For me it took about 10 years. I started before you could get tips and instructions in RUclips clips (2003) And also I had horrible instructors. So for ten years I was trying and then backing off it. But as Pepe proved- it is simple and can be achieved in a week. Here are my tips: 1. Learn how to sheet in hard- because the forward loop is a sail trick- it’s a catapult- and what makes you rotate is sheeting in hard with the sail. Release the tension from your forward hand and relax it- kinda letting the sail go away but still holding the boom, and pull the back hand hard- get the boom to your chest. I saw videos of people learning it on the sand with a finless board and a smaller sail- getting the rotation on the sand. You can also practice the rotation and getting its feeling while in the straps but not planning- rotating slowly into the water (kinda half way) 2. You need to learn to surf downwind unhooked of the harness yet with good power in your sail and execute a decent jump downwind (then comes the rotation). If you won’t go downwind, it will be more difficult to rotate. 3. Enlarge your foot straps that your feet will go all the way in- otherwise you will be thrown of them. 4. Also try to get your back leg bent- heel to your ass- this keeps you more compact during the rotation, and prevents you to get fired off your board. 5. After you jump downwind try to be with your body over the board- kinda but leaning forward- many guys along with the sheeting in lean backwards and can’t get the rotation. Sheet in hard- but also lean a bit forward- be over the board. 6. I learned it in a lake. I think the best place to learn it is in the ocean with ramps and side shore wind. That’s about all the tips I can give.
Same as you, I taught myself way before videos. Can't tell you how many times I fell on the mast (20 stitches one time) because I didn't understand about turning downwind or reaching back. Anyway, I'm beyond that now. One thing I remember trying that actually messed me up in the long run was trying them on long boards or on the beach. It messed me up because tucking your feet is so important. When you practice on the beach or off a long board you have a tendency to straighten your legs while jumping. Bad habit.
This must be the best forward learning video out there, the guy is so positive and makes such unbelievable progress it's infectious - and there's the key to learning forwards... Be positive, don't let go, break the mental barrier and build from there!!
Inspiring, plenty of joyness, nice common sense following the right coaches, and capacity to break fears and face the new challenges with passion and technique. I wouldn´t expect less from one of my best friends. I love you! Legend! ;)
That is so awesome!!!🤙🤙 just another reason living in the US is tough.....no clinics with kick ass teachers like Big Ben! The energy you bring is amazing and cheers to Pepe and his awesome forward loops...🤙🤙🤙😁
Pepe! You're great, so positive! I would like to join you in the clinic learning frontloop, every minute would be fun! Stay the way you are in the video, stay the child inside!
It's Cape Town.. a few different spots in the video (mainly Sunset.. Melkbos) We do the clinics in End of jan and Feb. In 2020 we have 3 week-long clinics.. but all are sold out.
No me suena esto pepe! Jakakak me da que la tabla queda en el lugar (me salgo de los footstraps), luego me quedo agarrado a la botavara y roto con el aparejo y, por ende, caigo de lleno con la cabeza y espalda encima de la tabla que quedó sin haber rotado conmigo….
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Pepe is a veeeerrryyy positive person. Much fun to watch his joy. Legend indeed!
For me it took about 10 years. I started before you could get tips and instructions in RUclips clips (2003)
And also I had horrible instructors. So for ten years I was trying and then backing off it. But as Pepe proved- it is simple and can be achieved in a week.
Here are my tips:
1. Learn how to sheet in hard- because the forward loop is a sail trick- it’s a catapult- and what makes you rotate is sheeting in hard with the sail. Release the tension from your forward hand and relax it- kinda letting the sail go away but still holding the boom, and pull the back hand hard- get the boom to your chest. I saw videos of people learning it on the sand with a finless board and a smaller sail- getting the rotation on the sand. You can also practice the rotation and getting its feeling while in the straps but not planning- rotating slowly into the water (kinda half way)
2. You need to learn to surf downwind unhooked of the harness yet with good power in your sail and execute a decent jump downwind (then comes the rotation). If you won’t go downwind, it will be more difficult to rotate.
3. Enlarge your foot straps that your feet will go all the way in- otherwise you will be thrown of them.
4. Also try to get your back leg bent- heel to your ass- this keeps you more compact during the rotation, and prevents you to get fired off your board.
5. After you jump downwind try to be with your body over the board- kinda but leaning forward- many guys along with the sheeting in lean backwards and can’t get the rotation. Sheet in hard- but also lean a bit forward- be over the board.
6. I learned it in a lake. I think the best place to learn it is in the ocean with ramps and side shore wind.
That’s about all the tips I can give.
Same as you, I taught myself way before videos. Can't tell you how many times I fell on the mast (20 stitches one time) because I didn't understand about turning downwind or reaching back. Anyway, I'm beyond that now. One thing I remember trying that actually messed me up in the long run was trying them on long boards or on the beach. It messed me up because tucking your feet is so important. When you practice on the beach or off a long board you have a tendency to straighten your legs while jumping. Bad habit.
Very usefull, thanks for the footstraps to enlarge... great stuff
Pepe! Men only became 8 years old and than they just get bigger! What a pleasure to watch the pure happiness about everything!
Pepe ❤️😍great energy !!! We need more Pepe please 👏
Love this !!!! I started windsurfing when I was 10, I'm 48 and I promised I will get a forward loop before I hit 50!!!!!!!!!!
same as you, 49 now, this afternoon I'll go for it. I had an ankle injury that took me years out of the water...
