Surfbetter100 reveals a clear roadmap to accelerate your progress. All abilities. Lifetime pathway. You’ll discover a clarity, ease and success you never thought possible.
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Don't know your level? Watch the Level Overview videos to help you decide.
Discover the lifetime threads of never-ending progress. Watch the Concept Overview videos to learn more.
Watch quick-view, full lesson and practice videos. Then listen to pre-surf audios as potent reminders.
Pinpoint what's holding you back using the online Strength Finder tool.
Rip it up following the practice summaries then take it to the next level!
Surfbetter can be used on multiple devices. We currently support:
Surfbetter isn’t a random series of tips. Instead it’s a clear pathway refined by thousands of real-life surfers just like you. The content is detailed and highly evolved. Navigate your journey while building confidence, success and ease.
Share your experiences amongst our community. Get monthly guidance from expert mentors. Stay inspired and keep learning with fortnightly tune-up articles. All to guide you on your lifetime of upward progression.
Strength-finder assessment tool enables you to identify your strengths and pinpoint your weaknesses. This clarity will empower you to conquer any areas holding you back. This will accelerate your progress to the next level of fun, new breaks and accomplishments.
Surfbetter100 can be used on multiple devices. We currently support;
Strength Finder assessment tool enables you to identify your strengths and pinpoint your weaknesses. This clarity will empower you to conquer any areas holding you back, accelerating your progress to the next level of fun, new breaks and accomplishments.
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Your Toolkit is a library of learning resources covering topics as varied as improving your style, overcoming fears, setting goals, surfing safely and much more.
Articles are our regular and informative blogs about improvement.
Community is a forum discussion of like-minded folks wanting to surf better and share their perspectives.
You’ll receive regular emails with guidance on how to utilize the system to maximize your learning.
These might include goal-setting, tips, latest articles, aspirations, encouragement, updates and champion mindsets.
An option also exists to do monthly Zoom calls with a personal mentor who will help you recognize improvements, fix weaknesses, analyze video clips and navigate your progress.
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Includes access to ALL 10 levels.
(Ideal for anyone including singles, couples and families wanting a roadmap to a lifetime of surfing progression)
*Billed monthly
*Not for commercial use
If at 30 days you believe your surfing can’t greatly improve then we’ll happily refund you in full.
Includes access to ALL 10 levels.
(Ideal for anyone including singles, couples and families wanting a roadmap to a lifetime of surfing progression)
*Billed annually
*Not for commercial use
If at 30 days you believe your surfing can’t greatly improve then we’ll happily refund you in full.
Includes access to ALL 10 levels, plus a monthly Zoom call with expert coach.
(Ideal for anyone wanting the option of personalised advice/tuition)
*Billed annually
*Not for commercial use
If at 30 days you believe your surfing can’t greatly improve then we’ll happily refund you in full.
Access to 3 levels of your choice (30 video lessons, 30 audio lessons, Toolkit and Articles).
If after 30 days you believe your surfing can’t greatly improve then we’ll happily refund you in full.
All-access pass including all videos, audio files, toolkit and articles.
If after 30 days you believe your surfing can’t greatly improve then we’ll happily refund you in full.
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If after 30 days you believe your surfing can’t greatly improve then we’ll happily refund you in full.
Access to 3 levels of your choice (30 video lessons, 30 audio lessons, Toolkit and Articles).
If after 30 days you believe your surfing can’t greatly improve then we’ll happily refund you in full.
All-access pass including all videos, audio files, toolkit and articles.
If after 30 days you believe your surfing can’t greatly improve then we’ll happily refund you in full.
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If after 30 days you believe your surfing can’t greatly improve then we’ll happily refund you in full.
“Surfbetter100 will fast-track your dreams if you trust and apply it. You’ll discover an ease, freedom and success you never thought possible. Just follow the clear roadmap and you’ll be ripping in no time.
We took a world-champion surfer, reverse-engineered their skills into 10 Levels and clarified a pathway that’s attainable for everyone. It’s been tested at Tropicsurf by over 100 coaches and thousands of surfers world-wide.
Our mission is the best wave of your life. Will you accept the challenge?”
Ross Phillips
Finally – a pathway for ALL abilities. Surfbetter100 reveals where you’re at today as well as the next steps toward where you want to be.
Discover your roadmap to a lifetime of progress! Surfbetter100 is a unique learning system designed to help you ride the best wave of your life.
When it comes to learning complex things, the aim is to break them down into their smallest, simplest parts. That’s why we designed a simple system of 100 skills. It’s easy to understand and also achievable.
