Good advice G

That was Meinhold and the board responded on cue. Relax and look at the foam earlier to make the board speed up. Also maybe time to change up for a more responsive board

Think about travel to some warmer places with better waves.

Pop up is fine. It’s more the reading of waves. You surf into the flats and as you feel deceleration your posture drops. Pick a better wave with a better line and every thing changes

So true thanks for the share and stoked you found your way

Make it fun. You push her in and get her stoked. Stand on alley and ride a bike. First peddle is acceleration and hands up to steer. Look and point. Then play on the other ave.

At least you had a go