Here are 3 things you shouldn’t do when surfing!🏄🏼♀️ for the second one, in general, you should not paddle for waves with a flat back. But at the last minute when you catch the wave, you do push your body and chin down
Back the second one, i've given myself a long term shoulder injury by spending so long paddling with a flat back. Arching your back lets you apply more power with less energy and is better for your rotator cuffs.
I went surfing with my friend for the first time in years yesterday and it was so hard! I surfed some times before years ago but the waves were small and I had a soft top so it didn’t seem that hard to me back then. Yesterday the waves were so big and they were coming in one after the other and I thought I was about to die 😂 I can’t duck dive either so I was ditching my board every other minute in fear 😅
One exception to rule 2 is when you're paddling for a wave where it feels like you might miss it. Putting your head and shoulders down throws your weight forward and will help you get a few extra waves you might have missed. I try not to bail my board but there are times where my safety takes priority. I still check around me first. I won't do it if someone is close, but on those bigger days where I know I'm in a position where my duck dive is going to be meaningless and I'm going to get drilled if I do...getting off and diving through simply works better. And yeah, I know my leash could break and that would not be good either, but it is what it is. Sometimes instinct takes over.
I was surfing in Kuta, Lombok. I duck-dived a set, but the wave took to board from under me. The guy behind me wasn't happy, so I told him to not position himself so close to people.
It's all good. Everyone does it sometimes. And it's okay if you're doing it safely (with nobody near you). I've been surfing my whole life and I still do it sometimes if it's too shallow to duck dive or the wave is going to land on me and it's over 10 foot. I would make sure to practice keeping control of your board by turtling or holding the nose while diving through the wave. As you surf more crowded waves, sometimes you can't ditch your board without hurting someone so you need to be ready.
As someone who started with a 7'0 soft top it was impossible to duck dive, but after two sessions with a proper 6'10 it's really easy to duck dive even if you do it kinda wrong and go back at least you still got your board with you
Hi I have surfed a lot but never really was good but it’s been a few years now and I wanna try again, do you have any time on catching waves while on the board or the correct time to get up? ❤️
What these videos always fail to mention is, how do you manage to just get that arch in your back? Is that through a lot of practice? Because for me, i just physically am unable to do that
You have to slowly stretch into it over a long period of time. I quit surfing for 5 years due to injury, and when I started back I couldn't arch anymore either, but it slowly came over a few months of doing it every other day.
I’ve snowboarded my whole I’m probably better than most peeps.. but surfing is something I’ve been wanting to try for a really long time but I really can’t since I live in New Mexico.. anyway I’m going to Florida for two weeks and I plan on spending all my time learning to surf. Thanks for the tips I’m sure they’ll be helpful
Not totally wrong. If it's really really big, everyone ditches their board. Even the pros. So it's all relative. But it is better if you don't. And for practice, you should only do it when it's safe to and when you feel like you're in danger. I'll provide some alternatives though. If you can't duck dive, sliding off the board and diving while holding the nose of the board can help while still maintaining some control of the board. Also turtling.
Actually it has been shown by swim X science guy that looking might not be smart to do all the time while surfing (u wann be attentive to your enviroment) but actually it reduces vertical drag. If you are paddling specifically into a wave it might be exactly what u need since it might help youabsorb some momentum from the wave :)
Thanks, Bri! One thing I'm still not sure about is - do I pull the leash to retrieve my board lol? In Canada, I was told not to b/c of potential "risk" to my fingers/wrists, but where I'm at rn, my surf school encourages leash pulling 😆
Don't hold your leash and try to hang on instead of duck diving or rolling is probably what they meant I hope. I mean you get "more" conditioning swim back to you board if you loose it but it wastes time and could potentially put you in a bad spot
I’m a newbie transferring to shortboard from a soft top, and am surfing in small wave like 1-2ft. Paddling becomes so hard. I can’t even catch white water waves to surf straight… very frustrating.
I totally understand your frustration! those waves are probably too small for a shortboard, you will need to try the board out on bigger waves in order to catch anything!
Well if you’re just learning it should be easy because you’ll be at a different beach. This really is one of the most important things for learners, pick the right waves. Not only will you progress faster because you’re surfing waves suited to your ability, you don’t have to deal with advanced surfers because they are surfing more advanced waves.
@@hasbeenracing , advanced surfers should follow the surfing etiquette as well!! Which they barely do AND they do surf 1-2 feet waves😂🤘so don’t tell me we are on the different beaches.
Me a guy that served around 8 to 20 foot waves and if I don’t have any more speed you’re telling me you just duck dive and I am in South throwing your board and going down that is stupid because if you don’t have no more speed you will end up getting thrown across with the wave, impossibly dying from drowning
Don't ditch your board agreed but when paddling 7 footer against a wall of white water and you checked nobody is behind you, it's by far, far and far away your best option
Surfing isnt just catching and riding waves. There are lots of other things to learn. And board control is an important one. Bailing your board shouldnt be a technique or a go to. Learn to duck dive, turtle roll, bounce over the white water long board. Even het off the board, grip the tail, and punch the board thru the wave.
