@annie.miao
Annie MiaoDay 1 at Download Festival I noticed a lot of people going up.. and a lot of people coming down! So here are my best practices for making a surf successful and safe for everyone: 🌊 starting point matters— be far away from the pit as possible, and close enough to the stage that the crowd is consistently packed and without any holes 🌊 FORM!!! Cross your ankles tightly and engage your core so your body resembles a plank. You will be much easier to manoeuvre than if your legs were just flailing around. Tie long hair and keep it in front of you, and make sure your belongings are secured (a phone strap is a great idea if you want to record) 🌊 be alert! look around you and make sure people are paying attention. Grab onto hands where you can to keep yourself moving in the right direction. Shout “heads up!” to let people know surfers are coming (this goes for people on the ground as well) 🌊 if you’re with friends, have a plan for where to meet after you’ve surfed to the front. Make sure to listen to security when they direct you away once you’ve landed. They’re working haaaard! 🌊 crowd surfing is an integral part of metal shows, but be aware that there’s always a chance of injury when you go up. Even doing everything right, I’ve been dropped and lost belongings, especially at night during the headliners when things are the most hectic. Surf at your own risk and be respectful to those around you! Any other tips I missed? Comment below! Have fun and be safe Downloaders 🫶🏻🤘🏻 #downloadfestival #downloadfestival2025 #dlxxii #crowdsurfing #crowdsurfingtips #festivaltips #downloadfest #thepitbabes
On the profile · Jun 14, 2025