Just got back from a trip to Costa Rica. I used a lot of these techniques. Unfortunately I have returned to my land locked home. Not sure when I will see the ocean again and be able to practice. These videos are at time torture to watch and at the same time fill a deep need to be out in the water. Keep 'em coming!
As both a smooth jazz aficionado and former shortboard rider who's progressed to an 8' Log, this video was perfect. Thankfully, I learned the importance of torso-initiated turns from years of snowboarding. With that said, the pointer on rear foot placement in relation to the fin was pure gold! Haven't moved into the realm of noseriding as of yet, but your commentary on that seems super helpful, as well. By the way, your homage to Shawshank Redemption still ranks in my eyes as one of the greatest ever TH-cam videos.
It’s great to see how you’re putting all of the elements of long boarding together. Your surfing is looking great - max fun! 🏄🏼♂️ (we need a long boarding emoji)
haha yes we do! Yes it's been fun trying to piece everything together... still have a ways to go obviously, but I feel much more consistent now having focused on more aspects than just noseriding
This is a great video and probably the most important you’ve done. I actually think that the route of problems long boarding stems from how instructors teach it. We’ve all learned how to popup ON A SHORT board. Traditional popup will land you smack dab in the middle of the board and you will learn how to surf the rails. A year later you will realize that you need to break bad habits. It’s crazy. Good video.
Thanks so much Ryan! Yes exactly.. that was the story of my life when I first started longboarding. Stuck in the middle all the time. You really need to be aware of where that back foot is
What’s up man! I’ve been surfing for almost a year now, but it’s only from September that I’ve taken it seriously after fortunately getting a 9’6 from a friend. I have to say getting to know this sport and seeing my progress is very very satisfying and fun. Though I’ll never abandon the longboard, here in Italy is very rare to have spots like those in the video with very long waves since a good wave here is like max 10/15 seconds of riding, so I’m finding it better to slowly progress into a smaller board (bought a used 7’6 but I think I could easily ride a better 7’). Nevertheless, I’ve watched quite a few videos to tell you that you’re really good at this, and I’m not just talking about your surfing skills, but the way you explain things and the tips you give are actually super useful. Thank you for sharing these videos and helping me and many more people learn the basics and progressing because of them, you really have making a difference. Much love from Italy, hope to one day catch a few waves with you and noseride our way through!❤️🤙
thanks so much!! Sorry for the late response! Honestly, our rides are rarely longer than 10 seconds as well. So if you're longboarding, you get enough time for maybe one noseride and a quick turn haha! My wife was just in Italy and wants to take me next time haha! So maybe i'll get to surf over there
this was so so helpful! I had knee surgery earlier this year and couldn't surf, and it's been fun getting back into your videos now that I'm allowed back into the water. Also want to say that I'm so impressed with the editing and production value in your videos!! I definitely notice the change between when I was watching your videos last year pre-surgery and your more recent videos now!! Keep it up, your channel is awesome :)
Always look forward to your videos, enthusiasm, and lessons! An idea for a future video would be how to read Surfline. This would be super helpful to see how to predict future waves and how it looks when you do go out. Keep them coming!
every 12 year old kid at your local break can perch 5s and 10s all the way down the point in and out of the pocket, but how many of them can really round out a proper hammer of a turn. People get so caught up on trying to look cool on the nose that they forget to have fun and move their board around. Strictly popping up, doing a sort-of bottom turn and then trying to noseride the entire length of the wave, or getting through the noseride section and just kicking out is a disease. Gotta throw some turns and complete the waves for it to really start being fun. Glad you're focused up on the fun stuff!
Another great vid on important skills to stay upright on a long board, thank you. I have a question for the community, does the shape of your boards rail and rocker effect the turning of the board? I have some vintage boards (60's) I have restored and late model boards and its my impression the rail and rocker can effect the turning ability. What do you think?
oh yes for sure it does. I don't know the exact science behind rail shape, but a 60/40 will hold better than a 50/50 i believe, however 60/40 are not considered traditional longboard rails. Also, more rocker makes turning and noseride setups easier IMO.
Good to hear you mention Ben C as you two are my fave long-boarding teachers here on YT. In another vid, you mentioned trying your friend’s 9’ in CA (vs your 9’6” in NJ). So I was wondering if your square tail has only a traditional single fin setup, or have you tried a 2+1 in any of your sessions? Just curious how you feel these factors change one’s turns and rides.
