Exercises and tips using balance boards, single-leg stance, and functional movements to improve core strength and stability.
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.
Two-time World Champion Beau Young breaks down the cross-step, focusing on keeping the weight centered, transferring all weight to the new front foot, and pivoting to the nose in slow, wide steps.
This tutorial reveals the secret to locking the inside rail on a frontside cross step: applying continuous pressure to the toes to maintain stability and prevent the board from wobbling.
Physiotherapist Ben Considine dispels cross-stepping myths, explaining how to improve balance by fighting instability, keeping your eyes up, and using the correct high-line wave positioning.
Ben Considine shares a valuable cross-stepping tip: why beginners must take four steps to the nose and how to fix shuffling by finding stability in the cross-step position.
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.
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.
This tutorial breaks down the top 3 paddling mistakes: incorrect leg positioning, low chin/head posture, and improper glide point, which lead to low wave count and quick fatigue.
This comprehensive tutorial details the duck dive as the most efficient way to get out past the waves, breaking down the essential steps to generate momentum and push the board forward and under.