Hi, about to head off on a surf trip to Maldives, will be surfing pasta point and sultans most of the time. I am wondering if anyone knows these waves well and has any tips on the different sections or other tips for these breaks and the ones nearby.

Hello,

has anyone here already tried using an Insta360 X4 or X5 with a back mount like in the picture? And do you have a brand you would recommend?

The footage looks really cool, but I'm not sure if it would hold up in bigger (overhead) waves...

Thanks,

Thierry

Hey OMBE, stoked to be part of the community and was curious if anyone had any feedback for how to get my arms to stop flailing around like a wet noodles. I need the coffee cup! But whenever I seem to “get speed” my arms get a mind of their own. Open to any other feedback as well. I’m committed to surfing every day for the next three months I’m hoping to find some quick improvement

Exciting Changes Ahead! 🌊

We’ve restructured our footage review process to make it more beneficial for everyone. While live sessions will be on pause as we adapt to new dynamics with our two candidates, we’re thrilled to announce a fresh approach: your submissions will now be reviewed and shared here in the community!

Here’s why we’re embracing this new method:
✔️More Engagement: Posting reviews here encourages interaction and brings our quieter members into the conversation. Lives were limiting, as only those free at the time could participate.
✔️Flexibility for Clay: With a packed schedule of retreats next year, this setup allows Clay to review submissions remotely during his downtime—ensuring faster and more consistent feedback.
✔️Easier Access: Every review and takeaway will be visible to everyone, making it simpler to learn and improve without sifting through past live sessions.
✔️Focused Feedback: This organized system will help you concentrate on specific areas to improve.

🔔 A few reminders:
• Submit one video at a time to give everyone a fair chance for feedback.
• Avoid submitting distant or surf-cam footage—Clay needs clear visuals to provide effective, actionable advice.

We can’t thank you enough for your support, patience, and understanding as we work through these changes together. Your willingness to adapt and grow with us means the world, and we’re so appreciative of this amazing community. 🙏

P.S. I’ve added a Google sheet in the comments for tracking your submissions. If you’d like your older footage skipped, simply select “Y” in column F. This will indicate you’re uploading newer training footage. If you select “N,” Clay will proceed with reviewing your current submission. Let us know if you have any questions!

New to OMBE here, hoping someone can break down what the coffee cup hand means? Thank you so much 🙏

Had a lekker surf on the 1st, best way to start the Spring time and new adventures. Was planning on doing the Make a Wave challenge again, I unfortunately dont have the time right now. Just too many things going on and I have been a bit spread to thin. Anyways, here's three of the better waves of the day.

Started doing some Leo moves exercises two weeks ago and it is already making a difference. Wasn't struggling with my pop up like in the previous video... Changes the game quite a bit.

So first ride on my new board 4 litres down and a lot thinner then what I normally ride. Trying to get my left arm actually involved in my surfing as normally it tends just to do nothing at all. Getting there I think.

Man! Feeling really defeated. I wish I had footage of my surfing to share but I went for a solo surf yesterday. I would put myself somewhere around Line 1-Line 2. I find on bigger (read as 2-4ft+) days I can’t even catch a wave or pop up. I feel like I stress paddle, expend all my energy only to get left behind by the wave or go over the falls. Placement on the wave is almost certainly an issue.

Can anyone give me details or point me to tutorials on where/when on the wave I should be popping up? I think I may be way late to try and pop up and wind up riding the back of the wave towards the falls. Should I just try popping up as soon as I feel any lift in the tail and notice the nose start to point down the face? I wish there was someone posting POV with a mouthguard GoPro AND drone so I could see when they are popping

Help!

Struggling with take off on boxy waves with no defined shoulder. Last sesh everyone struggled in general but the few successful rides were by people angling at takeoff. I was either getting pitched off mid-wave or shooting to the flats and trying to stand up there. Can you tie together the principles of, fastest path, taking off in bottom 1/3 of wave and angling in general but in boxy waves in particular.