Oh yea , Ben is the best!! I haven't ridden a 2+1 in a long time and couldn't say what exact differences there are. BUT, they feel extremely different haha. Also, 2+1 setups are found on high performance boards which are much lighter.. so there are more factors then just the fin setup. A single fin traditional log is heavy (which is a good thing) and turning is a different sensation and slightly more 'pivoty'. A High pro 2+1 is more of a sweeping on rail type turn and won't slip like a traditional would on very large waves. Hope that helps
@@LongboardSessions Just got a 9’4” Solid EZ Street. So not a traditional LB or Log, but I’m curious to see how it is 2+1 vs single. Though I may not be experienced enough yet to tell the difference!
It’s pretty interesting to me that I have a home in OC and I watch content from a surfer on the east coast and 2 in Australia. Cracks me up actually. I’m guessing it’s due to amount of people who surf here and them not wanting to give away there local break or deal with the consequences of overcrowding an already overcrowded break. The locals would shame them no doubt. I saw that you will be in the OC for a couple days. Three days will be a whirlwind. The guys that Ben will be surfing with will tell you guys where to check out, but my guess is that you already have a good idea. Safe travels and be prepared to save for another trip, because you’re in for a treat.
Wow this gets me excited haha!! Can't wait. I think the main reason people don't do channels in OC is that they just don't do them hehe. You have to be a little nuts, very ambitious, and expect no return to start a youtube channel lol! But I love it
@@LongboardSessions Make sure you hit San O. It’s like stepping back in time with new and old long boarders who do it day in and day out. If I was here i would head out with you guys, but duty calls. If Doheny is 2-3ft when you’re here, it offers west wind protection and has perfect peelers. I rode a wave there last week that was almost three football fields and close to a minute long. Crazy!
It's the same with skimboarding. I've been trying to point with 1 hand and drop the hand with the other to force the turn. I should try that on a longboard. Even on a skimboard, I'm so far from the back.
heya Brian, what do you think about the idea of a beginner learning on a longboard for stability, even if they plan to transition to a shorter board later?
I think it's a fabulous idea! Beginners need to learn on larger boards no matter what. BUT... often people who want to shortboard end up picking boards too small and progress much slower (this is what I did). Of course I eventually became a longboarder in the end anyway lol. HUGE boards are the best for learning
@@LongboardSessions thought so & very nice to have confirmed by someone with experience! planning to start soon & will go huge! thanks so much for taking the time to reply
I have a question for you if that’s ok. I transitioned from shortboarding to Longboarding like you. It’s transformed my surfing, I think I should always have been a longboarder as I’m bigger than average. My question is, I’ve been going out on large waves and having fun, but so many people seem to think longboards aren’t good for big waves. Apart from being harder to get to the line out I don’t understand why? Waves I’d have been wiping out on my shorty I’m catching for fun now 🤷♂️
Well when we have big waves over here I go out on my longboard. Many people seem to look at me with jealousy as I'm catching twice the amount of waves as them. Both boards have their plusses and minuses on big waves. But yea the stigma is you sholdn't take a longboard out on big waves. Good thing is we can do whatever we want! haha
@@LongboardSessions I’m UK based. Our conditions look very similar to yours. It’s hit and miss in the summer (much better in the Winter) so I go whenever there are waves and I can get away 😎
Love the Channel! It's nice having a space for longboarding tutorials that aren't meant for beginners moving on to short boards! You're the @KalesBroccoli of longboarding!
haha thanks so much! Kale is great! Yes don't expect me to start moving into shortboards haha... I did the opposite.. started with shortboards and moved to longboards
@@LongboardSessions Rad! and same, friends all went to shortboards, I went for the log! Maybe....... we will get to see you enter a comp for fun some time? ;p
Mate most decent longboarders I know are competent on all boards - short and mid length. Just my opinion but if you get some more critical waves on other equipment the challenge and skill level required will take you to another level much faster. Learning about compression for example - even on a logger it’s critical. (Plus it’s a lot of fun). What have you got to lose? Cheers
This is a huge problem of mine I like to be deep in the middle of my board deep into the face holding my rail so I nevvvvber get far enough back. And I’m riding a 7,6 so you’d think it’d b easy
Watched a few of these videos past few months. Just watching this guy surf it seems to me that he learned as an older guy and went directly to long boarding. I could be wrong but I don’t think so. The long board should be a progression from a short board. IMO people who go straight to the long board never learn how to surf. Once waves get a bit dicey they quickly get exposed. Can’t handle the challenge or control their surfboards. Can tell in their overall lack of style as well. They need small easy waves. If people get something out of it that’s great but skipping learning how to properly surf a short board and develop those instincts and reactions will absolutely limit your surfing.
