TIPS FOR NOSE GOING UNDER PADDLE SLIGHTLY AT AN ANGLE FROM THE BIG PART OF THE WAVE TOWARDS THE SMALLER PART OF THE WAVE. the nose is going under because you are surfing straight into the shore causing a nosedive. IF YOU WATCH SURF VIDEOS YOU WILL SEE THEM SURFING WITH THE BOARD NOT REALLY FACING THE SHORE BUT DOWN THE LINE OF THE WAVE WHERE IT HAS NOT BROKEN YET.
You should still be able to take off straight without the nosediving straight off of the take off but its hard to tell from the footage exactlty ? The other thing could be the VOLUME and combination of length and width with the volume it may not be sufficient enough for Erika ?
Just wanna say, it's nice to hear you giggle when commenting on your escapades. It's a nice format. And just by watching back, your brain will "learn". In all that i have tried, it's always the feeling in the body that counts. Instructions help us find that "feeling" ... Surf on!
I think it is Clear that you have better balance. You surfed multiple waves. And your brain is remembering what parts was difficult for next time, and working in the background. Then : Progress !
Awesome video! I’m glad that you tried…and succeeded!!! Btw, I find your videos to be very inspiring. Keep posting because you are making a difference!!!
The ocean is a healer. Whether surfing, swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing. Floating on your back or even doing the dead man's float! Keep surfing Erika🌊🌊🌊💪😎🏖
I see the progression, tip to keep the board from nose diving, when you catch the wave lean back a little. When you paddle do it as if your life depends on it but feel the motion of the wave lift you once you feel that pop up. The more you do it the more muscle memory it will become. Keep up the great work. Don’t give up it’s a lot of fun and once you get the hang of it you will see you are progressing. Don’t beat yourself up to much it isn’t an easy sport to do and many will try it and then quit. Keep with it and see if your local shops have lessons. When I haven’t been out for awhile I will take a class just to get my feet wet again. Going over the basic isn’t a bad thing. You got this!!!
Thanks for giving us “5 business days” of beautiful scenery. Even if your progress is going slower than you like, just enjoy the sunny weather and great workout you are getting. It beats going to the gym.
You got better - you have been consistent, so the form will improve with practice. I like that you share your experience and that it takes work to do anything, that is the beauty of your videos - keep it up. I enjoy the rawness of your videos and look forward 🏄♀to more.
Thanks for reminding me of my surf lessons off Waikiki back in 1988. Felt really self-conscious as a mainlander visiting Hawaii. Please don't get too down; we (especially us oldsters) have all been there.
You little fiber (short videos) you haven't been a coach potato you've been out surfing. Am loving it, nothing wrong with the video clips as the commentary is spot on. Don't change it or yourself.
You're supposed to swim until you're on top of the wave. Then you stand up because the pressure of the wave pushes the surf board to the surface causing it to float better.
Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect. Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast. You're certainly in the right spot to learn. "Surf well, spread aloha, share waves without judgement." Bird is the word.
I like the fact that you’re making improvements on your surfing skills. What a difference from the first time you surfed. I also like the shots of the sunset from your board. And thank god you found your keys. You don’t want another LA incident! lol Anyways, as always, love your video and I liked on days, you didn’t went alone. You’re making improvements in life, keep it up! 😎 😃 🏄 🌊
congratulations on your success! your natural athlete is coming through. fun video and some lovely ocean/beach views. (in a year, imagine the difference looking back… hahaha)
Hi, Erika! Compliments: you're improving! Great! It's nice to see you smiling. Thanks for this video: I enjoyed it. I send you a big hug, positive thoughts and an ocean of love. Stay safe and take care. P.S. Not one of the best surfer of the beach but certainly one of the prettiest.
Thanks so much for taking us along and sharing your life and experiences with us. It is Great to see you out there practicing. "How do you make it to Carnage Hall?" (In my case, Google Maps). I missed as to what happened to that girl that we saw you and then go to another beach with? Are you still friends? Did you try to strike up a conversation w/ that other girl that seemed to be trying to help you find your keys? That is how friendships start: Little conversations lead to "hey, lets me buy you coffee to thank you for helping me" to "you seem like a cool person, can we share contact info?", etc. (All of which I am terrible at - too shy and not brave enough - but you seem to be quite brave.) It is Great to see you smile. You have a very beautiful and warm smile. I look forward to seeing more of these videos and watching your progress.
