This video documents a longboard session on a small day with offshore winds. Tame conditions are highly beneficial for longboarders as they provide the perfect environment to practice and refine technical skills like cross-stepping and nose riding without the pressure or danger of larger, more powerful waves.
Key Takeaways & Tips
Practice Core Skills
Small days are ideal for working on core longboarding skills like cross-stepping and nose riding in tame conditions, using the lack of power as a chance to focus on technique.
Small Waves Can Be Fun
Even though small, tame conditions may seem disappointing, they can be really fun and are perfect for dialing in maneuvers without the pressure of bigger, more powerful waves.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Not Utilizing Small Swells
Failing to take advantage of small swells to practice difficult maneuvers like cross-stepping, which requires consistent repetition to master.