The start of the video feels like you are shouting at me and gave me a headache. It's not Mr Beastube you know. Please breathe and talk slower during the video. It will give you more watch time too!
@@jimredmile9915 Go for the foam! It's easy to learn on and doesn't do as much damage when it hits you hehe. Once you're on foam for awhile you can switch to fiberglass
Just got back from a trip to Costa Rica. I used a lot of these techniques. Unfortunately I have returned to my land locked home. Not sure when I will see the ocean again and be able to practice. These videos are at time torture to watch and at the same time fill a deep need to be out in the water. Keep 'em coming!
ahh! Hopefully you had a lovely time in Costa. I get being tortured by videos.... I do it to myself almost every day on surfline lol
same here, but now I'm in Nicaragua. 2 weeks and my torture will begin
As both a smooth jazz aficionado and former shortboard rider who's progressed to an 8' Log, this video was perfect. Thankfully, I learned the importance of torso-initiated turns from years of snowboarding. With that said, the pointer on rear foot placement in relation to the fin was pure gold! Haven't moved into the realm of noseriding as of yet, but your commentary on that seems super helpful, as well. By the way, your homage to Shawshank Redemption still ranks in my eyes as one of the greatest ever TH-cam videos.
wow thanks so much!! Happy to help and thanks for the kind words about my shawshank vid haha! One of the most fun videos for me
It’s great to see how you’re putting all of the elements of long boarding together. Your surfing is looking great - max fun! 🏄🏼♂️ (we need a long boarding emoji)
haha yes we do! Yes it's been fun trying to piece everything together... still have a ways to go obviously, but I feel much more consistent now having focused on more aspects than just noseriding
This is a great video and probably the most important you’ve done. I actually think that the route of problems long boarding stems from how instructors teach it. We’ve all learned how to popup ON A SHORT board. Traditional popup will land you smack dab in the middle of the board and you will learn how to surf the rails. A year later you will realize that you need to break bad habits. It’s crazy. Good video.
Thanks so much Ryan! Yes exactly.. that was the story of my life when I first started longboarding. Stuck in the middle all the time. You really need to be aware of where that back foot is
What’s up man! I’ve been surfing for almost a year now, but it’s only from September that I’ve taken it seriously after fortunately getting a 9’6 from a friend. I have to say getting to know this sport and seeing my progress is very very satisfying and fun. Though I’ll never abandon the longboard, here in Italy is very rare to have spots like those in the video with very long waves since a good wave here is like max 10/15 seconds of riding, so I’m finding it better to slowly progress into a smaller board (bought a used 7’6 but I think I could easily ride a better 7’).
Nevertheless, I’ve watched quite a few videos to tell you that you’re really good at this, and I’m not just talking about your surfing skills, but the way you explain things and the tips you give are actually super useful.
Thank you for sharing these videos and helping me and many more people learn the basics and progressing because of them, you really have making a difference.
Much love from Italy, hope to one day catch a few waves with you and noseride our way through!❤️🤙
thanks so much!! Sorry for the late response!
Honestly, our rides are rarely longer than 10 seconds as well. So if you're longboarding, you get enough time for maybe one noseride and a quick turn haha!
My wife was just in Italy and wants to take me next time haha! So maybe i'll get to surf over there
this was so so helpful! I had knee surgery earlier this year and couldn't surf, and it's been fun getting back into your videos now that I'm allowed back into the water. Also want to say that I'm so impressed with the editing and production value in your videos!! I definitely notice the change between when I was watching your videos last year pre-surgery and your more recent videos now!! Keep it up, your channel is awesome :)
Thanks so much!! Hope the knee is all better, have fun!
Haha i’ve missed these motivational videos, great tips and editing and as always great to listen to that Brian stoke🤙🤙
Thanks Adam!! hope all is well in your part of the world
@@LongboardSessions you’re welcome and yes all is good on this side of the pond thanks 🤙
Always look forward to your videos, enthusiasm, and lessons! An idea for a future video would be how to read Surfline. This would be super helpful to see how to predict future waves and how it looks when you do go out. Keep them coming!
Great to hear thanks! Yes that is a good idea... I'll write that down haha
Nice job amigo! Love your content and teachings. Keep up the great work. You are an inspiration!
