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I know what a surfer needs to work on in order to maintain their interaction with the ocean (surfing). Not only from a personal standpoint, of being a freakish surf-addict who has an intention to keep charging, while also dealing with my own laundry list of injuries, but also having worked with countless surfers from rehab to skill development.
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I know what a surfer needs to work on in order to maintain their interaction with the ocean (surfing). Not only from a personal standpoint, of being a freakish surf-addict who has an intention to keep charging, while also dealing with my own laundry list of injuries, but also having worked with countless surfers from rehab to skill development.
The intention is to keep surfing. In order to do that an individual's perspective must shift to a focus on health and longevity. Your body is the vehicle through which you interact with the ocean. Keep yourself capable, and invest in your body, it’s movement capacity, it’s joint health, and it’s durability.
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it's a lot of information, but the theory behind everything has been really helpful
I was using this other dry land surf program, but then I found this program. it’s so much more thorough and in my opinion,.the training is much smarter to avoid injuries and listen to your body. I feel like I can use it for life
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Read MoreSerena T. (verified owner) –
The theory of the lessons are phenominal! Helped me understand much deeper so I can apply to my practice!
This app helped me improve faster in a week than I did with short videos on social media for 5 months!
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Read MoreSteve C. –
The habbit forming video helped me overcome a 20 yr+ bad pop up habbit. So stoked to be on a path of improvement!
The detailed, easy to follow video examples/explanations have given me several lightbulb moments already after only the first week.
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Read MoreDavid C. (verified owner) –
the surfskate 2.0 course is great.
the energy if Chris is amazing!
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Read MoreBrandon B. (verified owner) –
The biggest impact for myself was the simplicity. Cris does not over complicate things. Theory, Demo, Application. A laser focused intention but balanced with passion and enjoyment. Well Done!
It’s easy to see how the surf skate techniques apply to the water, you learn all the ideas first and then like a normal workout, there is an interval-like timer that keeps track where you are in the practise routine. I dig it. Cris is professional but also has a great sense of humor balance things out. As a lake surfer, sessions are less frequent so keeping the fundamentals sharp are key. Thanks Cris!
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Read MoreJana K. –
I like the most the Bodyweight program so far and since I am trained, the phase 3 is the best for me.
The best surf training out of the water I’ve ever tried! Plus it’s super compact in the app and can go with me anywhere around the world! I like also the covering of all from breath through movement, workout, surfskate to nutrition + extras. Love it! Keep doing what you are doing!
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Read MoreYakov M. –
the largest amount of stuff regarding workouts and streches.
The workouts are well organized
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Read MoreJason S. –
I liked the Airplane example and trying to get rid of "the wiggle" which is like my move 😂
I like the repetition because it all doesn’t sink in right away
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Read MorePaul d. –
Good commentary - insights
Every program I always learn new techniques I can put into practice
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Read MoreJoe E. (verified owner) –
surf skate program has taken my surfing technique to new heights
love the program
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Read MoreVasyl K. –
A lot of different exersisis which really works, I feel it.
I was looking for a long time some surf training/straching course and finally, I did it. Thanks Guys for such a hard but usefull work. Appreciate!
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Read MoreXisco M. (verified owner) –
Cofee cup. Game changer
Since I started using the walk up instead of the pop up, I am more in control and I can feel the difference on the quality of the overall wave, as I am in control since the get go
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it's too soon to give a feedback
So far I’m thinking that the teory makes sense and it’ll help with the practice
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Read Morepaolo i. –
The "kill the smoothstar wiggle" really... Killed it! I can't stop watching it
This course is worth every cent you spend! Video analysis really help you to fix your posture and your skating! Love it!
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Read MoreSavannah M. –
I bought the full range of courses, and exploring all the different ideas and knowledge in each course has been rad!
The highly detailed explanations of everything from body mechanics to surf technique have totally shifted how I think about surfing and movement in and out of the water.
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Read MoreBrendan B. –
the advice on what not to do
Surf Skate & Ombe Surf are great!
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Read MoreSteve T. (verified owner) –
surf athlete for the win - excellent videos easy to follow like a personal trainer in your pocket
well done
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Read MoreGregg K. (verified owner) –
Learning the basics
This is a very imformative program, puts everything into perspective, so you can actually understand whats happening when you skate and how translates to surfing.
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Read MoreXisco M. (verified owner) –
Posture
I liked the way you started deconstructing and rebuilding my confidence. Thank you very much
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Read MoreRachel S. (verified owner) –
The posture information is next level.
There is information aplenty with regards to posture, including feet, knees, pelvis, shoulders. It covers it all, where to put and direct your hands, how to generate speed. There are drills included also, as well as commonly made mistakes. Excellent program.
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Read MoreXisco M. (verified owner) –
Posture made the biggest impact. Now I can surfskate more efficiently. I never skated before, I jumped straight to a carve board (yes, that big old thing and then a Smoothstar) so I hhad some issues there
I like the fact that it starts realli at the beginning. I understand that may sound stupid. But many videos were trying to convince me to go to the bowl before I even got the posture correct. Thanks again
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Read MoreTim-Oliver M. –
The self-assessment in the perfect pop-up program are a fantastic way to find out where you stand in the fixed frame that Cris offers, before getting to work with drills and routines tailored to your mobility.
