I did body board since 14 to 28 , than i fucked up my life with drugs and i Lost and sold everything all my gear and my soul , Im 42 now and Im clean i Start surf stand up with a 6,4 or 6,7 Im not sure but Im tryng to learn how to surf , how to cut waves and your vídeo guys help me a lot , One day at the time . The duck dive with a much bigger board still a challenge . Greetings from Portugal .
fish can go in any size. ive ridden my fish in 1 foot up to 6 foot barrel's. It's the most versatile board imo. Best part is that you don't really have to pump, the board just flies down line in the right conditions. A good fish will take you anywhere you wanna surf.
Thank you verry much for these videos, they really helpd me to progress my surfing. Im currently somewhere in betwene beginner to intermediate. I'm 173cm and 144lbs (65kg). I'm thinking of buying a softtop fish 6.0 with 40 liters. Do you think that size would be okay for me? Thanks for your help ; )
9:01 I did exactly that! From 40 ish liters to 35lts And it was easy to ride and move, BUT! It was still hard to duck dive.. so then I went down to a 29 liters shortboard and what a mistake! I can still ride it, and my positioning advanced a lot! But its too sensitive for my level. So right now Im searching for a 32 or 33 liter fish. Thanks for the video!
Great video. I don't even ride my HP 90's type thruster any more. Only fishy types boards. I would also recommend mid length eggs for someone who wants to step down from a longboard or foamy. 7'0 would be good for most people. It's good to learn how to get your weight back on the tail and turn longer boards, instead of learning to turn only on shortboards.
6’1” 155 pounds riding a 9 foot Donald takiyama (in the pink) ready to progress. Thinking a 7 foot something fish.. thoughts? Cheers man! Thanks for the info
What size wave are you surfing in this video? I'm on the east coast of NZ, we only have small waves (0.9 set face unless it's a storm and then it's massive) I'm 75-80kg with a 33lt fish, is that to small or am I still struggling to grasp the concept of paddling onto the wave getting up and pumping. Ps love the videos, started surfing two years ago and learnt all I know from you guys.
That's awesome to hear Mark, stoked the videos have helped you! I think 33litres sounds adequate, however if the waves are small and weak, you might need to add a few more onto that!
When can I consider myself a intermediate? I still dunno, what I am (8ft hardboard (I’m 6ft),greenwaves only, full control of direction, and slalom around others, but no crazy turns) 😅
I'm noticing when you go down to a shorter board from the longer boards that have to fine-tune your pop up and change it to fit a shorter size board. Do you have any suggestions or techniques with adjusting and making adjustments it's popping up on a shorter size board. Thank you very much! Happy surfing from Virginia Beach! :-)
Totally this. I'm thinking of progressing off a 7'6 mini mal to 6'2/6'4 hybrid and would love to know some tips and tricks on what changes I'm about to face
I also have a 7'6" fun board & am about to downsize to a fish. I know the popup will change as well as where to actually stand. I think a video on the different things to expect as you downsize would be great.
Great ideas guys. I don't think the pop up is really that different, however it is the paddling and responsiveness that you feel when you are up and riding that may take you by suprise
Great music on this video love the record scratching in the hip hop sounds and you guys always do great editing and great niece great exclamations just great everything and how you guys teach makes it so easy to learn we're right there with you at the beach learning one on one.
Years ago I had a vintage 9 foot and decided to cut 3 foot off the front. Didn't work out. Anyway I have a 7 my son had 10. I loved the magic carpet feel. He sold it then I picked up another 9 , so it doesn't perform like my 7 but I like it.
@howtorip Hey, what do you think about a soft top Skipper, so with a fish tail? I think the soft Top is Important to be safe, because I dont have that much experience like Surfing Every week.
Personal preference, I use them because I know where my back foot is on the board every time. Try it without and see how that goes, you can always put one on later.
I'm 75kg 5.8" been riding a 7.0" mid length/egg 44litres on unbroken waves 1-4ft turning and surfing dtl in one direction so I guess I'm trying to crossover into Intermediate from beginner level. What size Seaside would be good for me? 5.4" 29.8l/5.5" 31.5l/5.6" 32.7l/5.7" 33.6l/5.8" 35.4l? Great channel, thanks.
Maybe the 5'8? That is almost a 10L drop in volume and obviously a big drop in size. It is always a gamble when making a big change in board designs like you are doing. If you could try a demo that would be ideal!
@@HowtoRip thanks, yeah hard to find one to demo before buying here. I found a 2nd hand Rusty Dwart 6.3" 42l, would that be a good/better option to step down to? Or is it going to be too big as a fish type board for me to progress on?
