Definition : Backside

Dernière mise à jour le 19 December 2023

Definition: The backside position, as in other windsurfing disciplines, means that the wave, or the bar of the slide is at your back. This position in the wave is often not appreciated, because of its lack of visibility and the difficulty of gaining speed.

However, this position allows tricks much more powerful and natural, such as roller or the cutbackOur body is in a natural replaque position.

Samuel Rosemain
Samuel Rosemain

Born in the hustle and bustle of Paris, Samuel Rosemain first explored the city on his skateboard. His life changed at the age of 13, when he moved to Martinique.

Between the waves of La Caravelle in Tartane and the hidden spots of Sainte-Marie, he discovered his new passion: surfing.

After five years at sea, Samuel turned to marketing while staying close to the ocean. He created Surf Tribe, a website merging his career and his passion for surfing, offering a platform for knowledge and sharing about the sport and its culture.

Because surfing is above all a tribe!

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