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Surfing is a great way to become one with the ocean. Learn all about surfing and surfing equipment with tips from a surfing instructor in this free video series on surfing.
There are 19 videos in this series:
Surfboards typically come in shortboards and longboards. Choose the right surfboard to begin surfing with tips from a surfing instructor in this free video on surfing.
Waxing a surfboard can depend on the type of board, water temperature and wax already on the surfboard. Learn more about waxing a surfboard with tips from a surfing instructor in this free video on surfing.
Maintain a surfboard by keeping it in a bag and away from rocks when in the water. Keep a surfboard looking new with tips from a surfing instructor in this free video on surfing.
Riding a surfboard with the left foot on back of the board is called riding "goofy," while "regular" style is right foot on back. Learn about particular surfboard riding stances with tips from a surfing instructor in this free video on surfing.
When paddling out on a surfboard, pay attention to where the waves are breaking. Take a surfboard out on the water with tips from a surfing instructor in this free video on surfing.
Catching a wave on a surfboard takes patience and knowing where other surfers are. Ride a wave with tips from a surfing instructor in this free video on surfing.
Practice standing up on a surfboard by going from a laying down position to a standing position before heading out to the water. Stay on a surfboard with tips from a surfing instructor in this free video on surfing.
Turning a surfboard requires having the back foot on the back of the board for maintaining turn control. Control turns on a surfboard with tips from a surfing instructor in this free video on surfing.
Cutbacks on a surfboard prevent getting too far ahead of the wave. Stay with the waves on a surfboard with tips from a surfing instructor in this free video on surfing.
Longboards in surfing are geared for cruising waves. Choose a longboard for surfing with tips from a surfing instructor in this free video on surfing.
When choosing a bodyboard for surfing, select a board for height, weight and the type of surfing that will be done. Select the right bodyboard with tips from a surfing instructor in this free video on surfing.
Make sure a surfboard is dry, clean and sanded before fixing any holes or dings. Repair a surfboard with tips from a surfing instructor in this free video on surfing.
Pumping a surfboard for speed only works when in the right position and the wave stands up. Learn more about pumping for speed on a surfboard with tips from a surfing instructor in this free video on surfing.
Swimming is the best training for surfing on a shortboard. Find out why swimming is good training for shortboard surfing with tips from a surfing instructor in this free video on surfing.
Avoid wet suit surf rash by making sure the wet suit fits properly and is clean. Get more information on preventing wet suit surf rash with tips from a surfing instructor in this free video on surfing.
Duck diving a surfboard means turning a surfboard upside down and grabbing hold of it as the wave breaks over the top. Learn how to duck dive on a surfboard with tips from a surfing instructor in this free video on surfing.
Only buy a surf wet suit if it fits tight like a glove. Choose the right wet suit for surfing with tips from a surfing instructor in this free video on surfing.
When buying a surfboard, know who and where it is being purchased from, and pay attention to the price. Purchase a surfboard with tips from a surfing instructor in this free video on surfing.
Repairing a surfing wet suit can be just as easy as sewing wherever it tore. Fix a damaged wet suit with tips from a surfing instructor in this free video on surfing.
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 a surfer sees an opening, they paddle in the direction of the moving wave, matching its speed. Once the ocean begins to carry the board, the surfer hops to their feet and maneuvers the board, whether it’s to do tricks like hang tens, stalls, to go inside the tube or to just enjoy riding the wave. In this free video series on surfing, let a surfing instructor explain everything there is to know about the fun water sport. Discover how to choose a surfboard, wax a surfboard, maintain the appearance of a surfboard and figure out goofy- or regular-footed riding styles. He talks about how to paddle out and catch waves, stand up and turn and cutback on a surfboard. Finally, he discusses fixing a surfboard and wet suit, dealing with wet suit rash and buying a surfboard and wet suit.
Mike Sanders Mike Sanders has been surfing, bodyboarding and instructing in both for many years. His home breaks are on the central and south coasts of California, but he often travels to new breaks up and down the west coast, including Mexico. Mike enjoys teaching both longboarding and shortboarding.dkdk
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