What else is worth mentioning is that on the Expert and Advanced+ setting you want to keep a couple of meters away from the wall as when taking off it gets super critical and mushes off the wall - if you’ve taken off there you’re gonna air drop and/or get sucked into the crumbling lip. I saw so many experienced surfers get absolutely mashed on take off with boards slapping off the concrete wall... :(
Another thing not mentioned during the briefing is the flat spot in the middle section it can catch you out making the wave feel like it’s lost it’s punch, but that’s just before it gets shallower again for the barrel section. If you’re on the intermediate and advanced settings it’s a good idea to make use of the wall on the first section to generate speed. 🤙
Only had the one spontaneous session on the advanced left and to be fair, after having about 4 hours sleep from the previous two nights (camping and then driving down at midnight from East Yorkshire) I had a decent session considering I’ve been surfing a year, I only bailed the take off on a couple of waves, though I was running on fumes and adrenaline by the time the session started. 😂 On reflection I do think the pricing is a touch steep and makes it exclusive rather than inclusive, would I pay to go again? Without doubt. However I think that the settings offered do not match the requisite surfing ability, maybe a step down unless I’m doing well. I also feel needs to be one more setting/option between beginner and intermediate and less people in those sessions for safety’s sake due to the bigger boards used and the lack of control/ability of the users. It didn’t make for a great experience of a lady friend of mine who got chopped on the ankle by someone’s fin on the first wave!
Stoked For Travel Yes, thinking of going again soon! Don’t suppose you know which wind direction is best for it? Sounds silly, but in later in the morning when I was there a cross wind really picked up and it started to affect the wave quality. 😅
@@3rdtonefromthesun ive just looked on a satellite map and it is built kind of NNW-SSE (facing SSE) so south easterly ideally but anything with south in it should be ok
*Key Sections* 0:00 The Wave Bristol 0:11 Intro 0:43 The Cost 1:17 Make Sure You Can Surf! 1:55 Pick The Right Level 2:32 Off-Peak Sessions 3:16 Are There Barrels? 3:41 Water Temp 4:20 Wave Count 5:03 What Board To Take 5:44 Do I Need My Own Gear? 6:32 Lefts & Rights 6:58 Arrive Early 7:33 Wave Catching Technique 8:40 Surf Lessons 9:13 The Cafe 9:38 Is It Worth It? 10:57 Useful Links
Hmmmm tough call - you’ll be fine on either but I’d go with the board you’re most comfortable on in punchy, hollow waves. Better still take both and you can always swap out mid session!
Everyone misses a few waves at the start so don’t worry too much! They do also do intermediate lessons too which is the perfect way to experience it for your first session and get some confidence 😊🤙
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What else is worth mentioning is that on the Expert and Advanced+ setting you want to keep a couple of meters away from the wall as when taking off it gets super critical and mushes off the wall - if you’ve taken off there you’re gonna air drop and/or get sucked into the crumbling lip. I saw so many experienced surfers get absolutely mashed on take off with boards slapping off the concrete wall... :(
Another thing not mentioned during the briefing is the flat spot in the middle section it can catch you out making the wave feel like it’s lost it’s punch, but that’s just before it gets shallower again for the barrel section. If you’re on the intermediate and advanced settings it’s a good idea to make use of the wall on the first section to generate speed. 🤙
Good bit of advice there - thanks for mentioning it :) You enjoying your sessions there?
Only had the one spontaneous session on the advanced left and to be fair, after having about 4 hours sleep from the previous two nights (camping and then driving down at midnight from East Yorkshire) I had a decent session considering I’ve been surfing a year, I only bailed the take off on a couple of waves, though I was running on fumes and adrenaline by the time the session started. 😂 On reflection I do think the pricing is a touch steep and makes it exclusive rather than inclusive, would I pay to go again? Without doubt. However I think that the settings offered do not match the requisite surfing ability, maybe a step down unless I’m doing well. I also feel needs to be one more setting/option between beginner and intermediate and less people in those sessions for safety’s sake due to the bigger boards used and the lack of control/ability of the users. It didn’t make for a great experience of a lady friend of mine who got chopped on the ankle by someone’s fin on the first wave!
Stoked For Travel Yes, thinking of going again soon! Don’t suppose you know which wind direction is best for it? Sounds silly, but in later in the morning when I was there a cross wind really picked up and it started to affect the wave quality. 😅
@@3rdtonefromthesun ive just looked on a satellite map and it is built kind of NNW-SSE (facing SSE) so south easterly ideally but anything with south in it should be ok
Heading there in a few days, can’t wait 😝🤙🤙🤙
Enjoy! 🤙
Paddle fitness is probably the most important thing
100% - especially if you’re in a smaller group and want to nab 2 waves a set 🤣🤙
*Key Sections*
0:00 The Wave Bristol
0:11 Intro
0:43 The Cost
1:17 Make Sure You Can Surf!
1:55 Pick The Right Level
2:32 Off-Peak Sessions
3:16 Are There Barrels?
3:41 Water Temp
4:20 Wave Count
5:03 What Board To Take
5:44 Do I Need My Own Gear?
6:32 Lefts & Rights
6:58 Arrive Early
7:33 Wave Catching Technique
8:40 Surf Lessons
9:13 The Cafe
9:38 Is It Worth It?
10:57 Useful Links
Can’t wait to try it, but with that water temp in the winter I think I’ll be sticking to summer sessions! 😂
Hahaha good call! Can’t wait to get back there in boardies! 🤙
Thanks for the content Chris. I will be booking my slot at the wave in 2022.
Yewwwww enjoy Peter! 🤙
Im going there on Sunday can't wait!!
Yewwwwww. Enjoy!
@@StokedForTravel thank you
We wish you good continue on your Channel future.
hehe I'm going there in a couple of weeks and I'm so excitedddd
Yewwwwww! Have fun! Which session did you book?
@@StokedForTravel I'm going for a beginner lesson because I've never surfed before but I'm really looking forward to it!!!!
@@leahwardingley6810 whoop whoop! Good luck on your first surf lesson Leah...get ready to get addicted!
Is it worth booking two slots with a gap in between? Especially if its a good few hours drive?
Yeah I’d give yourself at least an hour between sessions, probably more in winter so you can warm up 🤣
@@StokedForTravel yea for sure. There's nothing quite like fresh water in the winter lol 😆
@@insanelewis21 hahaha for sure! I made the mistake in Dec of only having an hour between and not getting out of my wetsuit. Bad move!
Board size ? 5'5 30Litres or my 5'9 27L - surfing expert and advance wave ?
Hmmmm tough call - you’ll be fine on either but I’d go with the board you’re most comfortable on in punchy, hollow waves. Better still take both and you can always swap out mid session!
What direction winds needed for offhsore?
What time of the year do you reckon there not to many people
I’d say the early morning sessions in the colder months are certainly going to be quieter! My Dec session only had 4 others in the water with me!
I would be too worried make an idiot of myself trying to catch them there
Everyone misses a few waves at the start so don’t worry too much! They do also do intermediate lessons too which is the perfect way to experience it for your first session and get some confidence 😊🤙