From all the surfing teaching videos I been watched on RUclips, this is the most helpful and detailed channel. I watched your videos used the tips and film myself then I improve so much. Thank you
I think may have problem with number 4. I’m always digging rail on my backhand top turn and I think it’s bc of this. The ultimate key to turning is opening and twisting the chest and by keeping front arm in front you can’t open your chest. I think when groms train for pro that’s why you see them do that albatross arms wide open when they turn. It forces you to exaggerate and expand and open chest so you can rly twist your chest around
I had mistake no 4 too Luckily I hired a professional surf coach and that was the first thing he spotted Train on the skate board and on the nearest flow rider and its life changing
@SurfProgressionTechniques239 absolutely If you still have that bad habit (even sometimes) I highly recommend to go on a flow rider (if you do not have any nearby book a weekend trip just for that every other month) I know they are not the same as surfing but on them you could make sure your arms are not left behind And also train the sensibly of your back foot If you live in bali or other place with perfect waves everyday ignore the text above 😆
Since I had that mistake spotted, I have visited the flow rider in lyon (surf city park) 3 times (9 hours surfing per weekend), I recorded the videos, revisited during the session etc and that mistake never happened to my again in the ocean
Some great tips. That lead arm detail is huge. I played with it first on my carver and it felt instantly better, I imagined a string from my wrist to my lead knee and almost like I’m “pulling” my knee with my hand when I turned. Tried it for the first time in the water today, felt like I had much better balance on the board and my weight was far more poised over the front foot…..waves weren’t great though, so no major turns yet
That's awesome Carlson. I'm happy you felt a difference. I like how you are imagining a string attached to your knee. That is a great way to help you execute the movement. If you ever have any specific questions please feel free to send me an email. chapin@surfprotechniques.com
@@SurfProgressionTechniques My opinion your videos are the best. I caught onto yours late, but glad I did. I am 50y/o still trying to progress from bigger boards to fish shapes. 20+ years surfing. I am in the southeast US so I wait for waves more then surf waves.
@@135791113ful I'm glad my videos are helping you. It means a lot to hear. Feel free to email me with any specific questions. I'm always happy to help. chapin@surfprotechniques.com
Sorry but i feel like the only intermediate mistake here was that last one. The first three are def beginner mistakes. Someone who is still looking down on a popup or doesnt know how to move their feet on a board are not intermediate surfers yet. Feels like since covid the standard for whats considered an intermediate surfer has been getting lower and lower
Thank you for the comment. There is always room for interpretation of a surfers level. Wishing you a great weekend and I hope you score some great waves.
Really depends on where you live and how often you have access to quality waves. Intermediate surfers in Australia can probably do "basic" airs and fin throws, while an intermediate in Italy is someone who transitioned to a mid-length, can popup consistently and have no trouble going down the line. Every school/coach/surfer has a different opinion on the topic, so it all boils down to errors you are still struggle with or not. Best!
This is some of the best surfing advice I’ve seen on the internet. Why are the small channels always the best…?
From all the surfing teaching videos I been watched on RUclips, this is the most helpful and detailed channel.
I watched your videos used the tips and film myself then I improve so much.
Thank you
The back foot tip is very helpful, I'm trying to learn cutbacks but having trouble with the first turn and I'll try it next. Subscribed!
Thank u very much, can’t wait to try ur advice!!!
I'm happy to help if you want to reach out via email. chapin@surfprotechniques.com
Great Video, this is provide lots of value
Thank you for the nice comment.
I think may have problem with number 4. I’m always digging rail on my backhand top turn and I think it’s bc of this. The ultimate key to turning is opening and twisting the chest and by keeping front arm in front you can’t open your chest. I think when groms train for pro that’s why you see them do that albatross arms wide open when they turn. It forces you to exaggerate and expand and open chest so you can rly twist your chest around
I like how you're thinking about this. If you ever have any specific questions please feel free to reach out. chapin@surfprotechniques.com
Awesome thanks
Thank you for the nice comment.
Great channel, very practical and efficient videos
Also good for old guys thinking whT the hell happened?
Thank you for the nice comment. Feel free to reach out with any specific questions. chapin@surfprotechniques.com
I had mistake no 4 too
Luckily I hired a professional surf coach and that was the first thing he spotted
Train on the skate board and on the nearest flow rider and its life changing
Stoked! I'm glad you were able to fix it. It feels so good when positive change is made.
@SurfProgressionTechniques239 absolutely
If you still have that bad habit (even sometimes) I highly recommend to go on a flow rider (if you do not have any nearby book a weekend trip just for that every other month)
I know they are not the same as surfing but on them you could make sure your arms are not left behind
And also train the sensibly of your back foot
If you live in bali or other place with perfect waves everyday ignore the text above 😆
Since I had that mistake spotted, I have visited the flow rider in lyon (surf city park) 3 times (9 hours surfing per weekend), I recorded the videos, revisited during the session etc and that mistake never happened to my again in the ocean
@@Carlosferreira1983 This is a good idea. I can see how it would really help.
@SurfProgressionTechniques239 yes, sadly cannot put a video here before and after but you got the idea
Some great tips. That lead arm detail is huge. I played with it first on my carver and it felt instantly better, I imagined a string from my wrist to my lead knee and almost like I’m “pulling” my knee with my hand when I turned. Tried it for the first time in the water today, felt like I had much better balance on the board and my weight was far more poised over the front foot…..waves weren’t great though, so no major turns yet
That's awesome Carlson. I'm happy you felt a difference. I like how you are imagining a string attached to your knee. That is a great way to help you execute the movement. If you ever have any specific questions please feel free to send me an email. chapin@surfprotechniques.com
@@SurfProgressionTechniques thank you sir! I’ll keep that in mind. Great interview on Go Surf Basis too.
@@LGriffiths Thank you! :)
Four years!? Meanwhile OMBE and Kale Broccoli took over RUclips surf instruction. 🤣
Seems so, too long. Seems like I miss a lot. How are you progressing? It feels good to be back.
You're back?
Well, I'm definitely around, Hahahahah. Had a good conversation recently with another surf coach and it made me miss youtube. How are you progressing?
@@SurfProgressionTechniques My opinion your videos are the best. I caught onto yours late, but glad I did. I am 50y/o still trying to progress from bigger boards to fish shapes. 20+ years surfing. I am in the southeast US so I wait for waves more then surf waves.
@@135791113ful I'm glad my videos are helping you. It means a lot to hear. Feel free to email me with any specific questions. I'm always happy to help. chapin@surfprotechniques.com
Sorry but i feel like the only intermediate mistake here was that last one. The first three are def beginner mistakes. Someone who is still looking down on a popup or doesnt know how to move their feet on a board are not intermediate surfers yet.
Feels like since covid the standard for whats considered an intermediate surfer has been getting lower and lower
Thank you for the comment. There is always room for interpretation of a surfers level. Wishing you a great weekend and I hope you score some great waves.
Really depends on where you live and how often you have access to quality waves. Intermediate surfers in Australia can probably do "basic" airs and fin throws, while an intermediate in Italy is someone who transitioned to a mid-length, can popup consistently and have no trouble going down the line.
Every school/coach/surfer has a different opinion on the topic, so it all boils down to errors you are still struggle with or not.
Best!