Lessons dedicated to generating maximum spray, compressing and extending through turns, and engaging the whole body for high-impact surfing.
Rob Case details two distinct paddling strokes (sprint vs. casual), explaining how to prevent hand slip, maintain efficiency, and adapt your stroke pattern to match the situation.
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.
Rob Case investigates if kicking helps catch waves, analyzing a study that proved kicking boosts peak paddling speed in flat water, providing a significant advantage in paddle battles.
Rob Case reveals the top 3 techniques Kelly Slater uses for efficient paddling: keeping the head still, high elbow entry, and slight rail-to-rail rolling to reduce drag and maximize propulsion.
Nathan Florence explains the risks and rewards of duck diving vs. bailing your board, covering techniques for big whitewater, explosive slab sections, and the safety rules to keep your board and body intact.
Filmmaker Brad Jacobson shares advanced tips on how to drop in on big waves, focusing on pushing the board down, leaning back on the tail, and proper weight transfer to avoid digging the nose.
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.
Nathan Florence describes the nine-month period of frustration it took to learn airs, sharing the technical and equipment adjustments his brother, John John Florence, provided.