Watch ‘The Physics of Noseriding’
Hot off the back of jam-packed screenings along Australia’s East Coast and across the United States, Patagonia’s The Physics of Noseriding is here.
What even is noseriding? How do you do it? What are the mechanics that make it possible to curl your toes over the nose of a fast-moving surfboard without eating shit? Protagonist Namaala Slabb explores these questions in The Physics of Noseriding and invites us to examine ‘the sensation of levitation that unfolds as wave, surfboard, and surfer come together for surfing’s fluid dance: the noseride.’
The Physics of Noseriding marks author and Patagonia Ambassador Lauren L. Hill’s directorial debut. She made the film to help viewers appreciate the subtler aspects of the surfing experience. Says Lauren, ‘I made [the film] for those who want to better understand how the magic levitation of a proper noseride is possible. I hope people feel inspired to follow their own curiosities, and to go surfing—especially to get out there and hang hip!'
The film features surfing from Lauren, Namaala, Belinda Baggs, Ari Browne, Matt Cuddihy, Leah Dawson, Crystal Dzigas, Ashi Hilmer, Rosie Jaffurs, Kelis Kaleopa’a, Lola Mignot, Josie Prendergast, Dave Rastovich, Jalaan Slabb, Crystal Thornburg-Homcy, Elise Trigger, and historical footage of Rabbit Kekai and David Nuuhiwa. Hit play.