Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter   Clayton Nienaber, the surf coach of @ombesurf joins me in this week’s podcast to reveal the key to unlocking better surfing by understanding the mechanics of a wave and learning about speed, power, and flow.   Chapters 00:00 Starting with a Passion for Surfing 04:15 Transitioning to Board Shaping 07:41 The Importance of Making Mistakes 10:28 Understanding Surfing Levels: Freeze, Flight, Fight, Flow 13:22 The Relationship Between Speed, Power, and Flow 19:11 The Power and Energy of Waves 21:04 Surfing with Speed, Power, and Flow 25:13 The Importance of Early Bottom Turns 28:07 The Combination of Rider Input and Wave Power 30:36 Transitioning Between Different Board Designs 40:16 Choosing the Right Board for Different Waves 42:10 Using Cameras to Analyze Wave Performance 44:35 The Importance of Reading the Bottom of the Wave 45:38 The Process of Learning to Surf 47:00 Understanding Different Parts of the Wave 48:56 The Debate: Head Up vs Head Down When Paddling 58:01 Using Surfskate to Improve Surfing Technique 01:05:39 Teaching Sensation Rather than Replicating Surfing 01:09:04 The Showdown: Head Up vs Head Down Paddling   Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Victor Bernardo, Matt Parker of Album Surf, Matt Meola, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, Kassia Meador, Ryan Lovelace, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, Isaac Stant, Nakoa Decoite, and more!   Join our community of over 30k followers on IG and 16k on TikTok: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook