Trimming your
BOARD
Introduction Trimming your board is a vital skill set to maximise your stability and control in various conditions . By correctly trimming your board , you can gain speed , keep the board from tipping over , catch waves easier and even turn corners quicker .
All too often , the skill of trimming your board is not taught beyond the basics of foot steering to beginners , but there are techniques you can do with your paddle as well . It ’ s only when you get to more focused and specialised coaching that you see Trimming skills being taught , leaving the recreational paddler to carry on fighting for balance and control in anything but flat calm conditions . Welcome to the school of less is more .
What is trimming ?
Trimming your board can be defined as controlling your board to best react to your paddling conditions . There are three ways you can Trim your board by moving forwards and backwards , side to side pressure , and using the paddle . If we extend that , the ways or skills of trimming your board are almost endless and will become second nature with practice and time .
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