Surf Mastery - Surfing Tips and Wisdom for Lifelong Surfers 85 The Fun of Getting Better at Surfing - With Surf Coach and Former Pro Surfer Shane Beschen
Frustrated by your technique? Digging rails on your cutbacks or flailing with no clear reason why? What if the fix was easier—and way more fun—than you think?
In this episode, pro-surfer-turned-coach Shane Beschen breaks down the real reasons recreational surfers plateau and how you can fix them using video feedback and simple tweaks. Plus, he shares bold takes on the WSL, surf coaching culture, and why wave parks might just save surfing—not ruin it.
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Discover the 3 most common bad habits holding surfers back (and how to spot them on video)
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Learn how surf parks like Waikai and Revel Surf are bringing back pure stoke and community
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Hear why letting kids stay kids might be the best surf coaching advice no one talks about
Press play now to hear Shane's no-BS take on surfing better, stoking harder, and coaching smarter—both in and out of the water.
Key Points
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Shane Beshin's relationship with surfing has evolved to a place of gratitude and enjoyment, similar to when he first began.
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Being on tour can lead to a loss of the initial fun and excitement of surfing due to the mix of pleasure and business.
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Contests serve as a motivator for improving surfing skills by pushing one's abilities to perform confidently in any conditions.
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Recreational surfers can significantly improve their technique by focusing on key aspects such as weighting the back leg during turns and minimizing unnecessary movements.
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Video feedback is crucial for learning and correcting surfing habits, as it allows surfers to see and understand their mistakes better than verbal explanations alone.
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Surfing technique should be adapted to the type of board, though core principles remain consistent across different boards.
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Shane Beshin advises against taking surfing coaching too seriously for young kids, emphasizing the importance of letting them enjoy their childhood.
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Shane Beshin is involved in developing wave pools and surf parks, aiming to create events that celebrate surfing legends and provide a fun, inclusive environment for all surfers.
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Shane Beshin plans to offer coaching clinics at the wave pools and surf parks he is involved with, sharing his expertise and creating a coaching system for these venues.
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Surf parks are expected to reduce crowding and negativity at natural lineups by providing guaranteed riding time and a fun, inclusive atmosphere.
Follow Shane on Instagram for loads of surfing tips:
https://www.instagram.com/shanebeschen/?hl=en
More about Shane:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanebeschen/
Wave Pools:
For the passionate surfer—whether you're a weekend warrior, a surf dad, or an older surfer—this podcast is all about better surfing and deeper stoke. With expert surf coaching, surf training, and surfing tips, we'll help you catch more waves, refine your paddling technique, and perfect your pop up on a surfboard. From surf workouts to handling wipeouts, chasing bigger waves, and mastering surf technique, we're here to make sure you not only improve but truly enjoy surfing more—so you can get more out of every session and become a wiser surfer. Go from Beginner or intermediate Surfer to advanced.