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waiting for waves has never been a "con" for me. i always have my most peaceful moments while waiting in the lineup. I have waited for 30 minutes or more, just me and the ocean, feeling the energy of the water, wondering what's beneath you...to me it's incredibly peaceful and spiritual in a way. i believe this is what makes a true surfer, a connection with and love of just being in the ocean no matter what. :)
Tip you are free to ignore: on small days like the one in the video practice paddling up and down the beach, 20-30 strokes then do a 180 like you are turning for a wave, then another 20-30 strokes, etc., etc. Once your surfing starts to improve, you will quickly notice that on bigger days paddling speed and paddling endurance are important. Take advantage, and practice when you can.
I went surfing the other day and the waves were huuuge on a low tide which equals dangerous shorebreak. Having the right big board and having practiced paddling technique allowed me to get over them before they broke. Boy that was kinda scary. Great point on how important paddling is.
@@melissapadilla5611 ...which work better with wax...regardless if you are a beginner or know what you are doing and just want to mess around. Wavestorms are fun, dont act like you're too cool for them.
The best wax for a wave storm is called base coat or a good tropical wax due to its firmness. Wax is tough to transfer to a foamie and this harder style wax tends to stick for longer on those.
Yeah that’s what I was thinking cuz like I don’t know who told him that like I’m pretty sure you put wax on foam boards too, cuz they’re way to slippery
Hell yeah dude, once you start to progress in your surfing you’ll feel and understand the more spiritual side of it. The feeling of you just gliding along a nice peeling wave, you get that appreciation for how beautiful it is and getting the biggest smile on your face as your paddling out
I have been surfing for 36 years and I believe the the thrilling is always the same. It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or a veteran, being at sea pushing your limits and always learning with the Ocean is what makes you a great surfer. Regards from Brasil 🤙🏾🌟💥 
@@TravisMarziani I appreciate the conversation. Of the spots that I surfed around the world, my favorites are Grajagan in Indonesia, Punta Hermosa in Peru and Byron Bay in Australia (which is a paradise for surfers of all levels). Here in Brazil there are many peaks. My favorite is Itamambuca beach, in Sao Paulo state, where I learned to surf. If you ever come to Brazil, you can count on my tips 🤙🏾🌟🌟
You should go to a surfing camp if you are a beginner. They arrange and bring everything AND find best spots with best waves. Your task is just to get in their car and go surfing 🙂
It was great seeing your experience as a beginner. The very first time I tried surfing I was really overwhelmed with how much paddling I had to do and then when I finally got my first wave it was pretty underwhelming. I had it built up in my mind that catching waves would be the best thing in the world because that's how my wife described it to me, and I was just really let down. The waves I was catching weren't as fast as I thought they would be and didn't last nearly as long. It wasn't until my second time trying surfing that I really fell in love with it. That time it was a totally different beach. I first tried in a bay with rocks & coral and the second time was on a long stretch of sand beach, a much more beginner friendly beach with longer waves. There I could stand and walk to the waves if I ever got tired of paddling and there were just so many factors that made that expereince better. Plus, I think my mindset had changed at that point. I knew that it was going to be difficult and I put my expectations lower for catching thrilling waves. Instead I just focused on stading up as long as I could.
I like that she does break down every part of trying to get up off the floor in your living room and gives you some sort of guidance, but screw all that, you dont wanna think about anything longer than a second after using your hands to get up. Just knowing where to position yourself to catch the wave is the most important and then just try standing, fall, get back up, repeat.
It's hard to describe how learning to surf is painful, terrifying, brutal and shitty but you don't want to stop because there is a peace underneath that storm.
Yes!!! 1000x walk up to pop up is a game changer. Chris Mills works with ombe and does a great job teaching this technique as well. But only if you want to move out of the whitewater, otherwise drop knee poo man is fine imo
I’ve just tried surf last week in Bali… it was super difficult. Even getting myself with a board, itself already got me so tired🤣 You are very honest! Hope all the new begginers watch your video first before heading to the ocean!
As an intermediate surfer, this is a surprisingly good summary of the life of a beginner surfer, well done! Most sessions are indeed hours of work for only seconds of actually standing on the board. Learning is slow for this reason, you get so little time actually surfing, and the slow progress can (will) be frustrating soemtimes. So I totally get how surfing is not for everyone, but for some, all the preparations are worth the thrill of catching the wave of your life, whether that be to barely get your feet on the baord on 1 foot white water, or pulling into a double overhead barrel.
More important than anything relating to popping up is not pushing up from your elbows. You will torpedo almost every time. Many beginners do this over and over again and never notice their mistake because all they notice is the Wipeout it causes. Basically, a lot of people instinctual grip the board way to high up and put their elbows down into the board, which gives you some stability at first, but once you start to transfer into the stand up, the center of mast shifts way forward and you eat it. Also, you can touch up the wax on your board in the water. Stick a chunk in your sleeve
Those "professional people" that make fun of you for putting wax on your foamie probably didn't start on one and don't appreciate the slippage potential of an average adult on a slick deck. Wax is for all boards. Also your instructor popped up with a "defensive" stance that has nothing to do with surfing, I would watch some pop up videos on YT and learn to do it properly, without using your knees. Surfing is hard enough without spending months correcting muscle memory.
Surfing is all about the teacher you have. My first time surfing this week was super easy because I had a good mentor. I caught the first wave of the day after 10 minutes of practicing getting up on the beach. I would recommend to learn not to get on your knees first because it can throw off your balance and is way too slow. Put your hands closer to your rib cage and push up to your back foot then swing your front around if that makes sense.
New surfers always go straight which is not exactly "surfing" I'll never forget the first time I went down the line on a wave. I was 8 years old and I've been surfing ever since. When I teach surf lessons that's my main point not to go straight. The energy of a wave is on the face not the white water.
I’m a late commenter but you’re not wrong at all, although I haven’t surfed since I was like 10 I still remember it all like it was yesterday, honestly I’m currently thinking of getting a board and getting out there and learning again haha
It's really nice that you decided to make a video about this. I started surfing two days ago and I quickly realised it's so different from the clips I saw. Where I surf good waves are quite frequent, but that also means they are strong and unfriendly so I got knocked over so many times. Even though it's summertime the water is still cold, and the saltwater goes into my eyes and nostrils which is a terrible experience. I also had no idea how to turn around in front of a wave and I did not go to surfing schools so I had to learn from experienced surfers nearby, but luckily there's a lot of them. One thing I learned yesterday is that when crossing frequent, strong, whitewater waves you need to run all the way into the water and push the board forward before you hop on. That gives you more velocity and makes it easier to paddle along.
i can relate to this cause i just started surfing four months ago, but as long as you got good friends to teach you you’ll get good in no time, i live on oahu and recently i’ve surfed hawaiian 4 foot waves (6-7foot face) thanks to my friends who taught me and pushed me to get better for winter
The first cons is sooooooooo true. As same as the snowboarding, have to find parking space and carry the board and wait in line to go up to the mountains. But once you up there, it’s so much fun!
