Looks like The Wave at Bristol UK, has closed with immediate effect 😳 Search BBC News, for latest
Looks like The Wave at Bristol UK, has closed with immediate effect 😳 Search BBC News, for latest
I finally got to have another try at the local Pump Track today.
I had hoped to improve my performance as I had been working on my compress and extend when surfing last week.
Unfortunately, even though it was overcast, it was *way* too humid and after about 10 tries and getting less far than I'd gone in the past, I had to quit ☹️
At least I'd just got the air conditioning in the car fixed, so I could cool off on the way home... 🥵
Sharing a video on my BH for feedback from my recent trip to The Mentawai. All comments, welcome, and of course Clayton Nienaber if you have time! Thank you!
(Last one - just wanted to learn from one forehand, one backhand)
Sharing a clip for feedback from my recent trip to The Mentawais. All comments welcome, and of course Clayton Nienaber if you have time! Thank you!
(Sorry I don’t have a better angle for you 🙏)
Posting an Indo barrel attempt for the entertainment of the chat 😆
You never know if you don’t go! 🤷♂️😇
Hi everyone! I’d love your advice on a board transition question.
I usually surf in the North Sea with a 7’4 Modern double wide (it has the volume of a long board..) and feel pretty good with it. Recently I bought a 7’0 Vision mysto soft top just for the Rotterdam wave pool RIF010 (due to the concrete wall), but it’s been rough: 10L less volume, shorter, way more wobbly. My wave count dropped and my confidence too.
I’m starting to wonder: Did I switch too early, before really mastering the 7’4?Or should I keep pushing with the 7’0 in wave pools and just adapt?
In the ocean I always use the 7’4 — the 7’0 was only for RIF010.Now I’ve got 10 sessions coming up at The Wave Bristol (7 intermediate, 3 advanced) and I can only bring one board.
Should I bring the 7’4 to stay confident and catch more waves? Or bring the 7’0 to “level up” in a safer environment?
Really appreciate any thoughts or similar experiences 🙏
Ok think I got it this time.
Two perspectives. Best stance I have been able to achieve so far on my backhand.
Back foot still an issue. Still getting used to booties
I really dislike nose diving so I try take off on an angle specially with my 61ltr board. This is the board Clayton made for me. Second time on the left.
I pause at the wrong time in my get up. Instead of pausing the superman. I pause during the cobra to adjust angle of board on wave.
2 questions : on take off I stick my butt out to the left in order to maintain the angle. Is this incorrect?
Once on my feet I take a step forward with my front foot because I feel the nose of board is too high, but perhaps its in the air because my weight is on the back foot?
Any advice greatly appreciated. - Libby
Hi everyone,
I’ve been working on my stance lately, really trying to stay as front-on as possible and focus on that “coffee cup” position. I’d love to get your thoughts on this short video.
Here’s what I noticed myself:
My back foot isn’t flat.
Knees are not kissing.
The forehand turn feels a bit awkward and stiff — I’m not really leaning into it.
My head stays too upright instead of getting low.
On the backhand turn, my left arm drops instead of lifting up — although I’ve noticed that in this particular bowl, even the “good” skaters seem to keep it low… maybe it’s the shape of the spot?
Overall, I’m still not happy with my style. It just doesn’t feel fluid — maybe it’s that glorious midlife stiffness kicking in… haha!
Any feedback would be really appreciated — I’m keen to improve.
Thanks!
