DiscoverBasis Surf PodcastAdam Knox: How to channel power through technique to enhance your surfing
Adam Knox: How to channel power through technique to enhance your surfing

Adam Knox: How to channel power through technique to enhance your surfing

Update: 2024-06-03
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Adam Knox ( @adamknox_ ) is a former pro that's the younger brother of legendary rail surfer Taylor Knox and has coached some of the best up and coming pro surfers like Caity Simmers, Kade Matson, Tia Blanco, and many more. With his expertise in kinesiology, we dive deep into technique, energy leaks, using surf skates as a tool, and how to improve your turns. 


 


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Chapters


00:00 Introduction and the Importance of Technique


03:38 Adam's Background and Challenges


10:16 Surfing at 60% and Making Finals


14:29 Taylor Knox and Surfing Competitions


23:46 Using Surfskates as a Training Tool


25:07 Learning from Coaches and Studying Footage


26:05 The Challenges of Surfing


32:12 The Importance of Body Positioning and Weight Distribution


39:08 Mastering Paddling Technique


41:03 Coaching Professional Surfers to Success


43:47 Analyzing and Emulating Successful Surfers


 


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Adam Knox: How to channel power through technique to enhance your surfing

Adam Knox: How to channel power through technique to enhance your surfing

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