For me the most difficult part of surfing, as also mentioned in the video, is creating repetition. Paddling out is really hard. This may result in trying to catch a wave once every 15-30 minutes (as a beginner). Just being busy with the process is better than giving up 😜 Also, surfers are usually prepared to give helpful advice so just ask!
+1 for getting a wetsuit. A week is not enough time, you will need at least a month, the trick is being consistent. The good news is that unlike a lot of people you are trying to better yourself, just keep going, who knows, in a year you might be totally tubular dude!
Get a copy of your key without the electronics put it in your wetsuit. Many wetsuits and bathing suits have a small pocket for this purpose. A friend of mine in Malibu hid his keys under his car (Porsche 911) near his tire. When he got back to his car after surfing, his keys and wallet and a bunch of other stuff in his car was stolen. Thankfully the car was still there. He had about $10,000 in his bank account, and the thieves successfully spent all of it at Target the same day.
Take off sooner by paddling sooner & stronger so the nose of the board stays above water; remember 80% of Surfing is paddling (I.e. stamina to paddle out and also to chase down good waves)
Great exercise ! I always half boarded because i couldnt get up on full board, felt like a waste of good waves... I got good with half baord , knees , spins , hops , long rides... id imagine if i kept putting in the effort like you are id have had a blast standup but wasnt to be
Great job filming a "project" and narrating the result! I was so stoked for you every time you got up! It was cool seeing your progress. How long do you stay out in the water per session/day?
4:03 Eventually what will happen is you will find your center of gravity & then you will start to work out from that the way I cycle & surfing are very similar & your center of gravity as you know is what you have to practice & get good at & then everything else falls into place :)
That was a intesting video, The POV is cool, like; for me that never/can't do surf. Maybee ask your friend to take some shoot from the beach. will be good. Have a great week, see ya next time.
video suggestion: Put the video box of you talking in the bottom right and make it smaller so we can see more of the shore and palm trees while you're surfing. Actually, you don't even need that little extra video box at all in my opinion. Just because you can do something that doesn't mean you should.
You can get a suction cup Go-Pro holder you can put it on the front of your board and point it up toward you. At least you wouldn’t have to edit out all the staring down footage.
Congratulations Erika, watch your first surfing video and you will see your improvement. Persistence pays off. Take care Erika and continue to persevere. Your Friend
Just ran into another person on You tube in the same situation. Feeling the same emotions and situation and there are plenty of others I've seen on you tube. She was expressing trying to find friends and not party girl. Maybe you could put a forum up as a meeting place for people online somehow. I really don't know how that works, but my son used to get on them for other topics. We've pretty much all been there and yes be careful. Keep up the good work.
13:04 While you are practicing & training you should keep your hair tied back to focus on balance (for real :) but once your balance gets super good you can wear your hair down again you'd be really surprised how much hair plays a role in keeping & training our center of gravity
I'm no expert, but maybe the reason the nose is sinking is due to your center of balance? If you position your body further back from where your hands are placed, then your center of balance should be pushing down more towards the back of the board rather than the front.
Haven't had a chance to watch through yet, but can already venture that you've knocked off a better thumbnail than most synthetic Instagram effluencers could photochop together after a week of trying. Totally not what you're shooting for, I know! ...but I had to throw in my knee-jerk first thought.
Life is a struggle and test of your will. Be grateful you are beautiful and have the health and opportunity to live and grow and you will! Start off your day being thankful for what you do have and the opportunity to learn and do more things and you will have the motivation to do them. You don’t have to live life alone, have you thought about marriage?
This is the only reason to live in California, even if the beaches have rocks, and the heat humidity is higher on the better beaches in Florida.😮 You may be hiding the lack of the ski belt, you may not be wearing, as instructed previously for safety reasons. 😢 It is good exercise for you and could wear you out, which is dangerous. If you get out there over your head and tire out, it might ruin your fun. Decided not to mention sharks since that might not be appropriate at this juncture. Whups😂😊 Too late.😮 Nice feet😊
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TIPS FOR NOSE GOING UNDER PADDLE SLIGHTLY AT AN ANGLE FROM THE BIG PART OF THE WAVE TOWARDS THE SMALLER PART OF THE WAVE. the nose is going under because you are surfing straight into the shore causing a nosedive. IF YOU WATCH SURF VIDEOS YOU WILL SEE THEM SURFING WITH THE BOARD NOT REALLY FACING THE SHORE BUT DOWN THE LINE OF THE WAVE WHERE IT HAS NOT BROKEN YET.
