Taking-off is where every ride starts. A waveski's paddle-power enables you to catch a wave easily, and not necessarily in the "power-point". By watching the form of the waves and other surfers' positioning on the peak, you can pick the best spot. 

When a suitable wave approaches, turn towards the shore and paddle slowly. As the tail of the ski is lifted by the wave, paddle harder, leaning forward gently until the ski starts to plane. Lean back before the nose digs in and start setting up for the bottom turn in the direction away from the breaking wave.

The most important move of the wave, setting the rider for the next manoeuvre and generating the acceleration to allow you to negotiate the breaking section or hit the lip. Lean forward and into the turn, extending both arms fully and placing the blade of the paddle slightly in the water. Use the blade as a pivot, turning the board in an arc into the new direction.

A steep wave-section provides the perfect opportunity for a top turn. As you come out of the bottom-turn, ascending the face of the wave, pick a steep section of the wave that will provide enough power to push you back down the wave. As the board reaches the crest, twist and lean hard on the inside edge while digging the paddle blade into the wave's face, providing a pivot point and brace. 

The ski will change direction back down the wave. Beware of turning too far along the section or turning too slowly as this will often lead to a stall, falling off the back of the wave or requiring some frantic paddling to regain the face.

This requires a steep section with a lip that pitches out far enough for the rider to pass underneath. As you complete the bottom turn and set up for the section, stall the board briefly by changing direction back down the wave. This will allow the lip to catch up to you and start pitching over you. 

Lean forward and into the wave to accelerate the board while tucking the paddle in close to the body, on the side away from the wave wall. Trim the board as high up in the pocket as is possible, keeping away from the lip crashing down at the base of the wave and avoiding the roof of the tube. Ideally the rider exits the tube through the hole, but often the tube collapses and the rider is pushed out through the white water.

A classic move, earning good points when properly executed. Surf onto the shoulder of the wave, keeping high on the face. Do a full 180° turn back towards the pocket of the wave, riding the nose of the ski squarely onto the white water. Using the power of the wave to assist you, turn down the wave and regain the clean face of the wave. Lean into the wave and slightly back to avoid a nose-dive.

An advanced, high-scoring move. Timing is critical and good speed is vital. Bottom-turn and aim the nose of the ski at the steep, pitching section of the wave. Continue the direction until the ski is clear of the wave and then turn the ski back into the wave with a quick twist of the body. Leaving the blade of your paddle in the wave will help in snapping the nose around. The pitching lip of the wave acting on the bottom surface of the ski will push you shoreward, helping you to land on the wave or even the clean face. Be sure to lean back to avoid nose-diving on landing.