A while back I posted asking if anyone had tried any type of wetsuit dressing aid as I was having trouble with my Dakine 5/4/3 winter suit.

I finally managed to get in touch with Dakine and they recommended Gear Aid Neo Slix.

I've tried it a few times now and it's definitely been helpful. I found it much easier to get the wetsuit on, it helps it slide into place over my arms and shoulders and stopping it binding when I paddle.

The only slight drawbacks are firstly that the spray is a thin stream, rather than a "mist", meaning you really have to squirt it onto your hand, then rub it on your skin and the inside of the suit to get enough coverage and secondly that the bottle then tends to slide out of your hand unless you wipe your palm off first!

But apart from that, it's very helpful and you don't need to use a lot, so the bottle should last quite a while.

Also another surfer advised me of a better way to get the suit on.

What you do is get your feet into each leg, then roll it down to your knees so it's mostly inside out.

This lets you pull it up from the inside in stages, giving less friction than if you're just trying to drag it up from the outside.

Once you've got it to chest level, then use the lube to get it settled on your shoulders and arms.

Hope this helps 👍

Hey Clayton Nienaber and community sharing a couple of recent frontside waves. I’m always eager to hear where I can improve. I definitely feel more relaxed on my forehand, but I know there are still areas I can work on…Thanks as always! Yewhh

First day practicing in the water! I’m in Santa Theresa, CR surfing for the next week!! I took it right back to basics (no egos allowed) practicing in the white water. No stress, thinking about Oreos and Coffee. Made it out back for a couple green waves but honestly I was having way more fun practicing in the white water today. Zero stress, no pressure, just fun!!! Honestly, I should have joined OMBE sooner!! 🤙🏻🤙🏻

Is this Bosu Ball on steroids?

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUkdpJFCND9

Progress update, practicing backside everyday lately. The problem is still the same, side on, too much weight on back foot, didn’t open the shoulder and look to the lip when trying to bottom turns. Shall i use surfskate to fix all the basic stances and posture or any other suggestions?

Hi, would need your advice for my 1st hard top...

I'm using 8' soft top & I have 5x session on 7' soft top to get used to a smaller board, so I have a smoother transition later...

The wave I'm surfing probaly for now would be Malaysia Cherating Point break & Bali Batu Bolong Reef break. Usually 4ft, occasionally 5-6ft high.

I wonder should I go with a mid or a shortboard?

Mid I'm looking at CI Mid 6'8" 20 3/4" 2 5/8" 40.2L, is this a good one? Or there's better fit for me?

I should also start with plastic fins right? Even with soft top I get fins hitting my leg here & there...

I have a bad habit outsource my question to chatgpt which i really donno it's really telling the truth or crap, I think I need to make use of the community power here more...

Hi wanna get ur advice, this wave is pushed into by my local coach.

I should be kissing my knee more?

How exactly is the trimming timing? My shoulder fixed facing down the line? I look and point to the left to go up gain speed then look and point to the right to go go down, but down stay down too long else will be hit by the whitewater like me?

Clayton Nienaber saw a YouTube video on someone else's channel, Jade, where she comes out to Australia for your coaching.

Just wanted to say it was enjoyable watching it from the "person needing the coaching" perspective. Telling her she was un-coachable- after her 1st session made me LOL cause it's exactly what I would expect you to say based on all the OMBE/Surf lab stuff I've watched.

I think it's absolutely brilliant if you could get more people to do this. Ie people with a youtube channel or social media following that can come out and get coached by you. And have them post it for everyone to see.

That is all. Keep up the great work.

After couple weeks surfing, finally get some videos, any suggestions for what i should improve at the moment? Thanks a lot!

Hello! I’d like to introduce myself to the OMBE community. My name is Sarah. I live/surf in Newfoundland, Canada. I started my surfing journey when I turned 40 a few years ago. I love the ocean and being in it, on it, and around it. I’d say I’m not exactly a beginner, but definitely not intermediate yet. I do surf here when I can but I’d say the majority of my surfing improves while I travel. I joined OMBE just yesterday and I do feel like I’m probably in the right place! I’m looking forward to learning, getting to know people, maybe some in person meet ups, and catching waves!!! Hope everyone is having a great day!