Master complex maneuvers, high-speed positioning, and executing critical turns in the pocket. For surfers consistently riding steep, fast waves.
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.
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.
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.
Rob Case investigates if kicking helps catch waves, analyzing a study that proved kicking boosts peak paddling speed in flat water, providing a significant advantage in paddle battles.
Rob Case reveals the top 3 techniques Kelly Slater uses for efficient paddling: keeping the head still, high elbow entry, and slight rail-to-rail rolling to reduce drag and maximize propulsion.
Ben Considine shares his full guide on efficient paddling, covering beginner fundamentals (board position, leg placement) and advanced tactics for adapting paddle speed to match the angle of the wave.
Nathan Florence explains the risks and rewards of duck diving vs. bailing your board, covering techniques for big whitewater, explosive slab sections, and the safety rules to keep your board and body intact.
This tutorial breaks down the essential techniques for the duck dive, focusing on forward thrust, angular submersion for buoyancy, and proper etiquette in avoiding other surfers.
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.