— This tag focuses on wave riding techniques in windsurfing, with coaching tips and strategies provided by Graham Ezzy. —
Learning the freestyle 'shove it' move directly improves backside wave riding, including off-the-lip maneuvers and aerials, according to expert Graham Ezzy. The 'shove it' teaches crucial sail control, specifically how to manage backwinded positions and generate pop from the sail. This skill transla
For thruster boards, optimal fin setup involves careful consideration of both main and side fin sizes, with fin area often being more critical than depth alone. Windsurfing expert Graham Ezzy notes that side fins typically range around 10 cm, but a 10 cm fin with a wide base provides more area than
Windsurfing coach Graham Ezzy provided feedback to Kevin on his wave riding technique, emphasizing the importance of aiming higher on the wave's lip. He instructed Kevin to target the breaking section of the lip to ensure the board makes proper contact and generates projection during turns, rather t
In windsurfing, while the person heading out through the surf technically has priority for safety reasons, local etiquette often dictates they should make significant efforts to avoid disrupting wave riders. This involves choosing specific channels or areas for entry and exit, often downwind or far
A last-minute change to priority rules by the head judge before a windsurfing heat led to significant confusion and a dispute between competitors Kai and Antoine. The rule reverted to an older system, which mandated that the first person powered by a swell had priority. This contradicted a newer, co