How to Perform a backside rail grab on a surfboard

Surfing: Hang Ten

The ocean is a force of nature that refuses any effort to tame it. To throw one's self on the mercy of this beast is a courageous act. With the help of this trick guide, you can learn to harness that power and push your water-borne adventures to new heights. See how to

perform a backside rail grab on a surfboard.

Trick: Backside Rail Grab

Difficulty: Hard

1. The backside rail grab is useful in tube riding and getting through large sections of white water (aka foam).

2. A surfer will be riding backside (back of his body charging forth) and lower his center of gravity.

3. Dropping the knee and grab the rail and lean forward on a small tube,

4. Or, lean back dragging your hand in the water, while holding the rail on a big tube

5. Until the tube concludes, and you make it through the white water - then you continue on riding.