Hot Surfing How-Tos
How To: Pack a surfboard bag for travel
Strapped for time? If you're rushing to the airport but you need to pack your surfboard quickly, take a look at this instructional video and learn how to pack a surfboard bag in about three minutes.
How To: Learn to surf
Want to pick up surfing? Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to surf. This tutorial covers the fundamentals of surfing, including what wetsuit to pick out and how to get on the board.
How To: Do a forward spin on a bodyboard
Bodyboard like a pro by pulling off the tips and tricks contained within this video tutorial. The basic bodyboard forward spin is explained here by VideoJug's resident body boarding expert teacher. Step 1: You will need * 1 Bodyboard * 1 Wetsuit * 1 Leash * 1 Pair of fins Step 2: The set up The forward spin is a basic maneuver which, performed in the right section of a wave, will look very impressive. Watch this instructional video and learn how to forward spin on a bodyboard. Do a forward sp...
How To: Noseride on a surfboard
In this how-to video, surfer and author, James MacLaren provides a brief introductory overview of the physics of noseriding. James MacLaren is well known in his ability to surf.
How To: Perform a headstand on a surfboard
Surfing: Hang Ten The ocean is a force of nature that refuses any effort to tame it. To throw one's self on the mercy of this beast is a courageous act. With the help of this trick guide, you can learn to harness that power and push your water-borne adventures to new heights. See how to
How To: Carve to snap while surfing
Timmy Reyes guides us through a turn that every surfer can use. Carve to snap with tips from this how-to video on surfing. You can double take on your turn or do a single clean one.
How To: Pull an upside-down grab reverse in surfing
Josh Kerr explains his signature move, an upside-down grab reverse. Watch this how-to video on surfing so you can do an upside-down grab reverse surfing move too! Pull an upside-down grab reverse in surfing.
How To: Pull a floater while surfing
Surfline TV presents how to do a floater with CJ Hobgood. Stay mid face and either do a big bottom turn or cruise down the line. Back side and front side floaters can both be used to clear sections or just to burn speed.
How To: Generate speed in all types of surf
Surfline TV presents Mick Fanning on how to go fast in all types of surf.
How To: Install FCS fins for a 2+1 fin setup
Do you have a new surfboard and you're not sure how to install FCS fins for a 2+1 fin setup? Watch this video and learn from the pros.
How To: Install future twin fins in a retro fish
If you want to see a detailed step-by-step demonstration on how to install future fins for a twin fin setup, check out this video.
How To: Attach a surfboard leash
Watch this video to learn how to attach a surfboard leash to your surfboard.
How To: Repair a surfboard ding
Watch these step-by-step instructions on how to fix a ding on a surfboard.
How To: duck dive
Looks simple. It ain't. Surfing is an amazing sport. Zen like. I have been surfing for more than 10 years.
How To: Surf a fake wave
FlowRider generates a thin sheet of rushing water that flows over a stationary form allowing riders to drop in on their own unbroken wave, slide down, carve a turn, cut back and ride up the padded surface. Surf a fake wave.
How To: Surf & do bottom turns
Learn how to walk before you can run with bottom turn expert and ASP World Tour surfer Tom Whitaker.
How To: Recycle a surfboard
Bet you never thought your surf skills may be polluting the planet. Educate yourself and recycle your board.
How To: Stand up paddle surf
Learn the different styles and techniques of paddle surfing.
How To: Do the re-entry in surfing
Our surfing expert will take you through a series of maneuvers that will have you looking like a true pro in no time. This film will teach you about the re-entry. Do the re-entry in surfing.
How To: Read waves while surfing
This video brings you a great guide on surfing with the expertise of Andy Bottomley. Learn how to read the waves and improve your surfing ability dramatically. Read waves while surfing.
How To: Set up your surf kite
Instructions to help you get set for kite surfing. You will need a kite surfing kite, a harness, a pump, lines, bar, and a knowledgeable friend. Set up your surf kite.
How To: Wax a bodyboard
Watch this video and learn how to wax your bodyboard properly.
How To: Pop up on a surfboard
This is quick tutorial on the proper pop up technique in surfing. Do this wrong and you'll never catch any great waves.
