The 3 biggest pop-up mistakes surfers make
Learn the three most common pop-up errors—eyes down, incorrect front foot position, and poor hip clearance—and fix them with specific land drills and cues.
Learn the three most common pop-up errors—eyes down, incorrect front foot position, and poor hip clearance—and fix them with specific land drills and cues.
Adapt your pop-up from beginner (middle board) to advanced (on the tail) to master critical takeoffs, execute immediate turns, and prevent nose diving.
Master small wave surfing by optimizing board positioning (sweet spot), prioritizing glide and flow over power, and aggressively hugging the wave’s critical pocket.
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.
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.
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.