This episode explains the difference between trimming and carving a turn. Probably the most common error among experienced surfers and a useful thing to understand right from day one. 

Surf Simply: Video Tutorials

Surf Simply Tutorials # 2 Trimming and Carving

In the final episode for a while Ru talks about wind, what causes it and how is changes the wave face.

Surf Simply Tutorials #9 Onshore Offshore Wind

This episode Ru talks about tides: what causes them and how they effect the waves. 

Surf Simply Tutorials #8 Understanding Tides

Following on from episode #1, we talk about the easiest way to begin to generate down the line speed from the take when catching unbroken waves. 

Surf Simply Tutorials # 7 Angling Your Take Off

This episode is about how to increase your wave count. How to hunt down the waves instead of just taking the ones which come directly to you. 

Surf Simply Tutorials #6 Paddling To Spot X

This episode is aimed at level 3 surfers who are finding that their rides often end with a section of wave closing out in front of them. 

Surf Simply Tutorials #5 Floaters

If you are struggling with turning on your backhand (i..e doing cutback or back hand bottom turns) then this is likely going to really help. Another really common mistake amongst beginners and more experienced surfer too. 

Surf Simply Tutorials # 4 The Leading Arm

Here's the big one. Ru talks about how to surf in a more functional and balanced way as well as look more stylish. 

Surf Simply Tutorials #3 The Pooh Stance

This episode is aimed at surfers who are having a hard time catching unbroken waves or who are struggling to take off when the waves get steeper. 

Surf Simply Tutorials #1 Catching Unbroken Waves

Surf tutorials with Ru Hill from Surf Simply