ASI Surf Publications

Content covers: the ideal surf location for beginners 6 easy ways to get through the waves correct paddling technique natural or goofy footer 5 steps to standing up riding and catching waves with ease how to turn a surfboard   surfing etiquette - dropping-in rule, snaking, ethics 10 common mistakes beginners make types of waves suitable for surfing rips and how surfers get out of them heat and cold surfing safety tips identifying surfing hazards choose the ideal beginner surfboard wetsuits and other equipment.

Printed Book: 13 chapters. Full colour, 84 pages.  

Content covers:  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 which manoeuvre to perform based on wave form how to be on the inside section link manoeuvres with skill and ease predict ideal surf conditions based on swell direction, tides and coast shape what a left and right wave 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-off’s safely using surf safety around other surfers/swimmers 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

Printed Book: 10 chapters. 184 page.
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Content covers:  Tips on negotiating larger waves how to finish your ride on closing out and closed out waves how to conserve energy how to position for the take-off different types of take-offs to help you catch waves using gravity and g-forces to control your board how to generate speed techniques to generate power step by step advanced level surfing manoeuvres: fade, stall, tail slide, round house cut-back, snap, floater, tube ride, pigdog, layback, aerial, 360 degree  predict ideal surf conditions based on swell direction, tides and coast shape  advanced level surfing hazards how to choose a shaper designing your own customised boards to enhance your performance * choosing your own board quiver for a range of surf conditions

Printed Book: 10 chapters. 115 pages.
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ASI Surf Wise resources support the Surf Wise levels and progression pathway, and are provided as part of the Surf Wise system delivered through ASI Accredited Surf Schools.

Resources are available for each of the Surf Wise Skills Levels 1–10, giving surfers clear guidance at every stage of development.