I'm not trying to ruffle feathers, but I registered for an OMBE surf trip. I'm SUPER excited, but found out that boards aren't provided. It's the only surf camp I've ever been to where the board is not included. For the price, I'd expect it to be covered for sure. But my main issue is that from a teaching/learning perspective for a beginner/low intermediate level surfer like myself, it's often the case that we're not riding the right board (beginners often ride shorter boards than they should). So having to bring a board (aside from a additional cost) might end up putting the student in the position of having a board that won't maximise the learning that could happen on retreat. Or maybe they'd have to end up renting after they already brought their board?

It absolutely makes sense for higher level surfers who are more likely to be on an appropriate board, the one they use all the time.

I was wanting OMBE to weigh in on what size board I should be riding for my skill level to maximise the trip. If I bring the wrong board, am I out of luck? I guess I don't mind paying the extra for a rental for the week (slightly irksome), but how do I know they'll have an appropriate board for me if they're not typically providing boards for their students?

Clearly I'm struggling with how I should approach the trip. I HATE travelling with boards. It adds a financial cost but more so a mental burden and hassle involved in sorting them out. I have an 8' longboard as well as a 7'2", 7' and 6'8" funboard. Which board(s) do I bring? Is it a risk to just trust that there will be appropriate rentals for me if I don't?

My goals for the trip is to nail down the basics (always looking up at where I want to go and coffee cup in a neutral stance) while catching green waves, riding the face.

Again, I am SO pumped.about the trip and SO grateful to OMBE and the community. Looking for advice.

🙏🏼

Any tips on how to get the most out of a day of close out sets?

Hey I think we need a December live zoom surf holiday party. Make it the last one of the year.

Hoping for a future OMBE Surf Trip to Jacksonville, FL!! 🙏🤞🤙

Hi all. Lucky enough to be asking this question from El Transito, Nicaragua 😎 (on one of my 2-3 trips per year, the only times I can surf)

What do you use for ear plugs (if you use them)? I have ear issues and so use earplugs but am not happy with them. Suggestions? Anyone try SurfEars?

Hey guys !
Board question for a surfer looking for a board to nail « the line 2 » as Clayton say :
Between the CI MID TWIN 6’10 and the boss up 7’0 which board would fit better for waves condition between 2 to 5 ft ?
I’m 5’11 / 190lb and wants to work on my turns

Thanks guys !

Hey guys I have a board question,
I watched the choosing the right board series and I’m still a little confused as to which board I should buy.

Im currently at the upper beginner level riding an 8 foot soft top. I can paddle out the back, position, catch waves and pop up with no problem but im having a real tough time turning the soft top to start cutting across the face of the wave.

I would like to move to something smaller because Id like bottom turns to be easier. Also Id like to invest in a board that im going to use all throughout the intermediate stage where I can eventually start working on turns and surfing the wave from top to bottom.

I surf in south florida most of the time, where we get mainly mushy wind breaks. However I do go to some of the better breaks in centeral and north florida usually around like once a week.

Also Im 5’8” and weigh 200 lbs

Any reccomendations for what kind of board I should buy?

North shore Oahu. Hoping for a little bump in swell this week. Next week it's gonna be good.anyone also in area wanna go surf?.. I'm so amped.