Couple of turns from this morning.

Working on fixing my twist and passing the coffee cup at the top and the timing of the compression/ cardboard slide on the way down.

I feel like it's getting better... could just be fooling myself.

Finally starting to get some consistent forehand cutbacks in the water. I wouldn't say I learned it on the surf skate first, but once I started to get the feel for it in the water I could feel how the surf skate reinforced the mechanics during the weeks between surf sessions. I have the Carver CX trucks which are fun in the bowl, but I recently picked up a Carver C7 setup which I think is more responsive and fun on flatground. I feel like the C7 allows me to replicate the twisting motion and passing the coffee it little better than the CX. Been practicing some variation of this clip lately, and it's definitely helping in the water.

Here’s part 2 of Clay’s video, along with some exciting updates on what we’ve been working on lately!

We’d love to hear your thoughts on what content you’d like us to cover next. We’ve received some great feedback about adding more mobility-focused content, but we’re open to any other ideas you might have.

Also, we’re planning to expand our retreat destinations next year or 2025, can you share to us where your dream surf trip destination is?

Let us know in the comments section! Thank you!🙏🏾

Hey OMBE Community,

We hope you’re all having a great weekend. Heres a quick video update from Clay regarding the live session that was scheduled for Tuesday.

Unfortunately, we have to cancel the session as Clayton will be undergoing surgery next week. We deeply apologize for the change, and we know many of you were excited for the session. Your understanding and patience mean a lot to us during this time.

We’ll keep you posted on when the next session will take place once Clay is back on his feet.

We wish you a speedy recovery Clayton Nienaber!

Mini Simmons sizing

Does anyone have any experiences with Mini Simmons? One popped up in my neighborhood and it's very cheap but I'm also wondering whether I could make it work.

Any ideas on the sizing of those?

And no would it definitely would be my go to regular board, but I think the fun factor might be very high.

All things Stick skating. Really trying to control my arms and keep them for doing whatever they please. Think I still may need to keep my elbows tucked in more and closer to my body, but at least they aren't doing big wild circles.

Got a GoPro to film myself and it was a shock. Thought I was better than this.
First issue I found, is too tense, not blowing out. Second back hand is not coming to the front.
Felt very good on the wave.
Any advice please.

Working on some turns this morning. Still have a really hard time getting my left (front) arm up and behind me. Like I'm trying to put my elbow in my back pocket as Clayton says, my shoulder pain really makes that up and back difficult.
Also can't seem to stop dropping my hands low as I get ready to extend into the transition. I have a really bad habit of windmilling the right arm in a counter clockwise motion when going for the turn. Was trying to project my hand towards 12 o'clock, then just bring it in like touching the back of my hand to my face.
Not sure why this is so particularly difficult. I just never seem to have controlled of my arms.

Looks like a new series coming from the OMBE-verse on YouTube.

https://youtu.be/bFU3OPqBVq8?si=2hxB8Xwy8ecRsLEv

Part one here, more to follow, I think