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The Intermediate Surf Companion is an illustrated workbook designed for learning surfers and surf coaches! Do you want to paddle out into the lineup, catch unbroken waves, ride down the line and perform powerful basic maneuvers (top-to-bottom surfing)? This workbook is packed with essential surf knowledge and easy-to-understand illustrations to help you improve your surfing. Plus, it includes space for your own notes to track your progress — making it more valuable, the more you use it!

• This is the brand new and extensively re-worked 4th edition of our popular Intermediate Surf Companion, featuring 100 pages full of detailed illustrations and descriptions.
• Topics covered (newly added topics are bold):
  • wave types
  • conditions
  • break types
  • currents
  • positioning in the lineup
  • surf etiquette
  • paddle techniques
  • turtle roll
  • duck dive
  • pivoting your board
  • kick out
  • the pop up
  • taking off in unbroken waves
  • angled vs. straight take-off
  • stance
  • rail grab
  • generating speed
  • basic movement patterns for maneuvers
  • bottom turn
  • re-entry
  • snap
  • cutback
  • floater
  • maneuver decisions
  • attaching the leash to your board
  • (re)attaching a leash cuff in the water
  • waxing your board
  • board selection
  • board logbook
  • surf glossary.
• With lots of space to take notes - grab your pencil and colored markers to add tips and insights from your surf sessions and lessons to the book’s illustrations - leave your mark and make it your own!
• Developed and thoroughly tested by a highly experienced ISA level 2 certified surf coach and a professional designer & illustrator.
• Beautiful Illustrations and detailed descriptions for every single technique and maneuver.
• Take your surfing to the next level with a strategic learning approach, performance analysis, and easy-to-follow instructions. Get professional coaching content—and start rippin’!
• 28 additional Pro Tips.
• Superb offset print on recycled paper (150g/m²) and high-quality thread binding.

What’s new compared to the 3^rd edition

• 80% more pages packed with valuable content.
• 56 brand new illustrations added to enhance your learning journey.
• 27 existing illustrations completely reworked for more detail and clarity
• Many illustrations are now much larger, spread across a double page for better visual experience.
• Almost 5 times more Pro Tips to help you master your skills.
• 13 additional topics covered – from break types, to duck dive, to snaps, floaters, and more (see bold entries in the topic list above).
• Body mechanics for maneuvers explained in detail (basic movement patterns)
• More detailed explanations to deepen your understanding.
• A new typeface and updated layout for a fresh, modern look.
• A vibrant full-color cover.

Approximate delivery times: 

Germany: 1-3 working days
Europe: 3-12 working days
Worldwide: 10-30 working days

In case of crises like pandemics, strikes, extreme weather events etc. shipping in some countries might get delayed.

Delivery to remote destinations, such as island states can take longer than 30 days.