Nosegrab
also known as: Nose Grab
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Shown for a regular-footed rider. Teal ring + arrow = the rider's facing direction; teal band = the tail; a dot is where a hand holds the board - bright yellow for the front hand, amber for the back one, which is the whole difference between a mute and an indy. Board and rider rotate independently - each follows its own component. Drag to orbit.
How it works
The front hand grabs the very nose of the board - the simplest grab to name and one of the oldest, dating to the first pool airs. Grabbing the nose lets the rider hold the board like a suitcase and control its pitch directly: pull up for float, push down to level for landing. It is the anchor grab for the airwalk, christ air, and body jar families.
Step by step
- Pop your air off the coping and let the nose rise toward your front hand.
- Reach the front hand forward and grip the nose's tip or toe pocket.
- Pull the nose up slightly through the peak, feet pressing the board against the grab.
- Steer the board's pitch with the wrist as you begin descending.
- Push the nose level, release, and extend the legs to meet the transition.
Body mechanics
| Front foot | Just behind the nose, keeping the board matched to the hand. |
|---|---|
| Back foot | On the tail, holding the board's pitch against the upward pull of the grab. |
| Shoulders | Square over the board, leaning slightly back as the nose lifts. |
| Arms | Front hand holds the nose; back arm extends behind for fore-aft balance. |
| Gaze | Past the nose at the re-entry spot on the wall. |