@@HowtoRip Or i also found a 2nd hand Firewire Double Agent 6.2"x22.4" 37.6l, i think it's more a hybrid than a fish but from low intermediate upwards and knee high waves up. Would that be a good option? I figure I should wait until I'm confident my abilities are at a good enough level before shelling out for a new Seaside that once I've improved to Intermediate will be too big for me.
@@HowtoRip FYI I've paired a Mark Phipps One Bad Egg 6.10"x20.5" 42.5l with a Mark Phipps Caviar 5.10"x20.25" 34.27l. I think that should be a good combo to get me well into the Intermediate stage. Let me know what you think.
Yeah there is Joy. A high performance fish can be pushed harder and turned tighter. A standard fish is still a great option, but generally offers a cruiser approach
@@HowtoRip thanks for that answer! So would you say that a classic retro twin fish is still a great option for intermediate guys, if they look for cruising & trimming than carving and tight cuts on the wave?
A more 'refined' fish. Pulled in nose, pulled in tail, thinner tail, etc...This lends itself to a more responsive and tighter turning board. Something like the Seaside...
Where you look Jeffrey, if you look straight then that is where you will go. You can also push down on the rail of your board as you are paddling in to change direction.
Your Channel is awesome dude. You're an awesome dude. What you're doing to help us learn surfing is awesome dude. Thank you very much for what you doing. Look forward to buying your cool merchandise I'm doing a surf meet up with you guys in the future. Everything you guys teach it's helping me with my surfing and it's made me a better Surfer.
@@HowtoRip this is bud for the video, I finally got the fish out today, glad I did, so much more fun than my long board even though Smith's beach at philip island was bumpy as i still caught a few and managed to star my turns, just need to pop up a bit earlier, see how tomorrow goes
SiStar, most shapers will have something similar in their range. Do some research or visit your local surf shop, the will point you in the right direction!
I’d disagree with the idea that you can’t progress unless you switch to a shorter board. Just watch The Endless Summer, they surf Pipeline with 10’ boards with D fins on the back.
As a beginner surfer can't describe how much your videos mean to me, thanks for the advice and inspiration
Thanks Gabriel, glad they are helping!
Anyone else automatically smash like any time these guys put out a new video? Always solid advice, stoked for the new video
Thanks for your very kind feedback, it is much appreciated! Thanks for tuning in Avocado froth!
I always smash those lips brah not the waves though my Boi. Nawwatimsayin
Sean McManus wapahhh!
I did body board since 14 to 28 , than i fucked up my life with drugs and i Lost and sold everything all my gear and my soul , Im 42 now and Im clean i Start surf stand up with a 6,4 or 6,7 Im not sure but Im tryng to learn how to surf , how to cut waves and your vídeo guys help me a lot , One day at the time . The duck dive with a much bigger board still a challenge . Greetings from Portugal .
I have no shaper, i have a Decathlon 😂 but still have fun. Great advices, thanks!
You two are legends. Great informative videos every time.
What is the wave size range a fish can handle, and what size do you recommend being 5'8" and 140 pounds?
fish can go in any size. ive ridden my fish in 1 foot up to 6 foot barrel's. It's the most versatile board imo. Best part is that you don't really have to pump, the board just flies down line in the right conditions. A good fish will take you anywhere you wanna surf.
@@user-eg7nj1is7l TY!!
Alvaro it depends on a surfers skill level. People can ride them in 6ft +
thanks man a really needed to hear this I'm an intermediate and trying to find a board that works best for me. keep up the good work.
I really enjoy all your videos. I’ve been surfing for years but I still enjoy watching the videos you put out for every level. Thanks boys
Thanks Daniel, stoked you like them
Thank you verry much for these videos, they really helpd me to progress my surfing. Im currently somewhere in betwene beginner to intermediate. I'm 173cm and 144lbs (65kg). I'm thinking of buying a softtop fish 6.0 with 40 liters. Do you think that size would be okay for me?
Thanks for your help ; )
9:01
I did exactly that! From 40 ish liters to 35lts
And it was easy to ride and move, BUT!
It was still hard to duck dive.. so then I went down to a 29 liters shortboard and what a mistake! I can still ride it, and my positioning advanced a lot! But its too sensitive for my level.
So right now Im searching for a 32 or 33 liter fish.
Thanks for the video!
Can you make a video on SofTech surfboards?
Sounds good!
Great video. I don't even ride my HP 90's type thruster any more. Only fishy types boards. I would also recommend mid length eggs for someone who wants to step down from a longboard or foamy. 7'0 would be good for most people. It's good to learn how to get your weight back on the tail and turn longer boards, instead of learning to turn only on shortboards.
Solid advice Connor
you guys have transformed me from a kook to some what decent. thank you guys so much, love the vids
That is great to hear Slycc, nice work on your progression! I'm stoked to hear they have helped you along the way
how many ltrs in volume should you being looking for when your progressing froma beginner into the intermediate fish boards?
