The Take-off technique and exercises to improve it

The take-off is the cause of 80% of beginners' failures . It's one of the most critical moments for any surfer and the biggest barrier to enjoying themselves in the water.
Mastering this technique will allow you to catch waves from day one and avoid frustration.

Below, we've provided a series of key videos that will help you improve your takeoff effectively.

Video 1: The 3 phases of standing for beginners:

Check which are the fundamental parts that you should
Pay attention to the beginning of your stand-up. We recommend practicing this at home on dry land. Repetition is key to making it a habit!

Video 2: Key to Take-Off when paddling the wall

This is the process you should integrate when paddling into a wave for a takeoff. It's important to understand and retain this process from the stroke to the final position.

Video 3: Where to put the weight in the takeoff

The placement of your body weight on the board is essential, check this and you will see how your percentage of waves caught increases!

Video 4: Exercises to Improve Your Take-Off

The icing on the cake! To perfect your technique and improve your fitness for the take-off, here's a video with practical exercises from Lucas, a surf fitness coach. You can do them at home and gain agility and strength for your sessions in the water.

Mastering the take-off is key to enjoying your surf sessions to the fullest from day one.

With these videos, you'll learn how to do it correctly and perfect your technique with exercises that will give you the confidence you need in the water.

Start now to take your surfing to the next level! See you in the next tip!