Archives: Question Videos

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.

Coach Ev and I really appreciate these kinds of questions because it shows how much David cares about the most basic aspects of his surfing. Of course, you already know…perfecting the most basics skills and nuances of those skills is what ultimately lays the foundation for excellent surfing. Without perfect paddling technique, you’ll struggle to … Read more

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 … Read more

Tori moved out to the West coast and is dealing with some real deal Pacific energy! That’s a tricky situation to be in as a beginner. In this video, I give Tori my best insights into finding ways of dealing with it, and in the process, building confidence to get over fears that crept in … Read more

Nicole is asking one of the hardest questions to answer! “What size should her first real surfboard be”. The reason this is such a difficult question to answer is because I know mostly nothing about Nicole’s size, natural ability to balance, and if she has much experience at all. That being said, I give you … Read more

Kristi is a big fan of The Surf Continuum. She’s a member of the site, she listens to KookCast, but she really wants to find a GOOD surf coach to help her in real life, and not someone that’s just going to push her into waves, but help her actually improve through good technique and … Read more