Amazing board ! Game changer I could rip in small waves like never bfr . Advice to use Machado quad fins and get 2 liters more than ur usual board 🤙
6’1” 155 pounds riding a 9 foot Donald takiyama (in the pink) ready to progress. Thinking a 7 foot something fish.. thoughts? Cheers man! Thanks for the info
What size wave are you surfing in this video? I'm on the east coast of NZ, we only have small waves (0.9 set face unless it's a storm and then it's massive)
I'm 75-80kg with a 33lt fish, is that to small or am I still struggling to grasp the concept of paddling onto the wave getting up and pumping.
Ps love the videos, started surfing two years ago and learnt all I know from you guys.
That's awesome to hear Mark, stoked the videos have helped you! I think 33litres sounds adequate, however if the waves are small and weak, you might need to add a few more onto that!
How do I know when to change to a fibre?
I am 11 almost 12 what do you think the best size for me is?
Hey learning to stand up and get a face ride on a rental shortboard. I want
To but a fish but don’t know what size I should get I’m 5 ft and 80 lbs
Great vid bro! I'm struggling to figure out what music you use in your vids. Hopefully in the future can you put links to the music?
When can I consider myself a intermediate? I still dunno, what I am (8ft hardboard (I’m 6ft),greenwaves only, full control of direction, and slalom around others, but no crazy turns) 😅
Great vid!! I love your instructional videos!! I always tell my friends the same thing you guys are saying about HP fishes 🤙🏽
Thanks, stoked you like them! Love the HP fish!
Im 5ft4 bout 145 pounds going from a 7ft2 45l mini mal to a 6 ft fish 35l im extremely nervous about the jump i need some advice
is it ok to get a soft fish like catch surf its literally high performance fish but with foam and boyant
What's with the sunnies??? Is our mate a bit dusty today?
Sun smart Ham
I'm noticing when you go down to a shorter board from the longer boards that have to fine-tune your pop up and change it to fit a shorter size board. Do you have any suggestions or techniques with adjusting and making adjustments it's popping up on a shorter size board. Thank you very much!
Happy surfing from Virginia Beach! :-)
Totally this. I'm thinking of progressing off a 7'6 mini mal to 6'2/6'4 hybrid and would love to know some tips and tricks on what changes I'm about to face
I also have a 7'6" fun board & am about to downsize to a fish. I know the popup will change as well as where to actually stand. I think a video on the different things to expect as you downsize would be great.
Great ideas guys. I don't think the pop up is really that different, however it is the paddling and responsiveness that you feel when you are up and riding that may take you by suprise
Great music on this video love the record scratching in the hip hop sounds and you guys always do great editing and great niece great exclamations just great everything and how you guys teach makes it so easy to learn we're right there with you at the beach learning one on one.
Years ago I had a vintage 9 foot and decided to cut 3 foot off the front. Didn't work out. Anyway I have a 7 my son had 10. I loved the magic carpet feel. He sold it then I picked up another 9 , so it doesn't perform like my 7 but I like it.
Sounds good Chuck
is it a shark at 2:35?
When are you & Kale going to do a video together again?
Not anytime soon Jaime, it is easier to upload individually. Thanks for tuning in
I'm 95kg / 210 lbs - I just got a 7'2" fish with 52 ltrs to progress from my 8'0 mini mal!
Nice work, thanks hammerguy
I didn't even know they made fish boards that big, wow! That's awesome.
@howtorip Hey, what do you think about a soft top Skipper, so with a fish tail? I think the soft Top is Important to be safe, because I dont have that much experience like Surfing Every week.
For sure that could be a good option for you. Foam boards are certainly safer
How to Rip perfect, thanks
I recently bought a fibreglass shortboard, should I put a traction pad on it or not?
Personal preference, I use them because I know where my back foot is on the board every time. Try it without and see how that goes, you can always put one on later.
Hey I got a zippi fish that's like as thick as a wavestorm, and is a twin, and it's 5,6 and I'm 5,7 it's that a good board to use?
It depends on your current level, height, weight, etc...! Not an easy question Rally
@@HowtoRip I'd say I'm still beginning and I'm 120 pounds and I wasn't sure that fish is good for me for still beginning.
I'm 75kg 5.8" been riding a 7.0" mid length/egg 44litres on unbroken waves 1-4ft turning and surfing dtl in one direction so I guess I'm trying to crossover into Intermediate from beginner level. What size Seaside would be good for me? 5.4" 29.8l/5.5" 31.5l/5.6" 32.7l/5.7" 33.6l/5.8" 35.4l? Great channel, thanks.
Maybe the 5'8? That is almost a 10L drop in volume and obviously a big drop in size. It is always a gamble when making a big change in board designs like you are doing. If you could try a demo that would be ideal!