When you have big softboard and wave is powerfull you cant dive under, if you will keep your board you and your board can travel to the shore and hit someone. I think if there is no one behind you better is to ditch imo
Depends on the wave on heavier breaks your feet will still be touching water paddling for the wave and it does help some. Like if you kicking with your shins straight up that's pretty pointless
2 is kinda dumb because I do that while trying to get in a wave and it doesn’t make a difference and number 3 is kinda good but if you make sure no one is behind you you can and you useally have a leash so it won’t go that far
Thanks I'm a new ish surfer and I really needed those tips thanks
Glad I can help! I’ll be posting tips each week so folllow along ! 🤙🏽
You can also grab the base of your leash, near the board. Your arm may get a good stretch, but your board won't hit a surf monster.
Back the second one, i've given myself a long term shoulder injury by spending so long paddling with a flat back. Arching your back lets you apply more power with less energy and is better for your rotator cuffs.
i’m confused. i thought u automatically paddle with arch back cause u gotta see in front of u
Simple and super helpful. Thanks
I went surfing with my friend for the first time in years yesterday and it was so hard! I surfed some times before years ago but the waves were small and I had a soft top so it didn’t seem that hard to me back then. Yesterday the waves were so big and they were coming in one after the other and I thought I was about to die 😂 I can’t duck dive either so I was ditching my board every other minute in fear 😅
it is definitely one of the hardest sports to learn as a young adult/adult! what size board did you use?
One exception to rule 2 is when you're paddling for a wave where it feels like you might miss it. Putting your head and shoulders down throws your weight forward and will help you get a few extra waves you might have missed.
I try not to bail my board but there are times where my safety takes priority. I still check around me first. I won't do it if someone is close, but on those bigger days where I know I'm in a position where my duck dive is going to be meaningless and I'm going to get drilled if I do...getting off and diving through simply works better. And yeah, I know my leash could break and that would not be good either, but it is what it is. Sometimes instinct takes over.
This chic is class 🎉 nice to see these video tips to help people in the ocean 🌊 ❤
I was surfing in Kuta, Lombok. I duck-dived a set, but the wave took to board from under me. The guy behind me wasn't happy, so I told him to not position himself so close to people.
You did the best you could n shit happens.
And dude should have been off to the side from you
Thanks sis!
I literally couldn't get my head up or arch my back. Doesn't matter now anyway, as I can't surf anymore after an injury from surfing. 😢
I ditch my board a lot 😟 thanks for that
It's all good. Everyone does it sometimes. And it's okay if you're doing it safely (with nobody near you). I've been surfing my whole life and I still do it sometimes if it's too shallow to duck dive or the wave is going to land on me and it's over 10 foot.
I would make sure to practice keeping control of your board by turtling or holding the nose while diving through the wave. As you surf more crowded waves, sometimes you can't ditch your board without hurting someone so you need to be ready.
Beautiful.
Thanks !!!
paddeling with an archer back for the first hour its okey after that my neck muscles are killing me uu
Your doing it wrong . Check out some videos on correct technique
@@SurferKroky Not necessarily. It could simply be he's not going enough. It's a muscle thing. The more you do it the easier it gets.
As someone who started with a 7'0 soft top it was impossible to duck dive, but after two sessions with a proper 6'10 it's really easy to duck dive even if you do it kinda wrong and go back at least you still got your board with you
it depends on your body weight and the volume of the board
👏 great tips
thank you!!
Thx 🙏 ❤
Hi I have surfed a lot but never really was good but it’s been a few years now and I wanna try again, do you have any time on catching waves while on the board or the correct time to get up? ❤️
Thanks Dear
As a young surfer I approve of this
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I have a question on number three does it count at nazare or jaws
I'm 10 years old and I'm really Good at bodysurfing bodyboarding and knee board I'm learning to stand up I go to Avila jalama refugio
What these videos always fail to mention is, how do you manage to just get that arch in your back? Is that through a lot of practice? Because for me, i just physically am unable to do that
its a lot of practice yes. your body has to get used to it and then it becomes second nature
You have to slowly stretch into it over a long period of time. I quit surfing for 5 years due to injury, and when I started back I couldn't arch anymore either, but it slowly came over a few months of doing it every other day.
yeah it's just muscle strength from doing it. The more you go the easier it gets.
I’ve snowboarded my whole I’m probably better than most peeps.. but surfing is something I’ve been wanting to try for a really long time but I really can’t since I live in New Mexico.. anyway I’m going to Florida for two weeks and I plan on spending all my time learning to surf. Thanks for the tips I’m sure they’ll be helpful
I hope you have an amazing time learning to surf in Florida! I hope these tips will help (:
I moved from Idaho to Florida. Finally trying to learn how to surf
Ditching your board is ok to do just make sure that there is no one behind you or near you that can get hurt from it
Wrong
Not totally wrong. If it's really really big, everyone ditches their board. Even the pros. So it's all relative. But it is better if you don't. And for practice, you should only do it when it's safe to and when you feel like you're in danger.
I'll provide some alternatives though. If you can't duck dive, sliding off the board and diving while holding the nose of the board can help while still maintaining some control of the board. Also turtling.
