See All (Surf Training)
If you're interested in surfing and improving your surfing, the best women-taught and women-focused tutorials live here. Surfing is about a lot of different things: there are different waves, different boards, different approaches. This section is dedicated to all of it. Learn surf tips broken down into different levels. There's another category that includes things like etiquette, how to wrap your leash and carry your board, and other Further Essentials beyond performance-focused tips. This is also a place to learn about surfboards and fins. All the answers to questions you've been wanting to ask with no intimidation factor.
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How To Hang 5
Shea dives into the art of hanging five, defining key elements like lift and hold. She also explores key longboard features for nose riding and shares tips to elevate your ride.
If you haven't watched our Introduction To Cross Stepping tutorial check it out here: https://online.surfwithamigas.co...
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What Do I Do With My Arms? Shortboard Edition
Holly reveals essential techniques for optimizing your arm movements while shortboarding. Discover techniques for backside turns, frontside turns, getting barreled, and avoiding common mistakes.
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Where Should Your Back Foot Be on a Shortboard?
Foot placement is key on all surfboards, but the shorter the board, the more crucial. Holly explains where you should have your back foot for maximum control when doing turns on a shortboard.
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How To Ride Out of Shortboard Turns
Looking to ride out more turns? Holly shares her top advice for shortboarders on landing turns smoothly and effectively.
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How to Take Off Frontside for Steep Hollow Waves
Getting tubed requires you to take off steep and deep. This video talks you through the techniques you'll need to achieve that, plus troubleshooting tips to refine your skills.
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How to "Pig Dog"
Learn how to get barreled backside with Holly in this quick video. Discover the techniques to master the “pig dog" and get barreled like a pro!
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How to Pop Up in Hollow Waves
Tube riding is probably one of the most sought after goals in surfing. It's not easy but it's oh-so-worth-it. Holly (with special guest Charlie) shares insights from an advanced tube retreat in Nicaragua. She highlights how to pop up in hollow waves and offers tips on how to train at home for suc...
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What is a Step-Up Surfboard?
Holly breaks down the differences between step-up, standard shortboards, and step-down boards. Learn when and why each type might be the best choice for your surf session.
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Why Finless Surfing Is Good for You
Ready for a challenge? Holly introduces her finless quiver, explains the differences between boards, and shows why learning to surf a finless board will improve your full rail turns and cutbacks.
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How to Insert and Remove Shortboard Fins
Learn how to insert and remove removable fins on your shortboard with this quick guide.
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What is a Fish?
Discover what defines a fish surfboard, how it works, and when it’s best to ride one.
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Shortboards: Exploring Their Differences
Holly and shaper Christy Carr compare three different shortboards, exploring how subtle design adjustments impact your surfing experience. Learn how each board’s features can change your ride.
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What is The Mini Simmons?
Holly and Christy break down one of the most unusual boards in the quiver : the mini simmons. It goes fast and looks weird, but why else might you want to add one of these to your quiver? We'll answer in the video.
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All About Surfboard Fins
Surfboard fins are super important and also complicated. Holly breaks down the science and a bit of history around surfboard fins to help you make smart choices for your board.
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High Performance Shortboard : Why Should You Use a Traction Pad?
Explore the basics of why traction pads are essential for high-performance shortboards. Discover how they enhance grip and control for your best rides yet.
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Learn About Surfboard Volume
Holly and shaper Christie Carr explore the crucial fourth dimension of surfboard measurements—volume. Learning the volume that works best for you is super useful when comparing boards or ordering a new one.
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Introduction To Big Wave Surfing With Delia
Big wave surfer Delia Bense-Kang launches a 4-part video series on conquering fear in big wave surfing, featuring her trip to Jaws. Get ready to charge!
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Preparation And Training For Big Waves
Delia shares her mental and physical training for tackling bigger waves, discusses risk assessment, and reveals the gear she relies on for big wave surfing
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The Day Of The Big Swell
Delia walks you through her routine on the day of a big swell and shares tips to set yourself up for success on epic days. Hint: avoid caffeine :)
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2 Drills To Increase Your Breath Hold
Morgan, our free-dive instructor, guides you through two drills to increase your breath hold time, boosting your confidence and comfort in the ocean.
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Introduction To Breath Holding Techniques
Morgan, our free-dive instructor, shares tips and techniques to increase your breath hold, boosting your confidence during wipeouts and hold-downs. Master any underwater situation with ease!
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How to Towel Change Bathing Suits
After an epic surf session, changing into a dry suit for the drive home is a game-changer. Beany shows you this essential skill on the beach in El Salvador.
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How to Take Care of Your Wetsuit
Proper wetsuit care extends the life of your investment in warmth and comfort. Angela from Mamala Wetsuits and her friends share tips on rinsing, drying, and repairing to keep you cozy all winter long.