Learn how to do a Frontside Re-Entry surfing with Josh Kerr
Josh Kerr teaches the key techniques to gaining more time in the transition to the frontside re-entry, helping you cruise into a clean maneuver and exit with power.
Shortboard
The home for high-performance surfing. This category contains all techniques and maneuvers focused on speed, vertical attack, and aerial progression. Includes skills relevant to thrusters, quads, twin fins, and mid-lengths.
Re-entry Vs Cutback – which section for which turn?
Kale Brock explains the key difference between a re-entry and a cutback, focusing on which maneuver is dependent on the wave section and the correct shortened, intensified rotational technique for each.
Forehand Re entries, 3 common errors and their solutions
This tutorial breaks down the forehand re-entry into 3 fundamental solutions: getting the front foot above the lip, twisting before impact, and compressing low to complete the turn.
More Waves With Less Effort – Proper Paddling Technique
Kyle Russ breaks down proper paddling technique, focusing on using minimal muscles, correct posture (shoulders flat, spine straight), and avoiding compensation to maximize efficiency and catch more waves.
Huge Paddling Technique Mistakes FIXED
This tutorial breaks down and fixes the biggest paddling mistakes, focusing on the practical application of technique, increasing paddle efficiency, and getting past the waves without wasting energy.
Learn to Catch Any Wave – an Analysis of Nat Young Paddling into a Wave
Rob Case analyzes Nat Young’s famous wave at Bell’s Beach, breaking down three key techniques (kick, head position, commitment) to help surfers catch seemingly unrideable waves.
Surfing 101: HOW TO Paddle In Like a Pro and Catch Waves with Ease
Josh Kerr shares pro tips for paddling in, emphasizing accelerating into the wave with the final two paddle strokes and matching your board’s angle to the curve of the wave for quick entry.
How to Paddle on a Surfboard – Top 2 concepts to optimize your paddling technique
Barefoot Surf details the two core paddling concepts: reducing drag (finding the sweet spot) and maximizing propulsion (EVF/high elbow), which leads to an increased wave count.
Surfing Paddling Technique – two different types of strokes to use when paddling a surfboard
Rob Case details two distinct paddling strokes (sprint vs. casual), explaining how to prevent hand slip, maintain efficiency, and adapt your stroke pattern to match the situation.
Paddle Your Surfboard Longer and Faster without neck pain | Paddle Like A Pro Surfing
Kale Brock reveals the perfect paddling technique, focusing on the “erect banana” posture to protect the neck and use the entire body (core and back) for sustained power and endurance.