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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 air (grab)
There are two key factors when it comes to airs and punts, timing and speed. Make speed a priority, and the more speed you have the higher and the longer the air. As for timing. hit the lip too early and you'll go over the back, hit it too late and you will...
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Backside roundhouse
The roundhouse is a fluid move that shouldn't be overcomplicated. The idea is to follow a nice arc, using the natural bowl of the wave. Setting up the turn early, with as much speed as possible is key. Start by compressing, drive the turn from the back foot, and use your trailing arm as a moving pivot point...
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Frontside waft
Two key factors in putting together a sick frontside waft is timing and speed. You want to time your move to be at the top of an unbroken wave and as close to the pocket as possible. This will allow you to really spray buckets away from the wave, creating an awesome spray. Keep in mind this whole move happens within a few...
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Shipstern's big 'cojones' barrell
It takes big cojones (balls) to not only pull into a 12ft+ barrel at Shippies, but paddle into one, and that's exactly what ole Paz has done. Stu Gibson (photographer) told us this was one of the biggest days he had shot Shippies, so we thought 'SICK' lets show a sequence with a step by step run through of how a mortal man can pull this off...
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Frontside air reverse
As with all intermediate and advanced surfing moves, speed and timing are key. To perform this type of aerial you will need a lot of speed and also have your timing dialed.
Start the move like other aerials, and as you hit the lip you want to push hard on the tail...
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