We’re not saying it’s the only way. But it is based 30 years of teaching thousands of surfers all over the world.
It’s not just a theory. We’ve been out there testing and refining at the coal face every day for the last 3 decades. The experience and feedback from our customers and coaches confirms that this works.
WHAT IS SKILL PROGRESSION AND HOW DOES IT BENEFIT ME?
Surfbetter100 is a skill progression system which is a step-by-step approach focused on technique.
If you wanted to climb a ladder, you wouldn’t jump right? No, instead you’d start to climb up one step at a time and eventually you’d reach the top.
Likewise, Surfbetter100 guides you through small incremental steps. You do them one at a time. You keep them in sequence. You add practice and then you’ll be progressing towards that level of competency and beautiful style you’ve always aspired too.
The beauty of our skill progression system is that you’ll advance your skills using not one, but two useful pathways, including;
No two individuals are the same, so our system allows the flexibility for you to learn at your own pace, anytime you want and illuminate your own personal roadmap to help you navigate the confusing world of surfing excellence.
You’ll discover a personalised methodology perfectly suited to the unique you.
IS THIS FOR ME?
YES – Surfbetter100 caters perfectly to you and to every ability!
From the calm water beginner learning board control, right through to the expert rider threading huge barrels. We’ve mapped out your every step along this journey. Beginner, intermediate, expert. It doesn’t matter what your current ability, we’ll help you discover the secret ingredients to becoming a better surfer, starting today!
HOW WILL THIS HELP ME?
Surfing could be the hardest sport in the world. It’s fun but also incredibly complex, because of the range of variables all fighting for your attention. But strangely it’s this challenge that attracts us.
Think about it, if surfing was easy would you really be interested? Most of us seem drawn to this enthralling, lifelong process of learning. Knowledge can become your gateway to exotic breaks, thrilling new positions and some of the best moments of your life.
Memories are priceless and our aim is to help you achieve indelible memories of the best ride of your life!
HOW AND WHEN DO I USE IT?
Anywhere. Anytime. You can start now with a 7-day free trial and completely work at your own pace.
You simply choose the membership of your choice and utilize it anytime that suits you best. The video and audio lessons are all designed to be used from any device. Download the Surfbetter App from Apple App Store or get it on Google Play!
IT’S REALLY VERY SIMPLE…YOUR MISSION;
HOW DO I CHOOSE MY LEVEL?
Watch the Level Overview videos and read the brief description in ‘About’ in Toolkit to choose the level which best matches where you’re currently at.
As a general rule, you’ll probably be about 60-80% competent in your chosen level. But typically you’ll be dabbling in some of the skills one level above and there’s probably also a handful of skills one level below that you still struggle with. In most cases, these are the areas currently holding you back.
If you’re uncertain of your current level, we suggest you choose on the lower side because if you rush ahead, you might miss out on some really important foundational skills. Remember, you’ll progress much faster if you have a firm grasp of the core basic concepts.
Think of the fable of the ‘hare and the tortoise’. Fastest doesn’t always win! It can be far better to be realistic about your ability and develop a strong base-level of foundation skills first until they become good habits.
HOW DO I EXPLORE THE CONCEPTS?
Watch the 10 Concept Overview videos.
It’s very important that you understand that they are in a sequence of priority. This is the backbone of your progress. It’s how you will determine what is most important for you to focus on. Even if you don’t grasp it all, it doesn’t matter because all the videos are presented in the correct sequence, designed to maximize your improvement.
HOW DO I USE THE VIDEO LESSONS?
Watch your corresponding video lessons, one at a time, in their sequenced order.
The quick-view videos are short and punchy. You’ll need to watch them several times in order to grasp the message.
The full lesson videos are much more detailed.
The goal is to understand WHY you’re learning this skill (which is written in every lesson). Grasp the message. Remember the key words. Visualize and imagine yourself performing perfectly … just like the rider in the video. Your imagination is one of your most powerful tools to improve, so use the videos as stimulus for visualization.
HOW DO I USE THE AUDIO LESSONS?
This expanded explanation offers a fuller picture and will help explain things in much more detail providing an in-depth discussion about each skill.
Whilst the quick-view videos are designed to be short and direct – a nice visual summary of the most important points, the audio lessons are very detailed and compliment the full lesson videos. They cover the How, Where, Why and What to practice.
You can listen anytime, anywhere … on the train to school or work, in the car on your way to a surf, or on the beach while doing your warm up.
HOW DO I USE THE STRENGTH FINDER TOOL?
Complete the Strength Finder on-line questionnaire.
