Surfing Paddling Technique: Level 1: Improve Paddling Efficiency, Speed, and Injury Prevention
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Catch more waves, with less effort.Paddling is over 85% of the active time surfers experience in a given surf session. Surfing Paddling Technique Level 1 aims to educate surfers on how to paddle more efficiently, faster, and how to prevent injury through improved paddling technique movement. This book is a step-by-step guide toward smoother and more efficient paddling, reducing energy use significantly. Learn how to make paddling feel effortless by applying the 8-Step Level 1 Checklist. Read more
Publisher : XSWIMFIT, LLC
Publication date : May 26, 2025
Language : English
Print length : 284 pages
ISBN-13 : 06
Item Weight : 1.09 pounds
Dimensions : 6 x 0.64 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #191,053 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #14 in Sports Science #43 in Surfing #64 in Extreme Sports (Books)
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Format: Paperback
When I first ordered this book, I laughed. I couldn't imagine 284 pages worth of information just about paddling. Little did I know... The author shows mastery of the subject. The book is technical, but it is clearly written and organized. There isn't any fluff, just concise structured lessons that build on one another. I have been casually reading and soaking in the Rob's lessons over the past six months. I can confidently say that my paddling, getting out, and wave catching abilities have improved. I find myself analyzing aspects of my paddling stroke I never knew existed before reading the book. The cover advertises "paddling efficiency, speed, and injury prevention". This has all been true in my experience. This is not a light book, but could be extremely valuable to dedicated surfers and coaches who put the work in. I plan on reading it through again. The author also suggests that there will be a Level 2 book, which I'm excited about. Thank you Rob for sharing your knowledge.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2025 by Christopher
Format: Paperback
Slightly difficult to visualize and immensely boring to read unless you are driven by surfing. I highly recommend it, I wish I would have read this 30 years ago. If you are a new surfer this book will pay dividends in waves, less injuries, and potentially provide you with more opportunities in the green room. It is very nice to re reference Robs insights via text as when I watch his videos I often times do not follow what he says because it takes me time to visualize all his terms. With the book I slow down and compose a visual in my own mind, which is much more helpful for me than rewinding a video over and over.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2026 by Ryan
Format: Paperback
Took Rob’s class in person and watch his live streams. He provides so much information that it is easy to forget some of it when out in the water. This book makes a great companion to his classes or just as an initial resource to learn the fundamentals to good paddling and remind you of all the aspects to work on. Rob has helped me catch more waves with less shoulder pain and I can go days on end with less fatigue. You’ll hear it a million times, I wish I had found this info sooner. Highly recommend!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2025 by KO
Format: Paperback
Great book for surfers at every level to improve their paddling skills and prevent injury. Mike Zazzali NYC, Physical Therapist
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2025 by Michael S Zazzali
Format: Paperback
The techniques and approach to paddling described in this book are a must for any surfer. More than anything else, this will improve your surfing. I’ve worked with Rob in person and reviewed his videos and I am so glad I did - the improvement for me has been a game changer. This book is well written - clear and with great pace. It’s a great compliment to his other resources but I’m sure also stands on its own.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2025 by Jeff
Format: Paperback
The writing is excellent, the quality and value of the information is sky high, and the tremendous amount of work, knowledge, and effort that went into it is apparent. I don’t know Rob, and I don’t leave reviews, but I felt compelled to say something given the book is so new and his first. The book explains the scientific principles at work in an easy to digest way (I stopped understanding science at a 9th grade level, so legit easy), and it provides a system for how to train your body to make the right movements muscle memory. If you like to understand why and how things work not just figure out what works, especially about your movement or how water works, this is a primer on moving through water. Hate on paddling or don’t, if you surf you’re a lanky land mammal just trying to move through water one way or another. The book does not give a quick fix, it's not a listicle or a tiktok hack. I’m sure it’ll take time to all come together in the water as second nature, as with all things worth doing. But I’d bet my money--or, more accurately, I'll bet my time--that this will get me there deliberately much quicker than waiting for it all to happen by trial and error (while I rip a rotator cuff in the meantime, surely). Buy it, you'd buy a new leash if it broke tomorrow. Repair that, buy the book.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2025 by SF
Format: Paperback
Great book, concepts based on math/physics, backed up by data. If you want to surf forever, avoid injury caused by repetitive motion (rotator cuff, etc.), and/or find your surfing limited by the number of waves you catch, this book is for you. These techniques changed my surfing and enabled me to surf without pain. Hands down the best investment you can make for your surfing.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2026 by Kat
Format: Kindle
must have for every surfer every level! paddling is the basis of surfing and Rob is The GOAT of paddling
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2025 by Eli