Keep at it and just have fun. I started in 1979 in Waikiki Beach. Great place to learn because of the mild water temps and small waves. I bought my first board 'Velzy' in 1982 and it's been with me ever since.
A few things to remember, the setup is easy if you surf everyday (or close to it) and if you ride a shortboard, you don't need to put the roof racks on I agree with the second point, surfing is hard but you need to remember to not get down about it, just have fun If you surf in summer or have a good sealed steamer in winter, it isn't too cold If you go to the right spot in a short period swell you don't have to wait for waves, there will constantly be waves coming through. And I also agree with the 5th point you don't have any control over the ocean but if you learn to understand it, you can predict it without too much of a struggle
I started surfing on a foam SUP board. A larger board is a lot easier to learn on since it's more stable and it allows you to catch smaller waves. Larger boards are definitely harder to turn though, and SUP boards generally only have one fin which makes sharp turning even more difficult, but you likely won't be shredding as a beginner anyway. I think it's a great option for anyone who wants to try surfing and potentially SUP boarding as well. Also, you don't need to use the paddle when you surf. Most videos of people surfing on them use the paddle because you can drag it for more control and agility, but that's a pro move for riding larger waves. It's much harder to catch average waves that way... I've tried 😂
Went surfing for the first time a couple days ago... Made the mistake of trying to catch a wave right where they were breaking. I got smashed so hard I almost started crying. Luckily I was with an expert who quickly took me to surf in a nice spot with his nine year old daughter. I had a lot of fun! However even with the fact that I had fun in the end, I feel a little scarred by that wipeout experience. Hopefully I can conquer my fears!
when catching a wave look where you want to go on the wave not where your actually going because that's where you will fall off and hit the water because your head is leading you. looking where you want to go creates more of a feel of the board under you and will advance your surf ability. also helps if you live at the beach and surf a lot and I mean a lot. but like riding a bike it's hard to unlearn. and very rewarding nothing cleans the soul like a morning session that goes for hours.
This video got me so hyped to learn surfing! I'm also on the same boat as you, worked my ass off investing for 5 years and now I can finally allow myself to move to California, learn to surf and live my dream life. Maybe we'll meet each other catching some waves! Best of luck.
Nice video Travis!! You really laid out the basics. Very nicely said as a beginner myself. I moved to the coast at 60 years old in order to learn to surf. Two years later.... at least I get in the water every once in a while to swim or float, not even with a board. I became discouraged. I won't give up though.....
I went surfing in Myrtle Beach SC, USA and it was amazing, the day I went was cloudy, windy and the waves were terrible but it was all still amazing despite that. I was able to go on my knees first time and then stood up for about 10 seconds before the wave was over or I fell. I forget. Surfing is so much fun and I have only done it once but want to do it again.
Just a tip for wetsuits! Use cold fresh water to rinse saltwater out, this can be in a bucket outside probably easiest, and then hang it up to dry out of direct sunlight :) this just helps to prolong the life and not damage the material
No knees.. if you have a traction pad, use your toes to bring your body up in one motion. if you're goofy, use your left foot to press on the pad while you're pushing up. Another thing, don't push up from the rails. Use the middle of the board. It's possible to learn it the way you're teaching, but i agree with some of these comments. It's a bad habit that will develop and be hard to break
don’t ever get taught by “surf instructors” unless you know they have experience behind the board. I could count at least 10 mistakes she claimed to “help” beginners, just like the most common one you probably keep reading popping up on your knees,the proper way is popping from your stomach comfortably and efficiently to your feet in your surfing stance, there’s multiple reasons on why you pop up the way you do
i was taught the proper way off standing up on a board at a young age, but i kept going to the habit of going one knee up or two, one thing is on a faster breaking wave it is probably one of the most difficult things to pull off coming from your knees, to the obvious reason the ocean doesn’t give you time to think. Aswell, you will find it very very difficult to find your center of balance from your knees to your feet in time(on the board). i respect your dedication and unbiased options and actions on surfing🤙🏽
Good tip: if the water feels too cold you aren’t wearing the right wetsuit. I’m in southern waters of Australia where it is freezing water especially in winter! But if I’m wearing a 4/3 wetsuit I don’t even feel it at all, also booties for your feet are amazing if the cold bothers you. Shouldn’t be considered a con for reasons to surf as it’s so easy to buy a warmer wetsuit and not feel a thing
Another tip ! rinse the roof of your car ! otherwise over time you will notice rust and rust spots appearing on the roof from the dripping of the salt water .
I love this! I've had many people tell me they want to try surfing, which is fantastic. But very few do the research ahead of time (i.e. proper board, need a wetsuit, how the ocean works). These are often the people that give up quickly. However, a few have put in the effort to learn the sport; these are the ones I still have fun surfing with today. Thanks for sharing good, informative content to anyone looking to try this amazing sport/hobby :) Subbed!
Don't give up. All your cons won't be cons for much long as you get used to it. Surfing is like a journey to being a better person and Transforming your mind and body. It's a hard journey and the path is tough, but the prize is priceless.
1. If you're cold, buy a 6mm wetsuit. 2. Your instructor forgot to tell you to arch your back when you paddle. You will get more power from your strokes. 3. I do not recommend going to Malibu Surfrider Beach until you are more comfortable surfing. Otherwise, others may get upset with you. Stay at the 1st point on the left until you get the hang of it.
