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Tube Riding

Essential skills for navigating the barrel. Focuses on proper stall, speed control, and maintaining a high, tight line in the pocket.

How to Backside Barrel Ride with Andy Irons

November 1, 2025 by admin
ow to Backside Barrel Ride with Andy Irons

Andy Irons breaks down the backside barrel ride, emphasizing the technique of ‘pig-dogging,’ adjusting board size, and the safety of diving forward during a closeout.

Categories Shortboard, Tube Riding Tags Advanced, Backside, Balance Training, Surfline, Timing Leave a comment

HOW TO Surf SMALLEST BARREL of Your LIFE!

October 31, 2025 by admin
HOW TO Surf SMALLEST BARREL of Your LIFE tutorial by Brett Barley

Brett Barley dives into riding the smallest barrels, detailing how to contort your body, tuck the shoulder inside the knee for frontside, and use the pig-dog position for backside tubes.

Categories Shortboard, Tube Riding Tags Advanced, Backside, Balance Training, Brett Barley, Compression, Extension, Frontside Leave a comment

HOW TO Ride The BARREL | w/ Pro Surfer BRETT BARLEY

October 31, 2025 by admin
HOW TO Ride The BARREL w/ Pro Surfer BRETT BARLEY tutorial

Brett Barley shows how to ride heavy vs. soft barrels, detailing shoulder angles for hugging the wall (soft barrels), and the back foot weight distribution needed to survive square, thick-lipped heavy barrels.

Categories Shortboard, Tube Riding Tags Advanced, Backside, Brett Barley, Compression, Extension, Frontside, On Rail, Power Leave a comment

Surf Tips – How to get barrels better in 2020 (Fast)

October 31, 2025 by admin
Surf Tips How to get barrels better in 2020 Fast tutorial by Ulisses Freesurfer

Ulisses Freesurfer gives fast tips on how to get barrels, focusing on commitment, the three main entries (backdoor, stall, drop-in), foot placement for speed, and maintaining vision by looking at the top corner of the tube.

Categories Shortboard, Tube Riding Tags Advanced, Backside, Balance Training, Compression, Frontside, Timing Leave a comment

Backhand Barrel Riding | Why It’s So Hard And The Mistakes I Make

October 31, 2025 by admin
Backhand Barrel Riding Why It's So Hard And The Mistakes I Make tutorial by Ombe Surf

Ombe’s Ant breaks down his personal struggles with the backhand barrel, revealing the problem of his knees blocking shoulder rotation and the mental hurdle of not trusting his line.

Categories Shortboard, Tube Riding Tags Advanced, Backside, Compression, Ombe, Power, Rotation Leave a comment

How To Backside Barrel Ride With Jamie O Brien

October 31, 2025 by admin
HOW TO BACKSIDE BARREL RIDE WITH JAMIE O BRIEN tutorial

Jamie O’Brien teaches his backside barrel riding technique, emphasizing a low, quick pop-up, grabbing the rail on the drop, using the wave face for balance, and utilizing a low center of gravity for maximum stability.

Categories Shortboard, Tube Riding Tags Advanced, Backside, Compression, Extension, Jamie O'Brien, Power, Rotation Leave a comment

How To Surf Your First Barrel | How To Barrel Ride | Surfing Barrels For Intermediate Surfers | Surf

October 31, 2025 by admin
How To Surf Your First Barrel tutorial by Shannon Ainslie

Shannon Ainslie details five key elements for intermediate surfers to get barreled, covering wave selection, correct line, proper low stance, positioning near the foam ball, and crucial timing (stalling/speeding up).

Categories Shortboard, Tube Riding Tags Advanced, Balance Training, Compression, Intermediate, Shannon Ainslie, Timing Leave a comment

How to Backside Barrel Ride Pro Tips

October 31, 2025 by admin
How to Backside Barrel Ride Pro Tips tutorial by Lakey Peterson

Episode 1 on backside tube riding focuses on the paddle entry, setting the rail with the outside hand, and keeping the inside foot on the rail to maximize stability and speed through the barrel.

Categories Shortboard, Tube Riding Tags Advanced, Backside, Compression, Extension, Lakey Peterson, Power, Rotation Leave a comment

How To Get Your First Barrel Surfing

October 31, 2025 by admin
HOW TO GET YOUR FIRST BARREL SURFING tutorial by Chip Encruder

Chip Encruder breaks down the specific technique needed for riding inside a barrel, focusing on foot and knee positioning to maintain a perfect line and ensure small, consistent adjustments.

Categories Shortboard, Tube Riding Tags Advanced, Balance Training, Frontside, Surf Progression Techniques, Timing Leave a comment

How to Surf Better Series Frontside Barrel Riding Ep 1

October 31, 2025 by admin
How to Surf Better Series Frontside Barrel Riding Ep 1 tutorial by Surf n Show Reviews

Episode 1 on frontside barrel riding focuses on setting the rail with a tow-side lean, maintaining balance with opposite arm placement, and matching the barrel’s speed to shoot through.

Categories Shortboard, Tube Riding Tags Advanced, Balance Training, Compression, Frontside, Rotation, Surf n Show Reviews, Timing Leave a comment
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Tube Riding

  • How to Backside Barrel Ride with Andy Irons
  • HOW TO Surf SMALLEST BARREL of Your LIFE!
  • HOW TO Ride The BARREL | w/ Pro Surfer BRETT BARLEY
  • Surf Tips – How to get barrels better in 2020 (Fast)
  • Backhand Barrel Riding | Why It’s So Hard And The Mistakes I Make
  • How To Backside Barrel Ride With Jamie O Brien
  • How To Surf Your First Barrel | How To Barrel Ride | Surfing Barrels For Intermediate Surfers | Surf
  • How to Backside Barrel Ride Pro Tips
  • How To Get Your First Barrel Surfing
  • How to Surf Better Series Frontside Barrel Riding Ep 1
  • You’ll never get barrelled until you understand this | IN-DEPTH SURF LESSON
  • Surf Tips – How to get Barreled
  • 20 Quick Tips to Get You In & Out of More Barrels
  • How to Frontside Tube Ride with Dean Morrison
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