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Learn how to surf the ocean waves and understand the basics of wave judgment, longboarding, surfboard stance, surfing etiquette and more in this free video series.
There are 21 videos in this series:
Longboards, shortboards and other boards that allow you to vary your form and ability to catch waves are discussed in this free video series.
Learn how to choose different surfboard fin configurations, like the thruster, and how these configurations change the way your board reacts to the waves in this free video series.
Learn about the importance of surfboard leashes and water safety, including how to prevent yourself from being dragged by your board, in this free video series.
Learn how to choose a wetsuit that will keep you warm and insulated from cold ocean temperatures but will allow you to move freely is discussed in this free video series.
Learn how to wax your surfboard, which can improve your foot grip on your board when you surf the ocean in this free video series.
Learn how to deal with stingrays, sharks and jellyfish, and how to treat injuries, when you surf the ocean in this free video series.
Learn techniques on how to swim safely in rip tides or currents when you surf the ocean in this free video series.
Learn how to deal with the elements, such as sun, wind, heat and cold, when you surf the ocean in this free video series.
Learn how to properly approach, take off and catch an ocean wave while surfing in this free video series.
Learn how to pop up on your surfboard, take off and catch an ocean wave when you're surfing in this free video series.
Learn the proper stance to turn and slow down on your surfboard when you surf the ocean in this free board control video series.
Learn the importance of judging waves when you surf the ocean to ensure a fun, injury-free surfing run in this free video series.
Learn about different types of ocean waves and the common breaking characteristics of these waves when you surf the ocean in this free video series.
Learn about the different longboard techniques that are used to surf the ocean waves in this free video series.
Learn about shortboard techniques, how you can use them to your advantage and how they differ from the techniques you'd use on a longboard in this free video series.
Learn surfing fitness and exercise routines that can be useful when you surf the ocean waves in this free video series.
Stretching before any sport is a good idea, but it can be especially important for surfers who can not only wipeout at a very fast pace, but can find that they use muscles they didn't even know they had. Learn more in this free video series.
Understanding when to jump in and when to back off of a wave when surfing near other surfers is discussed in this free video series.
Learn how to take the turn at the bottom of a wave when you're about to take off in this free video series.
Learn about the different surfboard paddling techniques that you can use to get yourself out to the waves in this free video series.
This surfing footage demonstrates some of the board techniques that you can use when you surf the ocean waves. Learn more in this free video series.
Surfing comes in many different forms: kneeboarding, bodyboarding, surf-skiing, tow-in surfing, and of course the traditional stand-up surfing. Some surfers enjoy the sport as recreation, while others surf competitively for national and worldwide titles. Traditional surfing consists of paddling out on a surfboard into the ocean and waiting for a breaking wave to come along. Once you see an opening, you paddle in the direction of the moving wave, matching its speed. Once the ocean begins to carry you, you can hop to your feet and maneuver your board, whether it’s to do tricks like hang tens or stalls, to go inside the tube, or to just enjoy riding the wave.
If you are a beginner surfer, watch these instructional videos to familiarize yourself with the basics of surfing. Our expert teacher will give you some tips about different types of surf boards, show you a few good stretches before you go out on the waves, explain the importance of learning to predict what a wave will do, show you how to wax your board, how to stand up on the surfboard, and more.
Pat Weber Pat Weber is the founder, owner, and head instructor of the San Diego Surfing Academy. Pat started surfing at the age of 6 and has 40 years of surfing experience. After traveling extensively in search of the best waves, he has settled down a bit now, so that he may share his experience in the sport he loves with others. Pat has been teaching students how to surf at the San Diego Surfing Academy for the past 11 years. <p> The San Diego Surfing Academy is located At Carlsbad State Beach in San Diego County and offers Baja surf trips, surf camps, and surfing lessons year-round for all ages. dkdk
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