STEPS TO THE TOP - ALL THE CHAPTERS
Bodyboarding, an amazing sport present on almost every coast where waves are breaking with countless riders who, like me, always want to progress. That's why i would like to give you access to my experience, my approach and technical analysis and my vision of this sport through these tutorials videos.
How to choose your bodyboard, the positioning on the board, the best way to paddle, to take off, the bottom turn, the timing with the lip, the technical movement of a maneuver…So much steps to analyse and understand for a better progression and with the goal to improve your bodyboarding skill.
STEPS TO THE TOP is my concept dedicated to all the bodyboarders around the world who want to improve their level of riding!
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HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR BODYBOARD
I present you the most technical video about the construction of a bodyboard so you could better understand the different aspects of it which will help you find the best board that suits you.
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STYLE AND POSITIONING
How good is to work on something you have been thinking in your mind for years and being able to share it to the world through a video. I have been bodyboarding for 25 years and the mayor part of my progression came from my ability of watching and analysing the riding of the best bodyboarders of ...
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TAKE OFF, BOTTOM TURN & TIMING WITH THE LIP
If the wave were to be the one for you, and depending on how fast you were able to interpret all the data on what´s going on around you, you would need to get ready to start riding it by adapting your paddling, your positioning on the board while taking off and your line choice, all of which depe...
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THE ROLL
The Roll is one of the most common bodyboarding moves.
It is a fundamental manoeuvre in the sport’s vast collection of tricks. It was invented and first performed by American rider Pat Caldwell, back in the 1980’s.
In modern bodyboarding you will find many different styles of rolls, and even mor... -
THE AIR ROLL SPIN (ARS)
An ARS, which stands for Air - Roll - Spin, is a bodyboarding trick that combines an El Rollo with a 360º. It's one of the most popular manoeuvres in bodyboarding since the Australian rider, Michael "Eppo" Eppelstun, invented it in the early 90’s.
In today’s bodyboarding we can see a lot of diff...
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THE INVERT
The invert is one of my favourite moves as it can be done in various types of sections, with different styles and with many degrees of difficulty.
We can define it as a mix between a classic aerial trick and a el rollo. Depending on the section you hit and your technical execution, your invert co... -
THE TUBE RIDING
Since the early ages of bodyboarding, the barrel riding is one of the finest, ultimate thrills, one every rider would like to achieve.
To be able to get yourself into the heart of a wave, completely surrounded by water, is a mind-blowing experience that every rider should get to live one day. Thi... -
THE FORWARD SPIN - 360
The Forward Spin is one of the basic, most fun moves to do on a bodyboard and pretty much the first trick you would attempt on a wave.
Just like the rest of the bodyboarding tricks, the degree of difficulty can vary a lot depending on the wave and on the section you choose to launch your 360.
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TRAINING - CHAPTER TEN
A complete training is essential if you want to improve your level of bodyboarding and avoid injuries that can slow down your progression. Make sure you are up to date with your physical preparation so that you can be ready to push your limits and get out of your comfort zone!
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THE DUCK DIVE
Welcome back to another chapter of the most advanced bodyboarding tutorial, STEPS TO THE TOP.
When we talk about bodyboarding and the joy of riding waves, we often overlook the effort needed to get to the right spot to catch the wave.
This video will provide you all the details you need to improv... -
THE AIR FORWARD
This tutorial on the Air Forward is a comprehensive guide that emphasizes the importance of fundamentals such as wave selection, positioning, timing, and technical execution, while also highlighting the significance of reading the wave and anticipating its formation. It breaks down the move into ...