Master complex maneuvers, high-speed positioning, and executing critical turns in the pocket. For surfers consistently riding steep, fast waves.
Ombe Surf breaks down the correct line for a pop-up, arguing that a straight line creates drag, while the curved, cycloid line is the most energy-efficient way to match the wave’s spiral energy and gain speed.
Ombe Surf argues the traditional pop-up is a “lock-up” that hinders progression. This tutorial uses Kelly Slater’s walk-up to show how to stand up with 3 points of contact, keep the head centered, and maintain balance for instant control.
Pro Surfer Brett Barley teaches how to take off late for barrels, focusing on positioning behind the peak, the difference in technique for heavy vs. weaker waves, and using the air-drop to survive steep drops.
Episode 1 on layback snaps focuses on initiating the snap with 60% back foot weight, using the trailing arm to create maximum coil, and utilizing the heels to pull the board back under the body for a powerful finish.
Pancho Sullivan breaks down the Layback Snap, a powerful maneuver that involves rotating the upper body in the opposite direction of the board to push the rail out and finish the turn under the feet.
Coach Martin Dunn details the forehand snap as a rail turn performed in pocket sections, emphasizing full rotation of the arms, upper body, and hips to maintain speed and create drive force through the turn.
Attembrah details how to perform a perfect snap, covering wave selection, body rotation, core engagement, and the transition back into the wave to set up the next maneuver.
Lakey Peterson breaks down the Frontside Snap for speed, regular, and closeout sections, focusing on arm coil, the “karate kick” technique, and counter-rotation for balance and maximum power.
The ultimate frontside snap tutorial detailing the deep bottom turn setup, arm loading and rotation technique, timing (the green section), and how to practice the full sequence on a surf skate.
Chip Encruder details 5 key techniques to perfect the bottom turn, focusing on back foot placement, dipping the back knee forward, maintaining an open body frame, and aiming for the wave’s trough.