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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
Samuel is checking in with us to ask about the mechanics of a kick out, and if you know us even just a little bit, you know how much we value a proper finish to your wave with a good kick out (or even a beginner dismount). It’s a display of control and style. Thanks for your question, Samuel. Hope this helps !
- 12 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 Misión trip.
- 16 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
Sarah asked me about hand placement while popping up. Also, she was looking for this video about practicing the stand up technique on land.
- 9 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
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
- 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
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
The Coaches discuss how pop-ups can feel more difficult for taller surfers, and how to overcome this challenge with a few extra tips and tricks. They also emphasize rail engagement as the top priority for any pop-up and analyze the pop-up technique for all surfers, short or tall.
- 14 mins
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- 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