So cool ! Pepe deserves it totally ! Great job Ben !
Cant get enough of Pepe such a mad lad
How can you not like Pepe he is soooo up beat, love it, deserved board 😊
Such an INSPIRING & EDUCATIONAL video! Thank you, Pepe, for all the learners/improvers out there!
Absolute joy of living :) Pepe is the man you always want to give a gift, just for the epic reaction!
This must be the best forward learning video out there, the guy is so positive and makes such unbelievable progress it's infectious - and there's the key to learning forwards... Be positive, don't let go, break the mental barrier and build from there!!
Inspiring, plenty of joyness, nice common sense following the right coaches, and capacity to break fears and face the new challenges with passion and technique. I wouldn´t expect less from one of my best friends. I love you! Legend! ;)
Pepe...very Great Soul...🤙🤙🤙
🙏🙏🙏🤙🤙🤙
Just fantastic to watch Pepe's attitude and also your enthusiasm at his efforts and success.
pepe for president!
I hope Pepe got a Job as motivational Coach on your next clinics. Great Attitude
Awesome Ben & Pepe, love it! Good to see guest performance by Colin!
You’re a genius, one of best video ever!!!
Great motivating video for me... same here 40 mid experienced surfer and dreaming of forward loops
That is so awesome!!!🤙🤙 just another reason living in the US is tough.....no clinics with kick ass teachers like Big Ben! The energy you bring is amazing and cheers to Pepe and his awesome forward loops...🤙🤙🤙😁
Beautiful! Such an awesome feeling, a pleasure to see so much stokeness!
¡Enhorabuena Pepe! So much positivity, contagious!
Thanks so much to share with us your happiness! Windsurf is fun and joy.. Cheers from Italy
This is very inspiring.
See you in January for the first clinic in Cape Town!
Great video! If you are feeling grumpy, just watch this, and you'll be in a good mood in no time.
Fantastic! Have fun with the kids!
Dude, 6:18 that's not a forward. That's a massive stalled forward! You must have balls of steel my friend. Crazy!!
Pepe should have his own Channel.
Seeeeeeeend iiiiiiit !
Pepe! You're great, so positive! I would like to join you in the clinic learning frontloop, every minute would be fun! Stay the way you are in the video, stay the child inside!
Great result! Love to see the passion!
This is so good , you need a super like button
“Zis is for me? I get to keep it?” Happy vibes 😂👍
You are the best! Congratulations 📸🌊🏝🤩
Quelle belle énergie ce Peep! Bravo et vive le funboard !
We love Pepe
Pepe is the man!
Great story. Pepe = Legend :-)
Great dude Pepe! Keep it up!
Pepe really deserve it!!!
Yar f.... ng jocking uajajajajajaja 🤣 Ben's audio uajajajajajaja Pepe rocks 👏👏👏🥳
Este verano voy yo tb, me has convencido. Gracias
What a great guy! I know who Pepe the windsurfer is!
awesome pepe!
You rock Pepe!
Hi vis helmets and rash shirts 👍
Because ya need to find the dead ones. 😆
Grande entre los grandes!!!
Legend!!!
Ahahah Great..! I'm looking forward to learn it, and you got me more motivation... Super video...!!! ;-)
Awesome efforts,, great vid,, I will nail this myself eventually,,,, I hope🤙🤙🤙
brilliant :)
Grande PEPE !!
Epic!!!
What a joy to watch ! any chance Ben you can give me some tips at Coro's next month? ;-)
haha.. not in Australia this season :)
Great story Pepe!!! ... tell me, where can this grey and old 48 year old find the clinic details?
very cool....
Viva Pepe
Clinics in Europe! ace!!!
Who downthumbed this? It's awesome!
selbalamir people who have been trying for years.. 😂
.. the cannonballers! 😁
Bravo, Pepe! Greetings from Bulgaria! Thich model is your JP board?
Ese Pepelu!!!!!
Pepe should open its own fun clinic 😂
cool he deserved the board
Viva Pepeluuuu!!!!!
The spot is the:
Big Bay Beach Club,
Cape Town
Correct?
Great video! :-)
Think iv'e just lost my wife to Pepe!
hahaha
Yep .. bye Alex. It was nice knowing you! We had a good run. But Pepe has my heart now 😍
enhorabuena Pepe. yo sigo soñando. A ver si lo consigo con mis 50 tacos.
1) Where is this spot.
2) When do you do the clinic
It's Cape Town.. a few different spots in the video (mainly Sunset.. Melkbos) We do the clinics in End of jan and Feb. In 2020 we have 3 week-long clinics.. but all are sold out.
When was this clinic??? I’m in Langebaan and have been here for 4 days.
it was in February 2019
Well here's some technique tips, paste and glue! : ruclips.net/video/H3Fxddps0mQ/видео.html
Ben, when can I sign up ???
coaching@windsurfing.tv and i can add you to the mailing list. Windsurfing.TV Members get the first chance! :)
alt right hate symbol frog? nah thats so 2018. THIS is the real pepe
No me suena esto pepe! Jakakak me da que la tabla queda en el lugar (me salgo de los footstraps), luego me quedo agarrado a la botavara y roto con el aparejo y, por ende, caigo de lleno con la cabeza y espalda encima de la tabla que quedó sin haber rotado conmigo….
Tokomocho style...ole