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Learn to Surf Manuals: Intermediate level
Manual
Student Workbook
Do you want to take the next step up and do some more exciting manoeuvres?
This is the only learn to surf book at the intermediate level. You can improve your surfing knowledge and skill without frustration and carve up those small to medium sized waves.
Learn how to:
- identify the 4 easy steps to duck-diving under waves
- use the surf conditions and rips to get you past breaking waves
- identify the best take-off point to easily catch waves
- identify ideal surf conditions for the intermediate surfer
- perform intermediate level manoeuvres - top turn, bottom turn, re-entry, cut-back
- identify which manoeuvre to perform based on wave form
- be on the inside section
- link manoeuvres with skill and ease
- and lots more ...
Plus: you'll learn about the surf environment and surf safety:
- predict ideal surf conditions based on swell direction, tides and coast shape
- what a left and right is
- read the tides and waves
- the difference between a point break and a reef break
- why feathering waves are good
- what it means when a wave is walling up
- how to abort take-offs safely
- using surf safety around other surfers/swimmers
Plus: you'll learn about surfing equipment and clothing:
- identify how board types/styles can improve your surfing
- choose a loose or tight board
- choose a fiberglass surfboard for your body type, style and ability
- surf clothing and accessories used at the intermediate level
