For me, the Surf Athlete App is a great way to maintain some form of routine in my life. When I’m inland, it’s easy to jump in one of the programs or even pick up where I left off – in particular the Perfect Pop-Up and Surfskate programs! When I’m by the coast, there’s tons of quick routines and protocols applicable which are suited to life in ho(s)tels, airbnbs and so on. It’s so easy to dial everything in to your current needs and the carry-over to my surfing has been spectacular.

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I have a background of years of martial arts training.
When we don’t know what we are doing, no matter how much we train, we will keep looking like a goof.
A bad coach, will make you feel it is your fault. A good coach, will share with you the foundations and give you drills.
After you learn and practice it, it will seem so simple, sometimes you don’t value it. Not me, I know the value of the coach who makes your life simple. This course will make surf simpler to you. Value it 😉

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The surf skate program has transformed my surfing – balance, confidence, and coordination. By breaking down the body movements into simple digestible steps, practice is made easy and enjoyable. Through consistent practice, I’ve been able to learn the feeling of speed generation, turns and basic maneuvers. If you’re looking to accelerate your progress and get more enjoyment from your surfing then go grab this program!

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This surf skate program is an amazing tool to undo the bad habits one has developed over decades of surfing with out proper coaching. The drills, the “not-to-do’s”, etc are all amazing at making every session effective, hence progression through a plateau. I’m super stoked on the product, and the initial implementation has already bore fruit.

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The Surf Skate program is great because it offers the chance to get a feel for what it’s like using the techniques whilst moving. Taking to the bowl is the obvious next step.

You’ve totally changed my understanding of surfing. I don’t need much of an excuse to want to carve up a bowl). With any luck when I get back into the water – probably near next year at this rate – it’ll all be rehearsed, muscle memory-d and my wave riding will come alive.

Cheers and thanks for your and Clayton’s surf enthusiasm.

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You bring science to the surf instructions and always combine the why with the how!

I started surfing late in life and was not in a very good shape over all at that time. That has probably added a lot of bad habits to my technique…
I live in Sweden so the lack of continuous practice also does not help.

When I started “the perfect pop up” it brought a lot of insight that I wish I’ve had before.
The step up truly helps and the program has found and are dealing with some obvious mobility issues in my right hip flexor that explains a LOT of my problems. The good thing is that the mobility translates more or less directly in to my clean and jerk 🙂

I have really enjoyed the pop up program and your approach and that is why I purchased the surf skate program.

The surf skate program has once again brought your approach to a new area. The videos really explains why and how to surf skate if you want to bring your surfing to land and then your skating back in the water.

There are lots of videos out there about surf skate but I have not found anything e en close to this in regards to the full focus on the surf aspect.

The coffee cup helps me a lot and makes everything I do on the board smoother.

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This program has improved my technique and gave me the information needed to apply what I learned to the water. I have noticed a huge difference in my ability, what to look for in the water with various sections and ultimately has given me the opportunity to have so much more fun in and out of the water. i can’t thank you enough for your hard work and dedication to helping average every day surfers improve and keep us stoked!!! thank you so much!!

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I have really enjoyed the pop up program and your approach and that is why I purchased the surf skate program.

The surf skate program has once again brought your approach to a new area. The videos really explains why and how to surf skate if you want to bring your surfing to land and then your skating back in the water.

There are lots of videos out there about surf skate but I have not found anything even close to this in regards to the full focus on the surf aspect.

The coffee cup helps me a lot and makes everything I do on the board smoother.

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As a female surfer I was looking for a tool for training when there are no waves. With this surfskate program it opened a completely new way to train for surf. The app videos sequence make a lot of sense and makes it easy to follow along. Coffee cup

drill was a game changer for me. It definitely has elevated my surf technique and improved my performance in the water. Thanks for that ! Highly recommended for all surfers out there that are looking for an improvement in their surf technique.

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As a female surfer I was looking for a tool for training when there are no waves. With this surfskate program it opened a completely new way to train for surf. The app videos sequence make a lot of sense and makes it easy to follow along. It definitely has elevated my surf technique and improved my performance in the water.

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I should admit I am not a surfer and considering I live in the right heart of Europe, it is unlikely I will ever be one (except of a basic trial one day before I am too old : ). My love is kiteboarding (preferably sea version) and I am happy if I can spend at least a summer holiday at a kite spot.

I bought the Surf Skate Program for the following reasons:
To learn a bit more about surfing generally and also specifically in terms of the surfing body movement.
To learn surf skating to experience the surfing movements at least via street surfing (no matter where I am and what season it is).

