Videos specifically addressing where and when to execute maneuvers (e.g., hitting the lip, initiating a bottom turn, or setting up a tube ride).
Dean Morrison breaks down frontside tube riding, detailing optimal shallow conditions, bottom turn efficiency, stalling with the arm, and positioning behind the peak to catch the perfect wave.
Coach Martin Dunn details smart takeoff positioning options (shoulder, peak, behind the peak) to enhance confidence, ensure a critical first maneuver, and improve all other areas of surfing performance.
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.
Pro Surfer Brett Barley teaches how to take off late for barrels, focusing on positioning behind the peak, the difference in technique for heavy vs. weaker waves, and using the air-drop to survive steep drops.
Josh Kerr breaks down the bottom turn for both small and large waves, detailing the use of the back arm for swing (small waves) versus a quiet lean (large waves) to maximize efficiency.
Ombe Surf breaks down 10 crucial tips for a better bottom turn, focusing on tapping into the wave’s lift, timing the extension, the 70/30 energy rule, and choosing the fastest line for maximum speed.
This guide from coach Martin Dunn breaks down the mechanics of the floater maneuver, emphasizing its use as a linking maneuver to maintain speed, cover more distance, and increase confidence in fast conditions. Key Takeaways & Tips Floater Purpose Floaters are performed to link between one section and another by riding on top of the … Read more
Surf Simply breaks down the crucial floater maneuver, explaining how going over broken sections—rather than around them—dramatically maintains speed, and detailing the “wheelie” technique for climbing the lip.
WSL’s foundational guide to the floater: how to execute the move to negotiate a section, what judges look for in terms of progression, and key examples from pro surfers like Jordy Smith.
CJ Hobgood breaks down the floater, explaining its purpose (clearing a section, bleeding speed), the two post-floater options, and the crucial head and foot placement for a successful execution.