What does nose flip do? The only thing I can think of is, that in extreme situations like if you’ve buried the whole rail in a cutback, the flip stops the board submarining - but I doubt that most surfers ever get that extreme.
in that situation its actually worse ,itll push water slow you down and throw you over the front
regards
BERT
…Depends on the user/shape and how it’s built-in.
…In general,it helps keep the tip up and limits periling.
…For me,it’s works the best in air-boost re-entries,and floater re-entry.
…If the flip is far enough out to the tip of the nose,it’s rarely used other than what I have mentioned.As far as pushing water…the noses of the general “shortboard” is to narrow to even warrant water push…that is if the craft is built correctly…nose concave pushes much more water in retrospect.Herb
Just another take on Reno Abillera’s idea…
I agree that when you finally NEED all that tip kick, it’s usually too late for you to save the situation in hand…but…
It allows you to ride a really small, low volume board! Since the board is already mostly underwater, the pixie nose can stay above water level, allowing you to paddle from a more forwards position, allowing you to tip the board downwards when paddling for waves, making for easier takeoffs.
Also works when applied to boards with flatter rocker.
Not saying I advocate the idea, just to justify the application and thought process involved with the idea.