Whether you are a newer surfer just learning how to navigate a line up, or a more advanced surfer in a new area, learning to pick your surf spot can been intimidating! This blog will outline a few general principles to help you have more success in picking your spots and in having more fun in your sessions!
This is perhaps our most important blog yet for intermediate surfers. Staying in the power zones of the wave is the foundation for all good surfing, so take a minute to study these tips to apply them in the water.
The noseride is one of the greatest sensations any surfer can experience. There is nothing like looking forwards and seeing no board in front of you. When done right & with the right board, you will feel the board lift beneath you, propelling you forward as if flying above the water.
When the wave is breaking in front of you, and you can still make it around the section, you have two options. You can either take a low line and go around the breaking wave, which will slow you down and cause you to miss a part of the wave, or you can perform a floater, which helps you increase speed and utilize every part of the wave.
The cutback is a timeless maneuver that every surfer needs to know! The best surfers in the world are constantly doing cutbacks to maintain speed and harness all the energy within the pocket of the wave. It is actually easier than you think once you have the basics down. This blog will help you learn how to perform and perfect your cutbacks.
The roundhouse cutback is a timeless surf maneuver that adds spark to your cutbacks and allows you to gain speed for your next maneuver. Without proper guidance, they can be difficult to master. This blog will help you perform better roundhouse cutbacks and add flair to your surfing.
One of the biggest issues people can have in their surfing is the inability to move on from misplaced, slow turns that have little power, drive or flair. Part of the reason for this obstacle is that you may be neglecting your bottom turn. The purpose of the bottom turn is to set up for your turns or help you drive down the line with speed - so it is the foundation of all good surfing! For these reasons, do not overlook the steps in this blog!
The fish style surfboard was invented by San Diego kneeboarder Steve Lis in 1967 and continues to revolutionize surfing. Many say the fastest they've ever gone, and the most fun they've ever had while surfing, was on fish surfboard. Nevertheless, many can also attest that learning to surf a fish is hard. The goal of this blog is to help you overcome the initial difficulties of riding a fish, so that you can see why your fish might be your favorite board.
The longboard is a board we believe everyone should have in their quiver. No matter your skill level, riding a longboard can increase your style, help you perfect your technique, and allow you to read waves much better. Although standing up and riding a longboard is relatively easy because of its stability, there are still some challengesthat make mastering a longboard difficult.
Surfing is no fun if you can't be safe while doing it! An often overlooked part of surfing, safety is the most important thing to consider before you even set foot on a board. Seasoned surfers live and die by this and inexperienced surfers can end up in stitches (or worse) if they don't take the time to learn. This informative blog will give you some tips to avoid injuries and have better sessions. Safer surfing = Better Surfing!
One of the key determinators for surfing with performance is your stance. Proper stance can be the difference between falling or succeeding, making a barrel or getting stuck in the foam ball, landing that turn you've attempted for months or falling yet again. Your feet are the only connection between you and your board, so getting your stance right is integral if you want to improve your surfing, and have more enjoyable sessions.
Unlike some of our other “How-To” blogs, learning to read waves is a skill that will take you a lifetime to master! Because every wave is different, there is no “one size fits all” in reading waves. That said, there are patterns & consistencies that you can pick up on. The goal of this guide is to share a few of these patterns to help you recognize them where it counts… in the water!