this is really encouraging cause i thought i was just really bad and thought i would never be able to surf but now i know that it’s normal to not really catch waves the first couple of times you go
U just need a better teacher surfing is really easy and fun but you have to be taught right the instructor in this video was teaching so many wrong things. I was lucky enough to have a great teacher when I first started to surf and caught every wave without failing once
If you're going to surf in such shallow conditions, I would begin with a boogie board. You can stand in waist deep water where the waves are breaking, or even in a little further, then push yourself onto the wave and ride it. I doubt you will be able to stand up because the board and waves are so small, but you will be "surfing" the wave. You can do it with a large foamie like yours, but it's more awkward with such a big board because you'd be jumping on from the side. Just ride the wave in on your stomach and feel what it's like to plane along the surface of the wave. That is surfing. Of course when go out to bigger waves and in a depth where you can't touch bottom, you'll have to paddle into the waves, so you'll have to develop a good stroke. A good crawl stroke will do. You have to learn to read the waves and where they stand up and break, but you should have learned that from boogie boarding. Your teacher should have gone over where to position yourself on the board. You were too far forward on the one where you dug the nose. Most beginners, however, lie too far back and create a lot of drag on the tail, and the wave passes underneath them. You need to have the board be as flat as possible in the water, which usually means the nose is maybe just one or two inches out of the water. You will be able to go faster. When you see a wave that looks like it's going to stand up and break where you are, line yourself up on the board (use a marker or line yourself up with logo to make sure you're not too far forward or back) and paddle for it. There's a whole lot of crap on the internet on how to paddle, but if you have a decent crawl,, that's good enough. As far as special techniques, just do what's comfortable for you. Doesn't have to be extra long or extra deep, but something you can do rhythmically and comfortably for a good 10-15 strokes or so at a time. You might need two or three easy strokes to go laterally across the waves, another three or four to get into position either outside or inside, then another three or four or five strokes of vigorous paddling to actually catch the wave. If it looks like you're going to have to work harder than that, than don't bother and look for the next wave. You can't catch them all and you'll tire yourself out chasing them if you try for everything that comes near (plus you'll p-ss off other surfers who ARE in proper position for the wave already. Nothing worse than a newbie dropping in on your wave). And when your arms and shoulders are so tired you can't keep a rhythm out there, it's time to quit. You'll never get your energy back for that session, and you risk injury, especially to your shoulders. A torn or worn-out rotator cuff is extremely common among surfers. When you catch the wave, you'll feel the board planing like on the boogie board. Then do a push up and hop up to your feet ASAP, aligning your feet along the centerline of the board You can do the knee thing if you want, but it's not necessary. I used a one-knee pushup style for about a day, then someone told me to just hop up all the way, and it was easy. You'll fall the first few times, but your sense of balance and your agility are much better when you stand up all the way. Even if you're a bit off on your popup, it's easy to correct. Since the board is planing, it will be stable enough for you to catch your balance and adjust your feet to the centerline. I boogie boarded for decades before taking up surfing at age 51. I'm 66 now and surf 4-6 footers easily on a 8'9" longboard. Never had a lesson in my life.
I surf, and I've never thought about how many things a new surfer has to be told to do, to learn how to surf...She's a good teacher...I woulda just been like, "ok after you catch the wave, grab the rails, and jump up on the board. lol Sometimes you forget the basics that beginners don't know, that just come natural without thinking cuz you've done it so much
He has waiting out there as a negative. That's some of the greatest times. you can clear your head , no cell phone ,just enjoying being out in the ocean. you meet friends for life too if you're not kt a duesch. there's nothing like just sitting on your board looking on the horizon for the next set. it's a positive
It's the thing I would be looking forward to the most 😂. Still not sure if I should try surfing, I'm from middle Europe so it would be quite a journey and I'm afraid of not getting it in like 4, 5 weeks. I would want to at least get good enough for the paddling out and catching waves experience. Don't want to be stuck in the white water as shown in nearly every beginner's video cuz it looks like so much fun to be in an actual lineup. Is that realistic at all? 😮 I'm a pretty boring person. I wouldn't party, or do sightseeing, I'd be sleeping, doing yoga and be in the water for 4 weeks straight. 😅
nooo the knees! it can take away the momentum when surfing. also when getting out past the surf there are three things you can do that make it super easy! 1: duck diving (you cant do this with boards like wavestorm though or any foam board) 2: turtling or 3: just pushing down on the front and pushing yourself up so the wave goes under you and above the board (this only works for more of foam boards and smaller waves)
Keep surfing. Just like everything, practice makes perfect (nearly). Don’t listen to your coach. Right when you feel the wave give you that burst of speed and momentum jump straight to your feet. Practice some pop ups at home on the ground 🤙
Being born in a landlocked state and having never been to the ocean i feel like a fish out of water. I was top of my class in swimming. I've always wanted to go swim in the ocean. Anytime i talk about wanting to surf people act like I'm crazy. It's always been a dream to go surfing. Hopefully one day it will be a reality.
It’s sometimes better to surf with people who have a higher skillets than yourself. By doing this it will teach you though visual learning the mechanics and techniques of movement in surfing. Not to mention how to read waves where to sit in the ocean. Knowing where to catch a wave almost is important as how to pop ride the wave. Last you keep digging your nose in the video. Sit back on your board and paddle into the wave at an angle. Not head on. Especially on slow waves!
left out so much stuff. didn't even mention how surprisingly and incredibly exhausting it is for a while, like seriously you'll be out of breath constantly. they were all sitting on the boards but it took me a while to be able to do that steadily.
Im surprised she told you to get on your knees, when riding "smaller" waves the actual ride time is very short so you want to minimize the time it takes for you to get on your feet. A simple pop up from the belly to your feet will do but as with everyhting it takes practise and placement of hands is key:) Also if youre finding it hard to paddle out sometimes its easier to go in through the side where it may be more calm, that way your not going head on where the waves are. Kinda hard too see how big the waves are but learning to dive under the waves with your board will save alot of energy and time.
In Florida you can surf in just board-shorts 8 months of the year. It’s kinda funny though, by the end of the warm season you kinda look forward to cold water, and part way through the cold season, you get tired of it and want it to change again.
@@TravisMarziani I surfed in high school, but I went in the military and took 24 years off since I was rarely stationed near any surf. I retired, moved back to Florida, and started over again last July. As a retired guy, I am able to surf now almost every day the waves are decent. I think I am having more fun now than I ever did before.
That teacher is horrible, telling someone to pop up on their knees is the worst advice possible. Only children do that and it is completely involuntary
I think surfing is a lot different than what most expect. I am a beginner myself and am dealing with a lot of stuff that feel like turn offs. Like i went to France hoping there 'd be cleaner waves ideal for beginners. Here in Belgium it's often storm surf. But once arriving in France there were huge sets coming in and so huge waves you try to take. It's scary as hell and best not try this without some good surfer buddies. It's a lot of fun traveling with others, sharing the ocean and talking about it as you wait for waves. To me the biggest turn off is the raw fear you have to combat if you mostly have storm waves to deal with or often huge surf. It doesn't come as you want it and it makes me appreciate smaller days when you actually have time to think things thru and execute.
Yooo i understand everyone’s kinda tossing her stance and techniques but honestly it’s a essential stance when your learning on small waves. I tried teaching my friends quick pop up and took em forever to learn. Surfing takes time and effort the more you surf with basic pop up skills the more comfortable youll get. So I guess everyone start surfing with what your comfortable with
I skate to the beach and can be in the water within 5 minutes of leaving my house, no need for a wetsuit here and once you’re not a beginner it’s not hard to go out there and catch a heap of waves, have loads of fun and level up your skills every session. I’m a surf coach and there’s absolutely no need to use the knee pop up at all if you are fit. It takes 10-20minutes before each beginner session on the beach practicing pop ups properly, you should look up chicken leg method or just pop straight up the pro way, including no poop stance, back knee pointing forward once standing.
