Improver SUP Surfing

Ready to take your SUP surfing to the next level? This pathway is designed for paddlers who are confidently catching waves and want to improve their technique, develop more advanced manoeuvres and better understand the equipment that supports performance. Follow each section in order to build smoother turns, generate more speed, make smarter equipment choices and become a more confident, capable SUP surfer.

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Section 1: Catching Waves Earlier & Building Your Bottom Turn

Learn to catch waves earlier and set yourself up for success with better timing, trimming and positioning. Build stronger bottom turns on both frontside and backside to create a better foundation for the manoeuvres that follow.

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Understand the key manoeuvres that will take your SUP surfing beyond simply riding the wave, and see how positioning, board control and technique begin to open up more of each ride.

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Basic SUP surfing manoeuvres
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Basic SUP surfing manoeuvres

Understand the key manoeuvres that will take your SUP surfing beyond simply riding the wave, and see how positioning, board control and technique begin to open up more of each ride.

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Build one of the most important turns in SUP surfing. Learn how a good frontside bottom turn sets up the rest of the wave and puts you in position for your next manoeuvre.

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The frontside bottom turn
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The frontside bottom turn

Build one of the most important turns in SUP surfing. Learn how a good frontside bottom turn sets up the rest of the wave and puts you in position for your next manoeuvre.

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Take your frontside bottom turn further with additional detail and coaching, helping you refine your positioning, timing and technique to create a stronger setup for the rest of the wave.

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The frontside bottom turn - PRO Extended

Take your frontside bottom turn further with additional detail and coaching, helping you refine your positioning, timing and technique to create a stronger setup for the rest of the wave.

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Develop your backside surfing by learning how to perform a controlled bottom turn and use it to set yourself up for the next section of the wave.

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The backside bottom turn
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The backside bottom turn

Develop your backside surfing by learning how to perform a controlled bottom turn and use it to set yourself up for the next section of the wave.

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Go deeper into the backside bottom turn with additional coaching and detail to help you improve control, positioning and the transition into your next manoeuvre.

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The backside bottom turn - PRO Extended
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The backside bottom turn - PRO Extended

Go deeper into the backside bottom turn with additional coaching and detail to help you improve control, positioning and the transition into your next manoeuvre.

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Learn how better positioning and trimming can help you catch waves earlier, giving you more time, speed and opportunity to make the most of the wave ahead.

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Becoming a ‘Better’ SUP surfer – Catching waves early / Correct trimming
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Becoming a ‘Better’ SUP surfer – Catching waves early / Correct trimming

Learn how better positioning and trimming can help you catch waves earlier, giving you more time, speed and opportunity to make the most of the wave ahead.

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SECTION 2: DEVELOPING YOUR FRONTSIDE & BACKSIDE TURNS

Take your turning further by developing frontside and backside top turns and introducing the cutback. Learn how better positioning, timing and board control can help you link manoeuvres and make more of each wave.

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Progress from your bottom turn into a frontside top turn. Learn the fundamentals of redirecting your board at the top of the wave while maintaining control and flow.

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The frontside top turn
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The frontside top turn

Progress from your bottom turn into a frontside top turn. Learn the fundamentals of redirecting your board at the top of the wave while maintaining control and flow.

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Take a closer look at the frontside top turn with additional coaching to help refine your timing, positioning and board control as you redirect from the top of the wave.

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The frontside top turn - PRO Extended
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The frontside top turn - PRO Extended

Take a closer look at the frontside top turn with additional coaching to help refine your timing, positioning and board control as you redirect from the top of the wave.

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Learn how to take your backside surfing higher up the wave and perform a controlled top turn, redirecting the board while maintaining speed and positioning.

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The backside top turn

Learn how to take your backside surfing higher up the wave and perform a controlled top turn, redirecting the board while maintaining speed and positioning.

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Develop your backside top turn further with additional detail on timing, technique and board control to help make the manoeuvre smoother and more effective.

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The backside top turn - PRO Extended
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The backside top turn - PRO Extended

Develop your backside top turn further with additional detail on timing, technique and board control to help make the manoeuvre smoother and more effective.

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Learn how a backside cutback can bring you back towards the more powerful part of the wave, helping you maintain speed and make better use of the available face.

