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just a set of large FCS Super Fins - not a pro model of any kind from what I recall. Very good product!

I've been taking a break from filming my sessions. Will try to get back to it in the fall probably. Stay tuned!

Thanks for the support. I've been taking a break from RUclips video. Filming your surf at all times is clearly a form of distraction and affected my progress. With that said, I'm hoping to get back to some new video content in the coming months. Stay tuned!

@@earlysessions I can't wait to see you back out there

Thanks a lot!

Sure thing bro! I've been taking a small break from making surfing videos. And mainly I have been waiting for the right conditions too. Hopefully the bad winds and rain will soon switch to a more ideal combo with sun and offshore conditions. Stay tuned!

hey Tiago, Thanks for your comment here. I would say the Phantom is the the winner as it performs very well in most conditions. I take the Shadow out (usually) to deal with steeper take offs that require a bit more rocker. I weight about 180 lbs. Let me know if you need more details!

@@earlysessions Thanks for the reply! I already realized from your videos that the Phantom is a daily driver. I'm undecided between Phantom and Pyzelien 2. I'm leaning more towards Pyzelien. Weight 185 lbs will have to be 34-35 L. What you think?

@@tiagocarvalho983 The Phantom is probably the one to add to your quiver if you're looking for performance. I have not had the chance to test the Pyzelien yet, but based on online reviews, it look like it's more user friendly. Depending on where you surf, the Phantom might make sense if you have a little more wave energy at your local break. Otherwise, no doubt go for the Pyzelien which looks very fun

Thank you! May be the Phantom make more sense where i surf

Sweet keep us posted!@@tiagocarvalho983

hey dude. Both boards are very good high-performance models, and should work in similar conditions. For steeper and shoulder high+ waves, the Shadow wins. The Shadow will have more rocker than than the Phantom, and a narrower tail. You might need a bit more push from the wave with the Shadow as it has less volume. However, if you are looking for a daily driver in average normal conditions in SoCal, I would recommend the Phantom. I use it way more often than the Shadow.

Thanks man!

hey dude. I appreciate the support. I do not have any particular goal as the moment, beside reaching a descent number of subscribers and expanding on the content. Given the channel is not yet monetized, I won't have dollars to spare for outside help. And to be transparent, I am doing this mostly for fun and enjoy the community aspect of it. Let's definitely stay in touch in case that changes.

Yeah I was debating if this dude cancelled my wave on purpose. Not the best thing to do.. I feel it's just as bad when folks chandelier your wave but they are not even aware they did it

@@earlysessions agree. I think "most" casual surfers don't even know it's a thing.

Really depends on what you like to ride. The Gremlin works well up to 6ft, has tons of volume and paddles very easy. I simply took the Gremlin that day thinking it would slightly smaller. but it happened to be a good pick as I could take off early which is definitely an advantage for those crowded days. The Phantom is my daily driver but works much better with shoulder high waves. Both are high performance boards. If you have a strong paddle power and can take steeper sections, go for the Phantom. If you are planning on going on 3-4 ft days, the Gremlin is great board. let me know!

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@@earlysessions Thanks for the advice! I am looking for a board to size down from a midlength as my birthday and Christmas are coming up but I would only get one and it would have to last for a while so I am kinda looking for a board that I can use now and that will still be usable as I progress more which is why both are appealing to me. Anyways thanks for the help and you earned a new sub!

@@aaron.monson_surf Of course. Anytime!

@@aaron.monson_surf Im 6’1”, 165lbs. I have a Gremlin in my arsenal, it’s 5’6” and perfect for small waves. But if you’re trying to go shorter, the gremlin can be a bit tough if you’re used to mid lengths. It doesn’t have much rocker, which makes it fast, but also makes it easier to nose dive when taking off if you’re not used to short boards.

Thanks a lot. yeah for that wave a 4:26, I did that dude a favor by avoiding a bad collision. You just need to be nice to people sometimes.

It's definitely better in contrast to surfing by the Pier or the bowl on the North side. You will find a mix of different skill level but it is in general low key. On very good days, the crowd level might increase but overall it's a safe place for beginners. Hope to see you out there!

I'm assuming this is called Taco Bell Reef because you park at the Taco Bell? @@justinshelby

There used to be a Taco Bell right on the 9th street but it's not there anymore. @@dennishuynh5554

Yeww!

Building confidence in surfing is probably about knowing your boundaries first. Don’t go out if you feel you are putting yourself at risk. Try to enter the water with a goal in mind which can benefit your personal growth and increase gradually your level of comfort in the water. If you are used to 3-4ft, don’t go when it’s 6ft+. The day it’s 4-5 ft, get out there and get a feel for it and see if you are ready to slowly step up your game. For the occasional wipeout and hold downs in SoCal, you may hold your breath honestly no more than 10-15 seconds. At a high heart rate, you tend to use more oxygen so it’s important to remain still and relax (while protecting your head from your board or hitting your head against the bottom). Avoid fighting and once the motion pass, slowly get above the water. Usually I would seek for my leash to climb back up. It’s more of a mind game, so with repetition and practice I’m sure you can improve and decrease your anxiety level. What helped me tons with surfing would be doing laps in a pool and alternating between breathing every 3rd stroke and 5th stroke. Other than that, when you are going under water during a wipeout and possible hold down, just relax. I hope this helps.