Answer each question by selecting your most accurate response. Your scores will be automatically tallied and your primary strengths and weakness revealed to you by email.
You’ll discover what you naturally do best so that you can start surfing to your strengths. But you’ll also pinpoint your specific weaknesses so you can get to work at fixing them straight away. You might not know it yet but these are the areas currently holding you back. Target these weaknesses as your first priority by watching those specific videos recommended to you in the analysis report. Once you fix your weaknesses, your surfing will progress beyond any realm you previously thought possible!
WHAT ABOUT JUST GOING SURFING MORE?
Obviously the more surfing you do, the faster you will improve! You definitely should surf as much as you can (there you go…consider yourself now ordered to go surf more!).
It’s crucial that you build mileage, which means time on your feet, length of ride and lots of repetition actually practicing a specific skill. We recommend that you watch your practice videos and download the practice summaries to help guide your surf sessions.
There’s nothing wrong with going surfing just for fun. However if you’re really hungry to improve, you should spend some time focused on a specific weakness for 20-30 minutes and really try to make some progress. Plenty of people simply just surf all the time, but they’re often re-enforcing incorrect techniques and making it even harder to improve. What’s far more important is that you gain a clear understanding of correct technique in your own mind and then paddle out and try to apply it. This is how you get ahead.
WHAT DOES ‘PRACTICE PERFECTLY’ MEAN?
When you practice, it’s really important that you’re actually practicing the right things.
Surfbetter100 offers you tips to create the art of Perfect Practice. These tips are expanded in the website and include;
WHAT IS COMMUNITY?
Community is the place where you can uncover some super helpful tips in our regular articles and blog posts. Our content goal is to extract key information from what the world’s best surfers are doing and share these insights with you in a relatable context.
We also encourage you to openly share your stories, ask questions and provide constructive comments with other like-minded surfers wanting to progress their surfing as much as you!
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET GOOD?
The lower levels are quicker and easier to advance through, however they become more challenging and take longer as you move up the levels.
Author Malcolm Gladwell famously popularised that it requires 10,000 hours of quality practice to become really good at something. We don’t disagree. However, given it takes that long, then doesn’t it makes sense for you to be certain that you’re practicing the right things?
Understand the saying, “little strokes fell giant oaks”. Improvement takes time and this is completely different for every individual. Comparisons are unhelpful and irrelevant. This is about you and your journey. Just know that if you persevere with a consistent, step-by-step action, then you can achieve great things!
WHY?
Discover your roadmap to a lifetime of progress! Surfbetter100 will fast-track your dreams if you trust and apply it’s principles.
You’ll discover an ease, freedom and success you never thought possible. Just follow your roadmap and you’ll be ripping in no time.
Ross Phillips, the designer of the program genuinely takes great pleasure in helping others enjoy the ocean more. A long time ago after a period in Hawaii riding the best waves of his life at Sunset Beach, Ross discovered that for him, helping people is more satisfying than just going surfing for himself. Then and there Ross determined that his mission is to help YOU ride the best wave of YOUR life. Will you accept the challenge?
WHAT IS THE RATIONALE BEHIND OUR SYSTEM OF 100 SKILLS?
To design this, we looked at the world’s best surfers and the techniques that make them so proficient. We classified these areas into 10 Concepts which form the basis of what you’ll learn. We then reverse-engineered those concepts, across 10 ability levels, breaking them right down to their basic building blocks.
We strongly believe that even a complete beginner should start out by learning the correct fundamental concepts that a Kelly Slater, John Florence, Steph Gilmore or Carissa Moore might employ to make it look so easy.
You see, the problem for many average surfers is that they’ve reached a plateau because they’re habitually making the same old fundamental errors that will always hold them back from becoming that great surfer they would love to be. But the opposite is also true, and once you grasp the 10 Concepts, those blockages will start to melt away and you’ll be on the pathway to easier surfing and faster break-throughs.
WHAT IS THE RATIONALE BEHIND THE 10 CONCEPTS?
The brilliant simplicity of Surfbetter100 is that you’ll only ever need to understand 10 Concepts – Control, Wavesense, Judgement, Takeoff, Trim, Weight, Rails, Rotation, Extension and Criteria. Make sure you watch our 10 Concepts Overview videos to learn more about each of them.
Our aim with this Concept-based learning is that you’ll follow a consistent thread for your entire surfing life. Imagine, just 10 simple concepts that could progress you from wherever you are currently, to as far as you want to take this, over the rest of your life’s journey.