Me being a surfer my self, I find this video kind of funny😂 I love how a con was that it takes 30-45 mins to get ready😝. Good job man, and keep surfing
One good wave will pretty much guarantee you will be back the next day. I was fortunate to get a hotel room, a 3 minute walk, to Kata Beach in Phuket. I was there for 30 days, everyday, 5 hours a day. Learned and lot and hurt a lot. 😅
Kook! Haha just kidding, I appreciate what you’re doing, sending this to my friend because she can probably relate. Remember! Rule #1 of surfing, time in the water is everything
A wavestorm is for life..not just for christmas..)..theres so much to learn for surfing before you even get anywhere near actually surfing..paddling out, getting that huge board under waves and constantly getting battered towards the shore and the popup is probably one of the hardest things about surfing....Surf schools tend to just show the quickest way to get to your feet without the need for the core strength needed to pop up quickly because most people just want that instagram pic of them standing up on a wave on their first day...I hope some day i,ll be able to manage it..)
@@TravisMarziani I,ve been trying for quite some time but I think i,ll always consider myself a noob but theres alaways a place for the beloved cheap and nasty wavestorm..)
0:10 Woah I have alot of similarities it's creepy. 1. I also have a wavestorm board with the same color scheme, same as angie's. And 2. We live in a one bedroom too, and my dad needs room for his tools on the small patio so he built an overhang thing that we keep the boards on, every square inch of the patio is being used.
Yeah definitely don’t get on your knees! I highly suggest watching youtube videos first! Almost every video or surfer says not to get on your knees because it affects your balance and messes everything up! So practice popping up with some youtube videos :) never use your knees or toes
The ocean was flat in this video! ... but on a regular day with bigger waves one thing a beginner well probably have a hard time with is getting past the breakers and white-water. It can really beat you up on big days.
Also you should lean more back on your board it makes you it harder to nose dive and also maybe the water is cold becase yiu don’t have a thick suit you should have a 3/2 or maybe a 4 if your really cold keep trying it is the best feeling when you learn how to surf and a even better feeling when you learn how to surf a short boards no give up trust me!!!!!!!!
Also if your surfing a softop and still feel as if you need wax. There’s a specific brand of wax for soft tops which I recommend using over regular surf wax.
Notes: go nude under your suit to prevent rash. Rinse your wetsuit in cold water (15min bucket soak). Keep suits and boards out of direct sunlight when storing. Start with some boogie boarding and body surfing to learn how to catch waves and read the ocean before you start longboarding. Have fun at surf camp!
@@TravisMarziani It is the worst habit to ever get into going to the knees it’s best to just learn getting straight to your feet. If you go to your knees it dosent allow you to commit and it’s a bad habit and won’t allow you to progress. She also is doing a poo stance making you look like a kook if you want good surfing tutorials look up Kale Broc he is an Australian surfing coach from the east coast.
Tips: Check out the Cardboard surfer. Also, try skateboarding bowls [non-vert is good] and snowboarding in/through powder [if possible]. Unlike those 2 terrains, water rebounds due to the buoyant forces, take notice of that in your surfing. Hidden torque ops everywhere. Last (2) since you riding a LOG: make sure to 'dance' all over your board and force switch-riding early on [just keep the leash on the same foot, it's fine 🤙couple attempts per session] It may seem frustrating; however, when you progress a little, your regular stance gets fast-tracked. Rinse [hot shower] and +repeat.
if you are new to surfing you should first try bopdy boarding it has the same basics just not standing up and a lighterboard. It helps with basics and getting the jist of surfing.
Your dream is the same as mine. I want to stop working someday, so i can have free time to enjoy life, learn to surf and spend my time traveling the world and surfing everywhere possible. RUclips recommended me your channel, its crazy how your thoughts are the same as mine, lol
If you think the "set up" for going surfing is hard, you should try going to the beach with children hahaha You carry a windbreaker, towels, beach toys and body boards, spare clothes, sometimes a beach tent plus bag with food and water. It often takes two or more trips from your car to the beach. The set up here is like a usual "going to the beach" set up, you just take a board with you. Surfing seems like a lot of fun, and for me, that waiting around for waves is not a con at all. I love just chilling on a board and enjoying the views.
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waiting for waves has never been a "con" for me. i always have my most peaceful moments while waiting in the lineup. I have waited for 30 minutes or more, just me and the ocean, feeling the energy of the water, wondering what's beneath you...to me it's incredibly peaceful and spiritual in a way. i believe this is what makes a true surfer, a connection with and love of just being in the ocean no matter what. :)
YESSS
same
Eh. Sometimes. Although in my experience it’s normally bloody windy and freezing so sitting around freezing my ears off isn’t very relaxing.
@@surfmtb2499 that's why I have a hooded wetsuit brah! I'm a cold water surfer though (Oregon USA) so I guess I'm used to the cold.
Yess me too I love sitting out back especially on a sunny day and feeling the swell beneath my board it's so peaceful
Tip you are free to ignore: on small days like the one in the video practice paddling up and down the beach, 20-30 strokes then do a 180 like you are turning for a wave, then another 20-30 strokes, etc., etc. Once your surfing starts to improve, you will quickly notice that on bigger days paddling speed and paddling endurance are important. Take advantage, and practice when you can.
great comment, important stuff
also keeps you warmer
I went surfing the other day and the waves were huuuge on a low tide which equals dangerous shorebreak. Having the right big board and having practiced paddling technique allowed me to get over them before they broke. Boy that was kinda scary. Great point on how important paddling is.
Ya, I started out on massive overhead waves and destroyed my shoulder paddling so much to get past the breaks constantly.
@@dontreply8346 low tide doesn't cause big shore break, high tide does.
Don’t pop up to your knees!!!! That’s a very hard habit to break. I’m surprise she’s teaching him to do that.
@@TravisMarziani it kills your momentum when you get into riding bigger waves
True. Also her stance is just terrible, hard to understand
Yeah she was giving a lot of very poor advice. Essentially told him to pooman stance
@@TravisMarziani the bigger and steeper the waves are you need to be able to get on your feet fast
@@fumarmatadeixeja3781 poo stance!
Just kooks pay surf coach or guide, when everything is free online
Wax is not just for fiberglass boards, it is for all boards.
He's riding a wavestorm enough said
@@melissapadilla5611 ...which work better with wax...regardless if you are a beginner or know what you are doing and just want to mess around. Wavestorms are fun, dont act like you're too cool for them.
The best wax for a wave storm is called base coat or a good tropical wax due to its firmness. Wax is tough to transfer to a foamie and this harder style wax tends to stick for longer on those.
Yeah that’s what I was thinking cuz like I don’t know who told him that like I’m pretty sure you put wax on foam boards too, cuz they’re way to slippery
On softboards use boogie board wax. Always use wax!!!
