Hey guys!! Hope you are well. I'm surfing smaller boards now, and I feel that sometimes I get lost with the perfect timing to catch the green wave. Sometimes I feel more confident to catch it when it's breaking a bit than when it's not. It's probably just a matter of getting used to it. I would like to know some tips on how I can anticipate and be sure that it won't be a hollow/ empty wave or "eat me" by catching it too late. Thank you so much!!!
Hi legends!
I'm pretty new to surfing, only about 10 months. I started on a minimal and have since gone down to a 6'2". It's one of Hayden Cox's Atelier performance cruisers. Pretty wide and lots of volume (45L). I love it a lot, it was a great board to move on to.
I'm now trying to work my bottom turns and cutbacks and getting more on rail. For a while I thought the board was stopping me but then I managed to do it a few times (although I'm sure it didn't look as great as it felt), so I reckoned it wasn't so much the board and I just needed to work more on the technique.
But I do feel like I can't quite get it all the time, especially if the wave is fast doesn't have a nice big face to do that drawn out turn.
So my question to the group is, do I need to move on to a more responsive board?
And, any thoughts on what direction to take with that board choice?
I'm 180cm, 75kg, realistically low intermediate but looking to get to that higher intermediate level. I surf at Queenscliff and Bondi beaches in Sydney (my wave knowledge is pretty limited, but I hope that helps with the types of waves I'm surfing).
Or am I being impatient and should just keep trying with my current board?
Really loving the programs, and can see massive improvements within just a couple of weeks of using the OMBE method.
Really appreciate any help! Cheers
Hello! I am new here, and excited to be starting the OMBE programs! I am now based in South Brazil, and just starting to surf!
Yesterday I have been applying for the first time what I learned here, and it felt so much better!
The coffee cups, the sprint stance, all of that really made a big difference, even if I am still a beginner surfer.
I can understand better what I need to do to be more in control of my surfing and to have more fun and flow!Â
I am really enjoying the materials!! Thanks for everything!Â
I took a leap and booked a place on the Nicaragua trip in 2024. Equal parts stoked and nervous. Who else is coming? Anyone from Melbourne?
Hi everyone! Been surfing for 10 years now and have gotten in a weird funk where every surf session I catch maybe 1-3 waves max. Never seem to be in tune with the ocean. Iâve tried to take a break of 2 weeks to a month, positive head space, different boards, different waves you name it haha but everytime I go out I seem to still not be able to turn on and catch more than a few waves. Itâs been 5 months and Iâm starting to feel like surfing isnât fun anymore. Any tips?
Wearout of wetsuit Neoprene at Knee (Front foot)
Do any of you ever have an issue with the knee wearing out on your wetsuits? Specifically the front foot knee Neoprene? This could be something I am doing wrong with my pop up but I can't see a solution when your knees have to touch the board to push upwards.
Would be interesting to see if anyone has this issue also.
Hello community- any recommendations for gaining paddling fitness while living in the desert of Utah? Should I freestyle swim at a fitness pool? Or put a floatation device under me and actually paddle in the pool? Or Tricep intensive power lifting? Any suggestions? I am fit for rock climbing but when I go on surf trips find my triceps limit my paddling stamina.Â
