Use THIS to make PADDLING OUT in Big Waves EASIER! Paddle Out STRATEGY
Learn essential longboard paddle-out strategies for bigger waves, focusing on pre-surf planning, channel utilization, set timing, and effective wave techniques.
Master complex maneuvers, high-speed positioning, and executing critical turns in the pocket. For surfers consistently riding steep, fast waves.
Learn essential longboard paddle-out strategies for bigger waves, focusing on pre-surf planning, channel utilization, set timing, and effective wave techniques.
Learn the full spectrum of longboard paddle-out techniques, from the beginner Press Up and Turtle Roll to the advanced, rail-tilting Longboard Duck Dive.
Ben Considine gives a full POV demonstration of the longboard noseride, detailing what to look for on the wave, how to correct bad habits, and the timing needed to commit to the nose.
Longboard legend Devon Howard breaks down noseriding, focusing on ankle awareness, transferring weight to the back hip, and timing the section for optimal high-line positioning.
Brian James explores the functional benefit of the drop knee turn, revealing the two key tips that correct the position, stall the board perfectly, and set up a clean cross step.
Ben Considine breaks down the underutilized backhand drop knee turn, detailing the three phases: stepping back, leaning over the back foot, and rotating to quickly face down the line.
Ben Considine steps through the secrets of the drop knee turn, detailing the wide stance, the correct toe poke, and the extension/compression technique needed for success on a longboard.
Surf Simply breaks down the three core energy sources for acceleration—Gravity, Whitewater, and Rail Engagement—explaining how to combine them to master the Triangle of Speed.
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.
Chris Bond details how to generate speed by paddling hard, compressing and extending your legs, and syncing your arm throw with your lower body to maximize forward momentum down the line.