Hell yeah dude, once you start to progress in your surfing you’ll feel and understand the more spiritual side of it. The feeling of you just gliding along a nice peeling wave, you get that appreciation for how beautiful it is and getting the biggest smile on your face as your paddling out
I have been surfing for 36 years and I believe the the thrilling is always the same. It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or a veteran, being at sea pushing your limits and always learning with the Ocean is what makes you a great surfer. Regards from Brasil 🤙🏾🌟💥

@@TravisMarziani I appreciate the conversation. Of the spots that I surfed around the world, my favorites are Grajagan in Indonesia, Punta Hermosa in Peru and Byron Bay in Australia (which is a paradise for surfers of all levels). Here in Brazil there are many peaks. My favorite is Itamambuca beach, in Sao Paulo state, where I learned to surf. If you ever come to Brazil, you can count on my tips 🤙🏾🌟🌟
@@artsurfliteratura wow that's crazy . I want to ask how much does it cost to take surfing lesson for beginners.
Hey man I’m 14 and have been surfing for a year or two I agree with what u say and I’ll never get tired of surfing
Surfing changes your mind and your body. You learn to overcome your fears and your physical limitations.
Vamos Brasil
You should go to a surfing camp if you are a beginner. They arrange and bring everything AND find best spots with best waves. Your task is just to get in their car and go surfing 🙂
It was great seeing your experience as a beginner. The very first time I tried surfing I was really overwhelmed with how much paddling I had to do and then when I finally got my first wave it was pretty underwhelming. I had it built up in my mind that catching waves would be the best thing in the world because that's how my wife described it to me, and I was just really let down. The waves I was catching weren't as fast as I thought they would be and didn't last nearly as long. It wasn't until my second time trying surfing that I really fell in love with it. That time it was a totally different beach. I first tried in a bay with rocks & coral and the second time was on a long stretch of sand beach, a much more beginner friendly beach with longer waves. There I could stand and walk to the waves if I ever got tired of paddling and there were just so many factors that made that expereince better. Plus, I think my mindset had changed at that point. I knew that it was going to be difficult and I put my expectations lower for catching thrilling waves. Instead I just focused on stading up as long as I could.
I like that she does break down every part of trying to get up off the floor in your living room and gives you some sort of guidance, but screw all that, you dont wanna think about anything longer than a second after using your hands to get up. Just knowing where to position yourself to catch the wave is the most important and then just try standing, fall, get back up, repeat.
It's hard to describe how learning to surf is painful, terrifying, brutal and shitty but you don't want to stop because there is a peace underneath that storm.
Forget all she taught you about popping up. Watch OMBE surf about their pop ups. That’s the proper way
Second this, she is not teaching you anywhere near the right technique
Yes!!! 1000x walk up to pop up is a game changer. Chris Mills works with ombe and does a great job teaching this technique as well. But only if you want to move out of the whitewater, otherwise drop knee poo man is fine imo
I’ve just tried surf last week in Bali… it was super difficult. Even getting myself with a board, itself already got me so tired🤣
You are very honest!
Hope all the new begginers watch your video first before heading to the ocean!
As an intermediate surfer, this is a surprisingly good summary of the life of a beginner surfer, well done!
Most sessions are indeed hours of work for only seconds of actually standing on the board. Learning is slow for this reason, you get so little time actually surfing, and the slow progress can (will) be frustrating soemtimes. So I totally get how surfing is not for everyone, but for some, all the preparations are worth the thrill of catching the wave of your life, whether that be to barely get your feet on the baord on 1 foot white water, or pulling into a double overhead barrel.
More important than anything relating to popping up is not pushing up from your elbows. You will torpedo almost every time. Many beginners do this over and over again and never notice their mistake because all they notice is the Wipeout it causes. Basically, a lot of people instinctual grip the board way to high up and put their elbows down into the board, which gives you some stability at first, but once you start to transfer into the stand up, the center of mast shifts way forward and you eat it.
Also, you can touch up the wax on your board in the water. Stick a chunk in your sleeve
Those "professional people" that make fun of you for putting wax on your foamie probably didn't start on one and don't appreciate the slippage potential of an average adult on a slick deck. Wax is for all boards. Also your instructor popped up with a "defensive" stance that has nothing to do with surfing, I would watch some pop up videos on YT and learn to do it properly, without using your knees. Surfing is hard enough without spending months correcting muscle memory.
Surfing is all about the teacher you have. My first time surfing this week was super easy because I had a good mentor. I caught the first wave of the day after 10 minutes of practicing getting up on the beach. I would recommend to learn not to get on your knees first because it can throw off your balance and is way too slow. Put your hands closer to your rib cage and push up to your back foot then swing your front around if that makes sense.
New surfers always go straight which is not exactly "surfing" I'll never forget the first time I went down the line on a wave. I was 8 years old and I've been surfing ever since. When I teach surf lessons that's my main point not to go straight. The energy of a wave is on the face not the white water.
I’m a late commenter but you’re not wrong at all, although I haven’t surfed since I was like 10 I still remember it all like it was yesterday, honestly I’m currently thinking of getting a board and getting out there and learning again haha
It's really nice that you decided to make a video about this. I started surfing two days ago and I quickly realised it's so different from the clips I saw. Where I surf good waves are quite frequent, but that also means they are strong and unfriendly so I got knocked over so many times. Even though it's summertime the water is still cold, and the saltwater goes into my eyes and nostrils which is a terrible experience. I also had no idea how to turn around in front of a wave and I did not go to surfing schools so I had to learn from experienced surfers nearby, but luckily there's a lot of them. One thing I learned yesterday is that when crossing frequent, strong, whitewater waves you need to run all the way into the water and push the board forward before you hop on. That gives you more velocity and makes it easier to paddle along.
@@TravisMarziani Thank you! And yes I am still surfing. (I guess???) I wondered why you're asking but fyi I live in Sydney so it's summer rn
Bro I hate to say it but that instructor is wasting your time. do not get into the habit of going to your knees
i can relate to this cause i just started surfing four months ago, but as long as you got good friends to teach you you’ll get good in no time, i live on oahu and recently i’ve surfed hawaiian 4 foot waves (6-7foot face) thanks to my friends who taught me and pushed me to get better for winter
What if you get caught in a current or a fish gets you? Thats why im too scared lol
The first cons is sooooooooo true. As same as the snowboarding, have to find parking space and carry the board and wait in line to go up to the mountains. But once you up there, it’s so much fun!
Keep at it and just have fun. I started in 1979 in Waikiki Beach. Great place to learn because of the mild water temps and small waves. I bought my first board 'Velzy' in 1982 and it's been with me ever since.
A few things to remember, the setup is easy if you surf everyday (or close to it) and if you ride a shortboard, you don't need to put the roof racks on
I agree with the second point, surfing is hard but you need to remember to not get down about it, just have fun
If you surf in summer or have a good sealed steamer in winter, it isn't too cold
If you go to the right spot in a short period swell you don't have to wait for waves, there will constantly be waves coming through.
And I also agree with the 5th point you don't have any control over the ocean but if you learn to understand it, you can predict it without too much of a struggle
I started surfing on a foam SUP board. A larger board is a lot easier to learn on since it's more stable and it allows you to catch smaller waves. Larger boards are definitely harder to turn though, and SUP boards generally only have one fin which makes sharp turning even more difficult, but you likely won't be shredding as a beginner anyway. I think it's a great option for anyone who wants to try surfing and potentially SUP boarding as well.
