What good is a cutback if it’s rushed? Why go off the top if you look like you’re on speed? Surfing is at its most beautiful when it’s done under control. Thus one of the more underrated facets of good surfing is pace. How easy does your line look (even though in reality, it may be especially difficult)? Are you placing turns in the correct location given the section in front of you? Are they timed perfectly? Mr. Darshan Gooch demonstrates pace perfectly in this part from Kevin Jansen’s PLEASE HAVE FUN, released in 2019 and featuring fine examples of California’s surfable bounty, and Gooch’s enviable pacing.
