Surfing requires torque. I use torque all the time when I surf. In this picture I am doing some sort of a snap on the lip of the wave. To pull off this move I need to spin my board around almost 180 degrees. This is possible by doing work with my arms, torso, and legs to create a torque on my board and body. The resulting action is the completed snap. If I did not apply enough torque I would ot finish the turn and probably fall off my board like a kook. (which happens often) Thankfully physics helps me out everytime I grab my board to get some waves!
Sick picture. Where is that?
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