TWINKLE TOES

DIFFICULTY LEVEL: MODERATE

This technique requires a little control and foresight on behalf of the surfer involved to get it right, but as you're riding more waves successfully to the beach, you'll need a way to dismount safely.

And it's likely that the Twinkle Toes technique will become your dismount method of choice.

BREAKING IT DOWN

As the shoreline approaches, prepare yourself for dismount.
Hop off your board as light footed as possible onto your toes and the balls of your feet.
Jog out of the dismount to reduce impact.

COMMON MISTAKES

JUMPING FLAT FOOTED

Because of the uneven surface of the sand jumping flat footed can lead to jarring of the ankles, or worse still, fractures.

Instead, stay light footed and use your toes and the balls of your feet.

WRAPPING IT UP

Now that you're hopefully riding waves to the beach each and every time, you'll need a quick easy, safe way for dismounting.

And the Twinkle Toes technique does just that.

TWINKLE TOES

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BEGINNER

THE START OF SOMETHING NEW...

GOTTA HAVE POP!

SPEED

TURNING

THE SUBTLE ART OF NEGOTIATING WAVES

PADDLING

BOARD DISMOUNT

BOARD MANAGEMENT

CATCHING WHITEWATER WAVES

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