The program met my expectations in terms of surfing basics and surfing movement. I am sure it also helped me improve my surf skate „style“ and effectiveness as well as the surfing-like experience during the training sessions. The program is well structured and its length is not intimidating so it is easy to jump in and follow the short lessons. On the other hand, I expected for the price paid more methodology/explanations in some videos (some were pretty short) and some more training drills and recommendations. Although I was aware that this is a surf skate program for surfers, I somehow thought I could learn a bit more about surf skating and its techniques… but this is probably the task for a surf skate-specific program. Apart of the program I felt inspired by the surf fitness resources you provide. It is a great tool to keep me fit not only for surfing but also for kiteboarding or generally for longevity purposes… so I will definitely include it into my fitness regime.

To conclude it, al in all nevertheless some of my reservations I am happy I purchased the program and learned new things as well as got inspired : )!

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The Surf Skate program has been a proper godsend for me. I’ve been surfing on and off for years, but live inland so I’d probably consider myself a lower-intermediate surfer. This course has helped me to drop some rubbish habits and gain some solid habits for when I’m able to hit the waves. Each video is short enough to keep your attention but in-depth enough to let you fully understand what’s going on. Then I can then go out on my board and re-watch a video on the app if I need to. It’s been amazing to make everything muscle memory, which has properly helped me when I’ve gone back out in the waves.

Surfing aside, it’s helped me get comfortable skating vert again at the skate park. I’ve literally been out on my surf skate every day for the last month because of this course. Mega appreciate it, mate. Thanks again!

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i can honestly say that the surf skate program has helped my surfing a great deal. cris did not teach me how to skate, he helped me refine my body movements to improve my time in the water. it taught me that small variations in just a simple hand position can really enhance your surfing. i really cant thank cris enough and wish i would have found this 20 years ago. also, if you need help with your shoulders or hips you should check out his other programs as well. i haven’t ever moved this well in my life and i was a college athlete. get on it people!

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I just finished the Surf Skate program (although I am continuing to refer back to it every time I skate). I bought a surf skate a few years ago and have spent time practicing for surfing. Within a couple lessons of this program my stance and control changed dramatically! I am no longer doing a “poo man stance” or wiggling. I am more focused and aware. It has helped me break some bad habits in surfing I didn’t even know I had. I highly recommend it.

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I have a long history of training and racing at an elite level and through that have always sort to look after myself. I am now in my late 40s. I have surfed all my life. After retiring from my sport I have become increasingly passionate about surfing   
I am really enjoying the program. I can feel the range of movement coming back in places I never knew I had lost it. 
I have tried many different things to mostly help with improving my surfing and your program has been the best. 

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I’ve been surfing like 12 active years and I have stopped surfing constantly because Sweden doesn’t have the best conditions. (Ecuador vs Sweden) Anyways, I have learned surf skate from scratch and this program has given me the best outcome. Just small details can make huge difference and my confidence is growing when I’m surf skating thanks to the program and of course a couple other programs I have purchased. Now when the waves come I don’t feel rusted, stiff and thinking too much because I already tried that on land. Thank you Chris for your hard work and fun way to teach. 🤙🏻🏄🏽‍♀️

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The surfskate program really helped me to improve my posture and drive when surfing. Every move feels more efficient now. I feel I’ve acquired next level fundamentals for surfing. And on top of it, learning to surfskate gave me a whole new exciting thing out of the ocean.
Greetings from Argentina
Nico

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In summary – the content gets to the point … and it is full of absolute “ah ha” moments!

In detail – the Surfskate programme is well structured in short videos that give you a) the logic and b) the technique, in really direct and clear lessons. Its actually a bit annoying how obviously it all makes sense once you know it, but it’s a massive help that would have taken many hours to figure out; and has improved my surfskating significantly, and carries over to other boardsports. The attention to the small but important details of posture, technique, and most importantly – the WHY of each of the lessons has really helped improve my fundamentals. But… it will take practice, and while they give you a lot of good advice, they are pretty clear that YOU need to go out and get on your board and put the work in. However you are well taken care of and they give you the solid foundations that will boost your technique, confidence, and knowledge.

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Recently went through 9 months of chemo and my surfing was at an all time low.
Used the practices in the surf strength coach apps and I can honestly say I am surfing better than ever. I keep great speed through the wave and my carving turns are so much fun.
I would recommend it to all surfers looking to improve their Stoke

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The program is really focused on working on surfing stance, speed generation and carving. It aims to build a solid foundation for progressing in riding surfskates, but more importantly in surfing waves. It excels in teaching fundamental techniques that will benefit intermediate surfers like me. I’m currently halfway through the program and the coffee cup trick has already been a game changer for me !

I think the addition of some sections showing how to go further in skate park training would make it perfect, but it has already tremendously improved my surfing.

