takeoff
Ride-opening maneuver in which the surfer stops paddling, pushes up into a standing position, and begins to drop down the wave face. Although simple in concept, timing a takeoff correctly is one of the most difficult aspects of the sport. A misjudged or overly ambitious takeoff, furthermore, can result in a spectacular and potentially dangerous wipeout; a 1982 Surfer magazine article introduced th...
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Carlos Burle, taking off at Todos Santos, 1998. Photo: Sean DaveySubscribe to view
Rick Grigg takes off in La Jolla, 1961. Photo: Ron ChurchSubscribe to view
A beginning surfer does takeoff practiceSubscribe to view
Wayne Bartholomew takes off at Pipeline, 1984. Photo: Jon FosterSubscribe to view
Carlos Burle, taking off at Todos Santos, 1998. Photo: Sean Davey
Rick Grigg takes off in La Jolla, 1961. Photo: Ron Church
A beginning surfer does takeoff practice
Wayne Bartholomew takes off at Pipeline, 1984. Photo: Jon Foster