EXPERT
Level 5: Surfing Mastery
You're surfing at a very high level and the gains are now measured in inches. This is technical work: airs, grabs, tube position, power turns It's also where the consequences get real, so preparation and safety are part of the coaching rather than an afterthought.
What’s Included
WARM-UP, MOBILITY & CONDITIONING
Full activation and mobility work, plus shoulder and lower back maintenance so you can keep surfing at this level without breaking down.
WAVE SELECTION IN CRITICAL CONDITIONS
Reading which waves will barrel and which will close out, sitting correctly on shifting peaks, and committing to a late take-off with the right entry line.
SPEED, LINE & COMMITMENT
Holding a high line, controlling speed through a section, and knowing when to stall and when to drive. The difference between making a section and watching it go.
AIR TECHNIQUE & GRABS
Section selection, approach speed, compression and pop timing. Straight airs, reverses and alley-oops broken into launch, rotation and landing. Grabs aren't decoration, they're control: indy and mute for stability, melon and stalefish for backhand, tail grab for lift and rotation.
TUBE RIDING: STANCE, STALLS & CONTROL
Compressed stance, front arm line and where your eyes go. Choosing the right stall for the section, hand drag, tail stall or backdoor entry. Pig dog and rail grab for backhand barrels, covered separately because it's a different skill.
BIG WAVE PREPARATION & SAFETY
Step-ups and guns, paddle technique for commitment, and late drop entry. Breath-hold training and making the right choices under pressure.
VIDEO ANALYSIS, FRAME BY FRAME
Every wave filmed and reviewed in detail. Hand position, knee drive, eye line and the exact moment your weight transfers. Things that are invisible in the water and obvious on the screen.
EQUIPMENT, TUNED
Boards dialed in for all types of conditions.