For me, the Surf Athlete App is a great way to maintain some form of routine in my life. When I’m inland, it’s easy to jump in one of the programs or even pick up where I left off – in particular the Perfect Pop-Up and Surfskate programs! When I’m by the coast, there’s tons of quick routines and protocols applicable which are suited to life in ho(s)tels, airbnbs and so on. It’s so easy to dial everything in to your current needs and the carry-over to my surfing has been spectacular.
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Read MoreVladimir K. –
speed generation lesson is very helpfull
Thank you for creatin such a content, the best surf content in the internet !
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Read Morebenjamin g. –
honestly streching , its improved my posture and mobility
I really appreciate the way the programs are presented . it’s giving me loads of confidence and providing my day with a great start and sometimes a great finish . thanks bro
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Read MoreVictor M. –
coffee cup what a nice idea
after many years of surfing the coffee cup video just make me realize few bad habits while I watched some footage of my own surfing techniques.
there is lots of nice information
thank you Chris!!
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Read MoreShay Salti L. –
salti
very helpful
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Read MoreScott F. –
Jam-packed with knowledge
Thanks Cris for the thorough program. Been learning a ton and the app format really helps with building good habits of incorporating movement into everyday life.
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Read MoreColin L. (verified owner) –
grt workout
stokes
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Read MoreTe B. (verified owner) –
The program that hooked me
This is the program that really grabbed me. The content, the guests contributions and the flow are all right on point for a beginner like me. Fortunately we have a brand new skatepark in town with a comp on today. I didn’t expect to get into skateboarding thru this but thanks so much coz I love it. learning to skateboarding at 40 yo
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Read MorePedro L. (verified owner) –
This is the course to buy if you want to start understanding surfing
I have a background of years of martial arts training.
When we don’t know what we are doing, no matter how much we train, we will keep looking like a goof.
A bad coach, will make you feel it is your fault. A good coach, will share with you the foundations and give you drills.
After you learn and practice it, it will seem so simple, sometimes you don’t value it. Not me, I know the value of the coach who makes your life simple. This course will make surf simpler to you. Value it 😉
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Read MoreTyson B. (verified owner) –
Helpful!
I’m an intermediate surfer of 20 years and taught myself some bad habits as a grom. I found the surf skate program really helpful to practice the techniques out of the water with repetition to correct some of my bad habits.
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Read MoreLindsay B. (verified owner) –
Transformative!
The surf skate program has transformed my surfing – balance, confidence, and coordination. By breaking down the body movements into simple digestible steps, practice is made easy and enjoyable. Through consistent practice, I’ve been able to learn the feeling of speed generation, turns and basic maneuvers. If you’re looking to accelerate your progress and get more enjoyment from your surfing then go grab this program!
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Read MoreKatrin S. (verified owner) –
changed my surfing
I am beginner in Surfing and living in switzerland makes it difficult to progress. So I bought a Carver Surf Skate and trained with the App- Surf Skate Program.
my understanding of Surfing and the movemements changed completely and i could Build up a feeling for the turns and now transform ist to the water.
so my surfing and the fundamental things like surf stance, coffe cup arm etc make me surf more confident and consinstent
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Read MoreHeaven G. (verified owner) –
Game changer!
This surf skate program is fantastic. It has been so helpful in breaking bad habits and starting to form new ones. I already see a difference in my surfing and would 100% recommend to anyone looking to advance their surfing.
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Read MoreJohn S. (verified owner) –
Surf Skate program
Amazingly clear and straightforward information.
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Read MoreLaurie D. (verified owner) –
Surf skate program
This program has helped me to get a much better understanding of the functionality of surfing through the use of the skateboard amazing tool to have.
All the best
Laurie
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Read MoreBenjamin R. (verified owner) –
The Surf Skate Program is great, it has motivated me to go skateboarding regularly again and to eliminate bad habits. It is really a lot of fun. I will certainly watch the individual drills many more times and continue to work on my technique, hoping to benefit from the training on my next surf holiday.
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Read MoreThilo B. (verified owner) –
Hi ,
The most helpfull was the advice from Clayton . He shows what you need to do to get the skate moving. From the ankles up to your shoulders. A slight critique is that i would prefer to recieve this Information right at the beginning of this Programm.
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Read MoreMichael D. –
Fun program!
a really comprehensive easy to digest program. I’m loving the drills component and learned techniques and applying them in the water. Thanks Cris
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Read MorePaolo C. (verified owner) –
Break through plateau
This surf skate program is an amazing tool to undo the bad habits one has developed over decades of surfing with out proper coaching. The drills, the “not-to-do’s”, etc are all amazing at making every session effective, hence progression through a plateau. I’m super stoked on the product, and the initial implementation has already bore fruit.
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Read MoreTomasz Z. (verified owner) –
I'm telling everybody around about your video training!
Your surfskate training is amazing!! It’s soooooo professional, teaches step by step, helps to enjoy enormously surfskate itself, but also transfer and apply new skills to the wingfoil. I’m not doing surfing, just wingfoil and connection with your surfskate is just impressive.
The most challenging point was to un-learn everything what I’ve learnt with other guys at other trainings – and start doing from scratch right way with you 🙂
You made my summer with your surfskate training!
