GETTING ONTO YOUR BOARD

The classic rookie error is to have your board at the 'ready' position, as the wave approaches dive onto the board only to fall off.

When you add your weight to a board that is stationary, it is difficult to generate the momentum you need to catch the wave. What is likely to happen, is the board will sink or nosedive and the wave will pass you by.

BREAKING IT DOWN

As the wave approaches push up off the sand with your hands on the rails and GENTLY roll onto the board.
Place your toes towards the tail, your body in the center and arch your back.
Finding the sweat spot and away you go!

COMMON MISTAKES

It's important not to jump on as you as more likely to make the board unstable and subsequently fall off
Too far up and the nose will sink
Too far down and the nose will rise way above the water
Too far on the left rail and you will topple over
Too far on the right rail and you will topple over

WRAPPING IT UP

Chances are you're already doing something very similar to this in your efforts already.

But if not, follow the steps outlined in this lesson to rectify it before moving swiftly on to the next lessons.

GETTING ONTO YOUR BOARD

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BEGINNER

THE START OF SOMETHING NEW...

GOTTA HAVE POP!

SPEED

TURNING

THE SUBTLE ART OF NEGOTIATING WAVES

PADDLING

BOARD DISMOUNT

BOARD MANAGEMENT

CATCHING WHITEWATER WAVES

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