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tpsc-n-landscape\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theprivatesurfcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/El-Cotillo-\u2013-Platzhalter.jpg\" alt=\"Coastal scene as a placeholder for Fuerteventura\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theprivatesurfcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/El-Cotillo-\u2013-Platzhalter.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/theprivatesurfcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/El-Cotillo-\u2013-Platzhalter-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theprivatesurfcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/El-Cotillo-\u2013-Platzhalter-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theprivatesurfcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/El-Cotillo-\u2013-Platzhalter-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theprivatesurfcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/El-Cotillo-\u2013-Platzhalter-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/theprivatesurfcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/El-Cotillo-\u2013-Platzhalter-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/theprivatesurfcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/El-Cotillo-\u2013-Platzhalter-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" class=\"wp-image-9\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row tpsc-n-row tpsc-n-hero-copy\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module tpsc-n-eyebrow\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>About Julian<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Many waves later.<br>Still curious.<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module tpsc-n-locations\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>AUSTRALIA \u00b7 MENTAWAI \u00b7 FUERTEVENTURA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module tpsc-n-hero-credit\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Coastal scene \u00b7 Placeholder image<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section tpsc-narrative tpsc-n-intro\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row tpsc-n-row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough tpsc-n-intro-copy\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module tpsc-n-eyebrow\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Surfer. Coach. Always learning too.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_1 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">I'm Julian.<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module tpsc-n-lead\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>I know how it feels to enter the water full of motivation and still feel stuck. That's exactly why I want to help you understand your surfing better.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>I grew up in southwest Germany, near the Black Forest. Sport has always been part of my life, from basketball and athletics to snowboarding and skating. Surfing came later. And stayed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module tpsc-n-text-link\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><a href=\"#so-arbeite-ich\">How we work together <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2193<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough tpsc-n-portrait-col\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module tpsc-n-photo tpsc-n-portrait\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theprivatesurfcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/the-private-surf-company-julian-Sonniger-Surfcoach-am-Atlantik.png\" alt=\"Julian by the sea, wearing a sun hat\" width=\"1532\" height=\"1026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theprivatesurfcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/the-private-surf-company-julian-Sonniger-Surfcoach-am-Atlantik.png 1532w, https:\/\/theprivatesurfcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/the-private-surf-company-julian-Sonniger-Surfcoach-am-Atlantik-1280x857.png 1280w, https:\/\/theprivatesurfcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/the-private-surf-company-julian-Sonniger-Surfcoach-am-Atlantik-980x656.png 980w, https:\/\/theprivatesurfcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/the-private-surf-company-julian-Sonniger-Surfcoach-am-Atlantik-480x321.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1532px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-224\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module tpsc-n-caption\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Now at home in El Cotillo.<br \/>Surf coach since 2020.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section tpsc-narrative tpsc-n-route\" id=\"erfahrung\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row tpsc-n-row tpsc-n-route-head\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_2 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">My path to coaching.<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module tpsc-n-eyebrow\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Waves, people, perspectives<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row tpsc-n-row tpsc-n-three tpsc-n-route-chapters\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough tpsc-n-chapter\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module tpsc-n-station-no\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>01<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module tpsc-n-eyebrow\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Australia<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_3 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Starting for myself.<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>After leaving my law degree, I head to Australia in my early twenties. On its long right-hand point breaks, I discover surfing. For nine months I teach myself, using videos, friends' tips and plenty of trial and error.<\/p>\n<p>Then I try coaching myself. That outside perspective changes my surfing and makes me want to offer others the same guidance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough tpsc-n-chapter\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_12 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module tpsc-n-station-no\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>02<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_13 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module tpsc-n-eyebrow\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>El Cotillo &amp; Mentawai<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_4 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Sharing experience.<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_14 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Back in Europe, I start teaching and work for two surf schools in El Cotillo. Later, I coach at a resort in Indonesia's Mentawai Islands.<\/p>\n<p>Different waves, small groups and people with different goals shape how I see learning. For more than five years, I have helped surfers follow their own path.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough tpsc-n-chapter\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_15 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module tpsc-n-station-no\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>03<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_16 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module tpsc-n-eyebrow\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Fuerteventura<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_5 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Coaching with care.<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_17 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>I've known the Canary Islands since my teens. Today, Fuerteventura is my home and El Cotillo my base. I love the volcanic landscape, life by the sea and the people who come together here.<\/p>\n<p>With The Private Surf Company, I share what helped me: clarity, confidence and enjoyment of progress. I continue training and remain a learner myself.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section tpsc-narrative tpsc-n-credentials\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row tpsc-n-row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_6 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">My qualifications.