Alternative to YouTube Tutorials

Enhance your YouTube Tutorials experience with Surf Buddy Coach

YouTube shows you what good surfing looks like. Surf Buddy Coach shows you what YOUR surfing looks like. Combine both for maximum progression.

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When to Use Surf Buddy Coach Alongside YouTube Tutorials

Get more value from your youtube tutorials investment

Learn the Theory

Watch YouTube tutorials to understand what good technique looks like and the key points to focus on.

Practice in the Water

Take what you learned and apply it in your next surf session while someone films you.

Check Your Execution

Upload your footage to see if you're actually doing what the tutorials taught - or just think you are.

How Surf Buddy Coach Complements YouTube Tutorials

Fill the gaps and maximize your progression

The Missing Mirror

You can't see yourself surf. AI analysis shows you exactly what you're doing vs. what you think you're doing.

  • Objective technique assessment
  • Compare to what you learned
  • Identify blind spots

Personalized Feedback

Tutorials are generic. AI analysis is specific to YOUR surfing, YOUR waves, YOUR technique.

  • Feedback on your actual footage
  • Tailored to your skill level
  • Specific actionable tips

Close the Loop

Complete the learning cycle: Watch, Practice, Analyze, Improve, Repeat.

  • Verify you're improving
  • Track progress over time
  • Know when to move on

Better Together

YouTube Tutorials and Surf Buddy Coach work hand-in-hand for faster progression

1

Watch a Tutorial

Pick a specific technique from a quality YouTube channel (Barefoot Surf, How to Rip, etc.).

2

Practice in the Water

Focus on that one technique in your next session. Have someone film a few waves.

3

Get AI Feedback

Upload your footage and see if you're applying the technique correctly.

4

Refine and Repeat

Adjust based on feedback, practice again, and track your improvement over time.

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Your Surfing?

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Instant Feedback

Get detailed analysis in under a minute

Personalized Tips

Feedback tailored to your skill level

Track Progress

See your improvement over time

Frequently Asked Questions

Why can't I just watch more tutorials?

Watching is passive. You might think you understand, but without seeing yourself, you don't know if you're actually applying what you learned. Most surfers have a gap between what they think they're doing and reality.

Which YouTube channels do you recommend?

Check out our guide to the best surf tutorial YouTube channels. Barefoot Surf, How to Rip, and Surf Simply are great starting points.

Do I need to watch tutorials first?

Not necessarily. AI feedback works on its own. But combining tutorials (theory) with AI analysis (practice feedback) accelerates learning significantly.

What if the AI says something different from a tutorial?

Our AI focuses on universally-agreed fundamentals. If there's a difference, it's likely about nuance or style preference. Use both sources to inform your practice.

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Add Surf Buddy Coach to your surf progression toolkit and see results faster

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