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Derek Bockelman surfs better switch than you do normal

I know you’re thinking it can’t be so.  Thinking, how can a guy possible surf better switchfoot than I surf normally?  Thinking, do I really suck that much that this guy, who’s surfing the wrong way, surfs better than me?  Yes, you do suck that much and yes, Derek Bockelman surfs better than you when he’s facing the wrong way.

Don’t feel bad.  Derek happens to be one of the best switchfoot surfers around.  He’s also one of the best underground new school tricksters on the planet.  Combining a mixture of switchstance, aerials, 360s, spins, rolls, shove-its and even finger-flips, Derek continues to redefine what is possible while surfing.  He mixes in equal parts surfing and skating, championing the 50/50 waveskate that has helped him become the twisting, punting, new school maverick that he is.  With a surfing that is way more technical and diversified than your typical three to the beach guy, we are finally beginning to see some of the pros embrace similar maneuvers in contest venues.  Look at Kelly Slater’s switchfoot rides at a few events this year, or the twisted punt fest that was the Trestles event.  We’re all heading towards the obvious future, but Derek Bockelman already beat us there.

Don’t believe he’s really surfing switch?  Check out the video below to see what he can do when he’s facing the right way.

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