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How to Paddle a Surfboard

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How to Paddle a Surfboard

77,279 views October 26, 2017 8:44

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Learn how to surf with 10 tips to properly paddle on a surfboard. From your position on the board, to digging deep into the water, to having a paddle face that's up to par, with these tips you'll be paddling like a pro even if you're a beginner just learning how to surf. After all, when you learn how to surf you may feel like 99% of surfing is paddling--so you should make sure you're doing it right!

Here are the 10 paddling tips for those who want to learn how to surf:
:43 1. Be on Sweet Spot
1:24 2. Posture
2:20 3. Long Paddles
3:01 4. High Elbow Entry
3:51 5. Dig Deep
4:32 6. Paddle with your Back
5:15 7. Breathe
5:44 8. Focus on Form When Paddling Out
6:24 9. Turbo Paddles
7:14 10. Paddle Face

We hope these tips will get you on your board and on to great adventures at Pura Vida Adventures—or anywhere else the waves take you! If you're looking to rekindle your playful passion for life while learning how to surf, come visit us at Pura Vida Adventures in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. Pura Vida offers all-inclusive surf and yoga retreats where beginners can learn to surf in a welcoming and relaxed environment, and those who know how to surf can continue refining their craft.

Inspiring travelers since 2004, founder Tierza Eichner has created the perfect retreat that you will never want to leave… an adventurous blend of surfing, yoga, fresh healthy meals, and daily activities with an amazing group of people.

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Pura Vida Adventures Surf Camp & Yoga Retreat published this 8:44 video tutorial on October 26, 2017. It has been watched 77,279 times on YouTube.

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  • How to Paddle on a Surfboard - Surf Tips barefootsurftravel.com

    Don’t paddle two arms at the same time. The best way to keep your energy and to surf for many hours is to paddle one arm at a time, keeping a good rhythm. Don’t paddle wide. You should bend your arms when paddling. Your…

  • How to Correctly Paddle on a Surfboard - Learn to Surf Kona learntosurfkona.com

    Make sure your surfboard is pointing directly to the shore when you begin to paddle for a wave. If your surfboard is angled even by a small amount to the left or right, the wave will push the surfboard sideways and roll…

  • How to paddle a surfboard-Proper Technique For Paddling saltwater-dreaming.com

    How to Paddle a Surfboard. Paddling is probably one of the most important skills to develop in your first months of surfing. Studies have shown that surfers spend over 50% of their time in the water paddling.

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