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Pivot Turn

Difficulty rank 1

Shift your weight onto the tail, lift the nose, and turn quickly.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Slow down and load the tail

    Brace lightly with the paddle and shift your weight toward your back foot.

  2. 2

    Lift the nose

    Use the tail as a pivot and raise the nose clear of the water.

  3. 3

    Turn with your eyes and shoulders

    Look and turn your shoulders toward the new direction to rotate the board.

  4. 4

    Settle into the new direction

    Lower the nose, return your weight to center, and paddle away in a stable stance.

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