You should still be able to take off straight without the nosediving straight off of the take off but its hard to tell from the footage exactlty ? The other thing could be the VOLUME and combination of length and width with the volume it may not be sufficient enough for Erika ?
This
Proud of you and how you've progressed on your channel Erika... Well Done Kido!
Just wanna say, it's nice to hear you giggle when commenting on your escapades. It's a nice format. And just by watching back, your brain will "learn". In all that i have tried, it's always the feeling in the body that counts. Instructions help us find that "feeling" ... Surf on!
I think it is Clear that you have better balance. You surfed multiple waves. And your brain is remembering what parts was difficult for next time, and working in the background. Then : Progress !
Yes 😂❤ your surfing 🏄♀️ is improving 👏 and so is your vlogs. I ❤ enjoy watching. Congratulations.
Awesome video! I’m glad that you tried…and succeeded!!! Btw, I find your videos to be very inspiring. Keep posting because you are making a difference!!!
Little Surfer Girl 🌊⛱️🌊
Beach Boys
The ocean is a healer. Whether surfing, swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing. Floating on your back or even doing the dead man's float! Keep surfing Erika🌊🌊🌊💪😎🏖
I see the progression, tip to keep the board from nose diving, when you catch the wave lean back a little. When you paddle do it as if your life depends on it but feel the motion of the wave lift you once you feel that pop up. The more you do it the more muscle memory it will become. Keep up the great work. Don’t give up it’s a lot of fun and once you get the hang of it you will see you are progressing. Don’t beat yourself up to much it isn’t an easy sport to do and many will try it and then quit. Keep with it and see if your local shops have lessons. When I haven’t been out for awhile I will take a class just to get my feet wet again. Going over the basic isn’t a bad thing. You got this!!!
you are going to win, and i am not just talking about surfing. great to watch the progress
I think you're doing good. I can see improvement even if you can't. At the very least it's time spent at the beach, and that does't suck.
Thanks for giving us “5 business days” of beautiful scenery. Even if your progress is going slower than you like, just enjoy the sunny weather and great workout you are getting. It beats going to the gym.
I loved day 5 best! ❤ And i really must give it to you that you are not a quitter!!! 👍❤️🇸🇪
That wave you caught at 7:59 was really good. Great job! 👍🏄👍
You got better - you have been consistent, so the form will improve with practice. I like that you share your experience and that it takes work to do anything, that is the beauty of your videos - keep it up. I enjoy the rawness of your videos and look forward 🏄♀to more.
Thanks for reminding me of my surf lessons off Waikiki back in 1988. Felt really self-conscious as a mainlander visiting Hawaii. Please don't get too down; we (especially us oldsters) have all been there.
You little fiber (short videos) you haven't been a coach potato you've been out surfing. Am loving it, nothing wrong with the video clips as the commentary is spot on. Don't change it or yourself.
You're supposed to swim until you're on top of the wave. Then you stand up because the pressure of the wave pushes the surf board to the surface causing it to float better.
I would definitely call this a success. Soon you will ready for the big waves in La Jolla!
Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect.
Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast.
You're certainly in the right spot to learn. "Surf well, spread aloha, share waves without judgement." Bird is the word.
Good job getting out there! I want to visit Cali this winter and film a day.
I like the fact that you’re making improvements on your surfing skills. What a difference from the first time you surfed. I also like the shots of the sunset from your board. And thank god you found your keys. You don’t want another LA incident! lol Anyways, as always, love your video and I liked on days, you didn’t went alone. You’re making improvements in life, keep it up! 😎 😃 🏄 🌊
That's awesome that you found a new surfing friend and connected. I bet it felt good.
congratulations on your success! your natural athlete is coming through. fun video and some lovely ocean/beach views. (in a year, imagine the difference looking back… hahaha)
The surfing improvements are clearly visible in the videos. Way to go!
