Surface Wheelies & Tail Presses

Surface wheelies and tail presses are balance tricks done on flat water. A wheelie means riding on just the tail of the board with the nose lifted. A tail press is similar but with more style and control. These build the board control needed for advanced obstacle tricks.

Key tips

• Shift your weight gradually to the back foot
• Keep the handle close to prevent being pulled off balance
• Start with short presses and extend the duration as you improve
• Practice in both regular and switch stances