Surfboard shapes: A Simple Guide for Different Skill Levels
We often get enquiries about surfboard shapes and their suitability for different skill levels. While factors like board rocker, nose shape, and fin setups play crucial roles, this guide focuses on basic surfboard shapes, their characteristics, and recommended uses.
How to read the stages of a wave and when to catch them
Surfing requires a combination of physical skill and environmental awareness. One of the most crucial abilities for any surfer is the art of wave reading. In this post, we'll dive into the essential techniques that will help you catch more waves and improve your overall surfing experience.
Surf stance and foot position
When it comes to nailing your surf stance and becoming a more efficient surfer, it’s important to get the position of your feet on the board right as soon as you pop up.
How to get your surfing stance right
The right surfing stance is one of the basics every surfer needs to master, to help unlock their surfing potential.
How to perfect your paddle technique
Perfecting your paddle technique and maximising propulsion through the water is essential to your surf progression.
How to position your body on a surfboard
The correct body position on your surfboard is fundamental to paddling well, the aim is to minimise resistance, or drag in the water and increase your ability to catch a wave.
Parts of a wave and how to read a wave
Being able to read a wave and understand the different parts of a wave are key skills to becoming a better surfer.
Surf fitness workout to build surf strength and mobility
Ocean Set surf and swim coach Andy, demonstrates 5 surf-specific strength and mobility exercises from our popular Surf Fit beach sessions, designed to help improve your surfing while out of the water or between surf sessions.