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The best “how to” surfing book just got better!
2014 edition, early release—updated and
improved.
• New information, additional graphics,
more detailed explanations.
• New layout for easier
reading (and Kindle viewing).
Surf Better is
a must-have book for surfers, ocean-goers and anyone
looking for a simple, effective way to get in shape and
stay there. A complete surfing program including
fitness, tactics and techniques, wave knowledge, and
more. Fully illustrated.
• Instructional surfing
photos
• Surfing technique and check list
• Dry
Land Surf School with workouts and agility drills
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Understanding waves and swell direction
• Surfing a
new break
• How to read waves, rips and boils
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Using tides and currents.
PART I: SURFING
TECHNIQUE
Preparation and takeoff - Foot position -
Frontside vs. Backside - Technical practice checklist -
Leash management and the “Houdini Moment”
PART II:
KNOW YOUR OCEAN
Sea, swell and waves - Wave formation
and propagation – How waves travel – How fast do waves
move? – What defines “deep water” and “shallow water?” –
Ocean facts
PART III: KNOW YOUR BREAK
Swell
direction and the "magic number" - Tides - Wave
refraction and Island wave shadows - The effects of wind
– How waves behave in shallow water - Interpreting swell
information – Understanding size vs. power – Using reef
boils – Using currents
PART IV: DRY LAND SURF
SCHOOL
Full flexibility, agility and surf simulation
section with dozens of exercises and workout
packages.
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