Advanced techniques for launching the board above the lip. Lessons cover ramp selection, speed generation, rotation, and landing.
The aerial (or ‘air’) is one of surfing’s most difficult and sought-after maneuvers. This tutorial breaks down the basics of the straight air and the frontside air reverse, emphasizing that the timing, approach angle, and landing projection are key to success. Key Takeaways & Tips Approach and Speed You need speed to do airs, but … Read more
Johnny Fryer teaches the advanced frontside air reverse, detailing the wide-stance setup, the crucial jump-away-from-the-wave technique, and the pivot around the front foot for a smooth landing.
Nathan Florence describes the nine-month period of frustration it took to learn airs, sharing the technical and equipment adjustments his brother, John John Florence, provided.
Kolton S. provides a beginner’s guide to airs, using the ‘coping’ analogy for lift and detailing how to approach, coil the back arm, and land nose-first with weight on the front foot to ride out clean.
Noel Wallis breaks down the frontside air reverse, detailing the shallow bottom turn setup, the arm coil and throw technique, and the critical front-foot landing for a clean revert exit.
Pat Gudauskas breaks down the frontside straight air, focusing on generating maximum speed, the ollie-like jump, sucking the knees up to the chest, and the crucial technique for a shock-absorbent landing.
Josh Kerr teaches how to master the aerial approach, focusing on the shallow bottom turn, gaining speed, and hitting the lip as it breaks to maximize the board’s kick-back and give the best chance of landing.
How to Rip breaks down the core principles of the aerial (straight air), focusing on projection, maintaining momentum, and landing softly by staying compressed over the moving wave beneath you.
Noel Wallis breaks down the frontside straight air, focusing on generating maximum speed, coiling the body, projecting up and out, and the crucial body mechanics for landing safely.