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Read MoreMalte W. (verified owner) –
Joint movement
Helpful tips about joint movement and posture to guide the direction of the surfskate.
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Read MoreTomasz Z. (verified owner) –
You made my summer with this training!
Your surfskate training is amazing!! It’s soooooo professional, teaches step by step, helps to enjoy enormously surfskate itself, but also transfer and apply new skills to the wingfoil. I’m not doing surfing, just wingfoil and connection with your surfskate is just impressive.
The most challenging point was to un-learn everything what I’ve learnt with other guys at other trainings – and start doing from scratch right way with you 🙂
You made my summer with your surfskate training!
I’m telling everybody around about your video training!
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Read MoreBart D. (verified owner) –
Recommended
Recommended program that has put me on track to learn the right surf skate technique on the street. It allows me to keep skating on a learning curve (yes, regular practice remains essential) and thus to gradually extend my comfort zone with confidence.
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Read MoreTiffany H. (verified owner) –
Surf skate breakthrough!
I have been skateboarding most of my life. I recently bought a surfskate to help with my surfing. It was completely different from a regular board and trucks. The content from the surf skate helped me to use it correctly and fine-tune how I approach waves using my surfboard. Thanks as always Cris!
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Read MoreNathan Handley H. (verified owner) –
Thanks!
The Surf Skate program is great because it offers the chance to get a feel for what it’s like using the techniques whilst moving. Taking to the bowl is the obvious next step.
You’ve totally changed my understanding of surfing. I don’t need much of an excuse to want to carve up a bowl). With any luck when I get back into the water – probably near next year at this rate – it’ll all be rehearsed, muscle memory-d and my wave riding will come alive.
Cheers and thanks for your and Clayton’s surf enthusiasm.
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Read MoreJosh N. (verified owner) –
Highly recommend the surf skate program
The problem with learning how to surf is lack of repetition. Unless you’re lucky enough to have access to a wave pool then surf skating is the only logical solution to train. This app will break down the fundamentals and reveal some thing’s you’re probably doing wrong and you don’t even know it yet. Imagine having a surf skate coach literally in your pocket. You’re able to watch a video mid session and check your form. It’s a great tool. An absolute must have for beginners 100%. I’d even go as far to say lower intermediates can benefit as well. To really drill
The fundamentals to give yourself a rock solid foundation for surfing.
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Read MoreRiccardo G. (verified owner) –
Best on line training program
The surf skate training is accurate and very useful especially for intermediates surfers searching for progress in carve and body positioning. I recommend !
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Read MoreAndrea T. (verified owner) –
The perfect pop up review
Full mark on the program .. really enjoyed it.
The focus on the front stance, coffe cup, back arm was really what I was looking for from this program ..
I have already apply the content on my skating.
Although I knew some of this stuff already the details you put in are tremendous.
If I can suggest an improvement in the future to cover also people that just surf skate and my be interested in the program (believe me there are .. YouTube is full) is to add some more manoeuvres details like slide, snaps, sharp turn, turn holding the board. For me I still find sharp turn and slides quite difficult to execute .. are the concreate a couple of times at 43 years old did not help to bust my confidence.
Please keep it up with sharing the knowledge it is really appreciated.
If you need more details on my views don’t hesitate to ask.
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Read MoreJonatan F. (verified owner) –
all my sincere thanks for what you do!
You bring science to the surf instructions and always combine the why with the how!
I started surfing late in life and was not in a very good shape over all at that time. That has probably added a lot of bad habits to my technique…
I live in Sweden so the lack of continuous practice also does not help.
When I started “the perfect pop up” it brought a lot of insight that I wish I’ve had before.
The step up truly helps and the program has found and are dealing with some obvious mobility issues in my right hip flexor that explains a LOT of my problems. The good thing is that the mobility translates more or less directly in to my clean and jerk 🙂
I have really enjoyed the pop up program and your approach and that is why I purchased the surf skate program.
The surf skate program has once again brought your approach to a new area. The videos really explains why and how to surf skate if you want to bring your surfing to land and then your skating back in the water.
There are lots of videos out there about surf skate but I have not found anything e en close to this in regards to the full focus on the surf aspect.
The coffee cup helps me a lot and makes everything I do on the board smoother.
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Read MoreMichal M. (verified owner) –
Highly recommend!
I wanted to check if I have basics sorted and I’m glad I did as it turned out I found few things to improve. Highly recommend.
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Read MoreJoe B. (verified owner) –
awesome program
This program has improved my technique and gave me the information needed to apply what I learned to the water. I have noticed a huge difference in my ability, what to look for in the water with various sections and ultimately has given me the opportunity to have so much more fun in and out of the water. i can’t thank you enough for your hard work and dedication to helping average every day surfers improve and keep us stoked!!! thank you so much!!
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Read MoreAmanda J. (verified owner) –
Love Surf Strength coach
I am 50 years old and have just got back into surfing and purchased the Pop Up program – it was amazing!! No more slow, kooky pop up. This inspired me to buy a surf skate (as I live an hour away from the surf) and the surf skate program. I have improved so much after the first few lessons. I can’t wait to explore the rest of the program and then see the benefits next time I am in the water. Thanks so much.
