I knew a guy. He was a stocky powerful dude who use to longboard professionally and rides 9’2-9’6 tri fin performance longboard, heavy glassed and heavy boards. Anyway I’ve never seen someone rip on a longboard like he does during Fall east coast hurricane season on Long Island. And he surfs off the back right over the tail and he says that’s the only way you can surf a longboard vertically, doing snaps’ very aggressive explosive top turns etc. like a shortboard. His boards have rocker though and I’ve never seen him walk his longboard. He also uses cutaway center fin with side bites. But it was incredible watch him charge overhead hurricane waves among shortboarders on his long ass board and surf top to bottom. He also lived in Hawaii for a while. It seems there’s also a certain style of longboard in specific to Hawaii. Those guys are use to good powerful rippable waves there’s and those waves seem to be made for back footed longboarding where you can have better control as you stated and really shred vertically up and down the face. Less trim less walking. Just aggressive longboard shredding. Usually those guys are also stocky and powerful, able to control a big heavy board in good waves.
Sounds like the longboarding of the 90's. All high pros. Longboarders trying to ride the wave like shortboarders! What you're describing sounds a lot like phil rajzman style. Nowadays it's more of mix between the two styles. But those heavier stockier guys can rip like that! I don't have the weight for it haha
Those waves from 4:58 to 5:39 really show your improved style, that back foot pop up is good for control and setting yourself up for the line especially on really big surf days. UUmm your board wax still needs to be renewed, maybe a vid on waxing your board with different types of wax for different temperature water could be on the cards. Keep up the good work its inspiring for a lot of people, I often recommend to beginner's to view your vids.
Thanks so much! lol yes you've been on my mind about the wax haha! Going to remove it all before I head to california in a week. I'll re-do it and leave it for another year most likely hahaha
Yea they're the best! Well that drop knee pop is useful on almost any wave so You're probably fine... just a couple scenarios that I need that fast knee pop
There is a learning curve for sure, but it's going to be hugely beneficial in the end. Short boards help longboards, longboards help shortboards. You'll have a better overall understanding of boards and waves then most
This is a total game changer!! Went out and changed my pop up to this and…OMG! So different, great different!! Thank you thank you!! Luv ya work!! 🏄🏼♀️🏄🏼♀️
haha thanks!! Yea, Chris is the best drone pilot. He only cares about getting a good shot.. which means he has crashed more than one drone in his life haha!
Double Thumbs Up Brian! As a longtime short-boarder who recently switched to a longboard, I've realised that I am often too far up the board to turn effectively but haven't quite been able to figure how to rectify it. I think you've hit the nail on the head. Thanks!
Yep, I went through the same thing Ken. Iv'e learned to get farther back on the board during the wave, but starting out farther back has opened up a whole new world haha
Saw a guy at my local do exactly this. Looks super smooth and flowing. The comparison of you doing both styles is crazy as the pop up on the tail looks so good, the mid board pop up not so much. Really interesting take.
Great form on the drop knee takeoff. I use it more as a stalling maneuver. It’s good to have different takeoffs so that each wave can dictate which one you use. If you decide how to takeoff when you park your car, then inevitably you will have some waves that don’t feel good.
You have to use it an appropriate waves. There can be multiple waves in the same session that require different approaches. If it's forced, it usually doesn't end well.
Oh, some secrete sauce in there. To me nothing looks and feels more beautiful than a slow delayed pop up. Makes sense that it would allow you to smoothly transition into clean levitation. Open hand!!!! Gunna try, cant wait. THANK YOU
Hi Brian, thank you for the video. Im a beginner ,and watched heaps of professional surfers’ videos like yours. I found some of you guys used this way to pop up and looks so easy and beautiful. But I know it isn’t 😅. I’ll def try it out and give you a feedback later. say hi from NZ 😊
You really know how to film and edit - love your vids! I've ridden a shortboard (5,8 to 5,10) my whole life, but want to get into longboarding; your vids get me psyched for the weekend!
@@LongboardSessions in FL, but we have some waves here this weekend too! Have a 9’6’’ I’m going to play around on. It’s been a long time since I’ve ridden it, hopefully not too much board. At least I’ll be up and riding way before anyone else!