"Alright but where do I get the glue you guys use on your board to stick your feet"
Surf wax😊
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Actually it has been shown by swim X science guy that looking might not be smart to do all the time while surfing (u wann be attentive to your enviroment) but actually it reduces vertical drag. If you are paddling specifically into a wave it might be exactly what u need since it might help youabsorb some momentum from the wave :)
So its a yes no maybe....
Thanks, Bri! One thing I'm still not sure about is - do I pull the leash to retrieve my board lol? In Canada, I was told not to b/c of potential "risk" to my fingers/wrists, but where I'm at rn, my surf school encourages leash pulling 😆
Hi Claudia, yes to retrieve your board you should pull on your leash to bring it close to you !! (:
Don't hold your leash and try to hang on instead of duck diving or rolling is probably what they meant I hope. I mean you get "more" conditioning swim back to you board if you loose it but it wastes time and could potentially put you in a bad spot
But so with the last one I weigh 65 pounds and I surf a 6”6 foam board and I can’t duck dive or turtle roll
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Idc if I see a big wave I’m chucking my board
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Everyone does. Sometimes there is no way you can roll or dive.
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I’m a newbie transferring to shortboard from a soft top, and am surfing in small wave like 1-2ft. Paddling becomes so hard. I can’t even catch white water waves to surf straight… very frustrating.
I totally understand your frustration! those waves are probably too small for a shortboard, you will need to try the board out on bigger waves in order to catch anything!
@@brisurfs thanks for replying! I’m turning to use a 7’6” minimal and starting having fun outside 🤣 Will progress to shortboard after a while 🤞
Faaaaack! I need to learn to swim, and move to Cali.
its definitely a good idea to lean how to swim!
Or Florida, the water is warmer!
Come surf with me in Hawaii😁
Yeah my BOYFRIEND would love for you to come surf with us 🤣🙄
How about tips for advanced surfing jerks? Any?
Well if you’re just learning it should be easy because you’ll be at a different beach. This really is one of the most important things for learners, pick the right waves. Not only will you progress faster because you’re surfing waves suited to your ability, you don’t have to deal with advanced surfers because they are surfing more advanced waves.
@@hasbeenracing , advanced surfers should follow the surfing etiquette as well!! Which they barely do AND they do surf 1-2 feet waves😂🤘so don’t tell me we are on the different beaches.
Me a guy that served around 8 to 20 foot waves and if I don’t have any more speed you’re telling me you just duck dive and I am in South throwing your board and going down that is stupid because if you don’t have no more speed you will end up getting thrown across with the wave, impossibly dying from drowning
Ditch the board if the wave is to big always..
thanks! now I just need a board... a funboard is good to start?
No, long board is good to start 🤙 fun board is a step up
@@richardkane3966 I understood. But the problem is that I don't have a car and it would be a logistical problem to transport such a big board... :/
I am Florida's toughest swimmer
Love that but it is okay to ditch
If your in heavy surf what can you do
im just warning beginner surfers which are typically in small surf with tons of people!
I see someone paddling with their legs apart, you're automatically at the bottom of the totem pole. JS
Sorry I meant were well
i only ditch my board if nobody is around me
Just hold on to it so you grip gets better.
I’ve done these all and has messed me up and it in the tips weren’t so well
How? These are beginner level tips if you can't follow them you should probably quit
Great info, but us older dudes have a disconnect between mind and body.
I do too sometimes lol
Thats painful to arch ure back after a few times
thanks❤️✝️John 3
Don't ditch your board agreed but when paddling 7 footer against a wall of white water and you checked nobody is behind you, it's by far, far and far away your best option
It’s okay I’m black I’m likely never gonna surf a day in my life kinda want too though
Surfing isnt just catching and riding waves. There are lots of other things to learn.
And board control is an important one.
Bailing your board shouldnt be a technique or a go to.
Learn to duck dive, turtle roll, bounce over the white water long board. Even het off the board, grip the tail, and punch the board thru the wave.
paddling with a flat back is okay after hour 4 and ass tired . Ha 🤙
Sandbar break vs California break. I'll take California
same
Lol
When you have big softboard and wave is powerfull you cant dive under, if you will keep your board you and your board can travel to the shore and hit someone. I think if there is no one behind you better is to ditch imo
This is where a turtle roll would be good
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And don’t scissor kick when you paddle, it looks stupid and it’s a waste of energy
I have surfed for years and it is one of the best ways to get that last bit of momentum, really worth doing in my eyes
Depends on the wave on heavier breaks your feet will still be touching water paddling for the wave and it does help some. Like if you kicking with your shins straight up that's pretty pointless
Saw a guy ditching his board... it was very dangerous but karma got him and he cracked his surfboard
I never surf crowded line ups so I’ll be ditching my board and diving under waves forever😊
2 is kinda dumb because I do that while trying to get in a wave and it doesn’t make a difference and number 3 is kinda good but if you make sure no one is behind you you can and you useally have a leash so it won’t go that far
this is just for beginner surfers, you do you!
Don’t care about. I’m kook’ing all I want.
your day will come, kook, your day will come