<span style=" Chad Sharpe, Back Lip Wall Ride, The Projects, FL <span style="<span style="<span style="The Billabong Bus Gap will go down as one of wake's most progressive stunts, but it almost didn't happen...

At first sight the nose grab seems to be just another rendition of an old favorite. In reality, though, the appropriate handling of the nose is something we rarely see on the water today. Apparently, executing a smooth nose grab without looking like you're messing your baggies seems to be a lost art...

Rider: Thomas Horrell

Level: Beginner



The nose grab is properly handled by popping up off the wake and placing your front hand on the nose of the board. Make sure you bring the board up to you, or you'll have too much weight over the nose and end up talking to the fish...