@@andykumar4103 destin is on the gulf side, so not really any waves unless it’s storm/hurricane swell. BUT the gulf has the most beautiful beaches in fl by far, and the best for kids. Also way warmer in the colder months. When I go surf I can still only let my kids in the water if I’m holding them on the east coast. Gulf I let them go play in the water as it’s calm as a lake and a gradual decline into the water.
Hey, just found your channel. Well, actually I saw a year or so ago, but I've been surfing for 50 years, so wasn't really loking for change. Then I saw this video about this pop up. I had both hips replaced. (with complications) about three years ago, and my pop up was fuc$%d, meaning it hurt and I couldn't get comfortable. I always had a good smooth pop up, so this technique really helps. Thanks for making it easy to break down.
@@LongboardSessions Don't worry about, as I think I was just unlucky. I'll try to locate your email and I can send you a few things that would be good to stress to the surgeon. Having had a total of 2 surgeries on the good side, and 6 on the bad side, I have notes.
Good stuff. I find I change how far back I pop up based on the steepness of the wave / where I catch the wave. Steep and/or late drop? Pop up back to swing it around. Low or mid wave with some time, middle nice and easy, set my angle! On particularly big steep waves beyond what the rocker of my board can handle I'll pop up way back and then feel like I'm riding a skateboard off a loading dock!
You got it! Im currently in the air flying to Santa Cruz... I'll be practicing my backside takeoffs for a month straight haha! Let's see if I get any better
Coincidentally I've been trying this, but usually as I start, I'm sure that I will lose the wave, and I pop up way forward. Partly, I've been dealing with weak, mushy waves lately (see my recent videos), but I will try to ride farther down the wave before popping up. Amazing set of waves you got in the middle of the video, and your hard work let you take full advantage of them.
So this is one of the best videos. I have been a mental beach bum all my life. A bodybuilder at 6’4 » and 336 lbs far too large to surf. I started paddle boarding when Laird started doing it on utube but never surfed but wakes- at the beach I could get knee up thats about it. Nailed the explanation about control back towards tail and used this pop up method to surf an inflatable several times now but I don’t think anyone could do it, I may only be capable due to my larger frame and size cause 11ft /6 » inflatable board is nothing for me where it is a whale for most. Think of it Kinda like if shaq surfed. Anyways -right on
Love the videos man! So surprised you never mention cross training on a longboard SUP! You guys are missing out, if you think about it, the only time you’re actually standing on a longboard is when you surf. When on a sup you’re balancing for hours. I went from longboarding to sup surfing and then back to SUP and longboarding and wow, longboarding progression was off the charts!
Wow I never really thought about that! I like that idea because if you're starting on a SUP, you don't have to worry about popping up. May start having fun faster on that than on a longboard. Interesting thought!
@@LongboardSessions definitely, it’s interesting, switching to sup for a while just exposed me to so much more ride time on the wave, that when I went back to longboarding I already knew the take off angles, perfect positioning etc, and popping up was just simple. Love your videos because I also use so much of your info for SUP surfing 🏄♂️ thanks again for the great content !
Weird, that's how I've always done a pop up on the longboard. I only have to double pop on a short board because the board is so short. Now, I just can't it any other way because I'm old and not as mobile.
Hey Brian! I am new to surfing, and started with a 7'6 board and I can catch waves with that, and have recently bought a 6'7 board which is a leap! Noticing that it's hard for me to pop up and I thought I would be able to ride along the face better with a smaller board
Well, a smaller board makes almost everything harder. If you find it took difficult, keep improving with the 7'6 and suddenly the 6'7 will become easier. Small boards require good positioning and often pumping to stay with the power
Great video. There is something weird going on because here in SoCal it's 45 degrees and windy while you get off-shore winds and perfect peelers? If we ever get the nice NW groundswells we're supposed to have in February I will try your technique and see how it feels. Thank you.
Dude, this video is so timely! I was literally watching some clips of pros long boarding this week and thinking "they are pros, why are they doing a 'beginner' pop up??". But after watching this video and trying it myself I realise that the drop knee pop-up isn't the same as the beginner 'climb up slowly' pop-up. It's a lot faster and in some ways more physical than the advanced pop-up cos instead of using potential energy to spring up (or, low-energy to climb up slowly) - you're trying to get your whole body back over your back foot in one quick motion!! Any advice on how this affects different take-off types (angled, faded, stalls etc.)?
