These 3 Mistakes Are DESTROYING Your Pop Up

If you consider how to surf, you can't go past the pop up, the take off; it's one of the most searched topics for beginners and intermediates to improve their surfing.

I've seen some very common threads in this area and I'll cover three of them in today's video.

[CN-reut]

Best online surf instructor. Full stop. Period.

[wakeworm]

You kind of touched on it now but one thing that has made my pop up way more consistent is the idea of pushing my board under my feet as opposed to 'popping up'' on the board. Might be psychological but the emphasis on pushing down ensures that I'm directly on top of my board rather than being slightly off axis.

[brentthompson]

At 56 “popping” up is a memory. Happy to still be “getting up”🏄‍♂️

[biowarept]

Kale I have to thank you for all these videos. Thanks to you I have went from whitewater to catching my first green waves ( really memorable feeling ) and I have shared your tips with other friends that I convinced to try on surfing. I now have a surf group and its all thanks to you and your lessons. I wish you all the best there is in life.

[fibibam]

When I noticed that adding a last strong extra stroke and pushing down with my chest in this last stroke just before I pop up, this REALLY helped me. You can see it at 5:20 how just before popping up he pushes the board down with his chest :)

[michaelolson]

I've been surfing pretty much everyday in San Diego the last 2 months. There were days were I was getting up and riding and loving it. Now I've regressed for whatever reason and your videos are giving me things to work on.

Thanks for the video Kale!

[richard]

Brilliant. Been surfing for decades really wish I knew all this back then. Still practicing! You are a great teacher. Well done

[poppiiiii]

As an idea bro, tackle the subject of common injury caused by surfing (shoulder impingement, golfer elbow, knew etc...) so people are aware of what they need to do outside the surf to prevent those injuries which can keep you out of water for so long. Or tips to release pain when it s too late.

[jorgleiger]

Absolutely love your tutorials, the explanations are on point!! It's been so helpful to digest theory while not being able to surf (I live in London) and then put things into practice once you get the chance. Thanks so much :)

[sagifern]

that last swiss ball stability exercise is new to me. certainly gonna add it to my training routine. Good luck with the van Kale !! Greetings from Israel

[braxtonvillagran]

I already have a consistent take off but I still watch these because I love them

[PriyaHagstrom]

Im only been surfing for 2 years, im 40. But im training boxning. I must say that interval training on the heavy bag gives crazy good paddle strength and stamina. Thanks for a great channel, you and @surfinsight is for sure my best help!

[IdontspeakBro.]

Everything you have said has basically reignited with how I’ve approached learning to surf. I’ve trained BJJ for years and our fundamental drills are done from day 1 right up until now 15 yrs later every time we do class. Fundamentals are 🔑. So I prioritised paddling and having a good feel for the board and controlling my board just on flat days and having a connection with my board, this also helped develop some paddle fitness, and on and on. I have friends who won’t go out if it’s flat, not even to paddle. Now I’m super confident in paddling and have far more success in catching waves because my better controlled paddling gives me more time to concentrate on popping up. Really loving the learning of the fundamentals.

[boltup]

The arrows and positioning highlights were very helpful. The pop up is effortless when you paddle to and take off on the peak.

[lennoxholdaway]

You have taught me so much through your channel 🤘🤟👇 you are so helpful and I have been watching you for around a year and I have improved so much so thank you ☺️

[yotuttle]

You are a wonderful person for sharing all this information! Thank you so much!

[steflwin]

This video is exactly what I needed! Thank you! I am so keen to get out and try these tips. I’ve finally figured how to remain calm and do long deep paddles which is helping sooo much. Before, I was paddling like a maniac and only doing short, shallow paddles (basically I windmilling my arms like a psycho)... as you can imagine I was barely catching any waves and had no time to look around and check my positioning.

[viacheslavsharlai]

Thanks a lot, Kale!!! Watching your videos helps me a lot and fixes many of my mistakes!

[WastefulMedia]

great advice, cheers mate. its amazing you do youtube for free and share this knowledge. great to hear you're getting income from other courses! well deserved

[findingyourlightwithin]

Another perfect and perfectly timed vid. Very excited for the van series too. Superbly delivered, excellent information and on point as always. Thanks bro. So appreciate your work.