Also, you don't need to use the paddle when you surf. Most videos of people surfing on them use the paddle because you can drag it for more control and agility, but that's a pro move for riding larger waves. It's much harder to catch average waves that way... I've tried 😂
Went surfing for the first time a couple days ago... Made the mistake of trying to catch a wave right where they were breaking. I got smashed so hard I almost started crying. Luckily I was with an expert who quickly took me to surf in a nice spot with his nine year old daughter. I had a lot of fun! However even with the fact that I had fun in the end, I feel a little scarred by that wipeout experience. Hopefully I can conquer my fears!
it gets worse
@@jitsmapper4438😂
when catching a wave look where you want to go on the wave not where your actually going because that's where you will fall off and hit the water because your head is leading you. looking where you want to go creates more of a feel of the board under you and will advance your surf ability. also helps if you live at the beach and surf a lot and I mean a lot. but like riding a bike it's hard to unlearn. and very rewarding nothing cleans the soul like a morning session that goes for hours.
This video got me so hyped to learn surfing! I'm also on the same boat as you, worked my ass off investing for 5 years and now I can finally allow myself to move to California, learn to surf and live my dream life. Maybe we'll meet each other catching some waves! Best of luck.
Yea bro, learning to surf is horrible, but once you get it down, ITS THE BEST THING EVER. Jesus loves you!
My best advice is do not listen to that surf instructor in this video. That was the worst overall advice I’ve ever heard
@@chrisbaggett4103 Jesus loves you so very much and wants a relationship with you!
Dont
Do not listen to anything that surf instructor said all her advice is horrible kind of sad too see tbh
Nice video Travis!! You really laid out the basics. Very nicely said as a beginner myself. I moved to the coast at 60 years old in order to learn to surf. Two years later.... at least I get in the water every once in a while to swim or float, not even with a board. I became discouraged. I won't give up though.....
I went surfing in Myrtle Beach SC, USA and it was amazing, the day I went was cloudy, windy and the waves were terrible but it was all still amazing despite that. I was able to go on my knees first time and then stood up for about 10 seconds before the wave was over or I fell. I forget. Surfing is so much fun and I have only done it once but want to do it again.
I'm learning how to surf, it's so much fun!💗🙏🏻🥰
Just a tip for wetsuits! Use cold fresh water to rinse saltwater out, this can be in a bucket outside probably easiest, and then hang it up to dry out of direct sunlight :) this just helps to prolong the life and not damage the material
No knees.. if you have a traction pad, use your toes to bring your body up in one motion. if you're goofy, use your left foot to press on the pad while you're pushing up. Another thing, don't push up from the rails. Use the middle of the board. It's possible to learn it the way you're teaching, but i agree with some of these comments. It's a bad habit that will develop and be hard to break
Tip: bigger waves are faster so easier to ride. And no going up on your knees it’s a straight jump up.
When you said “this is winter in LA” my jaw dropped. Peace from the northeast
don’t ever get taught by “surf instructors” unless you know they have experience behind the board. I could count at least 10 mistakes she claimed to “help” beginners, just like the most common one you probably keep reading popping up on your knees,the proper way is popping from your stomach comfortably and efficiently to your feet in your surfing stance, there’s multiple reasons on why you pop up the way you do
i was taught the proper way off standing up on a board at a young age, but i kept going to the habit of going one knee up or two, one thing is on a faster breaking wave it is probably one of the most difficult things to pull off coming from your knees, to the obvious reason the ocean doesn’t give you time to think. Aswell, you will find it very very difficult to find your center of balance from your knees to your feet in time(on the board). i respect your dedication and unbiased options and actions on surfing🤙🏽
So fun!! I'm glad the pros list is long :)
Good tip: if the water feels too cold you aren’t wearing the right wetsuit. I’m in southern waters of Australia where it is freezing water especially in winter! But if I’m wearing a 4/3 wetsuit I don’t even feel it at all, also booties for your feet are amazing if the cold bothers you. Shouldn’t be considered a con for reasons to surf as it’s so easy to buy a warmer wetsuit and not feel a thing
Love my 5/4 suit. Can be in for hours and never get cold.
Another tip ! rinse the roof of your car ! otherwise over time you will notice rust and rust spots appearing on the roof from the dripping of the salt water .
I love this! I've had many people tell me they want to try surfing, which is fantastic. But very few do the research ahead of time (i.e. proper board, need a wetsuit, how the ocean works). These are often the people that give up quickly. However, a few have put in the effort to learn the sport; these are the ones I still have fun surfing with today.
Thanks for sharing good, informative content to anyone looking to try this amazing sport/hobby :) Subbed!
Don't give up. All your cons won't be cons for much long as you get used to it. Surfing is like a journey to being a better person and Transforming your mind and body. It's a hard journey and the path is tough, but the prize is priceless.
haha glad to see somebody finally giving enough attention to the hot shower after surfing in cold ocean, so true
1. If you're cold, buy a 6mm wetsuit.
2. Your instructor forgot to tell you to arch your back when you paddle. You will get more power from your strokes.
3. I do not recommend going to Malibu Surfrider Beach until you are more comfortable surfing. Otherwise, others may get upset with you. Stay at the 1st point on the left until you get the hang of it.
this is really encouraging cause i thought i was just really bad and thought i would never be able to surf but now i know that it’s normal to not really catch waves the first couple of times you go
i started about 2 days ago
U just need a better teacher surfing is really easy and fun but you have to be taught right the instructor in this video was teaching so many wrong things. I was lucky enough to have a great teacher when I first started to surf and caught every wave without failing once
If you're going to surf in such shallow conditions, I would begin with a boogie board. You can stand in waist deep water where the waves are breaking, or even in a little further, then push yourself onto the wave and ride it. I doubt you will be able to stand up because the board and waves are so small, but you will be "surfing" the wave. You can do it with a large foamie like yours, but it's more awkward with such a big board because you'd be jumping on from the side. Just ride the wave in on your stomach and feel what it's like to plane along the surface of the wave. That is surfing.
Of course when go out to bigger waves and in a depth where you can't touch bottom, you'll have to paddle into the waves, so you'll have to develop a good stroke. A good crawl stroke will do. You have to learn to read the waves and where they stand up and break, but you should have learned that from boogie boarding.
Your teacher should have gone over where to position yourself on the board. You were too far forward on the one where you dug the nose. Most beginners, however, lie too far back and create a lot of drag on the tail, and the wave passes underneath them. You need to have the board be as flat as possible in the water, which usually means the nose is maybe just one or two inches out of the water. You will be able to go faster. When you see a wave that looks like it's going to stand up and break where you are, line yourself up on the board (use a marker or line yourself up with logo to make sure you're not too far forward or back) and paddle for it.