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Read MoreJonatan F. (verified owner) –
I have really enjoyed the pop up program and your approach and that is why I purchased the surf skate program.
The surf skate program has once again brought your approach to a new area. The videos really explains why and how to surf skate if you want to bring your surfing to land and then your skating back in the water.
There are lots of videos out there about surf skate but I have not found anything even close to this in regards to the full focus on the surf aspect.
The coffee cup helps me a lot and makes everything I do on the board smoother.
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Read MoreAlec S. (verified owner) –
The perfect way to get that feel
Thanks so much guys for this amazing course introducing what surf skating is all about and getting rid of some bad habits that are now gone for good. That coffee cup is now always with me… here in Europe in concrete jungle but hopefully soon out there in the water. Cheers 🙂
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Read MoreVictoria S. –
Highly recommended for surfers looking for an improvement!
As a female surfer I was looking for a tool for training when there are no waves. With this surfskate program it opened a completely new way to train for surf. The app videos sequence make a lot of sense and makes it easy to follow along. Coffee cup
drill was a game changer for me. It definitely has elevated my surf technique and improved my performance in the water. Thanks for that ! Highly recommended for all surfers out there that are looking for an improvement in their surf technique.
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Read MoreVictoria S. –
Vicky
As a female surfer I was looking for a tool for training when there are no waves. With this surfskate program it opened a completely new way to train for surf. The app videos sequence make a lot of sense and makes it easy to follow along. It definitely has elevated my surf technique and improved my performance in the water.
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Read MoreVictoria S. –
Noticeable improvement in my surfskate technique
As a female surfer I was looking for a tool for training when there are no waves. With this surfskate program it opened a completely new way to train for surf. The app videos sequence make a lot of sense and makes it easy to follow along. It definitely has elevated my surf technique and improved my performance in the water.
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Read MoreVictoria S. –
Noticeable improvement in my surfskate technique
As a female surfer I was looking for a tool for training when there are no waves. With this surfskate program it opened a completely new way to train for surf. The app videos sequence make a lot of sense and makes it easy to follow along. It definitely has elevated my surf technique and improved my performance in the water.
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Read MoreMarek N. (verified owner) –
learned new things as well as got inspired!
I should admit I am not a surfer and considering I live in the right heart of Europe, it is unlikely I will ever be one (except of a basic trial one day before I am too old : ). My love is kiteboarding (preferably sea version) and I am happy if I can spend at least a summer holiday at a kite spot.
I bought the Surf Skate Program for the following reasons:
To learn a bit more about surfing generally and also specifically in terms of the surfing body movement.
To learn surf skating to experience the surfing movements at least via street surfing (no matter where I am and what season it is).
The program met my expectations in terms of surfing basics and surfing movement. I am sure it also helped me improve my surf skate „style“ and effectiveness as well as the surfing-like experience during the training sessions. The program is well structured and its length is not intimidating so it is easy to jump in and follow the short lessons. On the other hand, I expected for the price paid more methodology/explanations in some videos (some were pretty short) and some more training drills and recommendations. Although I was aware that this is a surf skate program for surfers, I somehow thought I could learn a bit more about surf skating and its techniques… but this is probably the task for a surf skate-specific program. Apart of the program I felt inspired by the surf fitness resources you provide. It is a great tool to keep me fit not only for surfing but also for kiteboarding or generally for longevity purposes… so I will definitely include it into my fitness regime.
To conclude it, al in all nevertheless some of my reservations I am happy I purchased the program and learned new things as well as got inspired : )!
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Read MoreGlen W. (verified owner) –
Poo man no more.
I knew I did the poo man but didn’t know how to fix it. I have been doing the pop up programme as well as the skate and cardboard programme.
I have changed my stance and it feels great. Skating much better in the bowl and just had my first surf since training. Best surf ever at 57 years old. Never too late.
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Read MoreKane S. (verified owner) –
The best!
The Surf Skate program has been a proper godsend for me. I’ve been surfing on and off for years, but live inland so I’d probably consider myself a lower-intermediate surfer. This course has helped me to drop some rubbish habits and gain some solid habits for when I’m able to hit the waves. Each video is short enough to keep your attention but in-depth enough to let you fully understand what’s going on. Then I can then go out on my board and re-watch a video on the app if I need to. It’s been amazing to make everything muscle memory, which has properly helped me when I’ve gone back out in the waves.
Surfing aside, it’s helped me get comfortable skating vert again at the skate park. I’ve literally been out on my surf skate every day for the last month because of this course. Mega appreciate it, mate. Thanks again!
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Read MoreColin M. (verified owner) –
Fantastic program!
I’m a wrong side of 50 surfer, with a desk bound job Monday to Friday. The surf is 90 minutes away and I’m lucky if I get one surf a week. Improvement is tough with that limited amount of time in the water. I’d been stuck in intermediate (lower) land for some time, but always frothing keen to get out there and to improve my surfing.
The Surf Skate program has been fantastic. I’ve got my board (Carver). It was so long since I had been on a skateboard, but it’s been soooo much fun getting into it again. Three plus times a week I can get out on the Carver and practice, even for 30 minutes a session.