Yes exactly right! However, using the slope of the wave to let your board 'fall' down it makes getting your body over your back foot much easier. That's kinda what I mentioned in the video about letting the board travel down the wave first. It effects takeoffs differently that's for sure. Faded / Stalls it helps tremendously. Angled takeoffs are a different story. I would still use this pop for angled takeoffs potentially as long as I have time. If it's late, i'd go with my regular pop up
Hi, I've been following you for a while and I feel this video is the one that offers me the better chance to unlock new things in my surfing. Thank you. I've noticed that pop-up in random videos, but I didn't understand exactly what the movements were until now. Giving it a few try on the ground I'm worried about being really unbalanced at first. Both feet would be pointing straight forward. What are your thoughts on that? Can you elaborate a bit more? I'm a bit older than you and I've been longboarding for years, but just once a week! My progress has been slow but constant. I think I'm at a level similar to what you do, so I really relate to your videos, thoughts and suggestions. Thank you and keep it up!
GREAT questions. Ideally you're feet are not pointed straight, but angled as much as you can. I know that's not easy tho. I'll tell you that it does feel unbalanced if executed at the wrong time. That's why I stressed having speed before you officialy pop up. If you're doing the turn while traveling down the face with speed, it's much more balanced. Do it to early and you look totally ridiculous haha! I have many shots of me losing my balance that didn't make the cut
Epic video, really nice made and good explanations, great work! I wonder how you do it with the drone, do you have a friend that always come and film you or is it following you somehow? I'm not the most technical person haha
@@LongboardSessions What is "perfect"? Perfectly fun, I say. I'm still looking for the first bogey free session, with no misses, no wipeouts, dry hair....Ha!
I usually summer surf in south jersey. I know you don’t wanna give up your spot but when (season) and where do you go? The waves look so much better than where I’m at
There are good waves all over NJ, you just gotta find em! I stick to monmouth county, but worked hard to find waves that are good for longboarding. Go out at different spots and keep notes of the conditions. You'll get a system
Hi Brian, thx for this vid! I got a question. Just before you pop-up, do you arch your back? I saw a surf-vid where I got a nice insight. They explained that just before the pop up you should arch your back so that the wave pushes you. What I do (in the Netherlands, often mussy waves) is just the put my head a little down to my board so ( I think) I use gravity to catch the wave. What do you think?
I think I may put my head down like you do, but it totally depends on the wave. If i'm having no trouble catching a specific wave, my back will be arched the whole time. If i feel like i'm losing it, my head might go down a bit as I dig deeper in the water for more paddle power.
I’ve been surfing for a few years and I am still not that good. I noticed that I am way too far back on my board and I’m also not situated properly on my board. a lot of times my left foot is too much to the left and my board is very wobbly and I don’t have a lot of speed or control. I still have so much fun and I will never give up. I just need some advice on how to fix the way I pop up or step up. I also surf backside and I feel it’s also hard to open my chest to face the wave. I usually go only lefts lol. I want to surf better and I’m struggling. 😤
Hey, keep having fun and enjoy the process! It's hard for me to give you advice without seeing you on a wave. If you have any clips of yourself, share it to my instagram @longboard_sessions in a DM. We also have a website coming out soon that should help.
@@LongboardSessions i definitely will. Thank you. I also have one more question. When i pop up i put my front foot up first then my back foot. Is that not correct. Should i try to put my back foot up first ?
@@LongboardSessionsi surf in rockaway beach. It’s ok but I’m looking for a better spot. I think you surf in Jersey ? Are there any good spots in Jersey to surf with a longboard. ?
One of the monmouth county beaches. Really anytime of the year is fine for longboarding.. but you gotta check the forecast before taking the trip hehe. We get good waves like once or twice a week .. maybe
My board is a 9'6". I'd recommend that size or larger if you're looking for that more traditional feel. This of course depends on your height/ weight. I'm 5'4 135 lbs. My board might be slightly large for me.. but at this point that's how I like it
I do it this way all the time. Only difference is, I turn out my toes of my back foot, then slide it forward as necessary. Also in bigger waves, especially backside, like in this video, i initially place my front foot inside of the stringer, to hold the rail better. th-cam.com/video/iO6wQfLURmQ/w-d-xo.html
Standing with the balls of your feet, especially your back foot, will take you to a bad place. You will not be able to pop-up on a shorter board this way and it's a habit that will confuse your technique. Unlearning isn't possible unless you get dementia.
