RIDING PRONE

When you're just starting out in the sport of surfing everything is foreign. The surfboard, paddling, the waves...

Which is why we want to start things off with the absolute basics.

And that's riding prone.

WHAT IS PRONING?

Proning is a flashy word for riding a wave lying down on your board rather than standing up.

WHY IS RIDING PRONE IMPORTANT?

Like I mentioned earlier, everything in surfing can seem foreign in the beginning which is why we start things off with riding prone.

We do this to help you understand the sensation of the wave pushing your board, and the speed and turbulence that come along with it.

What's more, by getting comfortable riding waves in this position you'll begin to develop a basic level of stability and balance, understanding how your weight distribution effects the board, and get those foundational skills dialled before moving onto the next steps.

RIDING PRONE: HOW TO

Stand on the side of your board. Have your nose facing the beach. Your attention must be facing out to sea.
Once you spot the white water you want to catch, give yourself at least (3-5m) to get on your board.
Make sure your toes are touching the tail and the rest of your body is directly in the centre of the board.
Raise your chest lighty and begin your paddling.
Once the wave has projected you forward, bring your hands back down to your pectorals.
From here lift your chest and ride the wave all the way to the beach.
When you get comfortable at riding the waves begin to transition your weight from left to right, this will help you to turn the board.

WRAPPING IT UP

You'll likely master the skills of riding prone very quickly and won't want to spend too much time on this section.

The skills of this process though will stand you in good stead for everything else that you'll be learning in the rest of this course.

So once you've mastered this one, move swiftly onto the next lesson where we'll go into details on how to pop to your feet.

RIDING PRONE

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BEGINNER SURF COURSE - LEVEL 1

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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