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Big Wave Riding

For surfers aiming to increase their comfort and skill in heavy surf. Focuses on high-consequence techniques, managing powerful energy, mastering steep drops, and essential safety knowledge (including specialized methods like tow-in access).

Ep 14 How to surf bigger waves and manage fear – In Depth – A Surfing Podcast

November 1, 2025 by admin
Ep 14 How to surf bigger waves and manage fear In Depth - A Surfing Podcast tutorial by Ombe Surf

Ombe Surf breaks down how to surf bigger waves by managing fear, shifting your mindset from “no” to “maybe,” and using tools like box breathing to overcome tension and build confidence.

Categories Big Wave Riding, Shortboard Tags Advanced, Balance Training, Ombe Leave a comment

Surf Tips: How to drop in on BIG waves

November 1, 2025 by admin
SURF TIPS How to drop in on BIG waves tutorial by Brad Jacobson

Filmmaker Brad Jacobson shares advanced tips on how to drop in on big waves, focusing on pushing the board down, leaning back on the tail, and proper weight transfer to avoid digging the nose.

Categories Big Wave Riding, Shortboard Tags Advanced, Balance Training, Brad Jacobson, Compression, Power Leave a comment

3 Secrets To Taking Off On Bigger Waves

November 1, 2025 by admin
3 Secrets To Taking Off On Bigger Waves tutorial by Ombe Surf

Ombe Surf shares 3 secrets to overcome the fear of taking off on bigger waves, focusing on arching your back to lift the nose, maintaining a calm state, and looking where you want to go.

Categories Big Wave Riding, Shortboard Tags Advanced, Balance Training, Compression, Intermediate, Ombe, Timing Leave a comment

How To Surf Big Waves & Overcome Fear – Surf Lesson

November 1, 2025 by admin
ow To Surf Big Waves & Overcome Fear Surf Lesson tutorial by Kale Brock

Kale Brock shares the six steps that helped him overcome fear in big surf, focusing on pushing yourself sensibly, choosing the right board for control, paddling fast, and using the 3-2-1 Go commitment principle.

Categories Big Wave Riding, Shortboard Tags Advanced, Balance Training, Compression, Intermediate, Kale Brock, Timing Leave a comment

6 steps to navigate big and intimidating waves – line ups

November 1, 2025 by admin
6 steps to navigate big & intimidating waves / line ups tutorial by Kale Brock

Kale Brock provides 6 steps to navigate intimidating lineups and challenging waves, emphasizing assessment, visualization, commitment, and recognizing personal limitations for a safer, more enjoyable session.

Categories Big Wave Riding, Shortboard Tags Advanced, Balance Training, Kale Brock, Timing Leave a comment

How to Deal With Fear – Big Wave Surfing – Explained

November 1, 2025 by admin
HOW TO DEAL WITH FEAR Big Wave Surfing Explained tutorial by Koa Rothman

Big wave surfer Koa Rothman explains how to deal with the fear of big wave surfing through intense training, breath-hold work, and knowing the limits of your body to handle extreme wipeout situations.

Categories Big Wave Riding, Shortboard Tags Advanced, Balance Training, Koa Rothman, Tow-In Leave a comment

Big Wave Riding

  • Ep 14 How to surf bigger waves and manage fear – In Depth – A Surfing Podcast
  • Surf Tips: How to drop in on BIG waves
  • 3 Secrets To Taking Off On Bigger Waves
  • How To Surf Big Waves & Overcome Fear – Surf Lesson
  • 6 steps to navigate big and intimidating waves – line ups
  • How to Deal With Fear – Big Wave Surfing – Explained
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