Ms. Helen is an outstanding instructor! I’m 55 & just a beginner. I’m learning now to catching the green waves & this video explains very well. Good videos too. Most, I love her style & use of idioms. All the videos are very helpful! Thank you!
Thank you for your compliments. If you are ever looking for a fun getaway that will improve your surfing skills, our surf retreat caters to 40 to 60 year olds. Check out our website: www.puravidaadventures.com
Nice to hear you took it up in your fifties, I'd had a handful of tries in my life but took it up in my fifties as well. Enjoy the waves. Long may you surf. Good wishes.
Hey girl you are so sweet that was really helpful I am dreaming of surfing I remember catching a wave whilst body surfing when I was really young and that feeling was so cool.
Listening to her describe catching waves in the impact zone has me laughing out loud- "it's like looking over the edge of a cliff," "it will feel like an avalanche breaking on your shoulders." Recently took a lesson, then spent two days just practicing with a rented board, nose diving over and over again. The descriptors she's using and the videos of people nosediving are just too perfect. Very real. Great tips in this video, thank you so much for posting it!!
@@puravidaadventuressurfyoga9877 Also, your tut on turtle roll is probably the best on YT. The part about the jab. Gold. Changed my surf sessions from 1 hour to 2.5 hours. Not seen it anywhere else either. So thank you!
@@HarryProudlove What an amazing compliment! So glad to hear it. We've got some awesome coed surf retreats coming up in 2020, if you'd like to get some instruction from us in Costa Rica! puravidaadventures.com/costa-rica-surf-retreats/coed-surf-camps/
Awww thanks so much! We really appreciate it. We host amazing weeklong surf retreats in Costa Rica, a perfect time to work on your technique with our amazing instructors. All levels are welcome! Check out our website for all the info: puravidaadventures.com/
Im mostly struggling of finding good spots and waves and actually paddling past the impact zone where i keep getting knocked over by big waves crashing in.
To help you get past the waves, check out these two videos: How to Turtle Roll a longboard: ruclips.net/video/dmKuYhaQSa4/видео.html and how to duck dive a short board:ruclips.net/video/Z5e8QpgfQKs/видео.html. I hope these help.
You speaking about the degree angles really helped me understand thank you 🙏🏻! Plus how it's more of a chill experience :) ... I've caught green waves but this helped lessen some of the confusion on how to choose waves (much to learn). --Thank you 🙏🏻!
OMG this helped so much! I have been trying to catch my waves in the impact zone which is why I have been eating it! My dad is really good at surfing but really bad at explaining the fundamentals lmao!!!
Cool video with a good theoretical information! I didn't thought about it earlier that you constantly have to move to find the perfect spot for taking off. Thanks!
This is great to hear! Thank you! For an entire week of amazing instruction with us, consider signing up for one of our 2020 surf retreats in Costa Rica. They're amazing! puravidaadventures.com/costa-rica-surf-vacation-rates-2-2/
Like the names of different wave stages, makes it clearer. Very good explanations....so far I've watched and think I've understood most of What's said in Many videos, but when I get out there it tends to go to pot and it's a lot of wipe outs, misses and messiness. Mainly stuck in white water or just breaking. Lack of regularity in surfing is part of it definitely so my aim is to try and get a holiday beside a good beginner break with warmish water and get out everyday probably two or three times and for once get some lessons or get it filmed because it's difficult to be objective with yourself. Anyway, it may just click like bike riding or circular breathing on didjeridoo but it is complex the art ( I mean infinitely more complex and challenging than skate boarding, fun as that is.) but it's got to be worth a crack eh!! Thanks for the vid.
@@apachewolfscout glad you like our video. We offer surf retreats in Costa Rica. We have warm surf and excellent instruction. Check our retreats out at: puravidaadventures.com/costa-rica-surf-vacations-rates-2/
It Never helps me to go over what not to do but in this case it is helpful because if I find myself in one of the undesirable positions I can dedicate myself to more practice doing it the right way on my bedroom floor
That turn around at 4:55 though. How are you even doing that?! I'm about to start work on isolating paddling technique, turtle rolling, and turning around like that
Forget it, as long as you dont ditch your board you shouldnt have problems hitting better surfers. They'll stay out of the way as long as you give them the same courtesy. I reccomend you get your duckdives down too, as paddling around the outside isnt an option if youre too far inside the impact zone. If theyre any good they wont be anywhere near you when youre going down the line., as they'll duckdive under the waves. If you hit anyone while going down the line its their fault. Unless ofc youre trying to do so.
