Awesome progression man! That last line about feeling like you’re progressing one month and forget it all the very next is so true. It’s all about enjoying the process! 🤙
Dude you are surfing switch foot .Im giving you a gold star for that one .The fact you can switch stance that well is a special gift that needs to be refined .You're going places .Im sending you a one minute video that is going to change the game for good. Your willingness to take criticism and learn is a valuable asset you have as well . Well done .
Hey dude, this vid was recommended on my home page. Watched the whole thing. I'm a surf instructor here in San Diego and have been surfing for 15 years now. You seriously made incredible progress over only three years. You're surfing like someone with more like 5-6 years of experience already in my opinion on a shortboard. One tip I have is to try to eliminate that "pause" between your bottom turn and snap/carve. The more you can make it one fluid motion the better to carry speed seamlessly. I really like your turn at @11:02. Verticle floater @11:38 is also well done making a boring speedless section more fruitful. Keep it up, would love to see how you progress this next year or two. I personally feel like I've hit a ceiling in my surfing and you're close to getting to the stage I'm at right now with maneuvers. Airs and fin release rotations in your snaps are next steps. Cheers! -Michael
Thank you man! Such a great comment and so insightful! Definitely gonna start working on fin releases and airs next! But still gonna focus on the rails for now. Thank you for watching the whole thing, it really means a lot!!
Your comments at the end are very true. Sometimes you believe you are getting better and then in your next session you get very discourage especially when you are 58 years old and days of youth energy are gone. A big advice from my wife is thinking “ you are surfing and thats what matter the most regardless if you are ripping the waves or not. Sometimes I think we miss the purpose of surfing by trying to be good at it.
you made some sick progress! What helpt me a lot is choosing the right board for the right conditions. I was stuck surfing a thruster in very bad quality surf. Now I have been grabbing a twin whenever the waves lack power, it opens up a whole new level of fun!
Yeow! Love these progression videos. Stoked for you brother, wild to see how far you've come in such a short amount of time. Your progressions awesome to watch, keep it up.
This video is sick! You’ve come so far it’s insane. I have loved watching you progress and fall in love with surfing and filmmaking. You truly have a gift for both of these and I know you are going big places in the future. Keep up the good work and keep pumping out these awesome videos!!🤙🤙🤙
One more tip is less is sometimes more. On less powerful waves, instead of doing 10 mediocre carves, pump down the line more and hammer a stronger carve or two. Much more fun in my opinion, but shred however you like that's the beauty of surfing my dude!
Awesome content Michael! Love to see your journey and passion combined. My sister and brother in law are also surfers that grew up in in California, lived in Aptos surfing Santa Cruz, and recently moved to Hawaii to pursue their dreams. They surf everyday now too. I grew up boogie boarding, some long board surfing and snowboarder. Do you have any recommendations of how to break into short board surfing? I'm 5'11 145lbs. what board do you recommend? Thanks
thanks Tom ! yeah man i have a bunch of videos on my channel explaining the transition from long boards to shortboards, they will explain it a lot better then i can type it here haha!
Epic progress and still very relatable. That’s awesome. Have you considered sending your footage to say Adam Knox (Taylor Knox’s brother) and getting some advice on your technique. That would be cool to see from my POV
Good job, i think if you push yourself into bigger surf, it will make a huge difference. Learn to control your speed in larger surf. That one session at the end in HI i noticed it.
I surfed against a guy in the 80's who surfed both ways .One day I asked where his twin brother was . He said I don't have a twin brother . I thought there were 2 of them one regular one goofy,but it was all him lol . Great way to mess with people . 🤣Sent you a one minute video on instagram and practice that switch stance is unique .
Never seen someone learn regular and goofy footed just to always be frontside regardless of lefts or rights. Interesting that you stuck with regular foot once you started surfing backside because, to me, you look more naturally goofy footed. I’ve been surfing and skateboarding my entire life (40 now). Does it feel too awkward going backside goofy foot?
Funny because I am naturally regular footed but I’ve heard from many people now, that my style looks better when I go goofy foot! Maybe I should focus on goofy more…..