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Stoked to see my background cheering made it in 😁
haha yes! I just noticed that like three days ago.. had to make it in
Couldn’t be happier to find this channel. Thank you for all the effort with these videos.
Awesome Nick! You got it
I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR A VIDEO TO EXPLAIN THE MOTION OF THIS POP UP FOR SO LONG. Thank you.
haha you got it!
I knew a guy. He was a stocky powerful dude who use to longboard professionally and rides 9’2-9’6 tri fin performance longboard, heavy glassed and heavy boards. Anyway I’ve never seen someone rip on a longboard like he does during Fall east coast hurricane season on Long Island. And he surfs off the back right over the tail and he says that’s the only way you can surf a longboard vertically, doing snaps’ very aggressive explosive top turns etc. like a shortboard. His boards have rocker though and I’ve never seen him walk his longboard. He also uses cutaway center fin with side bites. But it was incredible watch him charge overhead hurricane waves among shortboarders on his long ass board and surf top to bottom. He also lived in Hawaii for a while. It seems there’s also a certain style of longboard in specific to Hawaii. Those guys are use to good powerful rippable waves there’s and those waves seem to be made for back footed longboarding where you can have better control as you stated and really shred vertically up and down the face. Less trim less walking. Just aggressive longboard shredding. Usually those guys are also stocky and powerful, able to control a big heavy board in good waves.
Sounds like the longboarding of the 90's. All high pros. Longboarders trying to ride the wave like shortboarders! What you're describing sounds a lot like phil rajzman style. Nowadays it's more of mix between the two styles. But those heavier stockier guys can rip like that! I don't have the weight for it haha
Those waves from 4:58 to 5:39 really show your improved style, that back foot pop up is good for control and setting yourself up for the line especially on really big surf days. UUmm your board wax still needs to be renewed, maybe a vid on waxing your board with different types of wax for different temperature water could be on the cards. Keep up the good work its inspiring for a lot of people, I often recommend to beginner's to view your vids.
Thanks so much! lol yes you've been on my mind about the wax haha! Going to remove it all before I head to california in a week. I'll re-do it and leave it for another year most likely hahaha
Hey Brian, Gotta love days like Wave Day 2! I normally do a drop knee pop-up by default, because my body doesn't want to "pop" 😀
Yea they're the best! Well that drop knee pop is useful on almost any wave so You're probably fine... just a couple scenarios that I need that fast knee pop
Your videos make me want to book a trip to Jersey. Those waves are beautiful!
haha! Booking a trip to surf here is tough. It's hit or miss! Come last minute when you know theres a swell.. that could work
Thanks man, coming from a short board background, I’ve found longboards really hard to ride, I think this will help enormously! Cheers from 🇮🇪
There is a learning curve for sure, but it's going to be hugely beneficial in the end. Short boards help longboards, longboards help shortboards. You'll have a better overall understanding of boards and waves then most
This is a total game changer!! Went out and changed my pop up to this and…OMG! So different, great different!!
Thank you thank you!!
Luv ya work!! 🏄🏼♀️🏄🏼♀️
haha awesome!!
@LongboardSessions starting longboarding next month after haven't surfed anything for 15 years. Looking forward to trying this.
Great work man! You scored on day 2!!!
And the drone work is so dreamy. Love this vid. Keep em coming. 🤙🏼❤️
haha thanks!! Yea, Chris is the best drone pilot. He only cares about getting a good shot.. which means he has crashed more than one drone in his life haha!
Double Thumbs Up Brian!
As a longtime short-boarder who recently switched to a longboard, I've realised that I am often too far up the board to turn effectively but haven't quite been able to figure how to rectify it. I think you've hit the nail on the head. Thanks!
Yep, I went through the same thing Ken. Iv'e learned to get farther back on the board during the wave, but starting out farther back has opened up a whole new world haha
Nice rides my friend. And some pretty waves too! ....your whole program is really getting stitched together nicely!
