Creating Speed – Common errors and correct technique
Coach Martin Dunn explains how to create maximum horizontal speed by lifting and unweighting the body using both arms to shoulder level, a technique essential for linking maneuvers.
Power
Lessons dedicated to generating maximum spray, compressing and extending through turns, and engaging the whole body for high-impact surfing.
Surf Tip How to Surf Faster Backside in Small Waves Part 3
Noel Salas details how to surf faster backside in small waves by using an angled takeoff, leaning heavily front-footed (60/40), and using the trailing arm to open the hips and project down the line.
HOW TO Ride The BARREL | w/ Pro Surfer BRETT BARLEY
Brett Barley shows how to ride heavy vs. soft barrels, detailing shoulder angles for hugging the wall (soft barrels), and the back foot weight distribution needed to survive square, thick-lipped heavy barrels.
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.
How To Backside Barrel Ride With Jamie O Brien
Jamie O’Brien teaches his backside barrel riding technique, emphasizing a low, quick pop-up, grabbing the rail on the drop, using the wave face for balance, and utilizing a low center of gravity for maximum stability.
How to Backside Barrel Ride Pro Tips
Episode 1 on backside tube riding focuses on the paddle entry, setting the rail with the outside hand, and keeping the inside foot on the rail to maximize stability and speed through the barrel.
Surf coaching: Forehand Re-entry – Regular Footer version
Coach Martin Dunn breaks down the forehand re-entry, emphasizing the need for a quality bottom turn, rotating away from the lip before impact, and compressing low to maintain speed.
How to Surf Better Layback Snaps Ep 1
Episode 1 on layback snaps focuses on initiating the snap with 60% back foot weight, using the trailing arm to create maximum coil, and utilizing the heels to pull the board back under the body for a powerful finish.
How to do a Layback Snap with Pancho Sullivan
Pancho Sullivan breaks down the Layback Snap, a powerful maneuver that involves rotating the upper body in the opposite direction of the board to push the rail out and finish the turn under the feet.
Surf coaching: Forehand Snap – Regular Footer Version
Coach Martin Dunn details the forehand snap as a rail turn performed in pocket sections, emphasizing full rotation of the arms, upper body, and hips to maintain speed and create drive force through the turn.