Love this!!!! I surfed a little bit in my 20's and then took a 20 year break basically. Now I'm back living on the northern California coast in my later 40's and I'm taking up surfing again. It's like learning all over again. Thank you for the stoke my friend!
Your honesty is refreshing. I started surfing in my mid-thirties and experienced very slow progress in the first few years. Surfing is the only sport I enjoy, regardless of how bad I am at it! Keep up the great vids, man. Cheers, from West Oz
I feel like even though you started surfing later in life in a way it might be better and more fun cause you truly get to soak in the fun. I started when I was a kid and it was so much fun like every wave was a blast but I was young and dumb and everything was really fun. As an adult when you find things that bring you joy I feel you truly just embrace that feeling appreciate it and soak it all in, whereas a kid you take it for granted and everything just kinda flies by fast.
@@tobyneo10101 it definitely wouldn’t have hurt me if I started earlier. But yeah in my early 30’s I just had a baby so there was no time to surf. 40’s my kid was older and I felt ok leaving to surf a few days a week. Also knowing I’m not getting younger I was very determined to learn to surf in a short period of time.
@@surfininmy40s yeah I mean now it’s cool and I realize how special and awesome it is to just ride a wave but I definitely took that feeling for granted when I was a kid. So it’s got to be kinda awesome getting to experience that feeling of progression in surfing but with maturity.
@@tobyneo10101 true. Some kids I surf with just think about surfing. When I’m out there I’m looking at the sun rises , the otters, the waves, appreciating the friends who are out with me, etc. yeah a mature appreciation for sure. I often say prayers thanking god for the ocean 🙏🏾
@@surfininmy40s it’s truly a special sport/hobby I feel like my whole life that surfing or the ocean has been by far the best therapy and outlet for myself.
44 and just getting started. Sometimes I feel like I'm too old for it but knowing there are other people in my age group doing the same thing, is encouraging.
@@jrobertwest52 thanks for the sub! The board is called an ebert red stripe and is sold in northern Cali or Kauai.. you can find the shaper on IG if you want to place an order. Sick board and I still have one 🤙🏾
Hey bro, love the channel. 37 here. Started at 34. Wondering how long it took you to jump down to the seaside from the mid? I’ve been frothing on the seaside and beyond 6’8 and am thinking of getting the regular seaside. Also looks like a great point break you have! Cheers from Jersey in the Channel Islands, u.k.
@@climbing8656 I was actually riding a 5’8 and 5’9 board when I got my first seaside. My first seaside was 5’11 and it was so easy to ride. I eventually went down in size all the way to a 5’7. Currently I’m on a 5’9 seaside which I just love. Hope that helps. If you are on a mid you might wanna start on a 5’11 seaside and work your way down. Thx for watching 🤙🏾
@@surfininmy40s Cheers dude. That’s what I was thinking as well. How often do you manage to get out for a surf with the dad life etc? You’re pretty damn good as a late starter man.
@@climbing8656 I’m able to go twice a week and I usually go early morning so it does not interfere with family life. I did snowboard and in my teens I did a lot of aggressive rollerblading. Not sure if that helped but I feel it did. I never go less than twice a week tho. I’m out there unless it’s a crazy ⛈️. Even if it’s 1-2 ft waves I go.
Hello, what size Seaside do you feel is your go to all around? I see you’ve tried several dimensions. I’m 55 (5’9” & 175) hoping to start again after 10 years off. I’d consider myself a mediocre intermediate, but always love the ocean. \m/
@@familypalencia if you can surf a shorter board maybe go with the 5’9 or 5’10 seaside.. after 10 yrs off though you might want to try a seaside and beyond and go with the 6’8 to 6’10 range. Nice job getting back to the ocean. I think you would have more fun on a longer board after such a long break. 🤙🏾
@@surfininmy40s Thank you for the advice! I didn't know about the Seaside and Beyond. Until I watched your videos (your paddling, entry, and surfing look so effortless and fun), I wouldn't have thought that boards by Machado would be a possibility. Maybe I've seen that Rob can ride anything and make it look amazing with flow, including perhaps an ironing board lol. I really like his riding style and am glad that you're validating his designs for Joe every day. I'll start looking (on the second market :) for likely both a 5'10 and 6'8ish"! Much mahalos for sharing your stoke and journey! \m/
Love this!!!! I surfed a little bit in my 20's and then took a 20 year break basically. Now I'm back living on the northern California coast in my later 40's and I'm taking up surfing again. It's like learning all over again. Thank you for the stoke my friend!
Never hurts to take a break and come back. Hope you’re 2nd go at it gets you stoked 🤙🏾
Your honesty is refreshing.
I started surfing in my mid-thirties and experienced very slow progress in the first few years.
Surfing is the only sport I enjoy, regardless of how bad I am at it!
Keep up the great vids, man.
