Improving Small Wave Take-Offs
The Surf Continuum
Taking-off on small waves is surprisingly tricky. While small waves may be less intimidating, the precision and accuracy required in your skills is much greater. In this video I examine a student’s small wave take-off and discuss how it can be improved in order to get the most joy out of a little wave.
Surfer: Coach Chris
Location: Montauk
Board: 9’6 Takyama “In The Pink”
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Riding ·
Board Control
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Angle
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