Are you stuck at the intermediate level—despite surfing regularly?

In this short coaching episode, Gee Cormack from Chix Surf School explains why many surfers plateau after the beginner stage. From misreading waves to riding the wrong board for the day’s conditions, Gee breaks down what separates true progression from mindless repetition.

• Learn why doing the same maneuver on the wrong wave type is sabotaging your sessions

• Understand how to make better surf checks and choose the right board for every condition

• Discover what it really means to be a good surfer—and how to start training like one

Hit play now and learn the mindset and habits that will finally push your surfing beyond the intermediate plateau.

Key Points

• A good surfer is characterized by their ability to adapt to new environments, assess ocean conditions, and use appropriate equipment effectively, as explained by Gee Cormack.

• Common mistakes among intermediate surfers include not reading the wave properly and not generating speed in a controlled manner, according to Gee Cormack.

• Surfers should refine their skills by understanding how factors like wind, wave conditions, and equipment affect their surfing, rather than relying on basic checks, as advised by Gee Cormack.

• Intermediate surfers often make the mistake of focusing too much on a single skill or goal, rather than adapting to the conditions and using the right equipment, as pointed out by Gee Cormack.

• Refining skills to achieve minimal movement with maximum energy is crucial for intermediate surfers, rather than overdoing movements with minimal results, according to Gee Cormack.

https://chixsurfschool.com.au

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4gO5VRuhHr24jkJqTsckJz?si=ckdm43IURf2TlP2JyFSw5w

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