Not Creating Space with the Back Foot
Bringing the back foot on the surfboard first can make it much easier for surfers to slide their front foot forward and in between their…
Using the Hands Incorrectly
The way surfers place their hands on the surfboard when taking off shouldn’t be overlooked, as it can have a direct impact on someone’s ability…
Looking Down
One of the most common mistakes from both beginners and intermediates is to look down at their feet instead of looking forward during their take…
Using the Knees
Unless a physical limitation, for example, if a surfer’s mobility prevents him to do a more traditional take off, then the knees shouldn’t be used…
