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.
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.
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).
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.
Coach Martin Dunn breaks down the forehand re-entry, emphasizing the need for a quality bottom turn, rotating away from the lip before impact, and compressing low to maintain speed.
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.
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.
Kale Brock details advanced tube riding techniques from his coaching trips, focusing on positioning awareness (the “backdoor” approach) and building the confidence to commit to deep, quick-barreling sections.
Chris Bond breaks down barrel riding into three parts (entry, ride, exit), detailing the different ways to get into the tube, how to stall speed inside, and the critical stance for maximizing tube time.
Ombe Surf provides 20 quick tips for improving your barrel riding, focusing on commitment, posture, finding the deepest lift, controlling acceleration, and using the “shopping cart” technique to set your line.