@@earlysessions thanks that was very helpful! Slowly I have been building the confidence but that’s what was holding me back a lot from getting better. I think I’m gonna start setting goals each session I go out instead of just going out with no purpose. The main goal is to get as good as you one day!

Thanks bro! I appreciate it.

there are 3 main takeoffs zones which gives you some options to surf. Locals combine a mix of ex-pro surfers, old dudes on longboards, high schoolers wannabe pro, some spongers...They all seem to know each other so I would not mess with anybody there. Word in the water can spread fast...Otherwise it's alright. just be respectful, don't burn anyone and you will be fine. Last thing to be aware of is the sea life such as seals.

I've been trying to learn how to land air these past few sessions. Maybe Ill have to video to claim it soon

thanks!

Hey @surfingwithzack! Thanks for the comment. It was back in early May when we had a sizable swell in SoCal. I remembered vividly that clean up sets were definitely up to 6ft+ those days. Hard to tell with the distorted GoPro footage but the few corners I captured on camera were probably averaging 4-5ft. Salt creek was saturating quite a bit but was indeed fun. Hope to see you out there one day. Cheers!

Yup it’s always better to play it safe! You can definitely wear board-shorts and skip the wetsuit.

I love that I have viewers in Portugal! Man, that's awesome that you want to start your day with surfing. It is so beneficial for your body and mental state. I would assume if you're looking to surf early that conditions in your local spot are good at that time of the day, right? The way I organize my schedule is timed based on the first light (including negotiation with my wife for dropping our kid at daycare :D). I need about 30 min to get to any surfing spot from where I am. I usually hit the road 30 min before the first light and go straight to the surf. The car would be pre-loaded the night before, with ready-to-go fresh water and a smoothie for energy (super important if you want to avoid falling asleep at work). The line-up is rarely empty in SoCal, so being alone is not really a worry here. If conditions are pumping, I would try to stay in sight of other surfers in the case of an injury. I always wear a watch to keep track of time, and allow myself sufficient time to change and head back. I would usually shower and change before heading back. Grab a coffee and go to work. I try to do some stretching at the end of the day, and go to bed early to get enough hours of sleep. Next day repeat. I've been doing that for so many years now, that it's just become a habit. I hope you can make it happen!

@@earlysessions so nice of you responding with such detail. Thanks a lot, I will try it for sure. Keep doing your stuff, I will be watching!

Sorry to hear that man! Was that a like a longboard fin? The silver lining is that you will be fully recovered and ready to surf for September. Less crowd, better conditions, more waves! Feel better brother

@@earlysessions not even, thruster

@@dennisthemenace0WNSouch. That happens to the best of us. Hope you will recover fast

Exactly. I would usually kick out to avoid getting hurt or getting a ding... but I made a quick judgment call and decided to keep course those two times. The other dudes seem to know what they were doing.

haha. That's the spirit!

haha it would actually make more sense to rename that spot like that. The Taco Bell has been long gone!

Thanks dude! For takeoffs, I would say it's all about positioning and timing. Stay crouched to keep a better balance and also maintain some speed. Put some weight towards for the front, not the back. Try to do your take off as close as possible to the peak. If it gets a bit too vertical, angle your board towards the direction you're going to ride the wave. I hope that helps.

I use the Phantom much more often, which works well in both small and bigger days (3-6ft). You pretty much can catch everything with it. The Shadow has much more rocker, which makes it great for steeper waves and late takeoffs. While it's fairly similar to the Phantom, I got the Shadow to elevate my performance level a little bit, specifically when I know the beach breaks will be fast and barreling. Now, just based on the frequency of very good swells hitting SoCal with rideable 6ft+ conditions, I would probably opt for the Phantom just because you will be able to use it more and get a better return on your investment. I hope that helps :)

@@earlysessions thanks that’s helpful. More control is good but late takeoffs seem scary on big days too I would kinda rather get in early more than late maybe! And you’re right that it’s not too many days. I ride a lost Puddle Jumper Pro most of the time so a shadow would still be a step above that. Thanks :)

Thanks a lot

Waves were definitely so much fun! And yeah lots of folks are not always respectful and have no etiquette. Arguably there are so many failed take offs tho that I get that sometimes more advanced surfers will still attempt to drop in to avoid wasting a good wave.. but it can be frustrating at times when they do this on you as you secured the wave from the inside and have priority. That’s the world we live in! I don’t think trestles will improve either lol

haha. Malibu Surfrider wins the ultimate Oscar for that.

haha dude..the Hawaiian scale is so confusing.. 2ft means everything up to 8ft in Californian terms. I surfed an outer reef south of Kauai once. I asked the board rental the forecast and he said 2 ft... I went and it but it was head high.

Trestles is definitely one of the best surfing playgrounds I’ve been at.