The weekend is almost over, but that doesn't mean the surf sessions are! This summer, improve your surfing with a few simple tips that will get you ripping in the lineup in no time. 1) Find a board that suits you, and bring the right board for the right conditions. There are many types of board to choose from, and different models are better for different conditions and that surfers personal style. Don't bring a shortboard to the beach if the report says 1-2 feet! Don't bring a board you can't carry or paddle on. Find a board that suits you, your style, and the conditions. 2) Learn to duckdive/turtle roll (post coming soon!). It's no fun to be diving under wave after wave. Also, it's dangerous to other surfers. No one likes getting conked on the head with a surfboard! 🏄 3) Perfect your popup. The popup is the most critical part of catching the wave. Practice your popup repeatedly on dry land to master it. A good popup is quick, light, and balanced. Do not grip your rails. Land with your feet centered and parallel. It's easier to get up on your knee, but slower and less effective, so practice that popup! 4) Master the drop. The drop is probably the scariest part of surfing, and chickening out is easily done. Instead, make sure you nail the drop. Paddle in confidently and fast, at a slight angle (if you plan to turn). Pop to your feet in one swift motion and do not grip your rails. Lean into the wave as you turn, keep your knees slightly bent, and don't panic! After a while, a steep drop can become fun. 5) Learn a new trick. Every surfer dreams of hanging ten or executing an aerial before they actually do. So choose a maneuver to learn, whether it's hard or easy, and practice! Watch professionals perform it. Study tutorials. However, the best way to learn a new move is to go out and try it. SurfNerd post coming soon of cool maneuvers to try and perfect. So duckdive out with your best board, perfect popup and master drop, and show off your cool tricks this summer, and stay on line for more SurfNerd technique posts and more!
