How to stand up on the surfboard can be one of the most intimidating parts of learning how to surf. The secret to learning how to surf is that you don’t have to stand up on your surfboard to catch a wave. Paddle to the into the swell on your stomach 1st, gaining control of the board with your hands on either side and continuing to control the board with your hands as you step light as a cat into position, pivoting sideways looking and keeping the hands low.

Admittedly the video above is not standing up on a surfboard, but we figure if this guy can stand up on a slackline, then you can’t be that hard to stand up on a surfboard after all.