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Explore surf lessons, coaching answers, live-session replays, and conversations designed to help you understand what to practice next.
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- Podcast
Due to be published next week on KookCast, here’s a chat I had with Cait. She’s one of those lucky people that started surfing when she was young, but even better…she had her mom and dad to guide her along the way. That makes her a great guest with stories full of wisdom for your own surfing journey.
Her website: http://www.sunburntandsalty.com/
- 46 mins
- Podcast
Lazy Surfer is an app developed by Nick Peterson, and it’s basically a way to log details of your sessions. What makes this app stand apart from all other surf forecasting tools is its use of AI which takes your ratings of each session and begins to cultivate a personal forecast based on the kind of waves, conditions, etc you like. Join me as I learn more about it from Nick.
- 34 mins
- Board Control, Dismount, Kick Out
This video is coming from a member question that asked about different types of dismounts/kickouts and overall control in your finish.
- 20 mins
- Uncategorized
Gus reached out with a question on how to improve his back hand. Spoiler alert: There is no secret sauce, but hopefully a few of these points help you practice with the right mindset so you can get your back hand equally as strong as your front hand.
- 21 mins
- Kick Out
Mariana wrote in to ask us to dive into some details on one of the most important characteristics of a great surfer…their kickout. We’re always happy to talk about that topic, because controlling your board and the end of your ride is paramount to good surfing.
- 13 mins
- Question
Clinton is a surfer from Rockaway Beach and he’s asking about wetsuits to get him through the end of the year on Long Island. Here’s my answer. Apologies for the low video quality, had an issue with file upload.
- 5 mins
- Stand Up Technique
Specifically regarding the last step: extension. There’s a reason we teach a stand up technique, and not a pop-up. Beginners already tend to have an excited and explosive stand up. Take advantage of the extra drive you can create by standing up compressed at first and slowly extending through the rail set.
- 2 mins
- Etiquette
The first part of this question from Maleeka is in regards to surf etiquette, specifically as the paddler making their way to the line-up. The second part is in regards to when two surfers go for the same wave.
- 15 mins
- Free
Coach Chris and Coach Ev are remembering their latest trip to La Mision with students and sharing some pictures and videos.
- 61 mins
Recommended Focus
- Live Studio, Podcast
Coach Chris and Coach Evan are joined my Mind the Surf creator, Andrew Hapke to discuss The Art of Missing Waves in their second live session ever. Check your emails from us to learn more about upcoming live calls.
- 43 mins