Oh thanks so much!! Means a lot that its helpful to people
Nice man….great intelligent diagnosis of the ‘art of longboarding’
Thanks Elliot!
This is so helpful!! Thank you! 🤙🌊
Awesome, you got it!
Dude - just found your channel. Awesome stuff. Please keep the videos coming!
Thanks so much Bobby!
every 12 year old kid at your local break can perch 5s and 10s all the way down the point in and out of the pocket, but how many of them can really round out a proper hammer of a turn. People get so caught up on trying to look cool on the nose that they forget to have fun and move their board around. Strictly popping up, doing a sort-of bottom turn and then trying to noseride the entire length of the wave, or getting through the noseride section and just kicking out is a disease. Gotta throw some turns and complete the waves for it to really start being fun. Glad you're focused up on the fun stuff!
Well, if you said this to me 2 years ago I wouldn't have agreed. However, i'm a changed man and I'm right with you! haha
Great job, helpfull) Thx so much!
Thanks Alex!
Another great vid on important skills to stay upright on a long board, thank you. I have a question for the community, does the shape of your boards rail and rocker effect the turning of the board? I have some vintage boards (60's) I have restored and late model boards and its my impression the rail and rocker can effect the turning ability. What do you think?
oh yes for sure it does. I don't know the exact science behind rail shape, but a 60/40 will hold better than a 50/50 i believe, however 60/40 are not considered traditional longboard rails. Also, more rocker makes turning and noseride setups easier IMO.
Good to hear you mention Ben C as you two are my fave long-boarding teachers here on YT. In another vid, you mentioned trying your friend’s 9’ in CA (vs your 9’6” in NJ). So I was wondering if your square tail has only a traditional single fin setup, or have you tried a 2+1 in any of your sessions? Just curious how you feel these factors change one’s turns and rides.
Oh yea , Ben is the best!!
I haven't ridden a 2+1 in a long time and couldn't say what exact differences there are. BUT, they feel extremely different haha. Also, 2+1 setups are found on high performance boards which are much lighter.. so there are more factors then just the fin setup. A single fin traditional log is heavy (which is a good thing) and turning is a different sensation and slightly more 'pivoty'. A High pro 2+1 is more of a sweeping on rail type turn and won't slip like a traditional would on very large waves. Hope that helps
@@LongboardSessions Just got a 9’4” Solid EZ Street. So not a traditional LB or Log, but I’m curious to see how it is 2+1 vs single. Though I may not be experienced enough yet to tell the difference!
@@laurat1129 If you're at the point where you can surf down the line consistently then you are experienced enough to tell the difference i'd say
It’s pretty interesting to me that I have a home in OC and I watch content from a surfer on the east coast and 2 in Australia. Cracks me up actually. I’m guessing it’s due to amount of people who surf here and them not wanting to give away there local break or deal with the consequences of overcrowding an already overcrowded break. The locals would shame them no doubt.
I saw that you will be in the OC for a couple days. Three days will be a whirlwind. The guys that Ben will be surfing with will tell you guys where to check out, but my guess is that you already have a good idea. Safe travels and be prepared to save for another trip, because you’re in for a treat.
Wow this gets me excited haha!! Can't wait. I think the main reason people don't do channels in OC is that they just don't do them hehe. You have to be a little nuts, very ambitious, and expect no return to start a youtube channel lol! But I love it
@@LongboardSessions Make sure you hit San O. It’s like stepping back in time with new and old long boarders who do it day in and day out. If I was here i would head out with you guys, but duty calls. If Doheny is 2-3ft when you’re here, it offers west wind protection and has perfect peelers. I rode a wave there last week that was almost three football fields and close to a minute long. Crazy!
@@RW764 Wow!! a minute long ride... insane. I hope we score atleast once!!
It's the same with skimboarding. I've been trying to point with 1 hand and drop the hand with the other to force the turn. I should try that on a longboard. Even on a skimboard, I'm so far from the back.
Finding the back of the board is a skill in itself!
Good one. Did you build a special platform with Astroturf just for on-land practice? Dedication.
Thanks Al! haha nah, that's a chipping mat I built for some golf practice
Sick vlog!! that's good advice! I use a catchsurf 5.0, but here the majority of longboarders have no style.
haha Thanks!! Style aint easy... but something to strive for hehe
@@LongboardSessions yesss ..
i love your videos... thanks for sharing! Come visit Waikiki, with your family and lets go surf! Aloha
dang that sounds like a plan haha!
coming over from a simmons quad what would be the best fin for pivoting
For pivoting on a longboard?
