Surf Better -- Complete Surfing Program

Surf Better -- Complete Surfing Program

Latest edition: v.2.0, revised, expanded and improved. Longboard + Shortboard, with new images and detailed explanations. Includes detailed Shortboard section* with multiple images and analysis of common moves including off-the-lip and aerials, plus common errors to avoid.
â€¢ New information, additional graphics, more detailed explanations.
â€¢ New layout for easier reading (and Kindle viewing).
*For an all-shortboard experience try the DVD: Surf Better - Shortboard in both Regular and Goofy-foot editions.
Surf Better is a must-have book for surfers, ocean-goers and anyone looking for a simple, effective way to get in shape and stay there. A complete surfing program including fitness, tactics and techniques, wave knowledge, and more. Fully illustrated.
â€¢ Instructional surfing photos
â€¢ Surfing technique and check list
â€¢ Dry Land Surf School with workouts and agility drills
â€¢ Understanding waves and swell direction
â€¢ Surfing a new break
â€¢ How to read waves, rips and boils
â€¢ Using tides and currents.
PART I: SURFING TECHNIQUE
Preparation and Takeoff â€“ Getting pitched, pearling: waves & tactics â€“ Takeoff tips â€“ Dealing with Backwash â€“ Turns â€“ Shortboard Action: Turns, Off-the-lip/foam, Air â€“ Turning: Arm, Shoulder and Upper-body Action â€“ Outside arm snap â€“ Form Follows Function â€“ Turning off of the Foam â€“ Turn or Snap off the Lip â€“ Off the lip/Snapback: step by step details â€“ Off the Lip and Air â€“ Getting Air â€“ Common Errors â€“ Foot Position â€“ Frontside vs. Backside â€“ Cross-stepping and Nose riding â€“ Technical Practice Checklist â€“ Leash Management and the â€œHoudini Momentâ€
PART II: KNOW YOUR OCEAN
Sea, swell and waves - Wave formation and propagation â€“ How waves travel â€“ How fast do waves move? â€“ What defines â€œdeep waterâ€ and â€œshallow water?â€ â€“ Ocean facts
PART III: KNOW YOUR BREAK
Swell direction and the "magic number" - Tides - Wave refraction and Island wave shadows - The effects of wind â€“ How waves behave in shallow water - Interpreting swell information â€“ Understanding size vs. power â€“ Using reef boils â€“ Using currents
PART IV: DRY LAND SURF SCHOOL
Full flexibility, agility and surf simulation section with dozens of exercises and workout packages.
â€œâ€¦then he floated an "Off the lip, center my ass by bringing my board back under me recovery"â€”pretty awesome move and proof that his book is working.â€
Country USA
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2013-12-19
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2013-12-19
Format	Kindle eBook

Surf Better -- Complete Surfing Program

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