@@puravidaadventuressurfyoga9877 your very welcome I love the uploads and the twist part of the pop up has made such a difference for me as the dangling the legs and shoving the board into the wave during the turtle roll……shame you don’t teach in England I’d certainly book with you 🤙
Great video! I have been lost in the impact zone too but another reason for that is that I am scared a current could drag me into the open ocean, hence I dont paddle out far enough …is that actually even possible? :-D
You have to paddle past the impact zone. The only thing you need to worry about is rip currents for pulling you out otherwise you don't need to worry about it. You can either ask a local or a lifeguard if their are rip currents where you want to surf.
I was watching your channel on youtube and thought that it would be really great to introduce your video to Korean surfers We have lots of people here in Korea that are interested in surfers around the world. The market is growing rapidly, but we lack in information since surfing is quite new here. could I translate your video into Korean and introduce it on my RUclips?
Hi Sandy, absolutely! That's awesome! If you share our video, please include a link to our webpage: www.puravidaadventures.com. We are hoping to reopen our Costa Rica retreat in November, where we'll be hosting some amazing surf camps for all levels.
Thanks 🙏 Your instructions are very helpful. I’m an ongoing beginning surfer - just bought a 10’ McCoy longboard. I’m 6”1’ about 245lbs with arthritis in my left knee making it stiff and difficult to pop up quickly. Any advice? Also, I’m goofy foot 🦶😎 🌊
Xxprincess KenziexX I tend to have that little bit of fear myself when I haven’t surfed for a while. I condition myself to believe that there just has to be one bad wipeout. After that, it will feel normal and fun again
If its a little too scary, move back to the whitewater for a little bit and once u feel like ur up for it, go back out and try for a green wave again. I tried today and both times i got onto a greenwave i nose dived so i kinda just moved back to the white water for a bit and i plan on trying for a green wave again tomorrow:)
I would also make sure that you have some rocker on your board and it isn't flat. Also, if you are taking off in steeper waves you need to angle your board for the take off.
Thank you! I am curious though... why does it bother you that someone else has more energy then you and catches all the waves when you are resting? As long as everyone is being respectful it shouldn’t matter. Male or female. Thanks again!! Love watching you videos
Ms. Helen is an outstanding instructor! I’m 55 & just a beginner. I’m learning now to catching the green waves & this video explains very well. Good videos too. Most, I love her style & use of idioms. All the videos are very helpful! Thank you!
Thank you for your compliments. If you are ever looking for a fun getaway that will improve your surfing skills, our surf retreat caters to 40 to 60 year olds. Check out our website: www.puravidaadventures.com
Nice to hear you took it up in your fifties, I'd had a handful of tries in my life but took it up in my fifties as well. Enjoy the waves. Long may you surf. Good wishes.
Thank you for this in depth instruction! I love the visual aids and your thorough explanation of the wave "zones". Now let's have fun out there!!
Hey girl you are so sweet that was really helpful I am dreaming of surfing I remember catching a wave whilst body surfing when I was really young and that feeling was so cool.
Ive seen so many videos regarding this subject....this is the best one yet. Thank you!
It's better than a wedding day
That’s right!
pro tip : you can watch movies on Flixzone. Been using them for watching a lot of movies these days.
@Dax Deandre definitely, I have been using flixzone} for years myself :D
Listening to her describe catching waves in the impact zone has me laughing out loud- "it's like looking over the edge of a cliff," "it will feel like an avalanche breaking on your shoulders."
Recently took a lesson, then spent two days just practicing with a rented board, nose diving over and over again.
The descriptors she's using and the videos of people nosediving are just too perfect.
Very real.
Great tips in this video, thank you so much for posting it!!
Thank you so much for the compliments.
This is such a good tutorial, deserves way more views! I like the memory bank idea as well.
Thank you!!!
@@puravidaadventuressurfyoga9877 Also, your tut on turtle roll is probably the best on YT. The part about the jab. Gold. Changed my surf sessions from 1 hour to 2.5 hours. Not seen it anywhere else either. So thank you!
@@HarryProudlove What an amazing compliment! So glad to hear it. We've got some awesome coed surf retreats coming up in 2020, if you'd like to get some instruction from us in Costa Rica! puravidaadventures.com/costa-rica-surf-retreats/coed-surf-camps/
I've watched other channels. Your style is different. You instruct with less assumption and better clarity. I like it. Subscribed.
