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Why You Keep Pearling (and How to Stop Nosediving on the Takeoff)

Getting pitched over the nose on the takeoff feels like bad luck or a wave that was too fast. It is almost never either. Pearling comes down to a small number of fixable things, and usually just one.

The ESC Method, and How to Take It Further

Across these articles I have shared the core of the ESC method: eyes, compression, and arms. These three things, done in order, separate surfers who progress from surfers who plateau.

Your Arms Should Be Leading Your Turns

Watch your arms during your next turn. For most surfers they are passive: they move, but they do not direct. Here is the simple idea we use to change that.

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