Shredding: Riding with Power

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The Bottom Turn: Where the Ocean Meets Your Soul

The Art of the Noseride: Power from the Nose

The Art of the Rail Session: Finding Power in the Water

Shredding: The Art of the Critical Bottom Turn

The Bottom Turn: The Foundation of the Rip

The Slot: Unlocking the Heart of Shredding with Power

The Bottom Turn: Where Power Meets the Face

The Snap: The Ultimate Power Move in Surfing

Shredding: Riding with Power

Inside the Green Room: The Art of Getting Barreled

Wipeout Lingo: Every Way to Eat It and Keep Your Stoke

The Stoke Chain Reaction

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Surf Lingo Explained

Chances are, you’re rushing or using your knees. Drill the motion on land: from a prone position, push up in one smooth, explosive motion, landing with your feet under you. Think “hands to ribs, then spring.“ In the water, focus on feeling the wave lift you, then pop up as it starts to push. It’s one fluid move, not a staggered climb. A slow pop-up kills your wave positioning before you even start. Smooth is fast, mate.

It begins with your eyes and your bottom turn. Stop looking at your feet and start looking down the line where you want to go. Generate speed by driving hard off that first bottom turn, using your rail, not just skidding your tail. This sets you up for the rest of the section. Practice connecting two maneuvers, like a bottom turn into a top turn. It’s about linking the dance moves together with flow and power, not just doing a single trick.

Start by keeping it simple and specific, not just “get better.“ Think about one thing you want to lock in each session, like nailing your bottom turn or reading the sections faster. Maybe it’s committing to take off on a set wave that spooks you. By focusing on a single, actionable intention, you’ll channel your energy and actually notice your progression. It’s about quality, not quantity. Paddle out with that one goal in mind and let everything else flow from there.

Surf Lingo Explained

Hugely important, but it’s not about the latest pro model. It’s about the right tool for the waves you’re actually surfing and your current skill level. Riding a board that’s too small or advanced will hold you back. Chat with a good shaper or local shop about what you’re riding now and what you want to do. Sometimes, a simple change like a new fin set-up or a bit more volume can unlock a whole new level of speed and confidence. Don’t fight your equipment.

It’s all about building the ladder, not jumping off the cliff. Start by getting absolutely comfortable in solid overhead waves at your home break. Then, focus on your equipment—a board with enough paddle power and rocker is key. Work on your breath-hold and duck-dive in heavy conditions. Finally, find a trusted crew or mentor to paddle out with you. It’s a gradual process of building confidence, fitness, and respect for the ocean’s power. You can’t force it; you grow into it.

Listen to that little voice—if something feels off, it probably is. Know your absolute limits and respect them; there’s no shame in sitting on the beach. Always warm up, check the conditions thoroughly, and never paddle out alone in heavy stuff. Pushing limits is about incremental steps, not reckless leaps. A calculated risk on a slightly bigger day with your crew is progression; paddling out in double-overhead chaos without the skills is just dangerous. Live to surf another day, always.