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.
Break the Intermediate Plateau! These videos target the most common stumbling blocks in surfing: poor line selection, stiff mechanics, and rushed maneuvers. Learn to generate maximum speed, achieve full rail engagement for powerful turns, and consistently link maneuvers to finally progress your surfing.
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.
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.
Kale Brock reveals the perfect paddling technique, focusing on the “erect banana” posture to protect the neck and use the entire body (core and back) for sustained power and endurance.
Episode 1 on paddling focuses on maximizing forward momentum by using the chin down for weight shift, keeping the head still, and practicing the one-push takeover drill on a surf skate.
Ombe Surf shares 3 secrets to overcome the fear of taking off on bigger waves, focusing on arching your back to lift the nose, maintaining a calm state, and looking where you want to go.
Kale Brock shares the six steps that helped him overcome fear in big surf, focusing on pushing yourself sensibly, choosing the right board for control, paddling fast, and using the 3-2-1 Go commitment principle.
Professional surfer Gui Fonseca provides 5 essential tips for small, weak conditions, focusing on pumping in a higher line, minimizing bottom turns, and maximizing compression/extension for constant speed and flow.
Ombe’s Battle of the Small Waves compares two styles, detailing why one surfer struggled (surfing mid-face and tense) and how the other succeeded (surfing rail-to-rail, top-to-bottom, and relaxing).
Episode 2 on frontside speed in small waves details the aggressive speed pump, the forward weight shift, and exaggerating compression and extension to maximize momentum down the line.