How To Double Your Paddling Power INSTANTLY

There are 3 things you can do next time you go surfing to increase your paddling power. We break them down for you in this video.
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[@death_knell]

That you for posting this! I’m excited to say that I HAVE GRADUATED FROM A FOAM BOARD! 😂 I got this rad Randy Lewis 7’ 2” and I’m so excited to try it out this weekend!

[@MalikKlinker]

I got a short board for Christmas and it’s so fun pop up might be a struggle but it feels rlly good. I’m stoked for you

[@TheSurfersJourney]

That is awesome, congratulations Angie. Please let me know how you go :)

[@TheSurfersJourney]

Stoked for you Malik, new boards for everyone!

[@MalikKlinker]

@@TheSurfersJourney it’s been hard. Everyday here in portugal there has been a ton of swell for the last half of December and it has been 2-3m every day on heavy steep barrels at my local break(carcavelos) and the struggle is real but I think I’m getting the hang of it

[@bigatchoum]

Great advises! But one missing and of extreme importance to me is lifting the shoulders, adopting the « banana shape » body position. Low shoulders won’t allow powerful paddling.

[@TheSurfersJourney]

Even with an elevated chest, if you have short, weak, slow strokes, you will be an inefficient paddler. As I said all the key points are mentioned in the full tutorial 😀 >>> ruclips.net/video/zBaEyCQ3OUo/видео.html

[@eduardobellon1892]

Thank you so much for these reminders!! Sometimes coming back to the basics seems pretty useful!

[@TheSurfersJourney]

Glad it was helpful, I agree Eduardo!

[@middleagedshred]

Always worth doubling your paddle power....I had to double my stamina to do this tho..)

[@TheSurfersJourney]

For sure once you get your technique right, working on your physical will help add more power

[@user-ei5md2jl8d]

Great points I often forget. It becomes more important to make one's paddle efficient when downsizing the board.

[@TheSurfersJourney]

True, but people on bigger boards can benefit equally.

[@rickavery1372]

Yo . Congrats on the 5 K subs . Let’s get that to 50 K brah!!

[@TheSurfersJourney]

Hey Rick, thank you mate, really appreciate your support! 50k sounds good 🤙

[@KM-co5mx]

I’ll give this a go…
I’d be happy to hear your thoughts on when to stop or pause the paddling as you begin to catch the wave 🌊… at times I catch myself over paddling into the wave , and then I lose out on having the best take off…

[@TheSurfersJourney]

Hi K M, as soon as you feel that the wave has picked you up (usually you will feel an acceleration of speed), that is the time to stop paddling and take off. This is one of those skills that you have to learn through practice and feel. Hope that helps

[@rickavery1372]

Can you do a video on types of fin setups plz ? I am wondering why I never see many quad setups and more twin and thrusters. Thx

[@TheSurfersJourney]

Can do, good idea.

[@pokeypickle3]

My paddling was at its best when I use to paddle clubbie boards often. No wonder I found my pop ups easier back then. I think I “panic” paddle when I go for waves. I should go a bit faster while maintaining my technique. I do the same with my swimming and kayaking/surf ski. I need to avoid chopping up my technique, thus avoid “panic” paddling. It’s good to be nice and efficient when paddling around and trying to get out the back and get over that wave. Just need to do the same when catching a wave.

[@TheSurfersJourney]

Time to get the clubbie board out again?

[@pokeypickle3]

@@TheSurfersJourney I need to make more time 😢

[@harisharis-qf6ln]

please more drone footage..

[@TheSurfersJourney]

Can do Haris

[@KapoorAri]

What do you recommend for increasing stamina?

[@ianjames4849]

I’d say running

[@TheSurfersJourney]

Hi Ari, running, swimming and cycling are fantastic options. We have something in the works that will explain this in more detail 😄