SUP Wise Skill Level (SUP Surfing Advanced)

Overview

The ASI SUP Surfing Advanced Level identifies an elite surf paddler who commands the line-up with power, speed, and absolute control in surf up to 6 feet.

At this level, you possess the advanced oceanography knowledge to predict conditions across diverse surf breaks.

Aim

Perform and link advanced level SUP surfing manoeuvres, with control, speed and correct use of paddle, in surf up to 6ft (2 metres)

Environment Location and Conditions

Advanced level SUP surfing locations are defined as:

  • Surf up to 6ft (2 metres)

  • Green face / peeling waves

  • Beach break, reef break, river mouth break, point breaks

  • Minimal wind speed (less than 12 knots, offshore winds less than 10 knots)

  • Rips and channel present

Equipment

  • SUP surfing board

  • Paddle

  • Long leash

Skills and Knowledge

Pre-requisite

Holds the skills and knowledge at the SUP Wise SUP Surf Intermediate level

Water Safety

  • Able to swim 500 metres (1,640 ft)

  • And able to swim from surf break back to shore (distance depends on where you are surfing)

Environment & Safety

  • Predict surf conditions at different surf breaks based on weather, tide, and land formations.

  • Identify SUP safety issues for the advanced SUP surf paddler

  • Select a safe SUP surf location for the advanced level SUP surfing

Equipment & Clothing

  • Choose suitable SUP surfing board and equipment

SUP Surfing Skills

  • Demonstrate correct wipe-out and mount/dismount

  • Demonstrate correct SUP surf etiquette

  • Correct paddling technique and stance

  • Techniques for taking off and finishing the ride

  • Use the paddle correctly to assist ability to perform manoeuvres

  • Use speed and power to perform manoeuvres

  • Able to surf in the critical part of wave

SUP Surfing Manoeuvres

Perform and link advanced level SUP surfing manoeuvres, with control, speed and correct use of paddle, on backhand and forehand.

Advanced Level

  • Roundhouse cutback

  • Re-entry

  • Floater

Intermediate level

  • Bottom turn

  • Top turn

  • Cutback

  • Trim