For example; a novice could learn about rail-work in their first-ever lesson in calm water. Imbedding the correct pattern into their muscle memory from day one will accelerate them through the intermediate stages of steering and maneuvering and (with years of practice) eventually this same thread could help them master those radical, high-level moves that demand flawless rail-work.
So beginner, intermediate or expert, it’s the same 10 Concepts for everyone, just ratcheted up at different levels.
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A COMPETENCY AND A CONCEPT?
The 10 Levels (Level 1 being beginner and Level 10 being expert) recognise competency. Each level represents an incremental increase in skill. Each level progressively gets more challenging the higher you go.
The 10 Concepts – Control, Wavesense, Judgement, Takeoff, Trim, Weight, Rails, Rotation, Extension and Criteria are all ideas. Each idea represents one of the core foundations of surfing technique and they are purposefully listed in a sequence of importance.
The genius of Surfbetter100 is that you can make binary progress in two ways – by following both the Concept as well as the Competency pathways. Ultimately this means faster improvement.
WHAT ABOUT BOARD DESIGN, FITNESS, ETIQUETTE AND THOSE OTHER TOPICS?
Surfbetter100 is a technique-focused skill progression system.
Its focus is on the physical and mental skills necessary for progress. Certainly having the right surfboard, in the best conditions and your body in its best physical condition all contribute greatly to your success.
We cover these topics separately in your Essentials at each level.
DOES SURFBETTER100 WORK FOR LONGBOARDING?
The skills up to Level 5 are the same no matter what length of board you ride. From Levels 6-10, the lessons are tailored more towards performance surfing, which means more radical maneuvers.
Most of the principles still apply to longboarding (turning and maneuvering) and in particular performance long boarding when progressing up the levels. However what is not covered is classic, traditional longboarding style (i.e; noseriding, cross-stepping etc.).
When we identify that our members are asking for this, this will be our next instalment.
WHAT IS THE RATIONALE BEHIND THE STRENGTH FINDER ASSESSMENT TOOL?
Our Strength Finder assessment tool has been designed to help you pinpoint your current strengths and weaknesses.
We encourage you to surf to your strengths. However, you’ll also identify and target your weakest links, which is what will give you maximum break-through. Once you fix the root cause of a problem, then advancing becomes so much easier and those big dreams will start getting so much closer.
The genius of our 10 Concepts is that because they’re in a sequence of priority, this will allow you to discover exactly what has been holding you back and of course, how to fix it. For example, it’s pointless working on arm rotation if your board isn’t on rail. But then there’s no point focusing on rail-work if your weight is too heavy on your front foot. But there’s no point even going for the turn if you haven’t built a good speed base.
This is why our system of prioritization becomes imperative to your success. It’s over-whelming practicing too many things at once. Instead Surfbetter100 will reveal your highest priorities and how to fix them. Then once you’ve nailed those, you move up the skill ladder to your next set of priorities.
You’ll love the clarity derived from this analytical approach. Please, don’t worry if this all sounds a bit confusing. You don’t even need to know this. We’re just giving you some background information, so you trust and apply the process.
WHAT THE HECK IS BHAG?
With credit to author Jim Collins, a BHAG (pronounced “Bee-Hag,” short for Big Hairy Audacious Goal) is a powerful way to stimulate progress.
A BHAG is clear and compelling, needs little explanation and motivates you with a relentless sense of urgency.
Use our Surfbetter100 Vision Board located in your Dream tool, to get you psyched about how far you might take this. You’ll discover what you need to do today, tomorrow and the next day with maniacal focus in order to ride the best wave of your life.
We encourage you to look ahead at some higher levels and set some big, hairy, audacious goals! Dreams that would get you fully psyched and energized. Having viscerally tangible goals that motivate you is one of the best ways to push yourself towards the achievement of your own goals. Also the simple act of imagining them is very powerful.
The best part of Surfbetter100 is that it equips you with the skills and confidence to achieve whatever surfing fantasies you might dare to dream of!
WHAT DOES IT COST AND HOW DO I GET STARTED?
You have 3 membership options to choose from. Simply choose the membership option that suits you best and get started immediately with your 7-day FREE trial. Your membership options are;
We believe our membership options offer a range of price points for all budgets. It took us 30 years of coaching experience and 3 years of dedicated design, film and edit time to get this right.
If surfing is important to you and you have dreamed of surfing mesmerizing waves with speed, style, flair and elegance, then for around $1.00 USD p/day over the course of a year, we have a guaranteed pathway that can work if you apply it.
WHICH MEMBERSHIP OPTION IS RIGHT FOR ME?
