Surf Tips from Underwave Training and Nica Time
This August was pumping with tips on breath training for wipeouts, CO₂ control, and staying calm under pressure. We also broke down how to score at Colorados with smart positioning, paddle power, and the right board.
Here’s a quick recap of our podcasts this month:

Check out the podcast videos below along with some of our favorite tips from our guest.
“Breath holding is a very strong personal journey. The idea of breath hold training is to expose you to so many breath holds that you start understanding what are the mental triggers that help you get into a relaxed state of mind.”
“When it comes to ocean safety, swimming is king. Being a good paddler, understanding the mechanics of swimming is the most fundamental thing every human that is going to try surfing should do.”
- Underwave Training
“Twin fins work super well in the barrel. You’re never at a point where you’re not in control with what to do.”
“The better you paddle, the easier it is to just kind of stand up. When you see the wave and understand where you have to paddle and how hard you have to paddle, where you go or when you turn around you kind of get that angle with the paddle and all of a sudden popping up is super easy because you’re already surfing before you stand up.”
- Nica Time
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