How to Duck Dive – From Surfing Techniques Volumes 5
This tutorial breaks down the essential techniques for the duck dive, focusing on forward thrust, angular submersion for buoyancy, and proper etiquette in avoiding other surfers.
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Improve Your Duck Dive In 4 Simple Steps
Ombe Surf breaks down the duck dive into 4 simple steps, focusing on generating momentum, using the wave’s intrinsic force to pull you through, and maintaining stability with a straight body line.
Ep 14 How to surf bigger waves and manage fear – In Depth – A Surfing Podcast
Ombe Surf breaks down how to surf bigger waves by managing fear, shifting your mindset from “no” to “maybe,” and using tools like box breathing to overcome tension and build confidence.
3 Secrets To Taking Off On Bigger Waves
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.
Pop Up Series 1 Check Your Head
Ombe Surf breaks down the biggest pop-up mistake: moving your head. Pro surfer analysis shows the head must stay balanced over the front foot to control acceleration and avoid falling over backwards.
How To Surf Small Waves – Battle Of The Small Waves: Anthony VS. Yani
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).
Backhand Barrel Riding | Why It’s So Hard And The Mistakes I Make
Ombe’s Ant breaks down his personal struggles with the backhand barrel, revealing the problem of his knees blocking shoulder rotation and the mental hurdle of not trusting his line.
20 Quick Tips to Get You In & Out of More Barrels
Ombe Surf provides 20 quick tips for improving your barrel riding, focusing on commitment, posture, finding the deepest lift, controlling acceleration, and using the “shopping cart” technique to set your line.
Pop Up Series 4 The Correct Line
Ombe Surf breaks down the correct line for a pop-up, arguing that a straight line creates drag, while the curved, cycloid line is the most energy-efficient way to match the wave’s spiral energy and gain speed.
Pop Up Series 2 Pop Up or Lock Up?
Ombe Surf argues the traditional pop-up is a “lock-up” that hinders progression. This tutorial uses Kelly Slater’s walk-up to show how to stand up with 3 points of contact, keep the head centered, and maintain balance for instant control.