Johanne Defray's board is suitable for children over 155cm and adults under 181cm. This SmoothStar model is ideal for the surfer who is of average height and who wants to perform all carving maneuvers such as: Round House Turns, Drawn out Carves and Grab Rail turns.
The 32.5" is the most popular model among junior Team SmoothStar riders, both men and women, as they can push hard in their turns due to more additional deck concavity.
With the Surfskate Smoothstar range, you will enter a new category of boards that are designed to train you to surf 🏄🏻♂️ . Smoothstar surfskate boards are acclaimed by surf coaches around the world 🌎, and by the best athletes as the sensations and the ride are close to that on a surfboard. On the program, speed, short turns and guaranteed sensations 😎
You will quickly be impressed by the lateral movements of the Smoothstar board, it turns on a short radius and very fluidly. If you want to practice serious surfing then this is the best choice.
You can take a few rides with your surfskate. If you are looking for a board to do pumptrack it will also be suitable 😃
Difference between a traditional skateboard and a surfskate
On a normal skateboard, you have to push with your foot on the ground to pick up speed and you have to repeat this operation to relaunch constantly. Skateboards are designed to do tricks 🛹
On a surfskate board you can pick up speed (pump) without getting off the board and stay on this board as long as you want ✅.
The front truck allows the board to react really like a surfboard 🏄🏻♂️ by taking edge grips when you put pressure on your tiptoes or heels for example, you get closer to the sensations of surfing , but on earth 🛹
Why get into Surfskate?
If you want to progress fast in surfing, then you should consider investing in a surfskate.
With your surfskate board no need for waves, you can practice all year round and dock anywhere. You will be able to find the right surfing position (stance) and improve your balance . Practice pumping to gain speed ⚡️ or doing frontside and backside turns on small surfaces.
By dint of repeating these movements , your body and your brain will assimilate them. During your next session, these movements will be easier and more natural. And once on the water, we execute those same moves with a lot less thinking about it 💪.
Training on your surfskate also improves synchronization of the upper and lower body by working on the movement of the legs, pelvis and arms.
All of these movements are exactly the same as on your surfboard . The position of the arms, the movement of the pelvis, the opening of the torso, the position of the legs and their flexion…, everything is similar.
In summary, you will improve your balance, the position of your body on your board, the control of your board
Choosing the right surfskate board
The good news is that compared to choosing a surfboard, it 's quite easy to choose your surfskate.
⚠️ Be careful, you shouldn't buy anything either and you have to take into account certain criteria such as your height and weight, level and type of practice before buying your first board.
About Smoothstar
Smoothstar is a Surfskate brand based on the Australian East Coast 🇦🇺 more precisely in Sydney, born in 2004, it is quickly noticed in the world of surfing. Smoothstar 's mission is quite simple, to make you perform better on the water and have more fun during your next surf session. Smoothstar surfskate boards are developed by experienced surfers and offer a superior level of quality.