Cris I appreciate the depth of research and knowledge that has gone into the Surf Skate program with Clayton. It’s been incredible and made a huge difference for me. My balance, body position, pumping / speed generation and turns have all transferred into my surfing and improved. Being able to do a couple of turns and to feel that in the water has been amazing. Thanks Cris
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Read Morejim a. –
surf skate
i can honestly say that the surf skate program has helped my surfing a great deal. cris did not teach me how to skate, he helped me refine my body movements to improve my time in the water. it taught me that small variations in just a simple hand position can really enhance your surfing. i really cant thank cris enough and wish i would have found this 20 years ago. also, if you need help with your shoulders or hips you should check out his other programs as well. i haven’t ever moved this well in my life and i was a college athlete. get on it people!
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Read MorePatti V. (verified owner) –
So Great!
I just finished the Surf Skate program (although I am continuing to refer back to it every time I skate). I bought a surf skate a few years ago and have spent time practicing for surfing. Within a couple lessons of this program my stance and control changed dramatically! I am no longer doing a “poo man stance” or wiggling. I am more focused and aware. It has helped me break some bad habits in surfing I didn’t even know I had. I highly recommend it.
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Read MorePatti V. (verified owner) –
So Great!
I just finished the Surf Skate program (although I am continuing to refer back to it every time I skate). I bought a surf skate a few years ago and have spent time practicing for surfing. Within a couple lessons of this program my stance and control changed dramatically! I am no longer doing a “poo man stance” or wiggling. I am more focused and aware. It has helped me break some bad habits in surfing I didn’t even know I had. I highly recommend it.
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Read MoreNathan K. (verified owner) –
Surfskate rocks
I’ve used the surfskate videos to dial in my skating when I’m not able to surf. It’s a GREAT training tool and keeps you focused of using it for improving your surfing! Little things like the coffee cup trick and getting super low even though you don’t need to on a (surf)skateboard.
I wish I’d have had this when I first started with my surfskate. Would’ve saved me a lot of time and some skin! But even if you’re already surfskating proficiently the program will still teach you something.
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Read MoreGlenn C. (verified owner) –
The best program!
I have a long history of training and racing at an elite level and through that have always sort to look after myself. I am now in my late 40s. I have surfed all my life. After retiring from my sport I have become increasingly passionate about surfing
I am really enjoying the program. I can feel the range of movement coming back in places I never knew I had lost it.
I have tried many different things to mostly help with improving my surfing and your program has been the best.
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Read MoreC M. (verified owner) –
Takes the guesswork out
Really useful programme. Rather than trying to piece good form together from bits on youtube, this programme tells me exactly what I need to do, and I feel confident my progress will actually transfer over to the water. Great stuff.
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Read MoreAndrea N. (verified owner) –
The best aha! Moments
I’ve been surfing like 12 active years and I have stopped surfing constantly because Sweden doesn’t have the best conditions. (Ecuador vs Sweden) Anyways, I have learned surf skate from scratch and this program has given me the best outcome. Just small details can make huge difference and my confidence is growing when I’m surf skating thanks to the program and of course a couple other programs I have purchased. Now when the waves come I don’t feel rusted, stiff and thinking too much because I already tried that on land. Thank you Chris for your hard work and fun way to teach. 🤙🏻🏄🏽♀️
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Read MoreAna M. –
amazing
Cris is a real legend! Love all the content he produces
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Read MoreTiago N. (verified owner) –
Helps me improve my overall surfing
The surfskate program along with the cardboard one, has been a great tool to my surf improvement. Making me more aware about what I am doing wrong and, more importantly, providing the direction for how to improve. Keep it up Cris!
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Read MoreJustin M. R. (verified owner) –
A Great Teacher + Real Training + Great Platform
Cris Mills has been focused on surf training for a long time, putting out great videos when there were none to be found anywhere. His approach is backed by workouts that really work and his teaching ensures that you can perform every action on your own and build at your own pace. Since he was first posting videos on YouTube, he has dedicated himself to these teaching and developed a great platform to manage and track your workouts, so you can progress towards great goals. I’ve used three of his programs now, and I couldn’t be happier with the results.
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Read MoreRod N. (verified owner) –
Everything is great
This program is the best! It’s full of awesome strength, flexibility, mobility & recovery routines. It has changed everything for me, I wish somebody told me all of this in my 20s instead of my 40s!
The app works great and everything is presented so well.
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Read MoreAly L. (verified owner) –
Fully meets expectations
The surf skate program is for sure a must to have to start practicing , it’s fundamental to have the right posture and set the base for a stylish and smooth surfing (huge progresses also in the water!). Highly reco!
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Read MoreNicolas K. (verified owner) –
True results AND lots of fun
The surfskate program really helped me to improve my posture and drive when surfing. Every move feels more efficient now. I feel I’ve acquired next level fundamentals for surfing. And on top of it, learning to surfskate gave me a whole new exciting thing out of the ocean.
Greetings from Argentina
Nico
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Read MoreD K. (verified owner) –
Great Videos!
The Surf Skate Program has been a fantastic way to get a ton of reps while out of the water. Very organized, very well communicated. I almost prefer to skate on land now, unless the surf conditions are ideal. Thank you!