Thanks Billy! Definitely becoming a little more well rounded that's for sure haha. Hopefullly I'll get to see you out in Cali!
@@LongboardSessions yeah, we're gonna try to coordinate timing with you. I'll bring ya some boards to try.
Saw a guy at my local do exactly this. Looks super smooth and flowing. The comparison of you doing both styles is crazy as the pop up on the tail looks so good, the mid board pop up not so much. Really interesting take.
Yea they are two totally different pop ups and I agree, the tail pop looks so much smoother haha! However they both have their place
Great form on the drop knee takeoff. I use it more as a stalling maneuver. It’s good to have different takeoffs so that each wave can dictate which one you use. If you decide how to takeoff when you park your car, then inevitably you will have some waves that don’t feel good.
Well said! That goes for nearly every surfing maneuver.. can only do it if it's the correct wave
just starting with surfing and your videos hype me so much! Keep up the awesome work! they transmit a lot of joy and enjoyment of the activity :)
Great to hear!! Gotta have fun out there that's for sure hehe
You have to use it an appropriate waves. There can be multiple waves in the same session that require different approaches. If it's forced, it usually doesn't end well.
Yes you're totally right. Seems you can typically do it on waves that you have a little bit of time with
Oh, some secrete sauce in there. To me nothing looks and feels more beautiful than a slow delayed pop up. Makes sense that it would allow you to smoothly transition into clean levitation. Open hand!!!! Gunna try, cant wait. THANK YOU
You got it Mike! Yes it's quite a good feeling performing this correctly haha
Thanks for this video, I'm teaching myself on a longboard. These are some really helpful tips, I was popping up way too far forward.
Awesome !
Somtimes popping up far forward is warranted. Kinda depends on the wave
Nice rail grab at 5:30😊🤙
Great tips buddy
haha thanks! It's rare I grab rail anytime other than the takeoff.. this was a steep section haha
Hi Brian, thank you for the video. Im a beginner ,and watched heaps of professional surfers’ videos like yours. I found some of you guys used this way to pop up and looks so easy and beautiful. But I know it isn’t 😅. I’ll def try it out and give you a feedback later. say hi from NZ 😊
It might not be as hard as you think! Some people find this pop up easier than the classic pop up. Let me know how it goes
You really know how to film and edit - love your vids! I've ridden a shortboard (5,8 to 5,10) my whole life, but want to get into longboarding; your vids get me psyched for the weekend!
Awesome!! Well if you live around NJ, looking like good waves tomorrow!
@@LongboardSessions in FL, but we have some waves here this weekend too! Have a 9’6’’ I’m going to play around on. It’s been a long time since I’ve ridden it, hopefully not too much board. At least I’ll be up and riding way before anyone else!
@@embreedowling Does Destin beach has decent waves to surf for a beginner like me ? Where do you surf ?
@@andykumar4103 destin is on the gulf side, so not really any waves unless it’s storm/hurricane swell. BUT the gulf has the most beautiful beaches in fl by far, and the best for kids. Also way warmer in the colder months. When I go surf I can still only let my kids in the water if I’m holding them on the east coast. Gulf I let them go play in the water as it’s calm as a lake and a gradual decline into the water.
Nice one brian! On point on that pop-up. Cant wait for warmer weather and get back at it again. 👍🏼
Thanks James! Yea let's hit it hard this year
Hey, just found your channel. Well, actually I saw a year or so ago, but I've been surfing for 50 years, so wasn't really loking for change. Then I saw this video about this pop up. I had both hips replaced. (with complications) about three years ago, and my pop up was fuc$%d, meaning it hurt and I couldn't get comfortable. I always had a good smooth pop up, so this technique really helps. Thanks for making it easy to break down.
Wow I'm so glad the new method is working! Well you're scaring me now.. I'm getting my right hip replaced in 3 weeks lol! Curious to hear your story
@@LongboardSessions Don't worry about, as I think I was just unlucky. I'll try to locate your email and I can send you a few things that would be good to stress to the surgeon. Having had a total of 2 surgeries on the good side, and 6 on the bad side, I have notes.
oh that would be excellent. Do you have instagram? Dm me and i'll send you my email. @longboard_sessions
Good stuff.