I think you have the potential to be good actually, and your videos are slightly better then before. Soo yeah you made some progress 😊.
I love this and it show how you continue to try and conquer this very impressive
Worst day of surfing is better than the best day of work.
Te amo
Hi, Erika!
Compliments: you're improving! Great!
It's nice to see you smiling.
Thanks for this video: I enjoyed it.
I send you a big hug, positive thoughts and an ocean of love.
Stay safe and take care.
P.S.
Not one of the best surfer of the beach but certainly one of the prettiest.
Thanks so much for taking us along and sharing your life and experiences with us. It is Great to see you out there practicing. "How do you make it to Carnage Hall?" (In my case, Google Maps). I missed as to what happened to that girl that we saw you and then go to another beach with? Are you still friends? Did you try to strike up a conversation w/ that other girl that seemed to be trying to help you find your keys? That is how friendships start: Little conversations lead to "hey, lets me buy you coffee to thank you for helping me" to "you seem like a cool person, can we share contact info?", etc. (All of which I am terrible at - too shy and not brave enough - but you seem to be quite brave.)
It is Great to see you smile. You have a very beautiful and warm smile.
I look forward to seeing more of these videos and watching your progress.
For me the most difficult part of surfing, as also mentioned in the video, is creating repetition. Paddling out is really hard. This may result in trying to catch a wave once every 15-30 minutes (as a beginner).
Just being busy with the process is better than giving up 😜
Also, surfers are usually prepared to give helpful advice so just ask!
Surfer girl,, 👍 nice,,,, your eyes are brighter when you are wave surfing,,,then they are when you are couch surfing,,so keep it going 😄
+1 for getting a wetsuit. A week is not enough time, you will need at least a month, the trick is being consistent. The good news is that unlike a lot of people you are trying to better yourself, just keep going, who knows, in a year you might be totally tubular dude!
Brilliant episode, Erika. Dang, you are a hoot !! ❤️
As everything in life practice makes perfect, keep going Erika, your almost there hang ten Gurl!
Get a copy of your key without the electronics put it in your wetsuit. Many wetsuits and bathing suits have a small pocket for this purpose. A friend of mine in Malibu hid his keys under his car (Porsche 911) near his tire. When he got back to his car after surfing, his keys and wallet and a bunch of other stuff in his car was stolen. Thankfully the car was still there. He had about $10,000 in his bank account, and the thieves successfully spent all of it at Target the same day.
Take off sooner by paddling sooner & stronger so the nose of the board stays above water; remember 80% of Surfing is paddling (I.e. stamina to paddle out and also to chase down good waves)
Great exercise ! I always half boarded because i couldnt get up on full board, felt like a waste of good waves... I got good with half baord , knees , spins , hops , long rides... id imagine if i kept putting in the effort like you are id have had a blast standup but wasnt to be
1:14 You are a natural at production & narration so certainly you will be a surfing super genius too!!! :D
Great job filming a "project" and narrating the result! I was so stoked for you every time you got up! It was cool seeing your progress. How long do you stay out in the water per session/day?
You doing a lot better at surfing, than when I learned to waterski!
Practice make perfect. Keep at it and you will be ready for Hawaii in no time.
i love being a beginner at stuff, it gives me the freedom to suck!
Erika take your time. You have to work your self up to it. Your doing good!
Are you having fun? That's the only question that matters.
4:03 Eventually what will happen is you will find your center of gravity & then you will start to work out from that the way I cycle & surfing are very similar & your center of gravity as you know is what you have to practice & get good at & then everything else falls into place :)
That was a intesting video, The POV is cool, like; for me that never/can't do surf. Maybee ask your friend to take some shoot from the beach. will be good. Have a great week, see ya next time.
video suggestion: Put the video box of you talking in the bottom right and make it smaller so we can see more of the shore and palm trees while you're surfing. Actually, you don't even need that little extra video box at all in my opinion. Just because you can do something that doesn't mean you should.
DONT GIVE UP. SOME DAYS WILL BE HARDER THEN OTHERS! Trust me! PS you should get a go-pro piece that connects to the end of the surfboard!
Fantastic Job Erika! Great Vid!
Your confidence is growing, you are steadily learning I can't see anything holding you back ! 😊
Surfing is hard and takes a long time to learn. You are doing alright.