How To: Make a surfboard
In this video series, our expert Kimo Greene will teach you how to make a surfboard. He will tell you all the necessary tools you will need, and talk about the different types of blanks, fins, and stringers. Kimo will also teach you how to trim the crust, make an outline, draw the template, shape the board, level the stringer, and put in the rails.
How To: Install Future fins
Here's a great tutorial on installing Future brand fins by the company that makes these short surfboard favorites. Install Future fins.
How To: Surf inside the break
Andy Bottomley demonstrates how to surf the break zone. You have to remember to paddle well and keep the correct positioning before you start. Approach the wave with the board's nose directly facing the wave. Surf inside the break - Part 1 of 2.
How To: Wax a new or unwaxed surf board
Mr Zog's Sex Wax shows you how to wax a new or unwaxed board. Make sure your board and wax are cool or it will flake. Start off going across the stringer, than go parallel to the stringer to begin to get bumps. This is key to an easy ride, like tires on a car. Wax a new or unwaxed surf board.
How To: Pop up on a surfboard for beginners
Richard Schmidt shows you how to practice popping up on your surfboard. Being able to pop up is an essential skill for any beginning surfer
How To: Paddle a surfboard
Richard Schmidt teaches you the proper technique for paddling on a surfboard. Learn the proper body placement and orientation for your surfboard when paddling out into the surf.
How To: Duck dive a surfboard under a wave
Richard Schmidt shows you the duck dive, a technique that can be used to push through waves while paddling out on your surfboard. This technique is an alternative to the turtle-roll technique for pushing through.
How To: Surf whitewash
Richard Schmidt shows you a technique for surfing whitewater. This is useful if you're at a break that stays shallow for a long why out.
How To: Catch a wave
Richard Schmidt teaches you how to surf the curl. Learn the proper timing and positioning as well as how to maneuver your surfboard through the water.
How To: Fix a small ding on a surfboard
How to fix a small ding in your surfboard and the right way. First sand the ding. Cut out a patch of fiber glass to fit over the ding. Apply resin. Let it dry. Then apply another layer of glass.
How To: Stand up for surfing
Andy Bottomley demonstrates how to stand up for surfing. He explains the two different methods of standing up: the pop up and the step up. He suggests that you choose a method and practice it many times. Stand up for surfing.
How To: Cutback for bodyboarding
Francisco Pinheiro, Joana Schenker, and Neuza Mochacho demonstrate how to do the cutback for bodyboarding. You need to do the following: get into position, the cuttie, and continue the ride. Cutback for bodyboarding.
How To: Do the reverse spin for bodyboarding
Francisco Pinheiro, Joana Schenker, and Neuza Mochacho demonstrate how to do the reverse spin for bodyboarding. This move allows the rider to reposition themselves back towards the power source with a bit of finesse and flash. Do the reverse spin for bodyboarding.
How To: Do the bottom turn for bodyboarding
Francisco Pinheiro, Joana Schenker, and Neuza Mochacho demonstrate how to do the bottom turn for bodyboarding. You need to gain speed, position yourself, and turn. This is an important technique to learn as it will help you gain speed for more complicated tricks. Do the bottom turn for bodyboarding.
How To: Be safe while bodyboarding
Francisco Pinheiro, Joana Schenker, and Neuza Mochacho give some safety tips for bodyboarding. You need to stay fit, enter and exit with care, surf in a crowd, stick to what you know, stay inside the barrel, work out the wave sets, wax your board, check your leash, and use sunblock. Be safe while bodyboarding.
How To: Do an inverted air with a bodyboard
Francisco Pinheiro, Joana Schenker, and Neuza Mochacho explain inverted air for bodyboarding. They describe how you need to build up speed, hit the lip and fly, and land. Do an inverted air with a bodyboard.
How To: Do the air roll spin for bodyboarding
Francisco Pinheiro, Joana Schenker, and Neuza Mochacho demonstrate how to do the air roll spin for bodyboarding. You need to get some speed, hit the lip, roll and spin, and land. Do the air roll spin for bodyboarding.