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The backside cutback

Learn how a backside cutback can bring you back towards the more powerful part of the wave, helping you maintain speed and make better use of the available face.

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Go deeper into the backside cutback with additional coaching on positioning, timing and technique to help you link the manoeuvre more smoothly into your surfing.

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The backside cutback - PRO Extended

Go deeper into the backside cutback with additional coaching on positioning, timing and technique to help you link the manoeuvre more smoothly into your surfing.

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SECTION 3: UNDERSTANDING WAVES & BOARD CONTROL

Develop a better feel for your board and the waves you’re riding. Explore wave shapes, smaller boards and simple setup and preparation tips that can help you surf with greater control and confidence.

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Prepare your body before hitting the water with a simple SUP warm-up routine designed to improve mobility and get you ready for a more demanding surf session.

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Pre-paddle SUP warm up routine
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Pre-paddle SUP warm up routine

Prepare your body before hitting the water with a simple SUP warm-up routine designed to improve mobility and get you ready for a more demanding surf session.

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Discover a useful technique for getting your board back under control when it kicks away from you, helping you recover more effectively during a surf session.

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SUP Surf – ‘The Board Kick’
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SUP Surf – ‘The Board Kick’

Discover a useful technique for getting your board back under control when it kicks away from you, helping you recover more effectively during a surf session.

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Learn to recognise how different wave shapes affect the way you surf, helping you choose better lines, anticipate what the wave will do and adapt your manoeuvres accordingly.

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Understanding different wave shapes

Learn to recognise how different wave shapes affect the way you surf, helping you choose better lines, anticipate what the wave will do and adapt your manoeuvres accordingly.

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A simple setup tip that makes experimenting with your fin much easier. Mark your preferred position so you can make adjustments and quickly return to a setup you know works.

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SUPboarder quick SUP tip / Pencil mark your fin position
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SUPboarder quick SUP tip / Pencil mark your fin position

A simple setup tip that makes experimenting with your fin much easier. Mark your preferred position so you can make adjustments and quickly return to a setup you know works.

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SECTION 4: DEVELOPING BETTER SURFING TECHNIQUE

Refine the fundamentals that make a noticeable difference to your surfing. Improve body position, paddle use, speed generation and wave selection to become smoother, more efficient and more adaptable on the wave.

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Discover why bending your knees is so important for balance, control and manoeuvrability, and how improving your body position can make an immediate difference to your surfing.

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Becoming a ‘Better’ SUP surfer – Bending your knees
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Becoming a ‘Better’ SUP surfer – Bending your knees

Discover why bending your knees is so important for balance, control and manoeuvrability, and how improving your body position can make an immediate difference to your surfing.

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Improve the way you change paddle sides while surfing so the transition becomes quicker, smoother and less disruptive to your balance and flow on the wave.

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Becoming a ‘Better’ SUP surfer – The paddle change
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Becoming a ‘Better’ SUP surfer – The paddle change

Improve the way you change paddle sides while surfing so the transition becomes quicker, smoother and less disruptive to your balance and flow on the wave.

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Understand how where you look affects your body position and board control, and learn when focusing on your paddle can help — or hinder — your surfing.

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Becoming a ‘Better’ SUP surfer – To look at my paddle or not?
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Becoming a ‘Better’ SUP surfer – To look at my paddle or not?

Understand how where you look affects your body position and board control, and learn when focusing on your paddle can help — or hinder — your surfing.

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Good surfing is about more than knowing manoeuvres. Learn to read the wave and choose the right move for the section in front of you.

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Becoming a ‘Better’ SUP surfer – Right moves for the right waves
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Becoming a ‘Better’ SUP surfer – Right moves for the right waves

Good surfing is about more than knowing manoeuvres. Learn to read the wave and choose the right move for the section in front of you.

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Learn how pumping can help generate extra speed on the wave, allowing you to maintain momentum, connect sections and create more opportunities for manoeuvres.

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Becoming a ‘Better’ SUP surfer – Generating speed by pumping
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Becoming a ‘Better’ SUP surfer – Generating speed by pumping

Learn how pumping can help generate extra speed on the wave, allowing you to maintain momentum, connect sections and create more opportunities for manoeuvres.

