Longboard Masterclass: Fundamentals
Our Fundamentals course is designed for surfers at the beginning of their longboarding journey, or those looking to build a stronger, more consistent foundation.
Instead of just getting you up and riding, or rushing straight into cross-stepping, we focus on teaching the fundamental techniques and theory from the start. This allows you to progress faster and avoid picking up habits that can hold you back later on.
Through filmed surf sessions, video analysis, and clear, structured feedback, you’ll develop a solid understanding of positioning, timing, and technique. Hopefully, giving you the foundations to progress with confidence! :)
Ready to build your longboarding foundation?
Zest Surf
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Autumn Dates
Why choose a Zest Surf course?
Our coaching is built on over 25 years of experience, shaped by competing internationally under some of the world’s leading surf coaches and performance teams.
Every session is filmed.
Video analysis is one of the most effective ways to improve your surfing, because it lets you see exactly what’s really happening. Plus, with two coaches in the water and one filming from land, you get real-time feedback in the moment, followed by same-day video analysis to break everything down. So instead of guessing, you leave each day with a clear plan to improve.
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Board safety and control
How to navigate your longboard in a line up (paddling out techniques etc)
Water etiquette
Wave reading (what wave to paddle for, how to take off etc)
Different longboard shapes (log vs performance etc)
Paddle and prone positioning
Correct stance and body positioning
Longboard take-off
How to maneuver your longboard
How to generate speed
Introduction to cross stepping
Longboard Masterclass: Fundamentals
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Two days coached and hosted by the UK’s best longboarders
2 days intensive coaching
All surf sessions filmed with in-water feedback
Daily video analysis sessions
Daily theory sessions
All filmed waves sent to you post-course
Goodybag
Group meal out (not included in price)
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This course is designed for surfers at the beginning of their longboarding journey
To get the most out of the course, you should be able to:
Paddle out back and navigate the line-up
Catch and ride green waves (up to 3ft)
Trim along the face
Minimum recommended age: 14+
(If your child is younger, feel free to get in touch here.)
Not sure if this is the right course for you? Feel free to get in touch, we’re happy to help.
100% of course participants said they would recommend ZEST to a friend
“The theory sessions and video feedback provided vital information. I noticed a big improvement in my overall surfing and particularly nose riding after the course!”
— Fundamentals course participant“Excellent course and excellent coaches! I loved the positive and incredibly supportive atmosphere, the helpful video analysis, and the coaches' attention to every detail. I learned a lot, laughed loads, and will definitely be back!”
— Noserider course participant“I can’t recommend Zest enough! Emily, Beth and Sophie are fantastic instructors, under their guidance the whole group were making progress in just two days”
— All-rounder course participantCheck out our google reviews here!