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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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- Paddling Technique
Taking a look at the drone angle of a surfer going for a wave where all is looking well, but the wave slips by them. In this video, Coach Evan and myself evaluate why they missed this wave which are all common mistakes we see beginners making.
- 17 mins
- Paddling Technique
If surfing fundamentals is the foundation of excellent surfing, then paddling technique is the first brick you lay when you begin to construct this foundation. Do not dismiss this vital and important skill. You should have a strong passion and desire to be the best paddler you can be. Glide, efficiency, speed, power…they can all be cultivated by proudly pursing improvement in your technique no matter how good you get.
For those truly yearning to improve their technique, make sure you’ve listened to KookCast episode 104, “How To: Perfect Your Paddling Technique” to further supplement your training.
- 3 mins
- Paddling Technique
Matt’s checking in after a recent run of good swell had him gassed from the paddle out. Should he have been out there? How can he improve his paddling fitness?
- 11 mins
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- Live Studio
Coach Ev and Naomi hop into the Live Studio to review some of the clips they acquired together after a recent session.
- 63 mins