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Refine how and when you switch your paddle while surfing, helping you maintain balance, control and flow as you move through different parts of the wave.

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Becoming a ‘Better’ SUP surfer – How To Switch Your Paddle
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Becoming a ‘Better’ SUP surfer – How To Switch Your Paddle

Refine how and when you switch your paddle while surfing, helping you maintain balance, control and flow as you move through different parts of the wave.

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Your paddle is much more than a way to catch the wave. Learn how to use it effectively for support, control and improved manoeuvrability while surfing.

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Becoming a ‘Better’ SUP surfer – Effective use of your paddle
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Becoming a ‘Better’ SUP surfer – Effective use of your paddle

Your paddle is much more than a way to catch the wave. Learn how to use it effectively for support, control and improved manoeuvrability while surfing.

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Develop a better understanding of how your own board responds beneath your feet and why knowing its characteristics can help you surf with greater confidence and control.

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Becoming a ‘Better’ SUP surfer – Knowing your board
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Becoming a ‘Better’ SUP surfer – Knowing your board

Develop a better understanding of how your own board responds beneath your feet and why knowing its characteristics can help you surf with greater confidence and control.

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SECTION 5: TRAINING & HIGHER LEVEL SURF SKILLS

Take your skills beyond the basics with practical drills and more advanced techniques. Work on body position, board control, turning and re-entries, with training ideas you can practise both on and off the water.

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Learn how to use the brace to maintain balance and recover control on a smaller surf SUP, turning your paddle into an important tool when the board becomes unstable.

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SUP Surf – ‘The Brace Technique’
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SUP Surf – ‘The Brace Technique’

Learn how to use the brace to maintain balance and recover control on a smaller surf SUP, turning your paddle into an important tool when the board becomes unstable.

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You don’t need waves to improve your surfing. Practise key SUP surf skills on flat water so your balance, footwork and board control are ready when the surf arrives.

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SUP surfing skills on flat water / Get ready for the waves!
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SUP surfing skills on flat water / Get ready for the waves!

You don’t need waves to improve your surfing. Practise key SUP surf skills on flat water so your balance, footwork and board control are ready when the surf arrives.

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Improve your surfing away from the water with simple dry-land drills that help develop better body position and reinforce the movements you’ll need on your board.

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SUP surfing body position with dry land drills

Improve your surfing away from the water with simple dry-land drills that help develop better body position and reinforce the movements you’ll need on your board.

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Understand the difference between sliding and carving a SUP through a turn, and how your technique changes the way the board redirects on the wave.

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Sliding vs Carving Turn SUP Surfing

Understand the difference between sliding and carving a SUP through a turn, and how your technique changes the way the board redirects on the wave.

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Take your surfing higher up the wave with practical tips for performing a re-entry, from approaching the lip to redirecting the board and setting up your recovery.

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Top tips to making a SUP surfing re-entry
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Top tips to making a SUP surfing re-entry

Take your surfing higher up the wave with practical tips for performing a re-entry, from approaching the lip to redirecting the board and setting up your recovery.

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SECTION 6: UNDERSTANDING SURF SUP DESIGN

Discover how surf SUP design influences the way a board performs. Explore rocker, rails, bottom and tail shapes to better understand why different boards turn, glide and respond differently on a wave.

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Go deeper into surf SUP design and learn how different board characteristics influence performance, helping you understand whether your current board is really supporting the surfing you want to achieve.

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Are You On The Right Board? Deep Dive Into Surf SUP Design For Performance / SUPboarder PRO
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Are You On The Right Board? Deep Dive Into Surf SUP Design For Performance / SUPboarder PRO

Go deeper into surf SUP design and learn how different board characteristics influence performance, helping you understand whether your current board is really supporting the surfing you want to achieve.

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Look beneath the board and explore how different bottom contours influence speed, stability, turning and control, building a deeper understanding of surf SUP design.

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SUP Shapes Explained / SUP bottom shapes
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SUP Shapes Explained / SUP bottom shapes

Look beneath the board and explore how different bottom contours influence speed, stability, turning and control, building a deeper understanding of surf SUP design.

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Complete your look at surf SUP design by exploring different tail shapes and how they influence turning, control, water release and the overall feel of a board.

