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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
Liz wrote in to ask about line ups for a specific spot in Montauk. Unfortunately, the answer is not so straight forward. The good news is that the answer can be applied to any place you surf with changing and varying line ups.
- 8 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
- Rail Set
This video follows up on last week regarding how you can practice controlling your take-off after you catch a wave. It’s a common beginner pitfall to hesitate during the moment of commitment for fear of nose diving. This fundamental compound (press up & rail set) will help you learn how to control your take-off and avoid nose dives.
- 3 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
- 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
- Board Control, Press Up, Rail Set
Coach Chris and Coach Evan look over student footage and discuss why people nose dive, and some common mistakes you can correct in order to keep your nose out of the water
- 22 mins
- Podcast
In this episode, we’re discussing how beginners can safely continue their journey when the surf is big.
- 16 mins
- Uncategorized
Abby asks a great question about paddling in. No, not paddling out to the line-up when you first begin your session, but paddling in when you’re finished surfing and you want to get back on land! Let’s dive in.
- 5 mins
- Podcast
Here’s a list we made of some behaviors that will automatically qualify you to be king of the kookdom!
- 28 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