Cheers, from West Oz
@@MrDampsterdam I’m sure you are better than you give yourself credit for. Keep shredding and getting stoked in the ocean. 🤙🏾😎
Im 45. Started 5 years ago. Same challenges, same stoke. Its awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the comment and for watching 🤙🏾. It goes by fast. Keep surfing in your 40’s
I feel like even though you started surfing later in life in a way it might be better and more fun cause you truly get to soak in the fun.
I started when I was a kid and it was so much fun like every wave was a blast but I was young and dumb and everything was really fun. As an adult when you find things that bring you joy I feel you truly just embrace that feeling appreciate it and soak it all in, whereas a kid you take it for granted and everything just kinda flies by fast.
@@tobyneo10101 it definitely wouldn’t have hurt me if I started earlier. But yeah in my early 30’s I just had a baby so there was no time to surf. 40’s my kid was older and I felt ok leaving to surf a few days a week.
Also knowing I’m not getting younger I was very determined to learn to surf in a short period of time.
@@surfininmy40s yeah I mean now it’s cool and I realize how special and awesome it is to just ride a wave but I definitely took that feeling for granted when I was a kid. So it’s got to be kinda awesome getting to experience that feeling of progression in surfing but with maturity.
@@tobyneo10101 true. Some kids I surf with just think about surfing. When I’m out there I’m looking at the sun rises , the otters, the waves, appreciating the friends who are out with me, etc. yeah a mature appreciation for sure. I often say prayers thanking god for the ocean 🙏🏾
@@surfininmy40s it’s truly a special sport/hobby I feel like my whole life that surfing or the ocean has been by far the best therapy and outlet for myself.
44 and just getting started. Sometimes I feel like I'm too old for it but knowing there are other people in my age group doing the same thing, is encouraging.
@@stacybotfield6266 definitely not too old. If you stay fit and go out regularly you can be shredding in no time .
Just found your channel and subbed! What mini Simmons twin fin is that?
@@jrobertwest52 thanks for the sub! The board is called an ebert red stripe and is sold in northern Cali or Kauai.. you can find the shaper on IG if you want to place an order. Sick board and I still have one 🤙🏾
You're doing pretty well. I'm 43 and started at 21 but only on about the same level as you.
@@capcorn100 🙏🏾🤙🏾. We surfing in our 40’s. That’s what counts 😉
Yew, 53 No stopping, stay humble happy, fit...Water is Health...ps still Enjoying me 5'6 seaside...When in doubt, Paddle out.
@@FrankTankFlinns you are my hero riding a 5’6. 🤙🏾. How much do you weigh? The smallest I went is 5’7 on a seaside
Thanks for the encouragement. I'm 44. I started two years ago. Thanks 🤙🌅
@@neilmanner5779 heck yeah bro 🤙🏾. Surfing will make you feel 30. Keep progressing every single week 👍
Hey bro, love the channel. 37 here. Started at 34. Wondering how long it took you to jump down to the seaside from the mid? I’ve been frothing on the seaside and beyond 6’8 and am thinking of getting the regular seaside. Also looks like a great point break you have! Cheers from Jersey in the Channel Islands, u.k.
@@climbing8656 I was actually riding a 5’8 and 5’9 board when I got my first seaside. My first seaside was 5’11 and it was so easy to ride. I eventually went down in size all the way to a 5’7. Currently I’m on a 5’9 seaside which I just love. Hope that helps. If you are on a mid you might wanna start on a 5’11 seaside and work your way down. Thx for watching 🤙🏾
@@surfininmy40s Cheers dude. That’s what I was thinking as well. How often do you manage to get out for a surf with the dad life etc? You’re pretty damn good as a late starter man.
@@climbing8656 I’m able to go twice a week and I usually go early morning so it does not interfere with family life. I did snowboard and in my teens I did a lot of aggressive rollerblading. Not sure if that helped but I feel it did. I never go less than twice a week tho. I’m out there unless it’s a crazy ⛈️. Even if it’s 1-2 ft waves I go.
Hello, what size Seaside do you feel is your go to all around? I see you’ve tried several dimensions. I’m 55 (5’9” & 175) hoping to start again after 10 years off. I’d consider myself a mediocre intermediate, but always love the ocean. \m/
@@familypalencia if you can surf a shorter board maybe go with the 5’9 or 5’10 seaside.. after 10 yrs off though you might want to try a seaside and beyond and go with the 6’8 to 6’10 range. Nice job getting back to the ocean. I think you would have more fun on a longer board after such a long break. 🤙🏾
@@surfininmy40s Thank you for the advice! I didn't know about the Seaside and Beyond. Until I watched your videos (your paddling, entry, and surfing look so effortless and fun), I wouldn't have thought that boards by Machado would be a possibility. Maybe I've seen that Rob can ride anything and make it look amazing with flow, including perhaps an ironing board lol. I really like his riding style and am glad that you're validating his designs for Joe every day. I'll start looking (on the second market :) for likely both a 5'10 and 6'8ish"! Much mahalos for sharing your stoke and journey! \m/
@@familypalencia congrats on coming out of surf retirement. You won’t regret it 🤙🏾