Big wave surfing requires more than just physical fitness; it requires mental endurance to prepare for the inevitable hold-downs that happen when pushing limits goes wrong. In this episode of “The Ian Walsh Experience,” Ian undergoes training to improve his lung capacity and peace of mind when he wipes out on huge waves. With the help of specialized trainers, he increases his breath holds to over 3 minutes in just one day.
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Switch-foot surfing is more than a skill. The ability of riding waves with either a regular foot or goofy foot stance is a useful tool for all surf spots.
Have you ever felt a difference between the quality of your backside and front side snaps? Have you felt limited by the prevalence of right-handed waves, in your local spot, being a goofy-footer?   … More
At some point in your life, the ocean will give you a beating that might make you to question your commitment to surfing. Boards will be broken, reefs will be encountered, and egos will be dragged through the gutter. To keep you both physically and mentally prepared for these situations, we spoke to Hawaiian big-wave charger Kohl Christenson about surviving the wipeout of your life.
Prepare your mind and body. If your head isn’t right to take a bad wipeout, you aren’t going to maximize your potential. That being said, if you don’t feel physically ready to surf big waves, then your head will never be there. To do it well, it has to be a combination of being physically fit and mentally prepared. For me, cardio workouts are an extremely important part of my routine. I love to mix in swimming with some beach runs, and lately I’ve been including some plyometric workouts in my program  … More