Surf Tips

Alaïa closed for a short winter break, are you ready to brace yourself for the cold water again?

Emilien: Yes, of course. Cold water is good for the body and if you have a good wetsuit you don’t feel the cold!

Any tips for someone who wants to start surfing?

Emilien: The concept of Alaïa is to offer a variety of different waves suitable for all levels. Be sure to choose the right level if you want to enjoy the session. My advice is to start with the lowest level, so you can catch more waves

If you could only ever ride one board again, which would it be?

Emilien: Snowboard, because I live in the perfect playground for it. Fortunately, I don’t have to choose. Head to www.alaiabay.com if you want to try surfing in the Alps.

• Le coach de surf Cris Mills a rassemblé une mine d’informations et de conseils utiles pour tous les surfeurs débutants qui souhaitent démarrer sur de bonnes bases, mais aussi pour les surfeurs qui souhaitent progresser. Le site et l’application proposent divers programmes pour maîtriser le pop up et le paddling, ainsi que de nombreux exercices pour vous aider à préparer vos bras et à profiter au maximum de votre passage à Alaïa. www.surfstrengthcoach.com

• Surf coach, Cris Mills, has put together a treasure trove full of useful info and tips for any first-time surfers wanting to get a head start, plus tons of information for surfers wanting to improve. The site / app has various programmes to help with pop up and paddling techniques, plus numerous exercises to help get your winter arms in shape and make the most of your time at Alaïa. www.surfstrengthcoach.com