Awww thanks so much! We really appreciate it. We host amazing weeklong surf retreats in Costa Rica, a perfect time to work on your technique with our amazing instructors. All levels are welcome! Check out our website for all the info: puravidaadventures.com/
Im mostly struggling of finding good spots and waves and actually paddling past the impact zone where i keep getting knocked over by big waves crashing in.
To help you get past the waves, check out these two videos: How to Turtle Roll a longboard: ruclips.net/video/dmKuYhaQSa4/видео.html
and how to duck dive a short board:ruclips.net/video/Z5e8QpgfQKs/видео.html.
I hope these help.
Excellent video,
You explain everything, and the visuals really help too
Thabk you
You speaking about the degree angles really helped me understand thank you 🙏🏻! Plus how it's more of a chill experience :) ... I've caught green waves but this helped lessen some of the confusion on how to choose waves (much to learn). --Thank you 🙏🏻!
We try to make our videos approachable for everyone. Glad you liked it.
Thanks! I feel embarrased trying to catch a wave for an hour and all I had are wipe outs. Lol
Melanie Go Jackson still practice tho💯 Atleast your out in the water livin life
OMG this helped so much! I have been trying to catch my waves in the impact zone which is why I have been eating it! My dad is really good at surfing but really bad at explaining the fundamentals lmao!!!
Thank you! Just ask a professional. 😜
Cool video with a good theoretical information! I didn't thought about it earlier that you constantly have to move to find the perfect spot for taking off. Thanks!
This is great to hear! Thank you! For an entire week of amazing instruction with us, consider signing up for one of our 2020 surf retreats in Costa Rica. They're amazing! puravidaadventures.com/costa-rica-surf-vacation-rates-2-2/
I just want to thank you! After watching this video I had my best surf session ever!!😍
Love it!
Like the names of different wave stages, makes it clearer. Very good explanations....so far I've watched and think I've understood most of What's said in Many videos, but when I get out there it tends to go to pot and it's a lot of wipe outs, misses and messiness. Mainly stuck in white water or just breaking. Lack of regularity in surfing is part of it definitely so my aim is to try and get a holiday beside a good beginner break with warmish water and get out everyday probably two or three times and for once get some lessons or get it filmed because it's difficult to be objective with yourself. Anyway, it may just click like bike riding or circular breathing on didjeridoo but it is complex the art ( I mean infinitely more complex and challenging than skate boarding, fun as that is.) but it's got to be worth a crack eh!! Thanks for the vid.
@@apachewolfscout glad you like our video. We offer surf retreats in Costa Rica. We have warm surf and excellent instruction. Check our retreats out at: puravidaadventures.com/costa-rica-surf-vacations-rates-2/
@@apachewolfscout We would love to have you join us.
It Never helps me to go over what not to do but in this case it is helpful because if I find myself in one of the undesirable positions I can dedicate myself to more practice doing it the right way on my bedroom floor
That turn around at 4:55 though. How are you even doing that?! I'm about to start work on isolating paddling technique, turtle rolling, and turning around like that
It takes lots of practice to get your board to turn fast. I use an egg beater motion while pushing my board along with my hand.
This was so instructive!! Thank you!
Wooot! Thank you Kara!
Really excellent, clear video. Understand this now thank you.
7:25 outsmart everyone! NIICE~ HIGH FIVE
Thank you.
your videos are the best!
Love your videos! So helpful for a 30yo woman learning to surf 🏄♀️ on my own! Damn those 20 something agile fellas 😂
Good for you for teaching your self to surf. If you ever want hands on instruction, come see us in Costa Rica.
Amazing video. Thank you
Thank you!
Great video!!!! I think my biggest problem is the crowds in the magic zone .... I feel i might bumb into the better surfer
Forget it, as long as you dont ditch your board you shouldnt have problems hitting better surfers. They'll stay out of the way as long as you give them the same courtesy. I reccomend you get your duckdives down too, as paddling around the outside isnt an option if youre too far inside the impact zone. If theyre any good they wont be anywhere near you when youre going down the line., as they'll duckdive under the waves. If you hit anyone while going down the line its their fault. Unless ofc youre trying to do so.
Best explanation. I need to get out of the impact zone ☺️
Thanks!
