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How To: Dial In Your Pre-Surf Stretch With Dr Oliver Farley

Dr Oliver FarleyJul 1, 2020July 1, 20200

Having a pre-surf stretch routine of some sort is vital for nearly every surfer. For younger grommets and aspiring surf athletes it will let them perform at their best. For older surfers it will ensure they can surf pain and injury free for longer. Who doesn’t want to boost like...

Surf Coach: So, Just How Physically Demanding Is A Session At Raglan?

Dr Oliver FarleyNov 14, 2018February 8, 20190

It is well-documented: only a surfer knows that feeling … of utter exhaustion after a session at Raglan. But just how much physical exertion is involved? We put that question to surfer and exercise physiology expert Dr Oliver Farley. Here’s the breakdown … A surfer in a competitive heat at...

Three Tips To Build Speed From Your Pop Up

Matt ScorringeNov 7, 2018March 1, 20190

Perfecting the basics can sometimes be the toughest part of surfing. Even something as simple as gaining a few more seconds on a wave isn’t actually that simple when you’re learning to surf. Professional surf coach, Matt Scorringe, of The Art Of Surfing, offers you his top three tips to bring you...