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.
Kale Brock teaches how to duck dive like a pro in two minutes, focusing on increasing paddle speed, pushing the board below the surface using the frog kick, and boosting speed on the way back up.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.