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Read MoreAlexis P. (verified owner) –
Great free and paid for content that is broken down in easy and understandable ways and definitely helps step your game up
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Read MoreThibault Mokuenko M. (verified owner) –
Dope ! All what you need to rip on your surfskate/surfboard
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Read MoreDouglas M. (verified owner) –
Insightful and very useful!
In summary – the content gets to the point … and it is full of absolute “ah ha” moments!
In detail – the Surfskate programme is well structured in short videos that give you a) the logic and b) the technique, in really direct and clear lessons. Its actually a bit annoying how obviously it all makes sense once you know it, but it’s a massive help that would have taken many hours to figure out; and has improved my surfskating significantly, and carries over to other boardsports. The attention to the small but important details of posture, technique, and most importantly – the WHY of each of the lessons has really helped improve my fundamentals. But… it will take practice, and while they give you a lot of good advice, they are pretty clear that YOU need to go out and get on your board and put the work in. However you are well taken care of and they give you the solid foundations that will boost your technique, confidence, and knowledge.
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Read MoreTimothy R. (verified owner) –
Surf Skate and Perfect Pop Up
Both videos are really well broken down and full of aha moments. There was one concept I did not understand in the videos and Chris sent me a video explaining the body posture which is above and beyond what I was expecting!
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Read MoreRoberto B. (verified owner) –
Simply the best training so far!
Really happy with this program!! Thank you guys!
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Read MoreEmil K. (verified owner) –
Finally!
Now I can practice surf(skate) whenever I want on dry land. Still have a long way to go with the program but so far it’s definitely opened up my eyes and body to surf specific movement that I’m sure will help in the water.
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Read MoreEmil K. (verified owner) –
Finally!
Now I can practice surf(skate) whenever I want on dry land. Still have a long way to go with the program but so far it’s definitely opened up my eyes and body to surf specific movement that I’m sure will help in the water.
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Read MoreMarc W. (verified owner) –
My surfing has definetly improved. I feel far more comfortable in the line up. And the programme has really translated into bettering my surfing
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Read MorePeter D. (verified owner) –
Big stoke
Recently went through 9 months of chemo and my surfing was at an all time low.
Used the practices in the surf strength coach apps and I can honestly say I am surfing better than ever. I keep great speed through the wave and my carving turns are so much fun.
I would recommend it to all surfers looking to improve their Stoke
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Read MoreSimon G. (verified owner) –
Surf Skate programme
Excellent programme to help me coordinate movement and flow into my surfing. I can create a feel on the surf skate and then translate that feel into the water. It’s helped me break out of a static robotic way of surfing. Thank you Cris Mills SSC
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Read MoreSimon G. (verified owner) –
Surf Skate programme
Excellent programme to help me coordinate movement and flow into my surfing. I can create a feel on the surf skate and then translate that feel into the water. It’s helped me break out of a static robotic way of surfing. Thank you Cris Mills SSC
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Read MoreGontzal P. (verified owner) –
Fix your pop-up
This program has been a real game changer for my surfing. After years of bad habits and irregular pop-ups, I have been capable of fixing it, and become a lot better surfer. Thanks a lot Chris.
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Read MoreRomain V. (verified owner) –
Very educational, will definitely improve your surfing
The program is really focused on working on surfing stance, speed generation and carving. It aims to build a solid foundation for progressing in riding surfskates, but more importantly in surfing waves. It excels in teaching fundamental techniques that will benefit intermediate surfers like me. I’m currently halfway through the program and the coffee cup trick has already been a game changer for me !
I think the addition of some sections showing how to go further in skate park training would make it perfect, but it has already tremendously improved my surfing.
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Read MoreTroy N. (verified owner) –
Great time with my boys ...
Great app with vids that make things easy to understand. It’s been a blast to do with my sons and we’re stoked to take the “feelings” we’re getting on land and transfer those same motions into the water.
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Read MorePhillip C. (verified owner) –
a total game changer
Cris Mills surf athlete app has been a game changer for me.
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Read MoreRon A. (verified owner) –
Feel so much better!
I gave up on traditional weights training – I looked better than I moved. Cris Mills got me onto functional mobility – there is still some weight training in there but it’s about moving without being locked in place. I now feel and move so much better in the water and on land with less injuries!
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Read MoreDean B. (verified owner) –
A massive thanks for your help!
Aloha Cris
I want to take a well-deserved moment to say a massive thanks for your help via your program, and regular Instagram motivation which has also improved my approach and outcomes to cooking too. Things have been gradually improving and coming together since I started with your program, and…….. I had an awesome surf a couple of days ago, where a few things aligned and I got a bunch of waves and rode them with more focused awareness resulting in better positioning, more confidence, quicker take-offs, more rail time, and longer rides……… so stoked!!!! It’s been many years, and I specifically attribute 99.99% of turning the clock back to my significantly improved SSC training program (including the cardboard surfer) and surf knowledge and awareness that I have learnt in the last 6 months from you
I’m still working my way slowly through the programs so there is still heaps more knowledge and skill work to tap into and I’m loving it. Thanks heaps, and all the best,
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Read MoreBenedict Pugsley P. (verified owner) –
Surf Skate programme
Bought this in December. Due to lockdown I’ve only been surfing a handful of times since then. My surfing has improved in the last 5 months about as much as it did in the last 2 years. It’s just such simple things that make the difference: coffee cup, front on, TLC. But without this programme I would never have been able to understand these terms and I highly doubt that my surfing would have improved. I would say I was a beginner/intermediate when I bought this (trying to get my first cutbacks in and learning to pump) and I had never skated before. I would now say I’m getting to grips with pumping and turning on the wave face and am definitely very confident on my surf skate. Lots of other cool tips in there too and in all honesty I’ve had so much fun just skating round the place. Also great for just getting those movement patterns ingrained in to the noggin.
