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4y ago
The “standard pop up” is the most popular take off technique amongst experienced surfers because some conditions such as fast peeling waves require surfers to get onto their feet as fast as they possibly can. This technique is the fastest way to get to your feet, but it can be challenging for some surfers as it requires a good amount of core strength and mobility.
Frequent Question: “Should I bring both feet on the board simultaneously?”
Before getting into the steps of the take off, let’s address a very frequent question for this technique: should you try to bring one foot after the other ..read more
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4y ago
One of the biggest challenges for beginner & intermediate surfers is to consistently pop up with their feet in the proper position on the surfboard. There are multiple techniques to help you go from a prone position to your proper surfing stance.
In this article, we will analyze 4 of them. We’ll cover the reasons why surfers decide to use them or not, as well as their advantages and disadvantages.
This is about helping you choose the take off technique that works best for you. It doesn’t go deep into the techniques themselves, how to correct typical mistakes and how to practice them at h ..read more
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4y ago
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On Saturday, June 6th the Black Surfing Rockaway organization hosted a paddle out in memory of George Floyd. Many people from New York City and the Rockaway community came to peacefully protest police brutality, support the cause and end the day with some surfing.
Benett Rountree (@ben0tree) kindly offered to share with us the beautiful images he captured during this special moment.
All photos by Benett Rountree (@ben0tree) from benrountree.com
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4y ago
How to get physically ready for your surf retreat
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Training to go on holiday… Really? Every season, we hear a few guests say something like: “I wish I came on this trip in better shape.”
The amount of preparation you want to do is up to you and depends on your current fitness level and your objectives for the surf retreat. We often have guests that really look forward to either progress their technique or to surf 3 or 4 hours every day since they don’t have access to quality waves back home. Her ..read more
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4y ago
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River Surfing in Montreal More than 400km from the ocean
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Surfing the St-Lawrence river in Montreal,
400km away from the nearest surf beach
If you like water sports and are visiting Montreal, you would love river surfing. Montreal is an island about 400 km away from the coast and is surrounded by very playful waves, for both beginners and intermediates. Photo below: Nuka @ Habitat 67 by Mike Hitelman.
How is it possible?
Montreal is set in the middle of the “Rivière St-Laure ..read more
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4y ago
Surfing in Costa Rica or Nicaragua? What are the main differences between Playa Guiones and San Juan del Sur?
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What are the main differences between our surf coaching retreats at Playa Guiones, Costa Rica, and the ones around San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua?
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, is just a short 30-minute car ride from the Costa Rican border. Although geographically close, the two destinations offer quite different experiences. We often have guests hesitating between both surf trips, so hopefu ..read more
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4y ago
Hernan's backside surfing After a week with us in Costa Rica
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How Hernan learned to open his body to the wave
Hernan joined our Costa Rica surf coaching retreat in playa Guiones a few weeks ago. He is an intermediate surfer, and just like 90% of surfers of his level, he felt it was much easier for him to ride waves frontside than backside.
Frontside / Backside
Just like thousands of intermediate surfers across the world, Hernan could fly down the line on his frontside, but would often get stuck ..read more
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4y ago
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Welcome to the Mentawais Our special Surf Coaching Retreat
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The Ultimate Surf Coaching Playground
Are you an intermediate surfer? It has always been a dream of us to have intermediate surfers experience our unique surf coaching program while practicing in some of the most perfect waves on earth. Since the first time we traveled to the Mentawai islands off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, we’ve had a hard time choosing a different destination for our surfing vacations. We keep going b ..read more
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4y ago
5 of The Best Mobility Exercises Improve Your Surf Game + Reduce Injuries
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Movement & Mobility Coach
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How can we max out our surf fitness and ensure we’re still able to catch waves well into our old age? It’s a great paradox we may never fully know the answer to. One thing’s for sure though – our joint mobility plays a big role.
We can think of mobility as the perfect marriage between flexibility and strength. This ability to control our joints and limbs as they move through full range of motion is one of the foundation stones for both performance and longevit ..read more
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4y ago
Best Surf Camps in Ecuador A Guide to Choosing the Best Camp For You
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Trying to find the best surf camp for you can be overwhelming – Google searches and pages of TripAdvisor reviews – You try to take note what’s included and what’s not, and then in the end, you mix up all the details and forget which camp is which! We can say that because we’ve done the research and had similar problems! But after all that research, we can now provide you with a simple, easy to understand guide to the 4 best su ..read more