I find I change how far back I pop up based on the steepness of the wave / where I catch the wave. Steep and/or late drop? Pop up back to swing it around. Low or mid wave with some time, middle nice and easy, set my angle! On particularly big steep waves beyond what the rocker of my board can handle I'll pop up way back and then feel like I'm riding a skateboard off a loading dock!
HAHA I love the skateboard off the loading dock analogy.. I know exactly the type of drop and feel you're talking about lol
Keep these videos coming! Learning is fun
Will do!!
Thanks Brian
Another great video. Thanks for the points on backside takeoff!!
You got it! Im currently in the air flying to Santa Cruz... I'll be practicing my backside takeoffs for a month straight haha! Let's see if I get any better
Coincidentally I've been trying this, but usually as I start, I'm sure that I will lose the wave, and I pop up way forward. Partly, I've been dealing with weak, mushy waves lately (see my recent videos), but I will try to ride farther down the wave before popping up.
Amazing set of waves you got in the middle of the video, and your hard work let you take full advantage of them.
Yea it takes a certain wave for sure. It needs to have a little bit of power. Just pop up way later than you think and be ready for the turn!
Getting better and better 🎉
Thanks John!
So this is one of the best videos. I have been a mental beach bum all my life. A bodybuilder at 6’4 » and 336 lbs far too large to surf. I started paddle boarding when Laird started doing it on utube but never surfed but wakes- at the beach I could get knee up thats about it. Nailed the explanation about control back towards tail and used this pop up method to surf an inflatable several times now but I don’t think anyone could do it, I may only be capable due to my larger frame and size cause 11ft /6 » inflatable board is nothing for me where it is a whale for most. Think of it Kinda like if shaq surfed. Anyways -right on
haha awesome! Yea bro, just gotta use the board that fits your build! A big one haha
Those looked like some fun waves
yes!! super fun
thanks for the tips, means a lot
You got it Sam!
What’s up man! I met you in San Onofre couple days ago. Sensational video, keep up the good work 🙏
It was great meeting you! Will do ... finally back in NJ after a long travel back haha! All worked out well tho
Love the videos man! So surprised you never mention cross training on a longboard SUP! You guys are missing out, if you think about it, the only time you’re actually standing on a longboard is when you surf. When on a sup you’re balancing for hours. I went from longboarding to sup surfing and then back to SUP and longboarding and wow, longboarding progression was off the charts!
Wow I never really thought about that! I like that idea because if you're starting on a SUP, you don't have to worry about popping up. May start having fun faster on that than on a longboard. Interesting thought!
@@LongboardSessions definitely, it’s interesting, switching to sup for a while just exposed me to so much more ride time on the wave, that when I went back to longboarding I already knew the take off angles, perfect positioning etc, and popping up was just simple. Love your videos because I also use so much of your info for SUP surfing 🏄♂️ thanks again for the great content !
wow thats awesome! Great my videos transfer into SUP as well haha
Nice!!
I can't wait to start longboarding, but the waves where I live are mostly short and fast waves. So far I'm surfing a midlength 7'2"
nice! Try and work with the tides... you might be able to get some slower waves at a higher tide... but not sure how your area works.
Weird, that's how I've always done a pop up on the longboard. I only have to double pop on a short board because the board is so short. Now, I just can't it any other way because I'm old and not as mobile.
Yea its quite a nice way to pop up! I've just never explored it at all until now
Hey Brian! I am new to surfing, and started with a 7'6 board and I can catch waves with that, and have recently bought a 6'7 board which is a leap! Noticing that it's hard for me to pop up and I thought I would be able to ride along the face better with a smaller board
Well, a smaller board makes almost everything harder. If you find it took difficult, keep improving with the 7'6 and suddenly the 6'7 will become easier. Small boards require good positioning and often pumping to stay with the power
Thank you ❤
You got it!
Great video. There is something weird going on because here in SoCal it's 45 degrees and windy while you get off-shore winds and
perfect peelers? If we ever get the nice NW groundswells we're supposed to have in February I will try your technique and see how it feels. Thank you.
Weird! This doesn't happen often for us tho. That middle day had some decent rides, but most of our rides are very short no matter what.
Love this one!! Great tips amigo.
Thanks tim!!
