Surfboard pumping tutorial

Pumping is the technique of generating speed on a wave by skillfully shifting weight and engaging the surfboard’s rails. Three main components define effective pumping:
Rail Engagement
Compression and Extension
Weight Transfer
Follow these steps to develop a solid pumping technique:
Weight on the Front Foot - Start by keeping most of your weight on your front foot as you descend the wave, using gravity and the wave’s momentum to help drive the board forward.
Engage the Rail - At the wave’s bottom, shift weight to your back foot to engage the rail as you compress your body. Engare the rail when you have gained maximum speed from your downward movement.
Extend Up the Wave - Shift your weight forward by moving your hips. Extend your body to direct the board up the wave’s face, lifting your arms and raising your front foot to help lift the board up the wave.
Compress - Compress again as you release the rail to ride back down the wave, shifting weight quickly from the the back foot to the front foot. This continuous movement of engaging and disengaging the rail, compressing and extending, and shifting weight between front foot and back foot, builds speed through each pump. ‪@PadangPadangSurfCamp‬

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Thanks for the simple breakdown on such a key aspect of your surfing. Essential tips for making the most out of every wave.

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Glad it was helpful!

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