Hey Michiel van Gerven I remember you asking for some tips on hitting the lip late, here is an example of a succesful attempt I managed yesterday 😁

The lip is on it's way down here so my timing was still ok and the wave power wasn't huge so it worked out.

FIRST TRY....Not really but....COUNT IT!

Yes, I realize it ain't pretty. On the backhand my arm isn't where I want, it doesn't look all smooth and flowing BUT a WIN is a WIN!
Made quite a few of them today. Now I can dial it in and get it more stylish. Keep that right arm from swinging in front of me on the backhand, maybe work on carving it out a little longer around the corner, get my left arm up higher and kiss the knees more, all the good things will come now that the first step is done.

Thanks to all the OMBE members for the help and pointers. Totally stoked to be Over the first hurdle.

YEEEWWWW!

New year...new goals... I'm gonna get this figure 8 thing sooner or later.

This time I really wanted to work on keeping my hands up, not letting them drop before the first turn and swing as much (as in 1 example). Not sure why I do that anyway but it's a hard habit to break.

That did seem to make me feel more stable and balanced going into the second turn. Feel like I could have maybe made some of these, but felt I didn't have enough speed into the 2nd part and was overall just uncomfortable with the backside turn.

After these attempts I did head over to the roll in and quarter pipe bank and just practiced the backside turn for another 15 mins or so to get more used to it. I know those are supposed to be easier since you can see the turn and the bottom of the bowl but I do everything backwards apparently...

I'm gonna get it!

Feedback please 🙏🏼 I've been working on my popup using feedback from the community.

Also, I'm working on my Achilles and can't my back foot to lay down more than that. Suggestions?

Hey OMBE crew, first time poster and new member.
I have just got into surfing at the vintage age of 45.
Working on my paddle fitness and basic board control.
Want to know if there is any value in paddling in my pool at home(attached to a tether)?
Are there any other drills I can practice in the pool at home between beach visits?
Thanks, Matt

First day in weeks it's not raining or freezing and the bowl is dry... Just in time to test out the new shred stick my daughter's got me for Christmas.
Back to working on my figure 8s, haven't skated in a while+ new board so just getting used to it.
Do have to say though for my fellow taller OMBE crew with a wider stance: I already love this new board! Nose kick kept my front foot locked it, felt like I had a normal stance for my size for once (I am 6'3"). Felt like I was riding a cruisey mid-length.

Board specs:
Powell Peralta JM Duran Slidwinder model
Carver C5 trucks
Bones red bearing
P.P. Dragon formula 93a 60mm wheels

Totally stoked on the board and how fast and stable it felt.
Definitely could have made that last attempt if I didn't fear the roll in lip so much. Can't wait to get back at it. Yeeeewww

Hi OMBE team,

I’ve recently moved to the Gold Coast and am keen to connect with others in the community. I’d love to buddy up with someone to organise some filming sessions (I have camera & tripod) or even just head out for a surf together sometime. Let me know!

Cheers,
Marco

Merry Christmas all you wonderful people!!

These waves are about one year apart. Different wave pool settings and different loaner boards. It's not a perfect comparrison, but my top turn is starting to feel better. On the one from this year, you can see I am still having an issue with getting my shoulders to open. It literally feels like my right arm and head are blocked from rotating, but at least my back arm isn't wildly swinging in the wrong direction like the turn from the prior year. I've had turns in the ocean that felt better where I was able to clear that right arm and look back to the foam, but I don't have any video to analyze exactly what I am doing different on my better attempts.

For speed generarion, I think I need to lift my arms higher on the extension part of the pumping so that I go up the wave more rather than just across it, but any feedback on the pumping or the turn is welcome.

The Eddie is called on! 30-35 foot Hawaii scale.
I just checked the surfline cam for Waimea, people lined up on the beach in the dark and waves are Yuge!!!
Believe 2016 was the last event and I'm hearing it's bigger this year.... stoked to watch it. Hoping John John wins his second!