Great teacher ty so much
great info and tips! cheers :)
Thanks so much, this helped me a lot!
Your welcome.
Thank you very much for uploading this video it’s so much more helpful than you may realise 🙏🤙
Thank you!
@@puravidaadventuressurfyoga9877 your very welcome I love the uploads and the twist part of the pop up has made such a difference for me as the dangling the legs and shoving the board into the wave during the turtle roll……shame you don’t teach in England I’d certainly book with you 🤙
such a good video!
Gracias!
I love your videos! but your comparisons are the best! :D
Thank you!
Great video!
I have been lost in the impact zone too but another reason for that is that I am scared a current could drag me into the open ocean, hence I dont paddle out far enough …is that actually even possible? :-D
You have to paddle past the impact zone. The only thing you need to worry about is rip currents for pulling you out otherwise you don't need to worry about it. You can either ask a local or a lifeguard if their are rip currents where you want to surf.
Thank you
Great teacher!!!
Simple and useful.....tks.
I was watching your channel on youtube and thought that it would be really great to introduce your video to Korean surfers
We have lots of people here in Korea that are interested in surfers around the world.
The market is growing rapidly, but we lack in information since surfing is quite new here.
could I translate your video into Korean and introduce it on my RUclips?
Hi Sandy, absolutely! That's awesome! If you share our video, please include a link to our webpage: www.puravidaadventures.com. We are hoping to reopen our Costa Rica retreat in November, where we'll be hosting some amazing surf camps for all levels.
Pura Vida Adventures Surf Camp & Yoga Retreat ok thank’s so much ! ♥️
this video is awesome! who do you recommend for men's instruction retreats?
We offer coed camps as well. Check them out: puravidaadventures.com/costa-rica-surf-retreats/coed-surf-camps/
Thanks 🙏 Your instructions are very helpful. I’m an ongoing beginning surfer - just bought a 10’ McCoy longboard. I’m 6”1’ about 245lbs with arthritis in my left knee making it stiff and difficult to pop up quickly. Any advice? Also, I’m goofy foot 🦶😎 🌊
We have created a video "how to pop up with injuries." I would check it out and see if it helps you. ruclips.net/video/utjoP55I9ZY/видео.html
@@puravidaadventuressurfyoga9877 Thanks! 👍 I just checked it out and it's just the advice I need! Excellent! I'm stoked! :)
Great video
Thank you!
I caught my first green wave today and I said to my mum it felt like the wave lifted my board to 45 degrees
Can I have the old boards you used,It has been my dream since childhood to play surfing.
Now Not enough money to buying So let me ask you
Do you live in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica?
i love your videos!
Does anyone have any tips on getting over a bit a of a fear
Xxprincess KenziexX I tend to have that little bit of fear myself when I haven’t surfed for a while. I condition myself to believe that there just has to be one bad wipeout. After that, it will feel normal and fun again
If its a little too scary, move back to the whitewater for a little bit and once u feel like ur up for it, go back out and try for a green wave again. I tried today and both times i got onto a greenwave i nose dived so i kinda just moved back to the white water for a bit and i plan on trying for a green wave again tomorrow:)
Just go for it. You might wipeout but nobody ever learns without failure
Tankyou ❤❤
You are welcome!🤙
I was like the man in 1:44 watch a wave coming, paddle and keeps nosediving whenever I tried to catch one in my whole day of surfing
I would also make sure that you have some rocker on your board and it isn't flat. Also, if you are taking off in steeper waves you need to angle your board for the take off.
Arnold Fartzenegger ❤
Thank you! I am curious though... why does it bother you that someone else has more energy then you and catches all the waves when you are resting? As long as everyone is being respectful it shouldn’t matter. Male or female. Thanks again!! Love watching you videos
Spectacular wipe out lol = me trying to catch green waves
Thank you very instructive and inspiring but Arnold? Puke
Surfinator
blue water waves
Costa Rica is so gorgeous!
Look at that paddling face :)
It is serious.
Id rather learn to learn how to ride any wave (momma nature)
Damn I’ve been doing everything wrong
Now you can do everything right. LOL!
I hope it's less painful than having a baby
successfully🎊🤲ups🎂🏄☑️🆗🆙🌅🌄🌅🏳️💓🌎🌏🌍😄
Humans are not computers
Ugh! did you really have to mention Schwarznegger and that stupid move in an otherwise helpful video?