How to Surf a Shortboard - Progress to Shorter Boards

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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[@climbing8656]

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

[@mrjessetatum]

Black powah to that

[@MojoP]

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 🏆

[@behrensbros11]

Keep the content rolling!

[@dchennavasin]

Great discussion!

[@weldnermarreira3245]

Very good, thank you! This is just what I needed!

[@mattyjungblut9842]

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

[@flavior6367]

Thank you, brilliant video! I'm 5"7 and 146lbs, and have progressed in 3-4 years from 8"0 foamies to 7"6 and 7"2 longboards and then 6"4 and 6"1 (35-32 litre) shortboard shapes. I was ok taking off and turning but kept going lower because I was struggling to make it out the back on even slightly bigger days. Duck diving feels like my biggest weakness, so I went down to a 5"10, (about 26-28 litre, it doesn't say!) performance board and now while I'm making it out back consistently I'm struggling to take off probably as my positioning isn't great and I'm not used to surfing the pocket. It's clear I need to go back to something bigger, but I feel stuck between needing something I can duck dive to make it out consistently, and something I'm more ready for...I'll probably go back to a 6"0-6"2 shortboard shape around 30-32 litres (surfing mostly beach breaks in Costa Rica). Any suggestions? Hugely appreciated.

[@SurfStrengthCoach]

26-28 is a VAST and CONSIDERABLE difference. You need to work out what the volume is and what volume suits YOU. You may fall into the category of needing custom dimensions for your 6 0” - 6 2”. You could even get one of those with lower volume (easier duck diving). But again, you have to determine what you’re actually surfing. Just guessing 26-28 isn’t doing you any favors. It’s a vast difference when you’re sub-30 in volume.

[@flavior6367]

@@SurfStrengthCoach thank you no it isn't! Much appreciated 🙏🏼🤙🏼

[@bsmbB]

Most times I see people struggling to paddling in they are deffinately in the wrong position, but also they are taking short really quick strokes which is actually slower then taking big deep long strokes. Also usually they are too far back. You should feel the wave pick you up from the tail and be in a spot were you're close to pearling but the rocker will lift you nose up as you gain speed it's a real "feel" thing where you have to do it and feel it to understand what I'm saying. But on your paddle outs (as long as its not too shallow take long deep strokes with power, keep your arms straight and cup your hands just slightly after they enter the water. Paddling faster doesn't do anything if you aren't moving as much water as you should be. If positioned right I can spin my board to the beach step on the tail and get my board almost completely underwater then let it push me forward and take 1 long stroke and stand. If you watch the pros they aren't paddling fast (most of them) but they are moving ALOT of water with each stroke. Just for reference I'm 6'1 180 +-5lb ride 29.5 -31.5L for my everyday boards

[@Rafaelathia]

Great content Chris!

[@termita42]

Great explanation

[@ianrichards1167]

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.

[@liam1985roll]

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

[@user-qg4dw2xs5e]

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.

[@timshen6665]

Twiggy knows how to put on a show!

[@rachaelkeates1608]

thank you

[@bricenelson2072]

I tried to go from a 9’2” to a 7’6” and it was rough. I went to a 8’3” long fish and it was way better. I’ll go down to the mid length again, but being more patient is working for me.

[@SurfStrengthCoach]

Way too big of a jump, unless there is a lot of inherent skill / natural talent. Too many variables changing!

[@carloslukather6658]

wicth rigth waves is that? nice explanation

[@dextroaus]

Yew sick video, thanks Cris! Can you elaborate more on why a Pyzel Ghost in bigger sizes is good for someone sizing down from bigger boards, and in the Ments? Cheers

[@SurfStrengthCoach]

its got length and volume in the right places for people that cant' handle low volume potato chip thin surfboards that are extreme rocker / high performance.

[@dextroaus]

@@SurfStrengthCoach yew thanks mate. I was on one of your coaching camps with clay in 2020 just before COVID, so keen to get on another one. Will keep this in mind re: boards

[@reboundpt4987]

Would you say a 7'0 with 47 liters, to a 6'2 with 39.5 liters is to much of a gap? Thats from a All merrick M-23 7'0 to a All merrick Pod-mod Lite 6'2

[@PainFreeOutdoors_]

What do you think about sizing up to break bad habits you developed on a short board?

[@SurfStrengthCoach]

For sure. On our Indonesian coaching camps (which everyone should try and join), we often put people on longer boards (I didn’t say LONGboard, I just said longer), in an effort to break various bad habits and learn to slow down / control their movement and postures.

[@shiverpoolcody]

How do you know when to go for a shorter board? What are the clues in your surfing that it’s time to change?

[@jaimemc7886]

Fact is u should surf whatever u enjoy. U don t have to go to a shorter board. Just enjoy , life is fast

[@gallivantstravels]

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