There's a whole lot of crap on the internet on how to paddle, but if you have a decent crawl,, that's good enough. As far as special techniques, just do what's comfortable for you. Doesn't have to be extra long or extra deep, but something you can do rhythmically and comfortably for a good 10-15 strokes or so at a time. You might need two or three easy strokes to go laterally across the waves, another three or four to get into position either outside or inside, then another three or four or five strokes of vigorous paddling to actually catch the wave. If it looks like you're going to have to work harder than that, than don't bother and look for the next wave. You can't catch them all and you'll tire yourself out chasing them if you try for everything that comes near (plus you'll p-ss off other surfers who ARE in proper position for the wave already. Nothing worse than a newbie dropping in on your wave).
And when your arms and shoulders are so tired you can't keep a rhythm out there, it's time to quit. You'll never get your energy back for that session, and you risk injury, especially to your shoulders. A torn or worn-out rotator cuff is extremely common among surfers.
When you catch the wave, you'll feel the board planing like on the boogie board. Then do a push up and hop up to your feet ASAP, aligning your feet along the centerline of the board You can do the knee thing if you want, but it's not necessary. I used a one-knee pushup style for about a day, then someone told me to just hop up all the way, and it was easy. You'll fall the first few times, but your sense of balance and your agility are much better when you stand up all the way. Even if you're a bit off on your popup, it's easy to correct. Since the board is planing, it will be stable enough for you to catch your balance and adjust your feet to the centerline.
I boogie boarded for decades before taking up surfing at age 51. I'm 66 now and surf 4-6 footers easily on a 8'9" longboard. Never had a lesson in my life.
I surf, and I've never thought about how many things a new surfer has to be told to do, to learn how to surf...She's a good teacher...I woulda just been like, "ok after you catch the wave, grab the rails, and jump up on the board. lol Sometimes you forget the basics that beginners don't know, that just come natural without thinking cuz you've done it so much
shouldn't grab the rails when popping up, hands flat on the deck like a push up... at least as a beginner.
She literally taught him all of the worst things to do when trying to stand up
He has waiting out there as a negative. That's some of the greatest times. you can clear your head , no cell phone ,just enjoying being out in the ocean. you meet friends for life too if you're not kt a duesch. there's nothing like just sitting on your board looking on the horizon for the next set. it's a positive
It's the thing I would be looking forward to the most 😂. Still not sure if I should try surfing, I'm from middle Europe so it would be quite a journey and I'm afraid of not getting it in like 4, 5 weeks. I would want to at least get good enough for the paddling out and catching waves experience. Don't want to be stuck in the white water as shown in nearly every beginner's video cuz it looks like so much fun to be in an actual lineup. Is that realistic at all? 😮
I'm a pretty boring person. I wouldn't party, or do sightseeing, I'd be sleeping, doing yoga and be in the water for 4 weeks straight. 😅
nooo the knees! it can take away the momentum when surfing. also when getting out past the surf there are three things you can do that make it super easy! 1: duck diving (you cant do this with boards like wavestorm though or any foam board) 2: turtling or 3: just pushing down on the front and pushing yourself up so the wave goes under you and above the board (this only works for more of foam boards and smaller waves)
Just getting to the parking space and then carrying your shit to the beach....my life rn 😂😂😂
Keep surfing. Just like everything, practice makes perfect (nearly). Don’t listen to your coach. Right when you feel the wave give you that burst of speed and momentum jump straight to your feet. Practice some pop ups at home on the ground 🤙
Anyone who makes fun of someone who’s trying to learn something is in it for the wrong reasons. Teach and learn and have fun man
Being born in a landlocked state and having never been to the ocean i feel like a fish out of water. I was top of my class in swimming. I've always wanted to go swim in the ocean. Anytime i talk about wanting to surf people act like I'm crazy. It's always been a dream to go surfing. Hopefully one day it will be a reality.
you'll get good fast if you are a good swimmer. Paddling into waves quickly is a skill.
For the return home thing you forgot about all the sand you have to get off before entering the house unless you have a shower at the beach
It’s sometimes better to surf with people who have a higher skillets than yourself. By doing this it will teach you though visual learning the mechanics and techniques of movement in surfing. Not to mention how to read waves where to sit in the ocean. Knowing where to catch a wave almost is important as how to pop ride the wave. Last you keep digging your nose in the video. Sit back on your board and paddle into the wave at an angle. Not head on. Especially on slow waves!
left out so much stuff. didn't even mention how surprisingly and incredibly exhausting it is for a while, like seriously you'll be out of breath constantly. they were all sitting on the boards but it took me a while to be able to do that steadily.
Im surprised she told you to get on your knees, when riding "smaller" waves the actual ride time is very short so you want to minimize the time it takes for you to get on your feet. A simple pop up from the belly to your feet will do but as with everyhting it takes practise and placement of hands is key:) Also if youre finding it hard to paddle out sometimes its easier to go in through the side where it may be more calm, that way your not going head on where the waves are. Kinda hard too see how big the waves are but learning to dive under the waves with your board will save alot of energy and time.
i’m surprised she said to pop back your supposed to shuffle if your not in the right position because u have to stay contact with your board
In Florida you can surf in just board-shorts 8 months of the year. It’s kinda funny though, by the end of the warm season you kinda look forward to cold water, and part way through the cold season, you get tired of it and want it to change again.
@@TravisMarziani I surfed in high school, but I went in the military and took 24 years off since I was rarely stationed near any surf. I retired, moved back to Florida, and started over again last July. As a retired guy, I am able to surf now almost every day the waves are decent. I think I am having more fun now than I ever did before.
waiting for waves is apart of the experience no necessarily a con in my opinion. no fun if theres no calm in the experience, it only adds to the fun!
That teacher is horrible, telling someone to pop up on their knees is the worst advice possible. Only children do that and it is completely involuntary
I think surfing is a lot different than what most expect. I am a beginner myself and am dealing with a lot of stuff that feel like turn offs. Like i went to France hoping there 'd be cleaner waves ideal for beginners. Here in Belgium it's often storm surf. But once arriving in France there were huge sets coming in and so huge waves you try to take. It's scary as hell and best not try this without some good surfer buddies. It's a lot of fun traveling with others, sharing the ocean and talking about it as you wait for waves.
To me the biggest turn off is the raw fear you have to combat if you mostly have storm waves to deal with or often huge surf. It doesn't come as you want it and it makes me appreciate smaller days when you actually have time to think things thru and execute.
Cold ,try doing it on the west coast of Ireland (strandhill) , that cold .even a guy surfed with a fridge there.
@@TravisMarziani The guy wrote a book about it,called: Around Ireland with a fridge .and they made a very bad movie on it too.
