Sitting Turns: A Discussion with Four Students

Sitting Turns: A Discussion with Four Students

Author: The Surf Continuum February 28, 2025 Duration: 53:18

In this episode of KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are joined by their four students who came on the 2025 La Misión surf trip. This recording was completed after three days of focused sitting turn practice and drilling.

Time Stamps:

  • (01:58) - Introductions and shoutouts
  • (02:42) - Episode Topic - "Sitting Turns"
  • (04:02) - Stephen's thoughts
  • (06:10) - Acknowledging Stephen's reference to The Surf Continuum
  • (06:36) - Andy's thoughts
  • (08:25) - Coach Ev
  • (09:03) - Billy's thoughts - The board responds to "Oh shit"
  • (11:43) - Coach Chris: Purpose & Composure
  • (13:10) - Billy on missing waves
  • (14:07) - Kristin's thoughts - Being a dynamic surfer
  • (15:15) - Including the steps before and after a sitting turn in your practice
  • (16:00) - Sitting turns used in other scenarios
  • (16:50) - Harnessing the power of your board
  • (18:00) - Mental focus on good technique
  • (18:21) - Sitting Turn mistakes
  • (24:45) - Timing the tail release of a sitting turn
  • (26:40) - Tapping a deeper power in the wave
  • (28:54) - The scenarios when you use the sitting turn
  • (31:45) - Catching waves without paddling
  • (36:23) - Using the correct hand
  • (42:10) - The relationship between paddling position and sitting turn position
  • (46:40) - Corking
  • (49:56) - A way to practice corking

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Ever tried to stand up on a surfboard only to immediately eat a faceful of saltwater? You're not alone, and that's exactly where KookCast: Surf Education finds its voice. Created by The Surf Continuum, this series is built on the belief that everyone starts as a "kook," and the journey from flailing beginner to confident surfer is filled with more laughs than you might expect. Coaches Chris and Evan, alongside a rotating cast of guests, pull back the curtain on their own often-embarrassing learning curves, sharing stories where wipeouts are celebrated as much as waves caught. The conversations here blend practical, how-to advice with a genuine comedic edge, because sometimes the best education comes from hearing how not to do something. You'll find discussions on everything from reading the ocean and choosing your first board to navigating surf culture and the simple joy of finally getting it right. This podcast serves as a friendly, audio lifeline for those early days in the whitewater, reminding you that every expert surfer once paddled out for the very first time, too. It’s about getting better while never taking yourself too seriously, and maybe learning to love the kooky moments along the way.
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