To complement our Surfing Tutorials for Beginners, we have also compiled some practical videos on surf equipment and wave riding tips.

Beginner Equipment

Getting to know your equipment and how to set it up is necessary to be independent. Standing on the board correctly is fundamental to progressing your wave riding, and you will find plenty of beginner-friendly pointers in our 20 essential questions about technique, equipment and waves.

Equipment

How to correctly attach the leash string to a surfboard. Doing it the correct way protects the rail from damage and prevents wear on the string that would otherwise cause it to snap. Getting this right from the start keeps your equipment safe and reliable.

How not to lose your board

Advice on what type of leash to buy and tips to not lose your board when surfing. A good leash suited to your board and the conditions could save you a long swim in—and in bigger surf, it could save your life.

How to stand on the board correctly

An in-depth look at the problems beginner surfers create by not standing correctly. The fix is the functional stance — feet across the stringer, knees bent, weight centred and head held up — which is the foundation for everything that follows.

4 Tips for Riding a Wave

1. Look where you want to go.
2. Chest facing forward.
3. Bend at the knees (not the waist).
4. Arms either side of you (for balance and control).

If you are a beginner surfer and you are looking to learn how to surf the proper way, we invite you to join our surf school at Uluwatu’s top surf camp, where we will teach you how to stand on the board correctly and how to steer and turn the surfboard.

For more information on the correct way to surf and how to improve your technique, check out our surfing tutorial videos for intermediate surfers.