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.
Essential videos for starting your surf journey. Learn how to paddle efficiently, catch broken waves, stand up consistently, and understand basic ocean safety. Your foundation for surf progression starts here.
Learn essential longboard paddle-out strategies for bigger waves, focusing on pre-surf planning, channel utilization, set timing, and effective wave techniques.
Longboards are heavily impacted by waves; learn the three main techniques—Push Through, Turtle Roll, and Dive Under—to pass the break, save energy, and master wave timing.
This guide identifies the three biggest struggles longboarders face paddling out: lack of technique, poor paddling form, and bad decision-making.
Master the three essential techniques for longboarders to get through waves: Punching, the Cork Pop, and the Turtle Roll, with tips for different wave sizes.
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.
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.
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.
Kyle Russ breaks down proper paddling technique, focusing on using minimal muscles, correct posture (shoulders flat, spine straight), and avoiding compensation to maximize efficiency and catch more waves.
Josh Kerr shares pro tips for paddling in, emphasizing accelerating into the wave with the final two paddle strokes and matching your board’s angle to the curve of the wave for quick entry.