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SUP Shapes Explained / SUP tail shapes
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SUP Shapes Explained / SUP tail shapes

Complete your look at surf SUP design by exploring different tail shapes and how they influence turning, control, water release and the overall feel of a board.

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Discover how different rail shapes interact with the water and understand why rail design has such an important influence on grip, turning and overall surf performance.

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SUP SHAPES EXPLAINED / SUP RAIL SHAPES
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SUP SHAPES EXPLAINED / SUP RAIL SHAPES

Discover how different rail shapes interact with the water and understand why rail design has such an important influence on grip, turning and overall surf performance.

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Look at surf SUP design by exploring different tail shapes and how they influence turning, control, water release and the overall feel of a board.

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SUP Rail thickness at the tail / Design & Performance
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SUP Rail thickness at the tail / Design & Performance

Look at surf SUP design by exploring different tail shapes and how they influence turning, control, water release and the overall feel of a board.

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Understand what rocker is and how different rocker lines influence speed, turning and handling, helping you recognise why surf SUPs can behave so differently on the wave.

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SUP rocker-lines explained

Understand what rocker is and how different rocker lines influence speed, turning and handling, helping you recognise why surf SUPs can behave so differently on the wave.

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SECTION 7: FINS, FOOTWORK & BOARD CONTROL

Explore some of the smaller details that can make a big difference to your surfing. Understand how fins, foot position and simple setup choices can improve control and help you get more from your board.

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Understand the basics of surf SUP fins, what they do and how different setups can influence stability, turning, drive and the way your board feels on the wave.

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SUP surf fins explained

Understand the basics of surf SUP fins, what they do and how different setups can influence stability, turning, drive and the way your board feels on the wave.

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A small setup detail with important consequences. Learn how to set your leash string to the correct length for a cleaner and safer connection to your board.

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SUPboarder quick SUP tip / Get your SUP leash string the correct length
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SUPboarder quick SUP tip / Get your SUP leash string the correct length

A small setup detail with important consequences. Learn how to set your leash string to the correct length for a cleaner and safer connection to your board.

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Discover two key foot positions that can transform the way you control your surf SUP, helping you understand when and where to move your feet on the board.

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2 important foot positions to get you SUP surfing better

Discover two key foot positions that can transform the way you control your surf SUP, helping you understand when and where to move your feet on the board.

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SECTION 8: GETTING MORE FROM EVERY SURF SESSION

Make every session count with practical tips for preparation, equipment and time on the water. Learn how small changes and better habits can help you surf more effectively, enjoy the lineup and keep progressing.

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See how paddle length can affect your stance, technique and control in the surf, and understand why a shorter setup may help you become more effective on the wave.

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Dude… your paddle’s too long! / Why paddle height is important when SUP surfing
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Dude… your paddle’s too long! / Why paddle height is important when SUP surfing

See how paddle length can affect your stance, technique and control in the surf, and understand why a shorter setup may help you become more effective on the wave.

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Prepare yourself and your equipment before the surf season gets going, with practical ideas to help you arrive at your first sessions ready to make the most of them.

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Getting Ready For The Surf Season

Prepare yourself and your equipment before the surf season gets going, with practical ideas to help you arrive at your first sessions ready to make the most of them.

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When a wave catches you out, knowing how to react matters. Explore your options for getting clear safely and understand when to paddle, kick or abandon the attempt.

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Getting out in surf – Paddle, kick or bail? / How to video
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Getting out in surf – Paddle, kick or bail? / How to video

When a wave catches you out, knowing how to react matters. Explore your options for getting clear safely and understand when to paddle, kick or abandon the attempt.

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Make your next session more productive with five practical areas to focus on, helping you turn time on the water into purposeful practice rather than simply catching more waves.

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5 tips to improve your SUP surfing in one session

Make your next session more productive with five practical areas to focus on, helping you turn time on the water into purposeful practice rather than simply catching more waves.

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A quick and simple wetsuit tip that can make paddling more comfortable by helping reduce the restriction around your arms during a surf session.

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SUPboarder quick SUP tip / Snack down your wetsuit sleeve!
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SUPboarder quick SUP tip / Snack down your wetsuit sleeve!

A quick and simple wetsuit tip that can make paddling more comfortable by helping reduce the restriction around your arms during a surf session.