Yooo i understand everyone’s kinda tossing her stance and techniques but honestly it’s a essential stance when your learning on small waves. I tried teaching my friends quick pop up and took em forever to learn. Surfing takes time and effort the more you surf with basic pop up skills the more comfortable youll get. So I guess everyone start surfing with what your comfortable with
I skate to the beach and can be in the water within 5 minutes of leaving my house, no need for a wetsuit here and once you’re not a beginner it’s not hard to go out there and catch a heap of waves, have loads of fun and level up your skills every session. I’m a surf coach and there’s absolutely no need to use the knee pop up at all if you are fit. It takes 10-20minutes before each beginner session on the beach practicing pop ups properly, you should look up chicken leg method or just pop straight up the pro way, including no poop stance, back knee pointing forward once standing.
@@TravisMarziani I was looking for a comment about the poop stance, don't replicate that from that coach :)
If your a beginner you can use your knees to pop up but it’s generally not good
Never pop up to ur knees. You’ll get into a really bad habit and as you progress and surf bigger waves you can’t pop up to ur knees and then your feet
@@TravisMarziani Mate love it, grown up surfing so just froth ti everyday. Always happy to give advice/Answer questions.
Me being a surfer my self, I find this video kind of funny😂 I love how a con was that it takes 30-45 mins to get ready😝. Good job man, and keep surfing
This video was so fun to watch! thanks for sharing your experience!!
One good wave will pretty much guarantee you will be back the next day. I was fortunate to get a hotel room, a 3 minute walk, to Kata Beach in Phuket. I was there for 30 days, everyday, 5 hours a day. Learned and lot and hurt a lot. 😅
The instructor doesn’t have a very good surf stance not the best pop up absolutely use wax on fomies if it helps with grip
I like how they twisted it to a positive perspective at the end. That’s so important ❤
Kook! Haha just kidding, I appreciate what you’re doing, sending this to my friend because she can probably relate. Remember! Rule #1 of surfing, time in the water is everything
i did this yesterday the waves were big
ima kid it was so fun
Surfing is full of life lessons.
writing a novel about a teenage surfer that’s re-learning after many years. as someone who has never surfed this video is insanely helpful
try 2 hour drive and do it 4 days a week the things we do when we love surfing haha
@@TravisMarziani 3 years now 10 ft is my limit right now
A wavestorm is for life..not just for christmas..)..theres so much to learn for surfing before you even get anywhere near actually surfing..paddling out, getting that huge board under waves and constantly getting battered towards the shore and the popup is probably one of the hardest things about surfing....Surf schools tend to just show the quickest way to get to your feet without the need for the core strength needed to pop up quickly because most people just want that instagram pic of them standing up on a wave on their first day...I hope some day i,ll be able to manage it..)
@@TravisMarziani I,ve been trying for quite some time but I think i,ll always consider myself a noob but theres alaways a place for the beloved cheap and nasty wavestorm..)
very informative video, good job. but i think we all wanted to see you eat some waves.. or is it just me?
5:03 Learning to surf with a group of friends sounds like heaven 😍
Never pop up on your knees. That is the worst habit you can create surfing. Dont take any shortcuts!!!!!!!
0:10 Woah I have alot of similarities it's creepy. 1. I also have a wavestorm board with the same color scheme, same as angie's. And 2. We live in a one bedroom too, and my dad needs room for his tools on the small patio so he built an overhang thing that we keep the boards on, every square inch of the patio is being used.
Yeah definitely don’t get on your knees! I highly suggest watching youtube videos first! Almost every video or surfer says not to get on your knees because it affects your balance and messes everything up! So practice popping up with some youtube videos :) never use your knees or toes
It took me forever to surf before I did stand up
That surf instructor is cute
sheeee
Cute for party after midnight but has no clue about surf takeoff or stance
The ocean was flat in this video! ... but on a regular day with bigger waves one thing a beginner well probably have a hard time with is getting past the breakers and white-water. It can really beat you up on big days.
For me it was a success only be able to stand up right on the board after a week of Surfcamp
You go where you look!
Never get on your knees.
Slow is smooth
Smooth is fast
Also you should lean more back on your board it makes you it harder to nose dive and also maybe the water is cold becase yiu don’t have a thick suit you should have a 3/2 or maybe a 4 if your really cold keep trying it is the best feeling when you learn how to surf and a even better feeling when you learn how to surf a short boards no give up trust me!!!!!!!!
I have been surfing for a month now and I am riding a shortboard i really learned quick by practice my pop up every day and Strengthening
The muscles for the pop up
Also if your surfing a softop and still feel as if you need wax. There’s a specific brand of wax for soft tops which I recommend using over regular surf wax.
That woman who taught you has no idea what she’s doing
Notes: go nude under your suit to prevent rash. Rinse your wetsuit in cold water (15min bucket soak). Keep suits and boards out of direct sunlight when storing. Start with some boogie boarding and body surfing to learn how to catch waves and read the ocean before you start longboarding. Have fun at surf camp!
Hey buddy if you want to actually learn how to surf get a new instructor
You can ask the teacher to give you a hand catching a wave and also give you a little push if your paddling is weak
That has got to be the worst surf coach I have ever seen
@@TravisMarziani It is the worst habit to ever get into going to the knees it’s best to just learn getting straight to your feet. If you go to your knees it dosent allow you to commit and it’s a bad habit and won’t allow you to progress. She also is doing a poo stance making you look like a kook if you want good surfing tutorials look up Kale Broc he is an Australian surfing coach from the east coast.
Tips: Check out the Cardboard surfer. Also, try skateboarding bowls [non-vert is good] and snowboarding in/through powder [if possible]. Unlike those 2 terrains, water rebounds due to the buoyant forces, take notice of that in your surfing. Hidden torque ops everywhere. Last (2) since you riding a LOG: make sure to 'dance' all over your board and force switch-riding early on [just keep the leash on the same foot, it's fine 🤙couple attempts per session] It may seem frustrating; however, when you progress a little, your regular stance gets fast-tracked. Rinse [hot shower] and +repeat.
Ya. I would too the need pop up. Just go straight to the standing pop up. But keep up the hard work! Surfing is soo great. Your going to love it!
if you are new to surfing you should first try bopdy boarding it has the same basics just not standing up and a lighterboard. It helps with basics and getting the jist of surfing.
Your dream is the same as mine. I want to stop working someday, so i can have free time to enjoy life, learn to surf and spend my time traveling the world and surfing everywhere possible.
RUclips recommended me your channel, its crazy how your thoughts are the same as mine, lol
If you think the "set up" for going surfing is hard, you should try going to the beach with children hahaha You carry a windbreaker, towels, beach toys and body boards, spare clothes, sometimes a beach tent plus bag with food and water. It often takes two or more trips from your car to the beach. The set up here is like a usual "going to the beach" set up, you just take a board with you. Surfing seems like a lot of fun, and for me, that waiting around for waves is not a con at all. I love just chilling on a board and enjoying the views.
Wow I love the surfing set up part, really shows everything you have to do starting out instead of the video just starting on the waves