This is how i pop up on my shorter boards. Makes the steep jersey drop ins on dumpers faster
oh sweet! Iv'e only done it on longboards haha
Those waves dude! I still don't think I could handle it, a 5/4, booties, gloves and a hood! IDK, I wore a spring suit yesterday! lol
haha you could handle it if that's all you could surf
Dude, this video is so timely! I was literally watching some clips of pros long boarding this week and thinking "they are pros, why are they doing a 'beginner' pop up??". But after watching this video and trying it myself I realise that the drop knee pop-up isn't the same as the beginner 'climb up slowly' pop-up. It's a lot faster and in some ways more physical than the advanced pop-up cos instead of using potential energy to spring up (or, low-energy to climb up slowly) - you're trying to get your whole body back over your back foot in one quick motion!! Any advice on how this affects different take-off types (angled, faded, stalls etc.)?
Yes exactly right! However, using the slope of the wave to let your board 'fall' down it makes getting your body over your back foot much easier. That's kinda what I mentioned in the video about letting the board travel down the wave first.
It effects takeoffs differently that's for sure. Faded / Stalls it helps tremendously. Angled takeoffs are a different story. I would still use this pop for angled takeoffs potentially as long as I have time. If it's late, i'd go with my regular pop up
Would love a video on the normal pop-up and how you make that look so easy @0:28
Thats coming soon! Before the end of this year I imagine. I guess that's not so soon lol but it's coming
Ah mate, would love to see a video with tips on surfing cold weather
Ah that's not a video iv'e made yet. Might be an option for the future!
Great video. Will try tomo. Got some nice waves coming to Raglan.
Oh sweet! let me know how it goes
Hi, I've been following you for a while and I feel this video is the one that offers me the better chance to unlock new things in my surfing.
Thank you.
I've noticed that pop-up in random videos, but I didn't understand exactly what the movements were until now.
Giving it a few try on the ground I'm worried about being really unbalanced at first. Both feet would be pointing straight forward. What are your thoughts on that? Can you elaborate a bit more?
I'm a bit older than you and I've been longboarding for years, but just once a week! My progress has been slow but constant. I think I'm at a level similar to what you do, so I really relate to your videos, thoughts and suggestions.
Thank you and keep it up!
GREAT questions. Ideally you're feet are not pointed straight, but angled as much as you can. I know that's not easy tho.
I'll tell you that it does feel unbalanced if executed at the wrong time. That's why I stressed having speed before you officialy pop up. If you're doing the turn while traveling down the face with speed, it's much more balanced. Do it to early and you look totally ridiculous haha! I have many shots of me losing my balance that didn't make the cut
Another reason your tail pop up is more effective is you are leaving your hands on the deck until your front foot is planted- much more stable.
You're so right about that! Theres no 'in between' moment
Looks so fun mon..
Looking good tuesday!
Where is this? Where can you find a break like this in New Jersey without a million people out?
Oh it's so easy. Just head to the beach and drive in one direction checking often. I can find a break with no one out in 3 minutes lol
seems like a good option to prevent pearling
Yup! This or an angled takeoff
Amazing! Is this in Spring Lake New Jersey? That’s what it looks like..
Maybe...😉
Excellent video. How's the water temperature on New Jersey beaches?
thanks!! It's not bad atm. Kinda warmer than the air some mornings
Epic video, really nice made and good explanations, great work! I wonder how you do it with the drone, do you have a friend that always come and film you or is it following you somehow? I'm not the most technical person haha
Thanks!! Yes my brother in law is the drone pilot. Technology isn't quite there yet for me to do it by myself hehe
Awesome video! Who is controlling the drone?
My brother in law Chris!
@@LongboardSessions nice! Very cool shots!
hey man .. please do a video talking about the diferences of wide point on diferent boards
I would love to do that! I was thinking of making more of a comprehensive board buying guide video.. that will likely be a large section in the video.
Wow, day 2!
haha! Not perfect , but i'll take it
@@LongboardSessions What is "perfect"? Perfectly fun, I say. I'm still looking for the first bogey free session, with no misses, no wipeouts, dry hair....Ha!
I usually summer surf in south jersey. I know you don’t wanna give up your spot but when (season) and where do you go? The waves look so much better than where I’m at
There are good waves all over NJ, you just gotta find em! I stick to monmouth county, but worked hard to find waves that are good for longboarding. Go out at different spots and keep notes of the conditions. You'll get a system
Thanks man. Love you videos!