@@HowtoRip thanks, yeah hard to find one to demo before buying here. I found a 2nd hand Rusty Dwart 6.3" 42l, would that be a good/better option to step down to? Or is it going to be too big as a fish type board for me to progress on?
@@HowtoRip Or i also found a 2nd hand Firewire Double Agent 6.2"x22.4" 37.6l, i think it's more a hybrid than a fish but from low intermediate upwards and knee high waves up. Would that be a good option?
I figure I should wait until I'm confident my abilities are at a good enough level before shelling out for a new Seaside that once I've improved to Intermediate will be too big for me.
@@HowtoRip FYI I've paired a Mark Phipps One Bad Egg 6.10"x20.5" 42.5l with a Mark Phipps Caviar 5.10"x20.25" 34.27l. I think that should be a good combo to get me well into the Intermediate stage. Let me know what you think.
Heyy is there any differences between 'high performance fish' and just 'fish'??? Thanks always enjoying and learn lots from u guys xx
Yeah there is Joy. A high performance fish can be pushed harder and turned tighter. A standard fish is still a great option, but generally offers a cruiser approach
@@HowtoRip thanks for that answer! So would you say that a classic retro twin fish is still a great option for intermediate guys, if they look for cruising & trimming than carving and tight cuts on the wave?
When you say a high performance fish, what does that connote beyond just any fish?
A more 'refined' fish. Pulled in nose, pulled in tail, thinner tail, etc...This lends itself to a more responsive and tighter turning board. Something like the Seaside...
Hi , I’m 5’3 and an advanced beginner surfer , im thinking of transitioning from a 8ft foamie to a fish , what size would you recommend ?
How u turn your surfboard during pop up? I need help please.
Where you look Jeffrey, if you look straight then that is where you will go. You can also push down on the rail of your board as you are paddling in to change direction.
Great advice mate ,where r u Based?
Thanks Mark, based in Australia
@@HowtoRip Yes gathered that 😂,but east coast ,Central coast ?
im a fudging kook
Josh Wynn same
Keep at it you guys, practice!
Me too brutha!
Your Channel is awesome dude. You're an awesome dude. What you're doing to help us learn surfing is awesome dude. Thank you very much for what you doing. Look forward to buying your cool merchandise I'm doing a surf meet up with you guys in the future. Everything you guys teach it's helping me with my surfing and it's made me a better Surfer.
Thanks Kyle
ive got a long board and a fish, i think its time i bring the fish out...just need to build a bit more cardio...paddling is draining.
Fish for the win!
@@HowtoRip this is bud for the video, I finally got the fish out today, glad I did, so much more fun than my long board even though Smith's beach at philip island was bumpy as i still caught a few and managed to star my turns, just need to pop up a bit earlier, see how tomorrow goes
I really enjoy your videos! I think i´ve seen all of them. Why are you wearinng sunglasses? I like see your eyes when you talk to "me"
Keeping the eyes safe from the sun Maria, thanks for the feedback
Where do you surf? You have awesome waves
Australia Lucas
Where in australia
What about 7Ft? I normally do 7 to 7ft and 5inch.
Depends on all those factors discussed, but it certainly should allow for some progression!
Where can i buy this high-performance fish? please
SiStar, most shapers will have something similar in their range. Do some research or visit your local surf shop, the will point you in the right direction!
Just got a fish that's 6'6 and got up on it first day. My teacher was stoked that I got up before trying out the foamie which I've been on before.
What’s the rockin’ soundtrack, Ryan? 🤙🏼
Will get back to you!
What mistake was it ?
Great video, thank you 🙏🏽
Thanks Kevin
Being surf for a year. I can't get wave with a 8.... My paddle sucks
How about a 7'6" funboard? Is that good for progressing from beginner to intermediate?
Depends on many factors like your height, weight, etc...Potentially it could be okay!
thanks!
I know the perfect intermediate board: the lost bean bag. It's short for turns, yet very floaty and stable and catches quite easily
It looks likes a fun board Bas
great vid
Thanks Lily
Cool...thxxx
Great video, what I don´t get is why you are wearing sunglasses. It is super unpersonal....
3:00 - blue steel. Uuugh!
Trying my best Evan
Easy with a quiver but not with the same board
I learnt on a 6ft 3 pin tail thruster
Not the easiest beginner board...nice work!
Yo sick
Yo Luca!
Go fish!
Im the first comment!
i mean second
Close Lucas!
I’d disagree with the idea that you can’t progress unless you switch to a shorter board. Just watch The Endless Summer, they surf Pipeline with 10’ boards with D fins on the back.
Sounds good Nick. I'm referring to smaller, weaker waves, not Pipe.
😝🤙
First
Nice one G!
Great vid bro! I'm struggling to figure out what music you use in your vids. Hopefully in the future can you put links to the music?
I will link them in the future James, thanks for watching!