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How to Surf a Shortboard - Progress to Shorter Boards

Surf Strength Coach

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Ready to take your surfing skills to the next level? In this video, we dive into the essentials of shortboarding! Whether you're transitioning from a longboard or just starting out, these tips will help you master the waves on a shorter board.

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20 Comments

@climbing8656 2 years ago

This guy is one of the few surf coaches I fully trust and listen to. Knows his stuff 100%

@SportsGuy756 1 year ago

Went from an 8’0 foamie to a 7’4 midlength. Got it used, it was more of a big guy performance board, and didn’t work well too well for me at 6’1, 175lbs. Lost speed easily and paddled slow. Learned how to bottom turn on it.

4 months ago I got a board from a local Florida shaper that’s similar to a Firewire sweet potato. 6’2 and 45 liters. Super fast on solid days, still fun and rippable on 1-2 foot days. I learned proper turns and cutbacks on it. Really jumped my progression ahead in only a few months. Been the most fun I’ve ever had in the water.

Moral of the story: Trust your local shaper. They know what works.

@MojoP 2 years ago

Thanks for the upload Cris. To all YT viewers, if this is your first time seeing Cris' content - check out his other vids for THE BEST training and coaching content on the interwebz. No lies, this dude knows his surf physics as well as a remarkable degree of totally applicable kinesiology. His videos have been 100% transferrable to the betterment of my surfing. Best surf coach content on YT 🏆

@JessforR 2 years ago

I'm glad that you mentioned used boards because I would rather buy second hand while I figure out exactly what I am seeking in a board rather then committing to a really expensive board that I might not be happy with after a few sessions. I have five boards, and four of them are used.

@timshen6665 2 years ago

Twiggy knows how to put on a show!

@astonishingwork 2 years ago

Great breakdown, Cris.

One thing I'd add, as you start to age past 50, those little potato chips get harder and harder to surf. You start to fight your loss of flexibility and strength, which the Surf Athlete app helps with, but your body just ain't what it was when you were in your 20s. Being honest with your abilities and where your fitness is will keep you surfing more waves and less frustrated. Don't be afraid to add length and volume to increase your wave count. It's not about how short of boards you can ride, it's about catching waves and having a fun time.

Thanks, Cris.

@ianrichards1167 2 years ago

Thanks for explaining that so eloquently. Many a time I’ve dozed off in confusion as a board nerd (extremely knowledgeable) person has gone down the board progression route.

@WEEBER13 2 years ago

This was SOOO dang insightful!

@user-qg4dw2xs5e 2 years ago

Great content as always Chris. Was awesome meeting you and your crew in the water at Maccas earlier this year. Such a great vibe in the line up.

@rickavery1372 1 year ago

volumous is not a word, it is voluminous!!!

@gallivantstravels 2 years ago

Stay longer for longer. You’ll catch more waves.

@behrensbros11 2 years ago

Keep the content rolling!

@liam1985roll 2 years ago

Thank you for the explanation of board transition so helpful!! 🙏

@Rafaelathia 2 years ago

Great content Chris!

@JessforR 1 year ago

I should add that I went from riding my 7'8 and 7'0 midlengths (performance and a single fin) to a 6'6 surf sled and was able to pick it up fairly quickly before I developed arthtis in my knee and had to go back to my longboard for a while. I think sometimes you just have to go for it, because a lot of women surfers will hold themselves back when they are actually ready to step down.

@UncAlfonso 1 year ago

Great content, just signed up for the ap

@dchennavasin 2 years ago

Great discussion!

@mattyjungblut9842 2 years ago

Haha Go twiggy the Froth Lord.!!! Great Info Cris...!!! 🤙🤙

@termita42 2 years ago

Great explanation

@hywelevansfit 2 years ago

Hey! Been doing the surf workouts on the app and progressed really well. Looking to move on from my 7'6 midlength to a smallwr hybrid fish so this was perfect. Thinking of going for a 6'10 - 7' as the intial jump! Thanks again!