Matt Meola's Guide to Aerial Surfing

18 Lessons

Learn to consistently land airs and elevate your air game from one of the most progressive surfers on the planet. Matt Meola teaches you how to identify ideal aerial conditions, increase your hang time, and safely land five different maneuvers by sharing his lifetime of knowledge innovating above the lip. From your first straight air to your first backflip, Matt Meola teaches the ins and outs of aerial surfing in this course.

Lift off now.

Learn to land your first air or take your air game to new heights.

Whether you're an intermediate surfer hoping to stomp your first air or your aerial surfing has reached a plateau and you need a nudge from an expert, Matt Meola shares a lifetime of innovation above the lip to help you take your air game to the next level.

Take flight.

Recognize the ramps.

It's rare that the elements all align for progressing above the lip. "I may get just a couple sections all year that even allow for huge maneuvers," says Meola. "When it all comes together, it's such a special thing." Matt helps you understand which conditions are critical for stomping airs to help you speed up your progression.

Lift off.

Learn to consistently stomp airs from one of the most innovative surfers on earth.

"With this course, I hope I can help you achieve your dreams of landing a new trick, landing a new air, or even just help a little bit with your technique,” says Matt Meola. “But what I don't want is for people to take surfing too seriously, because it's so much fun, and that's why I started surfing as well. It's very important to remember if you're getting frustrated and you're trying a new trick that you're surfing and this is supposed to be fun."

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"Matt was made to do airs."

Stick the landing.

- Albee Layer

"Landing an air is all about commitment."

"As soon as you second-guess yourself, you may as well just jump off the board." Matt Meola designed his course to boost your confidence to commit. That's the only way you'll stick the landing.

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"The best feelings in surfing are when you push the limit so far to the point you think it's nearly impossible, and you miraculously land it."

Matt teaches you his aerial philosophy, tips before take off, in-flight tips, and landing suggestions as he walks you through five separate airs, step-by-step. Get lifetime access to 15+ video lessons designed to maximize your hang time.

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"I've dedicated my entire life and career to the progression of surfing, mostly in the air."

"I'm excited to teach you a few things that I've learned in my life, and hopefully, it helps you become a better surfer and accomplish your dreams of doing airs."

Lift off now.

Welcome to Flight School

Get ready for liftoff. Matt Meola is your captain to help you navigate life above the lip. The time to stomp airs over your friends is nigh. Get it.

Introduction

2 mins
1.8 GB

Are You Ready?

2 mins
1.38 GB

Before Takeoff

Air sections have to be timed right, and Matt gives you the basics on how to spot them and what to prepare for.

Anatomy of an Air

2 mins
1.51 GB

Wind

4 mins
3.53 GB

In Flight Tips

3 mins
2.39 GB

Gear

3 mins
2.99 GB

In Flight

Matt gives the rundown of the most common airs you'll see in the line-up or done by the pros.

Air 1: Straight Air

7 mins
4.63 GB

Air 2: Air Reverse

11 mins
744 MB

Air 3: Full Rotation

13 mins
877 MB

Air 4: Alley-Oop

9 mins
597 MB

Air 5: Backflip

6 mins
413 MB

Landing

Matt shares essentials as you prepare for landing.

Landing Tips

2 mins
1.4 GB

How to Avoid Injury

3 mins
2.63 GB

Aerial Philosophy and War Stories

Talking story with an aerial icon.

Matt's Best Air

6 mins
402 MB

War Stories

4 mins
4 GB

Angles Debate

3 mins
2.78 GB

Parting Thoughts

A final wrap-up and review for the road.

Parting Thoughts

3 mins
2.22 GB

Matt Meola's Guide to Aerial Surfing Quiz

FAQs

Who is this course for?

If you've got the basics of surfing covered, and you're curious about life above the lip, this course is for you. Or, if you're already regularly landing airs, Matt Meola wants to help you continue to elevate your air game. "I've dedicated my entire life and career to the progression of surfing, mostly in the air," says Matt. "So, I'm excited to teach you a few things that I've learned in my life, and hopefully, it helps you become a better surfer and accomplish your dreams of doing airs. I want to be able to help new surfers do airs. I'd also like to help surfers who are starting to do airs, do better airs or get more tweaked out, or just teach certain things that can help you progress."

What will I learn in this course?

In this course, iconic aerial surfer Matt Meola shares his lifetime of insights and expertise on: knowing when you're ready for airs, preventing injury, judging conditions, in-flight pointers, landing mantras, and war stories from the field.

Matt also walks through his approach to five specific airs step-by-step, including:

- Straight Air
- Air Reverse
- Full Rotation
- Alley Oop
- Backflip

The course includes detailed video breakdowns on each type of air so you can take notes and apply Matt's suggestions to your next session.

The full, time-stamped curriculum can be viewed above so you know exactly what to expect.

What do I need for this course?

Just an internet connection. (And some fundamental surf skills are a pre-requisite). Per Matt's suggestion, you'll also need a fistful of courage and commitment to consistently land airs and innovate above the lip.

What doesn't the course cover?

This course does not cover the basics of surfing and surfing fundamentals. If you're interested in learning to surf, Kassia Meador's Definitive Guide to Longboarding 2.0 is a great place to start. Matt says that in order to avoid injury, surfing should be second-nature to anyone trying airs. If you're still figuring out your bottom turn, wait to make a little progress before taking Matt's course.

In what currency is the price?

Prices are in USD.

How long do I have access to the course?

For life, brah. If you ever want to reference one of Matt's lessons, just fire it up!

What if I don't like it?

We really hope you love it! And we feel confident you will. There is no instructor on earth better qualified to teach you how to land airs than Matt Meola. And he's also highly entertaining in how he shares his knowledge. Unfortunately, we’re not able to offer refunds. If you’re on the fence, we strongly recommend that you watch the preview videos to get a sense of what the class is like before you buy.

About Matt Meola

After winning Taylor Steele's video contest "Innersection" in 2011, Matt Meola quickly gained a reputation for pushing the boundaries of surfing above the lip. In the time since, he's blown the surf world's collective mind with the "spindle flip" and other contortions in the sky. When he's not obsessing over new aerials, Matt also spends his time fishing, hunting, and living off the land. He lives in Maui with his pet deer, Doenut.

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