Technique Time

How to frontside 360

The frontside 360 needs perfect timing, positioning and understanding to be executed and it’s one of the signature moves used by many of the top pro’s. Due to it's difficultly it can often prove to be the difference between success and failure in the competition arena. While this is a technically advanced move it’s still within the mere mortals grasp, so if you fancy yourself as a wave sailor why not try and take your sailing to the next level and be the envy of your local beach with some of these top tips.

Alex Mussolini (RRD / RRD):

“My tip is that it’s all about timing, which requires time on the water and practise. It’s really important to be able to select the right wave and make sure you are in the critical section, so the wave throws you around.”

Dany Bruch (Starboard / FlightSails / AL360):

“Find a nice wave and make sure you create a lot of speed in your bottom turn, then get as vertical as possible or even further if possible - 11 o’clock - at this point throw with your hips and pull your head back so you get the power of the wave to rotate you through the move.”

Adam Lewis (Fanatic / NorthSails):

“For this move it’s mainly about timing and position - the movement itself is quite simple. So take as much speed as you possibly can into it and try and get yourself right into the pocket of the wave - then you can use the power of the wave to knock you around and back into the wave. Aim to go as vertical as you possibly can and then present as much of the board as possible to the wave - so you basically want the board to be flat at this point.”

Ross Williams (Tabou / GA Sails / Mystic): 

“My top tips for frontside 360s would be to look for a wave which is already almost throwing. The wave needs to be steep and have enough power to push you around. The moves all about timing, you want the wave to be slapping the bottom of your board to throw you round - that plus lots of practise and crashing too and you’ll get there eventually.”