How to Break Through Your Plateaus with Former Pro Surfer Nakoa Decoite
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Nakoa Decoite @nakoadecoite, a former professional big wave surfer that also rips in small waves, shares his journey and insights on improving and progressing as a surfer, he also shared the plateaus he faced in his progression and how he overcame them by breaking down the mechanics of his surfing.
Chapters00:00 Introduction and Nakoa's Background
03:01 Transition from Bodyboarding to Surfing
06:27 Breaking Down the Mechanics of Surfing
09:19 Dealing with Plateaus in Progression
28:14 Surfing as an Art Form: Expressing Yourself on the Wave
33:03 The Importance of Strength and Fitness in Power Surfing
36:01 Building an Arsenal
43:17 Balancing Strength and Mobility
50:10 The Importance of Paddling
53:29 Advice for Everyday Surfers
55:21 Memorable Big Wave Session
01:08:26 The Thrills and Challenges of Big Wave Surfing
01:09:54 Supporting the Podcast
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