Hello - what is the best way to upload a video for review ? I can’t find the link I used previously

Birds Fly, Surfers Glide – The Art of Energy Flow

Birds learning to fly go through a process that mirrors how surfers learn to harness wave energy. It starts with fear of launching—fledglings hesitate to leave the nest, just like beginner surfers hesitate on their first takeoffs. They flap their wings in place, building strength but afraid of the drop. Eventually, they take their first flight, often chaotic and uncoordinated, much like a beginner surfer wiping out.

At first, fledglings don’t know how to control their flight. They flap frantically, wasting energy, just like surfers who paddle inefficiently or try to muscle their way through turns. But over time, they begin to feel the air. They learn that lift isn’t created by flapping harder—it comes from small internal oscillations within each wingbeat. This lift allows them to stay airborne, and from there, flight becomes about fine-tuning, not forcing.

Once birds master lift, they stop relying on constant flapping. They find energy within the air—learning to glide, harness updrafts, and move with the wind rather than against it. Large birds like eagles ride rising warm air (thermals) to gain altitude effortlessly before gliding down with precision. Others use dynamic soaring, tapping into wind gradients much like a skilled surfer taps into different parts of the wave to generate speed.

Now, imagine sticking your hand out of a car window while driving. Keep it flat, and there’s little resistance. Tilt it slightly down, and the air pressure pushes it downward. Tilt left or right, and the airflow naturally guides it into a turn. You don’t have to force the movement—you set an intention and let the air do the work.

Surfing works the same way. Once the wave gives you speed—your version of “lift”—you don’t need to force turns or pump excessively. Instead, you use small adjustments in weight and board angle to let the wave’s energy do the work. The best surfers don’t muscle their way through turns; they feel the wave, anticipate the energy, and glide effortlessly.

Birds don’t fly—they surf the air.Surfers don’t fight waves—they fly on water.

Tap into the energy, trust the flow, and let the wave carry you.

Sometimes it's nice to see the Pros struggling too. This is typical at one of my local breaks in North Devon, UK. Getting smashed regularly on the inside of a gnarly Beach Break devoid of any obvious Bus Stops 🤣

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1s0px2QLl_Y

Bosu paddling/duck dive drills - How long are we supposed to do each block for?

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.

Hi everyone,

I'm very happy to join this community.

I'm a passionate surfer, but not a very gifted one. Before encountering OMBE and learning from Clay, I blindly imitated what I saw in surfing, trapping myself in line1 for over twenty years. It wasn't until I started learning from Clay that things began to change.

During 2/18-2/28 Ments trip was about reconnecting with myself and feeling connected with the waves. Words cannot fully express the insights I gained. All I can say is that Clay made things make sense, providing a method for the body to feel. Ultimately, I know I have returned to the path I am meant to be on.

I wholeheartedly recommend that everyone learn directly from Clay.

I know It’s not the end,it’s a new chapter and I’ll keep following Clay’s footsteps.

Let’s all improve together🤙🏾

I thought I would drop this here for community comments… it’s 2 different waves taken on the same session. 1 carve was great… the other sucked! …. Why?

More carver practice. All feedback welcome!

No pain no gain 🤣 Strong Off-Shore caught me out

Hi all. Just joined and stoked to improve. After some advice on surf skate. I've not long bought an Arbor cruiser but concerned it's not the right shape to help improve/learn on. Thoughts and advice welcome!