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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 three 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 Cross-Step Redirect on a Longboard

    Shelly is one of our favorite surf instructors. She hails from the gorgeous right point breaks of the Sunshine Coast, Australia where she picked up a relaxed, cruisey style. We asked her to explain how she does one of her signature moves and she was happy to talk us through the cross-step re-dire...

  • How to Generate Speed by Pumping

    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!

  • Longboards: Exploring Their Differences

    Holly and shaper Christy Carr compare two longboards, highlighting their unique features and designs. Curious about what makes a longboard a log or if a performance longboard suits you? This video has your answers!

  • Longboard Fins : Single Fin Vs. Side Bites

    Join Holly and shaper Christy Carr as they explore the differences in feel and performance between longboards with single fins and those with side bites. Discover which setup suits your surfing style!

  • Fins Setup: Thruster VS. Quad

    Holly explores the differences between surfing a surfboard with four fins (quad) versus a surfboard with three fins (thruster).

    If you haven't already, checkout our All About Fins video which details how and why fins work as well as when you might need one fin setup over another. https://online....

  • What Surfboards are Made of: Epoxy VS PU

    Ever wondered what surfboards are made of? ALL surfboards are fiber glass, but there are different types of foam. Learn the differences between Epoxy VS PU surfboards and explore the epoxy bias with Holly.

  • What is an Asymmetrical Surfboard?

    So what is an asymmetrical surfboard and how in the world do they work? What is it like to ride an asymmetrical board and why would you even ride one? Holly's here to break it all down for you.

  • How to Size and Place Longboard Fins

    If you’re curious about longboard fin size and placement, watch Holly and Christy discuss options and essential rules of thumb to optimize your ride.

  • What is a Mid-Length?

    Not quite longboard, not quite shortboard—discover the mid-length! Holly and Christy explore what mid-lengths are, how they perform, fin setups, and help you choose the right one.

  • More About Mid-Lengths

    Anne shares her passion for mid-lengths! Discover why she loves them, when is the right opportunity to ride them, and get tips on navigating sections, executing cutbacks, and paddling out.

  • 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...

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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...

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • How to Insert and Remove Shortboard Fins

    Learn how to insert and remove removable fins on your shortboard with this quick guide.

  • What is a Fish?

    Discover what defines a fish surfboard, how it works, and when it’s best to ride one.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.