@@meeksurf Idk if I would knock your style either way but I grew up skateboarding and there is a certain subtlety to a boarder’s movement that gives away their switch stance. It’s more of a trained eye for it after skateboarding for my entire youth into adulthood. You do you, brah 🤙
As a Dogtown surfer skater the only thing i see kind of lacking is "style" the two guys who inspired us waaaaayyyyyy back in the day and might inspire any adbanced surfer are Larry Bertleman and Buttons and these two were ripping stylistically on single fins. These were two of Hawaiis greatest surfers. Yours doing great but style and flow which normally comes with experoence. Shaka bruh 😎
Now you need to go to the pit........... anyone of them, just choose....... after that your power level will be over 9000 👌or you will be dead. Hit it and Quit it 😉
Awesome progression man! That last line about feeling like you’re progressing one month and forget it all the very next is so true. It’s all about enjoying the process! 🤙
Yes it is! Thank you braddah!
Dude you are surfing switch foot .Im giving you a gold star for that one .The fact you can switch stance that well is a special gift that needs to be refined .You're going places .Im sending you a one minute video that is going to change the game for good. Your willingness to take criticism and learn is a valuable asset you have as well . Well done .
Shewww thanks brah! I know I need to keep surfing switch, I haven’t been practicing as much as I should be/ used to!
@@meeksurf for what reason would you need to practice surfing switch? airs?
@@jackvolkwyn470surfing frontside is easier than backside. It is really hard to surf switch though.
Hey dude, this vid was recommended on my home page. Watched the whole thing. I'm a surf instructor here in San Diego and have been surfing for 15 years now. You seriously made incredible progress over only three years. You're surfing like someone with more like 5-6 years of experience already in my opinion on a shortboard. One tip I have is to try to eliminate that "pause" between your bottom turn and snap/carve. The more you can make it one fluid motion the better to carry speed seamlessly. I really like your turn at @11:02. Verticle floater @11:38 is also well done making a boring speedless section more fruitful. Keep it up, would love to see how you progress this next year or two. I personally feel like I've hit a ceiling in my surfing and you're close to getting to the stage I'm at right now with maneuvers. Airs and fin release rotations in your snaps are next steps. Cheers! -Michael
Thank you man! Such a great comment and so insightful! Definitely gonna start working on fin releases and airs next! But still gonna focus on the rails for now. Thank you for watching the whole thing, it really means a lot!!
Your comments at the end are very true. Sometimes you believe you are getting better and then in your next session you get very discourage especially when you are 58 years old and days of youth energy are gone. A big advice from my wife is thinking “ you are surfing and thats what matter the most regardless if you are ripping the waves or not. Sometimes I think we miss the purpose of surfing by trying to be good at it.
always a journey, thats the fun of it!
bro this is just amazing... im speachless great job brother
thank you man!
Genuinely some of the most impressive progression I think I’ve seen man
Thank you bradda!!
you made some sick progress! What helpt me a lot is choosing the right board for the right conditions. I was stuck surfing a thruster in very bad quality surf. Now I have been grabbing a twin whenever the waves lack power, it opens up a whole new level of fun!
True that!!! Twinnys are the way to enlightenment
Found u on TikTok a month ago and can’t stop watching your progression is unreal keep it up and keep up the vids🤙
Thank you legend!
Damn! Love the commitment. You’re progressing fast! 🤙
Thank you braddah!
I got encouraged by your 4 yr journey of short board, thanks.
Thank you!
Yeow! Love these progression videos. Stoked for you brother, wild to see how far you've come in such a short amount of time. Your progressions awesome to watch, keep it up.
Thank you so much my braddah!
great approach to life as well. keep ripping!
This video is sick! You’ve come so far it’s insane. I have loved watching you progress and fall in love with surfing and filmmaking. You truly have a gift for both of these and I know you are going big places in the future. Keep up the good work and keep pumping out these awesome videos!!🤙🤙🤙
Comment of the year. Thank you Vinny
Hell yeah. Good for you, brother!
Thank you man!!
Impressive progression. Also, very cool Corvette in the opening shot!
Yes! The corvette was the best part!
Sick progression man, the surfing looks great.
Thank you bro!
I don't know anyone who has progressed this fast. This is what a lot of hours in the water looks like folks, great work bro! Yewww
thank you my braddah!! surf everyday!!
Great video. You should do another video on best progression tips you’ve implemented to gain progress in just 3 years. Yew🤙🏻
Great idea! That will come soon!
that backside connection is a great feeling.... although your switch is impressive man.
Thank you man!
Man, what I would do if I wasn't stuck with lake atlantic most days out of the year. Good stuff brother.
Yeah it’s a blessing to be in Hawaii. Thanks for watching!