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Read MoreKhalil J. (verified owner) –
ultimate strength program for surfers
I am 40 years old, I also had miniscus tear injury last October 2019 and I was very lucky enough that it was in the redzone area of the miniscus which it will heal itself. I been surfing for almost 15 years transcending from longboard to shortboard but I felt like there is really missing link in my performance, for this Surf Athlete, surfskate, perfect pop-up and mostly the cardboard surfboard does really unleash my full potential to accelerate where I left my skills at, and it really help me getting back and to progress more the way I surf before. Cris Mills program are just perfect compliment to strengthen our body and to get us ready for the challenging waves once we hit in the water. It’s definitely a game changer. 🤙🏼
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Read MoreDavid D. (verified owner) –
The 30 seconds you do spend on the wave you finally catch make sure your muscles have the automatic memory of what to do. Great program to teach you those movements out of the water over and over 🌊
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Read MorePhil P. (verified owner) –
Perfect Pop-up and Surf Skate programs helped me a lot.
I’m now training my pop-up on a dedicated pop-up mattress (popupmatic) trying to find the best combination of pop-up and stand-up and trying to move more vertical on the bowl with my smoothstar (Johanne Defay). Both programs helped me a lot. Thanks Chris (and Clayton)! Phil
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Read MoreDamian G. (verified owner) –
It improved my surfing technique out of the water
The surf skate program is great and has helped me make a huge improvement on my surfing technique. It has also helped me to get my partner and kids on to a surf-skate and immediately get them going and thinking about how they need to position themselves. For me it is mostly about getting as much surfing practice in as i can when i’m away from the water – for that it has worked a treat.
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Read MoreIan S. (verified owner) –
Great drills!
The surf skate program was really good! I loved the concepts and the drill section. Still need to consciously continue the movements to break old bad habits, but these drills are a great start.
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Read MoreJohn E. (verified owner) –
No more flat days!!!
I’m 40 years old and had literally never set foot on a skateboard until I got the surf skate program,I was able to pick it up quite quickly because everything is explained so well in the program,what I practiced on land immediately transferred into the water,Worth every cent!!!yeeeeew!!!
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Read MorePer U. (verified owner) –
Will help you improve
To be honest, I haven’t really followed the program more just watched the videos (though I aim to follow it all eventually sometime hopefully).
That said, it’s good! In all honesty, from just watching the theory and mindsurfing with it in mind I have noticed an improvement in my surfing (which I’m sure would be much greater if I actually followed the program).
Highly recommend. Chris will also answer questions if anything is unclear (usually in depth) and is very near nice to everyone!
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Read MoreDaniela C. (verified owner) –
The SurfSkate training is great for beginners
Just want to give a shoutout at how great the surfskate training is. As a beginner on a Carver, I’ve improved so much in the span of two weeks. From turning to loosening up my knees, hips, shoulders! Great program! keep doing what you’re doing! Can’t wait to try one of the surf trainings.
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Read MoreDaniela C. (verified owner) –
The SurfSkate is great for beginners
Just want to give a shoutout at how great the surfskate training is. As a beginner on a Carver, I’ve improved so much in the span of two weeks. From turning to loosening up my knees, hips, shoulders! Great program! keep doing what you’re doing! Can’t wait to try one of the surf trainings.
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Read MoreJeremy S. (verified owner) –
Surfskate program
Hi Chris,
Both my son and I went through the surfskate program. I found surfing later than most at around 40, so the only negative for me is that I wish I had known this then as opposed to now. The key for me is that the methodology and reasoning behind the various techniques and drills is explained well and really makes sense which gives you confidence.
So while my skate style is still better than my actual surfing, it seems you can teach an old dog new tricks, it just takes more time and perseverance
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Read MoreDean B. (verified owner) –
HUGE THANKS!
Thanks for the opportunity to get onboard this programm!ll Cheers!! I had another fun surf at my local today….again, another big thanks to you and your Surf Strength Coach programm for giving me the tools and roadmap to make this happen!!!! Mate, don’t sell yourself short….. Positive impact on my time in the ocean……..FK YEAH!!! SUPER POSITIVE IMPACT!!! HUGE THANKS!!! Positive impact on land, positive impact in the gym, positive impact in my mind, positive impact on my choices, positive impact on my diet, positive impact on life……. Also, ABSOLUTELY loved the passionate Instagram rant verbal download (and subsequent post) on paddling starnina and the required training and impact!!!
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Read MoreJosh S. (verified owner) –
Changed my surfing!
Hey Cris, been smashing the program and have never been as flexible as I am now absolutely frothing on it. Thanks for taking the time to put that content on the app it’s seriously changed my surfing.
