ZANE SCHWEITZER - SUP Surfing Tips pumping into waves

"When the wave is approaching and you’re in position, from your surf stance you can do what I call 'porpoising' your board. To do this you pump your front foot up and down to create a motion that help’s propel your board forward into the wave. From there you can stroke in synch with the popping of the board, so as your paddle enters the water you push down on your front foot, and as you pull back you lift your weight to let the nose rise. With this technique you can control your weight distribution with your front knee to create extra speed. Getting this down is really important for catching smaller waves on smaller boards." Zane Schweitzer, SUP Surfing World Champion