

    Aug 21, 2012
    Wave to them mid-spin.
     

  3. Zeroevol

    Zeroevol Well-Known Member

    Jun 22, 2009
  4. MFitz73

    MFitz73 Well-Known Member

    Aug 21, 2010
    Oh Im so ordering this! then Im going to comment on how it doesnt explain it correctly!
     
  5. Zeroevol

    Zeroevol Well-Known Member

    Jun 22, 2009
    That just cracked me up, thanks!!
     
  6. Mad Atom

    Mad Atom Well-Known Member

    615
    Jul 16, 2013
    To make me seem like less of an a-hole when I perform similar moves I usually go up to each surfer and offer to give them a little push to help get them into the next wave. I explain that a little extra nudge will really help them out, and they seem super appreciative of the offer. You should certainly try this approach.
     
  7. DawnPatrol321

    DawnPatrol321 Well-Known Member

    Mar 6, 2012
    Sometimes I let my hair get wet to let them know I'm human too
     
  8. sisurfdogg

    sisurfdogg Well-Known Member

    Jun 17, 2013
    Are you on a SUP? You could twirl, throw and catch the paddle like a baton as you are in mid air. That would be so impressive.
     
  9. Riley Martin's Disgruntled Neighbor

    Riley Martin's Disgruntled Neighbor Well-Known Member

    Aug 22, 2012
    Maybe the greatest Post on the SI Forum in the history of the world. That is just gangbusters stuff.
     
  10. DawnPatrol321

    DawnPatrol321 Well-Known Member

    Mar 6, 2012
    Usually not, but I have seen a guy on one who twirls his paddle as he goes down the line, it's uber gaye
     
  11. DawnPatrol321

    DawnPatrol321 Well-Known Member

    Mar 6, 2012
    ^^^ This is funny, and I know funny....
     
  12. MFitz73

    MFitz73 Well-Known Member

    Aug 21, 2010
    some classic replies here.... I also really like the idea of just out of the blue offering to help push people into waves... cause I know everyone is having trouble out there.... just do your part.... pay it forward.