4 reasons you're STUCK in the 'Beginner Phase'

This is one of those experiences in surfing that most of us never forget! In this video I discuss the main problems surfers have when trying to surf "down the line". Once this aspect of surfing clicks, you're hooked for life! Enjoy!

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[SeanOzz]

Dude. This is such a well made entertaining video. Well done.

[machdrms]

from the perspective of someone who had to learn these tips the hard way, this is one of the best beginner surf videos ive seen on the internet

[outtatime]

you put so much effort into your videos, and make it really entertaining, I’m so surprised you don’t have more subscribers, keep it up!

[jackdoughty]

Great production effort on this video! Mixing humor with facts really get the point across. I recently had the epiphany of what happens when you look up and down the line rather than at your board or 2 feet in front of it. Expanding your vision out down the line is a game changer and adds soooo much fun to the surf!!! It is fascinating that your body just seems to know what to do when you relax and expand your vision. It just happens - almost too simple! Adding to your point about sending the correct messages to your brain/body, when you look up you send a natural signal to your brain/body that you want to get up. So your pop up becomes easy and fluid. Conversely, looking down at your board or close to it sends the opposite message making it more difficult to get up to your feet. Keep up the great work. Thanks for sharing. Cheers from down under 🙂

[sirlancenotalot]

I want to thank you. Sincerely. I’ve been “stuck” in beginner mode for years and years. That clip of you rising a bike made something click. I went out today and had my best surf ever. Longer rides, read waves better, even squeezed the last bit out of wave with a very rough nose walk. Thanks again! ❤

[emisurfchannel]

So STOKED YEWWW.. I surfed on christmas day, woke up very early and nobody noticed🤣🤣

[fishrider]

I've been surfing probably longer than you've been alive, that being said it's always good to think about and refresh the skills that seem to come automatic. Your video's are entertaining and the waves were you surf always look so much fun! I'd love to surf there, except for the cold, couldn't handle that, lol

[angelalu]

I'm a beginner and I've been having frustrating sessions recently because I find myself dropping to the flats all the time. So happy I came across this tutorial, will definitely start practicing these tips!!!

[kenreese]

Of all the video tutorials I have watched over the last 4 years, yours are without doubt the best, most informative, humorous, hands down!! You also frequent the same beaches as we do. Something I would like a deep dive into is backside pop ups and surfing. Like you, I am goofy but regardless, many of us seem to have a mental or technical block with backside starting with the pop up! Thanks for all you do! I (we) get more out of your videos than any other. Maybe see you at Howell ave one day!

[lucascecconi]

Hi ! I'm a complete beginner and i really appreciate your content, not only this video(which was perfectly made)
Your explanations are on point, your editing is entertaining and creative.
Congrats on making such quality content😊 i really appreciate it

[proREFbrder]

I learned everything I know in life from this video. 😆

[SeanLarkan]

Exceptionally well done and funnier than MOST comedians; bloody brilliant. Looks like the young fella has Dad’s touch too!

[noseridesnosedivessurfvlog]

You are a Genius buddy… laughed so hard… thank you for this one.

[markmidgley]

Great vid. I loved it. First rode the line in Cornwall U.K. when I’d just hit 16 yrs old after riding broken waves for a few weeks. It was just as you described, and I was hooked!
I still so vividly remember that first clean glassy hump of water pulling me along.
Oh, forgot to say - that was 42 years ago. Treated myself to a beautiful new board just last summer
Keep the faith. Again GREAT vid!
Mark 👌

[geoffhenson]

I went out this morning after six months of not surfing and I was terrible. I had put on weight, my arms were sore and my general aerobic fitness poor. I was exhausted after ten minutes. I didn't even catch a wave as my paddling power didn't exist. Waves were a perfect shape 2 to 3 feet.. Funny your video popped up. As I've watched this before, it reminded me to not give up, start eating better foods and work on my core strengths (push ups sits ups and stretching. Thank you again for this inspiring clip. Cheers

[helnorse]

the moment that lead to holding me in surfing was my first wave i ever tried... i was lucky and catched the first wave i ever had perfectly, it took another year to get one as proper again...that was back in 1992....since the i spent any sparetime and money in surfing...your channel is a win to the surfing community!!

[RobertoRicotta]

I appreciate the effort that you put on the video production, you’re a legend! Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[weestrom]

I found you last year when I was just starting to surf. Your videos are all so good! You're such a natural at teaching and talking to a camera haha keep it up!

[philcusick]

I've heard all this before but you really put it together nicely and drove it home for me. always appreciate your info and humor ! thanks from NorCal!