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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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- Question, Stand Up Technique
Cat’s question is in regards to her stand up. Without seeing or knowing exactly what’s going with Cat’s technique, Coach Ev and myself talk about our take on improving your stand up technique and some of the common things we see that keep it from being technically sound.
- 7 mins
- Stand Up Technique, Surf Talk
This topic came up a number of times these past days. Since we had a run of good swell, and I was working with my more advanced students, the topic of using body mechanics to create drive was a big one for every student. So I decided to make a video for the members here regarding the same subject. While it’s not technically “advanced”, this is a principle that generally comes after you reach fundamental fluency.
- 8 mins
- Press Up, Rail Set, Stand Up Technique
Coach Chris and Coach Evan are looking at two different waves and discussing how the press up posture improves multiple elements of your surfing, including your take-off, your ride, and more.
- 26 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
- Stand Up Technique
On the surface, Michael’s question is about his stand-up and timing the execution, but there’s more to it than just that and I do my best to dive into the details of a take-off done well.
- 10 mins
- Stand Up Technique
Coach Chris and Coach Evan dive into proper stand-up technique. The first video they’re talking about the possibilities of what can go wrong with your stand up technique. After we recorded it, Brian sent us a clip of his stand up technique so we hopped on another call to have a look and discuss it again while watching his video
- 29 mins
- Stand Up Technique
A private student of ours is just getting to the point in the curriculum where we start learning how to stand up after catching waves. This week’s video is what I sent her so that she could start practicing at home before we have our next session.
- 9 mins
- Press Up, Rail Set, Stand Up Technique
Coach Chris and Coach Evan discuss the proper white water press-up technique and difficulties, reviewing footage from the La MisiĆ³n trip.
- 16 mins
- Stand Up Technique
Coach Chris recounts his best lesson ever with a student, and talks about how NOT standing up is often the best way to improve your stand-up. Coach Evan and Coach Chris also discuss their thoughts on the new rule at Cloud 9 disallowing beginner surf lessons.
- 29 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
