While popping up on a shortboard...?

Question

Do you grab the rails, or put your hands on the deck?

Answer 1

Hi,

I know this may sound condescending, however if you are asking this question you may not be on a suitable board for your level.

Popping up on a board will be a natural movement if you are riding a short board. I would make sure you are comfortable with standing on a larger beginner board before hitting up a short board. Learn to stand in the broken wave (whitewash)and then proceed to a shortboard.

Once on the shortboard, you will 'pop' up with your hands naturally being placed just in front of your chest. You wont need to touch the rails unless adjusting your position on the board.

Hope this helps.

mesurf

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Answer 2

rails

Answer 3

Put your hands on the deck. If you put your hands on the rails if your hands slip you will fall.

The Surfboard Man

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Answer 4

put your hand on the deck

Answer 5

i use the deck most of the time because when i use the rails it is harder for me

Answer 6

do the rails so then you will have more balance when you pop up, if you put your hands too close to eachother, you will probably lose your balance.

Answer 7

rails.

Answer 8

hands on deck

because since shortboards have thinner rails, it might sink the board a little

soo yeahh its just like doing a pushup on the deck

good luck!

-sierraaa

Answer 9

i push up on the deck

Answer 10

I just do a push up on the deck. Grabbing the rails can interfere with your control.