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Read MoreScott H. (verified owner) –
This program is really worth purchasing!
Hi Cris, my wife and 8yo daughter gave me your program for Christmas. Since we all surf together it was really a gift for all of us. We’re watching your program as a family…it’s awesome. We usually watch a video or two on the program before we hop on our boards and practice and critique each other on those drills. No more big effort pop ups. Just to land with feet in the wrong position and have to readjust on a critical part of the wave! It’s wild to get this knowledge after surfing nearly 30 years and see how much more fun we can have in the water by being intentional about our focus for that session. It is such a great asset for my coaching my daughter too. It’s crazy to go out in the water and see how few people really pay any attention to their technique. Glad we’re not in that camp any more. You’ve really got some incredible programs and have put a massive amount of work into putting them together. We appreciate that work, the improvements its already bringing to our surfing and even drawing us closer as a family.
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Read MoreZachary G. (verified owner) –
I feel healthier and more flexible!
Your surf strength products are the best thing that happen to me in 2020. I believe I have purchased every one product you offer. I’m healthier, more flexible, and surf better than I ever have. Because if that, 2020 was all that bad for me… basically because of your online programs. If you are ever is San Diego reach out and we can grab a surf. You’re a legend.
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Read MoreDano C. (verified owner) –
I wish I’d have bought it sooner.
I was told about Cris and his videos by a friend who was organising a trip to the Mentawais. Initially I just watched the YouTube strength training videos and the ‘packing for a trip to Indo’ which was really useful.
I randomly ran into Cris in the water at Macaroni’s a few days before the Corona virus forced us all home early.
When I was allowed back in the water back home, I purchased his program. His relaxed but quick walk up and totally focusing on looking down the line has massively improved my ability to get waves. I hardly ever fall on take off, and that definitely wasn’t the case in Indo
Once on the wave, the arm/leg/coffee cup positions, no poo man, twist, be like a sprinter feels great, brilliant advice.
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Read MoreChristopher C. (verified owner) –
Thanks Cris!
Hey Cris, my name is Chris Campbell. The program is excellent and has really helped every aspect of my surfing. Specifically, the Surf Skate program has improved my turns and style. So yes I am a customer. But I am also an exercise physiologist. Because of my profession, I can really appreciate your expertise. You are incredibly good at what you are doing as a surf strength coach. I just wanted you to know that. Hang in there, man. These are tough times. My wife and I are really struggling too. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
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Read MoreAleksi A. (verified owner) –
Thanks coach!
Coach, you probably get tons of testimonials already, but quickly I want to say that your program is simply awesome. The surfskate program has opened new ideas. I am 43 years old and have surfed only for 3 years but the plan is to keep surfing in my 60s, and with this stuff it is possible. So, thank you and keep up the good work!
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Read MoreJosh S. (verified owner) –
Legend!
I just want to let you know that your program has been incredible in helping me progress my surfing mate. Best thing I ever stumbled across. Cheers Legend and thanks again for creating this sick content. I’ve shared it on some surf pages over here in Perth and other people are also loving it.
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Read MoreEric S. (verified owner) –
Thank you!
I just wanted to let you guys know, that I got your surf skate program and now Im down in Troncones/Soladita surfing and the program that you guys put together has boosted my surfing by leaps and bounds!! if I cant surf then im working your program on my surfskate every day and the improvement, and cues while surfing have been a game changer!
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Read MorePeter W. (verified owner) –
Excellent work
I´m generally not one for reviewing solely out of pure laziness, but I am delighted to make an exception for such a fantastic product. This program is the best investment I have made for my surfing – by far.
I am an intermediate surfer not spending nearly as much time in the water as I would like. I’ve perfected my paddling but maintained an awful technique on the wave face. This program has unlocked a path to progression in a way endless YouTubing just won’t. After a vast amount of ‘aha’ moments, I have a clear trajectory for taking my surfing to the next level. Excellent work. Just TAKE MY MONEY! Workout programs are also great.
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Read MoreDave P. (verified owner) –
It has shown me results, session after session in the surf. That feeling is addictive!!
This program has been extremely helpful in identifying and clearing out those bad habits (you know the ones that hinder progress only after realizing feeling it in the water) and also gaining body awareness. This brings out results in;giving confidence from land traininglooking for & feeling out the power zones of the wavegliding across and making the section or overtaking drop-in’sdrawing out turns with REAL lean and holding the rail engaged back to the power zone still high on the face
I feel these are the results from your program, your App updates keep it fresh.I can recommend the program as applying to real-life surfers all in the preparation in chasing and dialing in for THAT wave, whatever the conditions.
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Read MoreEvgeniya Canizales Rivera C. (verified owner) –
Exactly what I want!
I get exactly what I wanted: how to start, how to progress, what to watch for, and which mistakes to avoid! Tried videos on Youtube but nothing was as structured as the Surf Skate program. I have also taken a few recommendations which have given me huge progress! Thanks a lot for this structure and for the program! It is a great tool that you and Clayton give to all of us. Keep all the awesome content coming!
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Read MoreMichael S. (verified owner) –
A total game changer
I think it would have been cool if someone told me to point my hips forward like 20 years ago. It’s a game changer!
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