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Leaning Into Delusion

The coaches discuss how delusion can sometimes be a good thing in surfing, and how the right attitude can take you far. They review some of Coach Evan’s surfing and talk about the importance of “stopping”, and finally, they look at a crazy drop-in wipeout and how it could have been avoided!

33 mins

Turtle Roll

Do I Need to Duck Dive?

Everyone’s telling Genevieve she needs board she can duck dive, but her instinct is that she’s doing just fine with her boards and turtle rolling technique. Still, she’s checking in with us to find out. Here’s what we have to say…

7 mins

Question, Stand Up Technique

How Do I Pop-up on a Smaller Board?

The Coaches answer Ben’s question regarding how to pop up properly on a shorter board, where your feet may not be able to touch. They also explain why standing up on land as practice is actually harder than when catching a wave, and how speedy pop-ups come from learning the technique and practicing it, rather than rushing yourself.

The links mentioned in the video are provided below:
The Perfect POP-UP!
Surf tips: Pop-up technique

11 mins

Podcast

Position, Position, Position

A recently recorded episode for future release. This episode is all about the three elements of positioning in surfing that lead to getting more waves.

54 mins

Etiquette

Surf Etiquette with Friends

Someone was curious about certain aspects of surf etiquette in regards to a friend group. Here’s what I have to say about it…

2 mins

Question, Riding Waves

Driving Down the Line

Steven surfs the Gold Coast which can be MEGA crowded, especially at the big name point breaks. So he opts to surf the beach breaks that are less crowded (good job finding your spot, Steven!) Here’s the thing…beach breaks have more free space, and point breaks are jam packed with surfers for a reason. Point breaks are easier to surf. Surfing a beach break requires some pretty quick, nimble, and proficient fundamentals. In this video, we get into the take-off and how that is the crucial, make-or-break moment, in determining whether you drive down the line in the pocket, or get caught behind the section and left in the flats.

8 mins

Free

Expanding Your Sphere of Awareness

Expanding your sphere of awareness is a key metric in measuring your growth as a surfer because at it grows it implies that what you are doing as a surfer physically, and what’s near to you in space is becoming familiar to the point where you don’t have to focus on it. This allows you to expand your focus and begin to see and be aware of things that are further from you. Listen to hear more implications of this concept.

30 mins

Question, Surfboards

Transitioning to Shorter Boards

Both Matt and Ashley asked a similar question, so here’s my answer for the both of them. Thanks for your question you two! Most important thing about a smaller board…it’s going to feel awkward and hard at first. Don’t give up.

7 mins

Boogie Wonderland

Boogie Board as a First Step?

Karen took a surf lesson in California and accidentally discovered a new passion. Now she’s wondering if getting a boogie board is the right first step for her to continue on her own.