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In this episode Coach Ryan Croteau ( @coachcrouton_ ) joins me in talking about the secret of doing the perfect backside snap, the importance of angling your takeoff, why committing on taking off on a wave is safer than hesitating, and the value in paddle training. 

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:53 The Wave Pool Experience

04:21 The Importance of Angling your Takeoff

06:11 Importance of Reading the Ocean

09:12 Perks of Learning from Beach Breaks

15:11 Tips for Surfing Beach Breaks

17:02 Coaching in Guatemala

21:58 Surfing Pascuales

24:11 Paddle Hard and Commit to Get Tubed

26:14 Tips for Managing Fear in Surfing

31:19 Reviving Power Surfing

35:30 The Importance of Paddle Training

40:54 Lightbulb Moments in Surfing Technique

44:24 The Secret to Doing Backside Snaps

46:13 Surfing for Longevity

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