What causes nosediving? Logically you would think that being too far forward on your surfboard causes it. And many tips online will tell you to move your body further back on your surfboard. While being too far forward can definitely be a cause, it is actually very rare that beginners and novices lie too far […]
Solid tips for beginners learning to surf in Auckland
Since we are based just 2 hours from Auckland a lot of our customers are from there. And once they’ve completed their beginner courses with us, we usually end up writing them an email with information on Auckland’s best beginner surf beaches so that they can continue learning smoothly on their own. The thing is, […]
How you can progress faster to intermediate level surfing
As you’re attempting to pass through the novice phase of surfing, two things that will ensure you progress well are firstly going surfing in the right kind of conditions for your level, and secondly, ensuring that you develop a tidy pop-up technique – one that will work on the steeper unbroken waves and put you […]
Speed generation for surfing small fast waves on forehand
Here’s a little speed tip from the Kaikoura Coaching Trip we did back in March. I’m not going to talk about stance in this post, although that is a very important piece of the puzzle when it comes to speed generation too. This tip is all about Going with the Flow…. For days we had […]
Training for Surfing: what actually helps the average surfer improve?
I’ve noticed there are two times of the year when intermediate and experienced surfers start to think about doing something to improve their surfing. When Summer is approaching with more daylight hours and more surf time and during Autumn when people have an upcoming tropical surf trip that they want to be sharp for. Now […]
Learning to surf: an action plan to get you past the beginner level
Nearly every time I’m at the beach, I’ll see a particular kind of surfer doing the hard yards…. …..I feel for them because I can sense their confusion and at times frustration. I can see it in their eyes as they watch more experienced surfers glide across wave after wave, apparently without effort. These people […]
