Learn to surf
Clear, practical answers from first waves to turning: pop-ups, stance, boards, etiquette and how to keep improving.
What size surfboard should a beginner get?Beginner surfboard size explained: length, volume (litres) for your weight, why a foam board first, and when to move to a shorter board.How long does it take to learn to surf?Realistic timelines for each stage of learning to surf, from standing up in white water to turning on open waves, and what speeds it up.How to catch unbroken (green) wavesMoving from white water to unbroken waves - where to sit, when to paddle, how to angle your take-off, and the signs you're ready.How to film your surfing (to see what you're doing wrong)How to film a surf session so you can actually learn from it - where to stand, settings, phone vs drone, and what to look for in the video.How to pop up on a surfboard (step by step)The surfboard pop-up in 4 steps, the 5 most common beginner mistakes, and a 10-minute daily drill to make it one smooth motion.How to stand on a surfboard - stance, balance and postureThe right surfing stance - foot position, knees, chest and eyes - plus why "bent at the waist" is the most common beginner mistake and how to fix it.Surf etiquette - the rules every beginner should knowThe main surf etiquette rules - priority, dropping in, snaking, paddling out and holding your board - explained simply, with why they matter.Surf levels - what level surfer am I?The 6 surf levels from first waves to advanced: what you can do at each level and the exact skills that get you to the next one.Why do I nosedive when surfing? (and how to stop pearling)Nosediving, or "pearling", happens when your board's nose digs into the water. The 4 causes and exactly how to fix each one.
See what you're doing on your own waves. Send one wave to Unkook and get it broken down moment by moment: slow motion, arrows on what to fix, and one thing to practise next session.
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