How to Generate Speed by Pumping
Shortboard Mastery
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6m 49s
Learn how to generate your own speed, so you aren’t at the mercy of the wave’s quality. Learn how to find that speed, even in soft, mushy waves! This sets you up for starting bigger, better turns. Holly shows you how to pump your surfboard – whether shortboard, mid-length, or longboard. Let’s go!
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