One more tip is less is sometimes more. On less powerful waves, instead of doing 10 mediocre carves, pump down the line more and hammer a stronger carve or two. Much more fun in my opinion, but shred however you like that's the beauty of surfing my dude!
Yessah I like that! Thank you boss
I love your videos man
Thank you bro. Means alot
Said fuck it to backside, dropped in switch… good work.
Hahah thanks bro
Sick bro! Straight ripping
Thank you man!
Awesome content Michael! Love to see your journey and passion combined. My sister and brother in law are also surfers that grew up in in California, lived in Aptos surfing Santa Cruz, and recently moved to Hawaii to pursue their dreams. They surf everyday now too. I grew up boogie boarding, some long board surfing and snowboarder. Do you have any recommendations of how to break into short board surfing? I'm 5'11 145lbs. what board do you recommend? Thanks
thanks Tom ! yeah man i have a bunch of videos on my channel explaining the transition from long boards to shortboards, they will explain it a lot better then i can type it here haha!
Epic progress and still very relatable. That’s awesome.
Have you considered sending your footage to say Adam Knox (Taylor Knox’s brother) and getting some advice on your technique. That would be cool to see from my POV
Thank you man. No I haven’t heard of that? Is that like you pay him and send him your clips then he techniques coaches you?
throwing a decent amount of spray 🤙
Song at 1:35 please?
Thank you man!
I’m not sure that song I found on free from RUclips music studio
Good job, i think if you push yourself into bigger surf, it will make a huge difference. Learn to control your speed in larger surf. That one session at the end in HI i noticed it.
I do surf bigger stuff! It’s juts usually not on camera haha
Mate! proper ripping good onya
Thanks mate!
From a cook to a rapper
Yessuh
"in July I got my first shortboard, let's see how much I progressed"... *immediately surfs switch and gets closeout barreled* Hahaha sick video
haha thanks bro!
what helped ur progression the most in the last year?
This video explains it pretty well:
3 Tips for Fast-Tracking Your Surfing Skills
ruclips.net/video/HITtXoxZGK4/видео.html
Buying a short board rn
Let’s go
Ripping brah!
Tanks ba!!
Is anyone talking about him being frontside both ways?
hahaha only some people noticed I think
wow , you progress really fast. Which foot is your front foot btw? both? lol
Hahah I’m naturally regular foot, but I dable going switch every so often
What were you riding before 2021?
Longboard and a hybrid shape thing
I surfed against a guy in the 80's who surfed both ways .One day I asked where his twin brother was . He said I don't have a twin brother . I thought there were 2 of them one regular one goofy,but it was all him lol . Great way to mess with people . 🤣Sent you a one minute video on instagram and practice that switch stance is unique .
Hahah okay I’ll check it out🤙🏽
How did you get someone to film you for 3 years is my only question
Siblings parents girlfriends friends. Really anyone I could ask. Now I have someone that I pay to do it!
Never seen someone learn regular and goofy footed just to always be frontside regardless of lefts or rights. Interesting that you stuck with regular foot once you started surfing backside because, to me, you look more naturally goofy footed. I’ve been surfing and skateboarding my entire life (40 now). Does it feel too awkward going backside goofy foot?
Funny because I am naturally regular footed but I’ve heard from many people now, that my style looks better when I go goofy foot! Maybe I should focus on goofy more…..
@@meeksurf Idk if I would knock your style either way but I grew up skateboarding and there is a certain subtlety to a boarder’s movement that gives away their switch stance. It’s more of a trained eye for it after skateboarding for my entire youth into adulthood. You do you, brah 🤙
As a Dogtown surfer skater the only thing i see kind of lacking is "style" the two guys who inspired us waaaaayyyyyy back in the day and might inspire any adbanced surfer are Larry Bertleman and Buttons and these two were ripping stylistically on single fins. These were two of Hawaiis greatest surfers. Yours doing great but style and flow which normally comes with experoence. Shaka bruh 😎
Yep, always striving for better style 🤙🏽 thanks brah!
At least you knew how to ride a surfboard 😅
hehe yeah
Nice lifeeee , nimi 18 fxxin korea
It’s a great life. Thanks ba!
Now you need to go to the pit........... anyone of them, just choose....... after that your power level will be over 9000 👌or you will be dead. Hit it and Quit it 😉
Hahah that’s the next goal!!
Legend! Keep the progression going!!
thanks you ba!
Get back when you've been surfing 50 years
That’s the goal lol