You can get a suction cup Go-Pro holder you can put it on the front of your board and point it up toward you. At least you wouldn’t have to edit out all the staring down footage.
Congratulations Erika, watch your first surfing video and you will see your improvement. Persistence pays off.
Take care Erika and continue to persevere.
Your Friend
You could do the same thing with any outing or mundane activity….like walking the dog! Haha…you have raw talent.
Looks like a lot of fun, wish I could surf!
Reminds you not to watch the movie, "Shallow" before you go surfin'. :)
Nice work mate you got up on the board
Before you know it, you'll get better, meet handsome surfers, and meet dolphins!
"Hard to suck if one practice it everyday"
Much better Erika- WOOOOO-HOOOO 🌺
Your videos makes me jealous. Now I also want an ocean in Berlin ;)
You’re getting better. 🎉
The attempts look pretty good to me… I saw you ride many waves.
You got this
if you nosedive much on popup you should do more of an upward dog than a pushup before getting on your feet
Just ran into another person on You tube in the same situation. Feeling the same emotions and situation and there are plenty of others I've seen on you tube. She was expressing trying to find friends and not party girl. Maybe you could put a forum up
as a meeting place for people online somehow. I really don't know how that works, but my son used to get on them for other topics.
We've pretty much all been there and yes be careful. Keep up the good work.
13:04 While you are practicing & training you should keep your hair tied back to focus on balance (for real :) but once your balance gets super good you can wear your hair down again you'd be really surprised how much hair plays a role in keeping & training our center of gravity
You didn't lock your keys in your car! That's progress!
I'm no expert, but maybe the reason the nose is sinking is due to your center of balance? If you position your body further back from where your hands are placed, then your center of balance should be pushing down more towards the back of the board rather than the front.
Definitely impressed 😍🌹
You so are the surfer type. It fits you; it will come with practice. But you really didn't do that bad.
Haven't had a chance to watch through yet, but can already venture that you've knocked off a better thumbnail than most synthetic Instagram effluencers could photochop together after a week of trying. Totally not what you're shooting for, I know! ...but I had to throw in my knee-jerk first thought.
You’re amazing baby 😮❤❤❤❤
Congrats to you for having the guts to practice in front of everyone. I'd look like an actual potato with legs if I tried to surf 😂
I’ve only body surfed when I was 15. Good Luck Hang Ten.
Cool, dude. You did it!
You just have to keep surfing. It takes months to reach a basic level and years to become an excellent surfer.
Just curious, but how do you support yourself? You have all this free time with no apparent job to be going to.
watch out for sharks. :P
Life is a struggle and test of your will. Be grateful you are beautiful and have the health and opportunity to live and grow and you will! Start off your day being thankful for what you do have and the opportunity to learn and do more things and you will have the motivation to do them. You don’t have to live life alone, have you thought about marriage?
Need more grip on your board, surf wax or or the surf shoes, like a rubber sock. You are trying, so the effort is there👍
I surfed for years and never got any good but it was always fun!
Just keep practicing. It takes time.
Incredible ❤
Life's a Beach!
This is the only reason to live in California, even if the beaches have rocks, and the heat humidity is higher on the better beaches in Florida.😮
You may be hiding the lack of the ski belt, you may not be wearing, as instructed previously for safety reasons. 😢 It is good exercise for you and could wear you out, which is dangerous. If you get out there over your head and tire out, it might ruin your fun.
Decided not to mention sharks since that might not be appropriate at this juncture. Whups😂😊 Too late.😮
Nice feet😊
Jesus loves you so much Erica. ❤️ Praying that you receive Him as your Lord and savior and know Him.🙏
Erika, you should also improve your presentation flow. You have so much potential.
Keep it up
👍👍👍👍from Maine😊😊😊😊
" BLUE CRUSH movie film about a surfer girl recommend "
How is there not any jellyfish?!
Interesting.
Maybe you should try a little longer board.......
Awesome 😎
And I still didn't email you, because that's what I do, what we do, procrastinate for no apparent reason, but I will, eventually , maybe.
💞💞🤗🤗💋💋vey lovely surfing Erika.
Well... You didn't get much on day five, but what you got was pretty.
Hey you made a friend :-)