Surfbetter100’s most popular value for money membership is FULL ACCESS (YEARLY). This option provides you, your partner and any member of your immediate family, full access to ALL 10 Levels for under $1.00 a day.
Our FULL ACCESS (MONTHLY) membership is the perfect solution for anyone wanting full access to ALL 10 Levels but prefers to pay monthly. This membership solution offers all the benefits of the FULL ACCESS (YEARLY) membership, but with monthly affordability.
Our PREMIUM (MENTORING) membership option is ideal for anyone wanting all the benefits of full access to ALL 10 Levels PLUS the addition of personalized mentoring. Every month you will be given the opportunity of a one hour Zoom call with one of our expert coaches who will help you recognize improvements, fix weaknesses, analyze video clips and help you map your future progress.
HOW CAN I BE CERTAIN THAT THIS PROGRAM IS OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY?
Surfbetter100 is the result of 30 years experience coaching surfers of all abilities in surf breaks all over the world.
From beginner surfer to expert, you can benefit from all of this accumulated knowledge. It’s relatable and realistic due to hundreds of thousands of hours of combined experience coaching real surfers just like you. If your still not convinced, please view our testimonials.
CAN I SEE A FREE SAMPLE BEFORE I BUY?
Every membership option also has a 7-DAY FREE TRIAL for you to truly see for yourself the value and depth of the Surfbetter100 teaching system.
You can also view a sample of an intermediate-level lesson in our Welcome Category of videos.
WHAT IF I’M NOT SATISIFIED AFTER PURCHASE?
You can purchase with confidence thanks to our 30-day money-back guarantee!
If within 30 days of your purchase, you don’t believe that you have learned a level of thorough and detailed skills necessary to accelerate your surfing to the next level of performance, then we will cheerfully refund your full payment.
We are extremely confident that our Surbetter100 system will help surfers of every ability, providing them a roadmap to a lifetime of surfing progression!
WHO DESIGNED SURFBETTER100?
Surfbetter100 is the result of 30 years experience coaching surfers of all abilities in surf breaks all over the world.
Today you can benefit from all of this accumulated knowledge. You can trust the Surfbetter100 teaching system. It’s relatable and realistic due to hundreds of thousands of hours of combined experience coaching real surfers just like you. This is how we’ve been able to refine it.
Ross Phillips is the mastermind behind Surfbetter100. Ross is a frothing, lifetime surf traveller with university qualifications in teaching and a 30-year-long career in surf coaching. He’s trained all abilities from beginner right through to world champion, founded the luxury travel company Tropicsurf, pioneered e-learning surf courses back in the 90’s and trains instructors around the globe.
Ross currently leads a team of around 50 surf coaches across a dozen or so countries and their daily, combined experiences at the coal-face contribute to a phenomenal knowledge-bank of experience that you can become the beneficiary of right now!
HOW WAS IT FILMED AND PRODUCED?
Surfbetter100 was filmed in collaboration with Tropicsurf in the beautiful Maldives, staying at the stunning Four Seasons Resort Kuda Huraa
This is the ultimate location to enjoy long, workable faces that build mileage and improvement. As you’ll see, the waves can be incredible. But don’t worry when you’re faced with a mushy beach break back at home, the principles are still the same.
We engaged legendary film-maker Sean Gilhooley to shoot and produce. The surfer in all 100 videos is our amigo from Costa Rica, Noemar McGonagle. Noe is a former ISA world champion. He totally rips and also did his best impersonations to surf like a beginner and intermediate, so you can observe the clear pathway from beginner to expert.
Our objective is that no matter where you are right now, you can identify with 1 of the 10 Levels and get inspired with how far you could realistically step up your performance.
CAN I GO SURF AND LEARN WHERE IT WAS FILMED AND PRODUCED?
Yes you certainly can! The Maldives offers surfers of all abilities, a remarkable range of user-friendly waves. With long rides providing the canvas to work on your skills, it’s the ideal destination to park up and improve your surfing.
Tropicsurf offers luxury holiday and Surfing Progression Packages. All of their surf guides are expertly trained at coaching guests under the Surfbetter100 system. Book your trip today with Tropicsurf.
WHAT ARE THE COPYRIGHT AND USAGE RIGHTS?
© 2019 Ross Phillips. All rights reserved.
The Surfbetter100 Coaching system is protected by copyright. Any reproduction or communication without the owner’s approval is illegal.
Surfbetter100 membership access and details may be shared amongst immediate family members but are not intended for commercial use, unless under a specified licence agreement.
Surfbetter100 is a trade mark of Surfbetter Pty Ltd.
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