Surf Better -- Complete Surfing Program

by Dave Rearwin

Latest v.2.0, revised, expanded and improved. Longboard + Shortboard, with new images and detailed explanations. Includes detailed Shortboard section* with multiple images and analysis of common moves including off-the-lip and aerials, plus common errors to avoid. • New information, additional graphics, more detailed explanations. • New layout for easier reading (and Kindle viewing). *For an all-shortboard experience try the Surf Better - Shortboard in both Regular and Goofy-foot editions. Surf Better is a must-have book for surfers, ocean-goers and anyone looking for a simple, effective way to get in shape and stay there. A complete surfing program including fitness, tactics and techniques, wave knowledge, and more. Fully illustrated. • Instructional surfing photos • Surfing technique and check list • Dry Land Surf School with workouts and agility drills • Understanding waves and swell direction • Surfing a new break • How to read waves, rips and boils • Using tides and currents. PART SURFING TECHNIQUE Preparation and Takeoff – Getting pitched, waves & tactics – Takeoff tips – Dealing with Backwash – Turns – Shortboard Turns, Off-the-lip/foam, Air – Arm, Shoulder and Upper-body Action – Outside arm snap – Form Follows Function – Turning off of the Foam – Turn or Snap off the Lip – Off the lip/ step by step details – Off the Lip and Air – Getting Air – Common Errors – Foot Position – Frontside vs. Backside – Cross-stepping and Nose riding – Technical Practice Checklist – Leash Management and the “Houdini Moment” PART KNOW YOUR OCEAN Sea, swell and waves - Wave formation and propagation – How waves travel – How fast do waves move? – What defines “deep water” and “shallow water?” – Ocean facts PART KNOW YOUR BREAK Swell direction and the "magic number" - Tides - Wave refraction and Island wave shadows - The effects of wind – How waves behave in shallow water - Interpreting swell information – Understanding size vs. power – Using reef boils – Using currents PART DRY LAND SURF SCHOOL Full flexibility, agility and surf simulation section with dozens of exercises and workout packages. “…then he floated an "Off the lip, center my ass by bringing my board back under me recovery"—pretty awesome move and proof that his book is working.”

221 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 9, 2013

Reviews

[alexander pekurovsky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok book

So so usefulness for the intermediate surfer. Section on waves/currents was interesting but tbh you could google all that. Not sure it's worth the $