<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row tpsc-n-row tpsc-n-three\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_18 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module tpsc-n-certificate\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>ISA Level 1<\/strong><br \/>Surf Instructor<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_19 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module tpsc-n-certificate\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>ISA Level 2<\/strong><br \/>Surf Coach<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_20 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module tpsc-n-certificate\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>ILS<\/strong><br \/>Lifeguard<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row tpsc-n-row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_21 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module tpsc-n-certificate-note\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>I completed my ISA training with Dean Gough.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_5 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section tpsc-narrative tpsc-n-approach\" id=\"so-arbeite-ich\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row tpsc-n-row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_15 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough tpsc-n-approach-image\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_2 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module tpsc-n-photo tpsc-n-coaching-photo\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theprivatesurfcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tpsc-julian-coaching-placeholder.jpg\" alt=\"Illustrative placeholder of a surf coaching situation\" width=\"1672\" height=\"940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theprivatesurfcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tpsc-julian-coaching-placeholder.jpg 1672w, https:\/\/theprivatesurfcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tpsc-julian-coaching-placeholder-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/theprivatesurfcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tpsc-julian-coaching-placeholder-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/theprivatesurfcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tpsc-julian-coaching-placeholder-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1672px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-184\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_22 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module tpsc-n-image-credit\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Existing placeholder image<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_16 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough tpsc-n-approach-copy\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_23 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module tpsc-n-eyebrow\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>My approach<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_7 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">I look closely.<br>And first, I listen.<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_24 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>What would you like to learn? What is holding you back? What already feels good?<\/p>\n<p>That becomes a session that suits you. With clear explanations, honest feedback and a specific next step. Your body, experience and pace guide the way.<\/p>\n<p>Respect and encouragement are part of my approach. We set realistic goals and recognise small steps forward too.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_25 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module tpsc-n-signoff\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>No more than two coaching sessions a day.<\/strong><br \/>So there is time for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_6 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section tpsc-narrative tpsc-n-session\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_10 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row tpsc-n-row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_17 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_26 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module tpsc-n-eyebrow\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>From your question to your next wave<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_11 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row tpsc-n-row tpsc-n-three\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_18 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough tpsc-n-step\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_8 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">We find your focus.<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_27 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>We discuss your experience and goals. I choose the spot and equipment to suit your level and the conditions. Board and wetsuit are included.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_19 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough tpsc-n-step\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_9 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">You understand why.<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_28 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Before entering the water, we discuss safety, currents, orientation and line-up etiquette. After warming up, we practise on land and take the movement into the water.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_20 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough tpsc-n-step\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_10 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">You take something away.<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_29 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Direct feedback and a review together guide your next session. We can arrange video analysis as an addition. There is always room for questions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_7 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section tpsc-narrative tpsc-n-levels\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_12 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row tpsc-n-row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_21 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_30 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module tpsc-n-eyebrow\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Your level. Your next step.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_11 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">One beginning.<br>Many possibilities.<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_31 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>We work on what helps you move forward now, from a stable stance to a flowing turn. Each day, we choose the surf spot based on wind, waves, currents and your ability.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_22 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_32 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module tpsc-n-level\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><details open>\n<summary>Your first waves<\/summary>\n<p><strong>Beginner.<\/strong> Board control, paddling, take-off and a stable stance in whitewater help you build confidence. We practise with a beginner-friendly board and at your own pace.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_33 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module tpsc-n-level\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><details>\n<summary>The unbroken wave<\/summary>\n<p><strong>Intermediate.<\/strong> Read unbroken waves, position yourself, take off at an angle when appropriate and connect your first changes of direction. We also work on reaching the line-up safely.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_34 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module tpsc-n-level\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><details>\n<summary>More flow in your manoeuvres<\/summary>\n<p><strong>Advanced.<\/strong> Use speed, rail engagement and body rotation with purpose. 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