So I am stuck with this sh$tty take-off and pop-up on small waves. Lifetime surfer that seems to have regressed back to the basics….

So some backstory is that I injured my shoulder surfing about 2 years ago and my paddle strength is not the best. I feel like I struggle catching the wave and end-up on late drops. If I do get to my feet, I usually fall within the first few seconds, as my board speed feels way off.

I know these waves kinda sucked in this video, but seems to carry through on all small waves. For whatever reason, I usually make medium to large waves without this happening?

Thoughts??? Thanks all

Hey guys! I’m uploading this video from Cabo Matapalo, Costa Rica, to get some feedback. I think I have a pretty good idea of what I need to improve from everything I’ve learned in the Ombe videos, but I’d love to confirm these points so I know I’m on the right track.

I’ve been surfing consistently for over 8 years since I moved to Costa Rica. I’m 35 years old and currently riding a 5'10" Pyzel Alien with 30 liters of volume.

I haven’t practiced much on a surf skate — only a couple of times — and I know it would help a lot. I hope to add it to my training in the future.

Here’s a summary of the points I think I need to improve:

1. I feel like I’m not putting enough weight forward after the drop to generate speed down the face. I also think I could take a more aggressive line on the drop to set a deeper bottom turn into the pocket.

2. I think I need to keep more compression during my bottom turn, and I also notice my front arm getting a bit in the way.

3. When I go for a manoeuvre, I feel like I’m still not turning my head and shoulders enough — I’m not rotating my body as much as I should for a more radical turn.

Thanks! Pura vida 🤙🏼

Looking for beginner women surfers to go surfing with 2x a week at Torrey pines!

Month of Surf Training in September:

Decided I am going to dedicate myself to 1 month of surfing/ surf training everyday for at least 30 mins a day.

If there are waves ill surf even if it is just catching white water on a foamie. I'll practice my pop ups and weight shifting and how that effects board movement.

If no waves I will paddle up and down the beach for 30 mins. Work on paddle endurance and low back strength.

If it's inclement weather and I can't get in the water I will surf skate, weight train, stretch, bosu mind surf while watching a John john video.

30 days of training or working towards my goal of improving every day.

I'll come back on October 1st and let every one know how I progressed.

My current baseline: I can pop up with little to no issues. I'm comfortable in the ocean regardless of wave size. I can get down the line with minor compression and extension.

Goals:

Paddle endurance

Working towards line 3 surfing (compression/ extension, arm control, utilizing more than the bottom of the wave.)

Doing a turn! Any turn will do to start....

Really want to get cutbacks down.

Let's see how it goes!

So I turn, hold it longer than usual, come back around and…..no speed. Where did I go wrong?

Hello, I hope everyone is doing well. What part of the wave should I look at when popping up backside? When I look down the line I tend to outrun the wave. When I look at the bottom of the wave I get hung up. I can’t drop in backside and look at the top of the wave so I’m not sure what to look at. Thanks for any advice.

Have a chance to record my front & back side turn on ramp, how can I make it smoother & the head over bum method... Thanks in advance...

Heyooo 👋 anyone in Nicaragua in upcoming 2 months? 😁