How to surf small waves like a pro
Brad Jacobson teaches how to surf small waves like a pro by maximizing speed through pumping, staying high on the wave, and using aggressive turns to keep pace with the closing sections.
Maneuvers performed with your chest facing the wave.
Brad Jacobson teaches how to surf small waves like a pro by maximizing speed through pumping, staying high on the wave, and using aggressive turns to keep pace with the closing sections.
Chris Bond details how to generate speed by paddling hard, compressing and extending your legs, and syncing your arm throw with your lower body to maximize forward momentum down the line.
Shannon Ainslie reveals the secret to explosive frontside speed: utilizing the top half of the wave (the energy zone) and generating momentum by lifting both the front and back feet off the water.
Josh Kerr teaches the key techniques to gaining more time in the transition to the frontside re-entry, helping you cruise into a clean maneuver and exit with power.
Kale Brock explains the key difference between a re-entry and a cutback, focusing on which maneuver is dependent on the wave section and the correct shortened, intensified rotational technique for each.
This tutorial breaks down the forehand re-entry into 3 fundamental solutions: getting the front foot above the lip, twisting before impact, and compressing low to complete the turn.
The aerial (or ‘air’) is one of surfing’s most difficult and sought-after maneuvers. This tutorial breaks down the basics of the straight air and the frontside air reverse, emphasizing that the timing, approach angle, and landing projection are key to success. Key Takeaways & Tips Approach and Speed You need speed to do airs, but … Read more
Johnny Fryer teaches the advanced frontside air reverse, detailing the wide-stance setup, the crucial jump-away-from-the-wave technique, and the pivot around the front foot for a smooth landing.
Kolton S. provides a beginner’s guide to airs, using the ‘coping’ analogy for lift and detailing how to approach, coil the back arm, and land nose-first with weight on the front foot to ride out clean.
Noel Wallis breaks down the frontside air reverse, detailing the shallow bottom turn setup, the arm coil and throw technique, and the critical front-foot landing for a clean revert exit.