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Aloha Cris
I want to take a well-deserved moment to say a massive thanks for your help via your program, and regular Instagram motivation which has also improved my approach and outcomes to cooking too. Things have been gradually improving and coming together since I started with your program, and…….. I had an awesome surf a couple of days ago, where a few things aligned and I got a bunch of waves and rode them with more focused awareness resulting in better positioning, more confidence, quicker take-offs, more rail time, and longer rides……… so stoked!!!! It’s been many years, and I specifically attribute 99.99% of turning the clock back to my significantly improved SSC training program (including the cardboard surfer) and surf knowledge and awareness that I have learnt in the last 6 months from you
I’m still working my way slowly through the programs so there is still heaps more knowledge and skill work to tap into and I’m loving it. Thanks heaps, and all the best,

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I am 40 years old, I also had miniscus tear injury last October 2019 and I was very lucky enough that it was in the redzone area of the miniscus which it will heal itself. I been surfing for almost 15 years transcending from longboard to shortboard but I felt like there is really missing link in my performance, for this Surf Athlete, surfskate, perfect pop-up and mostly the cardboard surfboard does really unleash my full potential to accelerate where I left my skills at, and it really help me getting back and to progress more the way I surf before. Cris Mills program are just perfect compliment to strengthen our body and to get us ready for the challenging waves once we hit in the water. It’s definitely a game changer. 🤙🏼

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To be honest, I haven’t really followed the program more just watched the videos (though I aim to follow it all eventually sometime hopefully).

That said, it’s good! In all honesty, from just watching the theory and mindsurfing with it in mind I have noticed an improvement in my surfing (which I’m sure would be much greater if I actually followed the program).

Highly recommend. Chris will also answer questions if anything is unclear (usually in depth) and is very near nice to everyone!

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Just want to give a shoutout at how great the surfskate training is. As a beginner on a Carver, I’ve improved so much in the span of two weeks. From turning to loosening up my knees, hips, shoulders! Great program! keep doing what you’re doing! Can’t wait to try one of the surf trainings.

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Thanks for the opportunity to get onboard this programm!ll Cheers!! I had another fun surf at my local today….again, another big thanks to you and your Surf Strength Coach programm for giving me the tools and roadmap to make this happen!!!! Mate, don’t sell yourself short….. Positive impact on my time in the ocean……..FK YEAH!!! SUPER POSITIVE IMPACT!!! HUGE THANKS!!! Positive impact on land, positive impact in the gym, positive impact in my mind, positive impact on my choices, positive impact on my diet, positive impact on life……. Also, ABSOLUTELY loved the passionate Instagram rant verbal download (and subsequent post) on paddling starnina and the required training and impact!!!

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Hi Cris, my wife and 8yo daughter gave me your program for Christmas. Since we all surf together it was really a gift for all of us. We’re watching your program as a family…it’s awesome. We usually watch a video or two on the program before we hop on our boards and practice and critique each other on those drills. No more big effort pop ups. Just to land with feet in the wrong position and have to readjust on a critical part of the wave! It’s wild to get this knowledge after surfing nearly 30 years and see how much more fun we can have in the water by being intentional about our focus for that session. It is such a great asset for my coaching my daughter too. It’s crazy to go out in the water and see how few people really pay any attention to their technique. Glad we’re not in that camp any more. You’ve really got some incredible programs and have put a massive amount of work into putting them together. We appreciate that work, the improvements its already bringing to our surfing and even drawing us closer as a family.

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I was told about Cris and his videos by a friend who was organising a trip to the Mentawais. Initially I just watched the YouTube strength training videos and the ‘packing for a trip to Indo’ which was really useful.
I randomly ran into Cris in the water at Macaroni’s a few days before the Corona virus forced us all home early.
When I was allowed back in the water back home, I purchased his program. His relaxed but quick walk up and totally focusing on looking down the line has massively improved my ability to get waves. I hardly ever fall on take off, and that definitely wasn’t the case in Indo

Once on the wave, the arm/leg/coffee cup positions, no poo man, twist, be like a sprinter feels great, brilliant advice.

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Coach, you probably get tons of testimonials already, but quickly I want to say that your program is simply awesome. The surfskate program has opened new ideas. I am 43 years old and have surfed only for 3 years but the plan is to keep surfing in my 60s, and with this stuff it is possible. So, thank you and keep up the good work!

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I just wanted to let you guys know, that I got your surf skate program and now Im down in Troncones/Soladita surfing and the program that you guys put together has boosted my surfing by leaps and bounds!! if I cant surf then im working your program on my surfskate every day and the improvement, and cues while surfing have been a game changer!

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This program has been extremely helpful in identifying and clearing out those bad habits (you know the ones that hinder progress only after realizing feeling it in the water) and also gaining body awareness. This brings out results in;giving confidence from land traininglooking for & feeling out the power zones of the wavegliding across and making the section or overtaking drop-in’sdrawing out turns with REAL lean and holding the rail engaged back to the power zone still high on the face

I feel these are the results from your program, your App updates keep it fresh.I can recommend the program as applying to real-life surfers all in the preparation in chasing and dialing in for THAT wave, whatever the conditions.

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