Hi Brian, thx for this vid! I got a question. Just before you pop-up, do you arch your back? I saw a surf-vid where I got a nice insight. They explained that just before the pop up you should arch your back so that the wave pushes you. What I do (in the Netherlands, often mussy waves) is just the put my head a little down to my board so ( I think) I use gravity to catch the wave. What do you think?
I think I may put my head down like you do, but it totally depends on the wave. If i'm having no trouble catching a specific wave, my back will be arched the whole time. If i feel like i'm losing it, my head might go down a bit as I dig deeper in the water for more paddle power.
Fantastic waves we’ve had some trash waves these days
Yea! Actually since the last day there hasn't been much around here either.
I’ve been surfing for a few years and I am still not that good. I noticed that I am way too far back on my board and I’m also not situated properly on my board. a lot of times my left foot is too much to the left and my board is very wobbly and I don’t have a lot of speed or control. I still have so much fun and I will never give up. I just need some advice on how to fix the way I pop up or step up. I also surf backside and I feel it’s also hard to open my chest to face the wave. I usually go only lefts lol. I want to surf better and I’m struggling. 😤
Hey, keep having fun and enjoy the process! It's hard for me to give you advice without seeing you on a wave. If you have any clips of yourself, share it to my instagram @longboard_sessions in a DM. We also have a website coming out soon that should help.
@@LongboardSessions i definitely will. Thank you.
I also have one more question. When i pop up i put my front foot up first then my back foot. Is that not correct. Should i try to put my back foot up first ?
@@LongboardSessionsi surf in rockaway beach. It’s ok but I’m looking for a better spot. I think you surf in Jersey ? Are there any good spots in Jersey to surf with a longboard. ?
Hey there! I love your channel. I'm moving to NJ and am trying to figure out some good longboarding waves. Do you have any advice?
I'm still trying to find them myself haha! Dm me on insta @longboard_sessions
@@LongboardSessions any chance youre on tiktok? I don't have IG
@@Harmonic_Convergence try the longboard sessions facebook? No tik tok
hey brian amazing stuff, what size is your board and what size are you?
Thanks!! My board is a 9'6" COS Chingona and i'm 5'4" 135 lbs
great video man! what size is your board?
Thanks! It's a 9'6" COS Chingona
What beach is this and what's the best time of the year to go there?
One of the monmouth county beaches. Really anytime of the year is fine for longboarding.. but you gotta check the forecast before taking the trip hehe. We get good waves like once or twice a week .. maybe
Any chance you could redo this for frontside?
I'm sure I will in the future!
Man, you need to clean all that wax 😂😂😂😂
Oh tell me about it!! Iv'e since done that and it's already just as gross haha
What would be your pop up when running front side?
It depends on many factors like if the wave is standing up quick or If i need to fade it because it's slowing down
Yoh, Day 1 had great conditions
Yea for real!
Is that 9ft am looking to buy one and start learning
My board is a 9'6". I'd recommend that size or larger if you're looking for that more traditional feel. This of course depends on your height/ weight. I'm 5'4 135 lbs. My board might be slightly large for me.. but at this point that's how I like it
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Name of your long please?
9'6" COS Chingona
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Hit subscribe on the strength of this vid. Very cool🤙
Thanks so much!
I do it this way all the time. Only difference is, I turn out my toes of my back foot, then slide it forward as necessary. Also in bigger waves, especially backside, like in this video, i initially place my front foot inside of the stringer, to hold the rail better.
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Oh very interesting! I think on some of my better turns my front foot was on the inside of the stringer.. so you may be onto something there hehe
in california would would call those flat days.
For real !
the beach is so dangerous , covid everywhere
haha
Standing with the balls of your feet, especially your back foot, will take you to a bad place. You will not be able to pop-up on a shorter board this way and it's a habit that will confuse your technique. Unlearning isn't possible unless you get dementia.
Mate no, you can unlearn things for sure, also different things. Also I pop up without heal pressure on my back foot for sure it helps on a shortboard
The problem I face in Florida where I live is consistency. The waves here aren’t all that great for learning.
Well it's kinda the same here TBH. Very short rides and very incosistent.. but that does make you better in other areas