Upper body rotation!🎉
yes!!
heya Brian, what do you think about the idea of a beginner learning on a longboard for stability, even if they plan to transition to a shorter board later?
I think it's a fabulous idea! Beginners need to learn on larger boards no matter what. BUT... often people who want to shortboard end up picking boards too small and progress much slower (this is what I did). Of course I eventually became a longboarder in the end anyway lol. HUGE boards are the best for learning
@@LongboardSessions thought so & very nice to have confirmed by someone with experience! planning to start soon & will go huge! thanks so much for taking the time to reply
I have a question for you if that’s ok.
I transitioned from shortboarding to Longboarding like you. It’s transformed my surfing, I think I should always have been a longboarder as I’m bigger than average.
My question is, I’ve been going out on large waves and having fun, but so many people seem to think longboards aren’t good for big waves. Apart from being harder to get to the line out I don’t understand why?
Waves I’d have been wiping out on my shorty I’m catching for fun now 🤷♂️
Well when we have big waves over here I go out on my longboard. Many people seem to look at me with jealousy as I'm catching twice the amount of waves as them. Both boards have their plusses and minuses on big waves. But yea the stigma is you sholdn't take a longboard out on big waves. Good thing is we can do whatever we want! haha
@@LongboardSessions yep, works for me too! Although I’m not as good as you. Yet 👍😎
@@sirlancenotalot2765 Just surf more than me and you'll catch up lol! Theoretically that is
@@LongboardSessions I’m UK based. Our conditions look very similar to yours. It’s hit and miss in the summer (much better in the Winter) so I go whenever there are waves and I can get away 😎
Love the Channel! It's nice having a space for longboarding tutorials
that aren't meant for beginners moving on to short boards!
You're the @KalesBroccoli of longboarding!
haha thanks so much! Kale is great!
Yes don't expect me to start moving into shortboards haha... I did the opposite.. started with shortboards and moved to longboards
@@LongboardSessions Rad! and same, friends all went to shortboards, I went for the log! Maybe....... we will get to see you enter a comp for fun some time? ;p
@@cameronelliott984 Yes I am! We keep scheduling a vacataion at the same time the local comp is lol.. hopefuly this year we didn't do that
thx!
You got it Tom!
Mate most decent longboarders I know are competent on all boards - short and mid length. Just my opinion but if you get some more critical waves on other equipment the challenge and skill level required will take you to another level much faster. Learning about compression for example - even on a logger it’s critical. (Plus it’s a lot of fun). What have you got to lose? Cheers
Very true! I think messing around with all different sizes would only help
New fin?! What kind is it?
Yes! It's the Canzo by solo fins. Video coming in a couple of months
The fin is a play off of a Takayama I think. Great for a 2+1 setup or single mid length. Real loose!
This is a huge problem of mine I like to be deep in the middle of my board deep into the face holding my rail so I nevvvvber get far enough back. And I’m riding a 7,6 so you’d think it’d b easy
Yea it's suprisingly hard to know exactly where your feet are. Some experimentation on some throw away waves can do us good
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Watched a few of these videos past few months.
Just watching this guy surf it seems to me that he learned as an older guy and went directly to long boarding.
I could be wrong but I don’t think so. The long board should be a progression from a short board.
IMO people who go straight to the long board never learn how to surf.
Once waves get a bit dicey they quickly get exposed. Can’t handle the challenge or control their surfboards.
Can tell in their overall lack of style as well. They need small easy waves.
If people get something out of it that’s great but skipping learning how to properly surf a short board and develop those instincts and reactions will absolutely limit your surfing.
Can't say I agree with any of this, but I suppose everyone learns differently!
Oh and I learned on a short board first
The start of the video feels like you are shouting at me and gave me a headache. It's not Mr Beastube you know. Please breathe and talk slower during the video. It will give you more watch time too!
Eh I'm a fast talker🤷♂️
@@LongboardSessions some just don't get the Northeast style. I dig your enthusiasm! your endless revelations are what keeps you and us stoked !
How long is your board and is it fiberglass?
It's 9'6" long and yes it is fiberglass. It's a COS Chingona
@@LongboardSessions one more... I'm a beginner... is fiberglass easier to learn on than foam?
@@jimredmile9915 Go for the foam! It's easy to learn on and doesn't do as much damage when it hits you hehe. Once you're on foam for awhile you can switch to fiberglass