Wait for it . . . ! In this video I go over how to do roundhouse cutbacks. I have spent a better part of my surf career working on this one maneuver. Truth be told, I still don’t feel I get enough rotation to clock the white water at a high enough spot! But I do have the cutting back part down. The biggest lesson? You have to out run sections that you’re excited to turn on in order to make enough space and get enough speed to properly cut back. The roundhouse cutback, while not scored super highly in surfing competition, is a staple of any solid surfing practice. You should be able to one of these on almost any surfboard before you even think about doing vertical turns. Remember that solid, fluid surfing is built first upon you horizontal and elliptical approach, and then you can think about hitting the lip. In my view, if you can’t do a proper roundhouse, you should not be trying to do vertical turns. Work on the fundamentals and the rest will follow.
From the Vault: Halloween Surfs 2022
Some footage from Halloween 2022 when we had a nice pulse of waves here in Rockaway beach!
Virtual Coaching vs In Water Coaching: Which Is Best For You?
In this video I go over which kind of coaching — virtual or in-water — might be the best fit for you. This is a hard one because the more coaching you get, the better that your surfing is going to be. So, both is the best! But what is most reasonable for you?
In this day and age it’s a no brainer to get some kind of virtual coaching
Virtual coaching is really great for intermediates and advanced surfers who want to break through plateaus
In-water coaching is crucial when you need help with wave judgment and analysis of paddling form — it’s very important for the more beginner side of surfing, but is wave-dependent, budget-dependent, and requires more time and money
If you’re still unsure which is best, go ahead and book a free surf journey call with me and we can work it out together!
Vegan Peanut Butter Pasta
I also call these “Surf Shred Noodles.” This is a super easy recipe that is guaranteed to keep you fueled for long surfs and feeling light wherever in the world you find yourself!
Sun Salutations for Stiff Surfers "B"
This is the "B" Series of the Sun Salutations for the Astanga Practice. I use sun salutations A and B to warm up for my workouts and for my yoga practices. This hits a lot of the major mobility points we need as surfers. Always go slow, and match the breath with the moves. Bend your knees as much as you need to!!! We are not yogis! We're surfers! For a “real” Astanga warm up do 5 “A” (below) and 5 “B”. If you’re short on time do 3 & 3.
Surf School Vs Surf Coach
Which one is right for you? In this video I go over the main differences. The bottom line: surf schools are great if you want to save some money and tick surfing off of your bucket list. If you really want to improve and make surfing into a lifelong practice, you’re better off going with a coach as early in your practice as you can afford. You’ll save money over time since you won’t have bad habits to unlearn.