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Good surfing also means being a positive part of the lineup. Learn how awareness, communication and respect can make sessions safer and more enjoyable for everyone.

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Making friends in the line up

Good surfing also means being a positive part of the lineup. Learn how awareness, communication and respect can make sessions safer and more enjoyable for everyone.

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SECTION 9: FINE-TUNING YOUR SURFING & EQUIPMENT

Go deeper into the relationship between technique and equipment. Explore fins, paddle setup, board choice and real-world surfing analysis to identify adjustments that can help improve your performance.

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Explore the board-design considerations that can be particularly important for heavier or larger paddlers, helping you make more informed choices about volume, dimensions and performance.

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Surf SUP Insight for Heavier Riders
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Surf SUP Insight for Heavier Riders

Explore the board-design considerations that can be particularly important for heavier or larger paddlers, helping you make more informed choices about volume, dimensions and performance.

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See how changing your fin setup can alter the way your board performs, and learn how experimenting with fins can help you tune your SUP to your surfing.

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How to get the most out of your surf SUP with fins
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How to get the most out of your surf SUP with fins

See how changing your fin setup can alter the way your board performs, and learn how experimenting with fins can help you tune your SUP to your surfing.

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Use a real rider’s surfing to explore what it takes to make turns more vertical, identifying technique, positioning and equipment considerations that can help improve performance.

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Readers Video Breakdown ‘Getting more vertical’

Use a real rider’s surfing to explore what it takes to make turns more vertical, identifying technique, positioning and equipment considerations that can help improve performance.

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Understand how paddle blade size and shape affect your surfing, and why choosing a blade that suits your strength, technique and style can improve control and efficiency.

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SUP surfing paddle blade sizes & shapes

Understand how paddle blade size and shape affect your surfing, and why choosing a blade that suits your strength, technique and style can improve control and efficiency.

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Fine-tune your paddle setup by understanding how shaft length affects your stance and technique, helping you find a paddle height that works better for your surfing.

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SUP surfing paddle height

Fine-tune your paddle setup by understanding how shaft length affects your stance and technique, helping you find a paddle height that works better for your surfing.

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SECTION 10: FINE-TUNING YOUR PERFORMANCE

Bring everything together by refining your equipment, training and board choices. Explore grip, fin tuning, land-based practice and different surf SUP styles to find the setup that best supports your surfing.

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Explore the differences between surfing in wetsuit boots and barefoot, and how each option can affect grip, board feel, comfort and control beneath your feet.

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Getting the most grip & control / Wetsuit boots or barefoot?
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Getting the most grip & control / Wetsuit boots or barefoot?

Explore the differences between surfing in wetsuit boots and barefoot, and how each option can affect grip, board feel, comfort and control beneath your feet.

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Go deeper into your thruster setup and learn how adjusting your fins can change the way your board turns, grips and drives through the wave.

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Tuning your thruster fin setup

Go deeper into your thruster setup and learn how adjusting your fins can change the way your board turns, grips and drives through the wave.

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Explore ways to train away from the water using land-based aids, helping you develop movements, balance and physical skills that can transfer back into your paddling and surfing.

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Using Land Training Aids for SUP / The Best Way To Improve Your Stand Up Paddling Off The Water
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Using Land Training Aids for SUP / The Best Way To Improve Your Stand Up Paddling Off The Water

Explore ways to train away from the water using land-based aids, helping you develop movements, balance and physical skills that can transfer back into your paddling and surfing.

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There’s no single perfect surf SUP. Explore the characteristics that make a board perform well and learn why the best choice ultimately depends on the rider, waves and style of surfing.

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What makes the best surf iSUP?
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What makes the best surf iSUP?

There’s no single perfect surf SUP. Explore the characteristics that make a board perform well and learn why the best choice ultimately depends on the rider, waves and style of surfing.

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Compare longboard, traditional and stubby surf SUP shapes to understand how each style behaves differently and which type could best suit the way you want to surf.

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Which surf SUP? Longboard, traditional or stubby
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Which surf SUP? Longboard, traditional or stubby

Compare longboard, traditional and stubby surf SUP shapes to understand how each style behaves differently and which type could best suit the way you want to surf.

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