I have to say that I did very much prefer the Zoom chats, being able to get advice and ask questions of the Guru himself was definitely a fantastic opportunity that set Ombe apart from any other surf training 👍

I do appreciate that it's a bit more difficult for Clay and that Ant isn't available because of his work commitments, but it would be nice to have something like it back again.

I agree that it did often seem to be the same problems (that's how I've learned to spot them on people's videos!), but IMO the best version was when clips were divided up into Advanced, Intermediate and Beginner.

Perhaps, if someone could pre-watch the clips they could be grouped so we go through all the examples of people who, for example, are having problems with their take off or compression and extension, then Clay could break down a representative example that would show the solution for all those clips?

Thanks 👍

I think I'm concentrating on keeping the coffee cup arm up but the other arm is trying to balance me...

I want to work more on getting stacked over the front foot, but due to a cold I picked up when skiing back in January I've just not had the energy and I'm only just recovering my endurance.

It's a shame because there were some lovely waves at my local break ☹️

Are you losing it during the bottom turn or before?

Video of it would be useful.

Brian Nottidge I've just tried uploading a test clip and it seemed to work OK, so maybe it was a temporary glitch.

How big was your video file?

BTW the best way to share video with the Community is to create a YouTube channel, put it on there and then share the link.

Clayton Nienaber  If you can get access to BBC iPlayer there was a documentary recently called The Secret Life of Waves which was very interesting and talks about similar things that you're mentioning now.It does get a bit philosophical in places, but it makes a fascinating point that waves aren't actually made of water, they're made of energy travelling through the water.(If you get a message saying you need a TV Licence, just click on the button that says "I've got one" 😁)https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00y5jhx

Terry W  If you're using a desktop browser, there's a link at the top of the page for Video Submission.On the app, go to insiders-updates channel and it's the pinned post there.Alternatively it's at https://app.ombe.co/video-analysis/

I'd guess that this is why:

Compare the lip on the left and see how it's starting to throw, but on the right it's just not happening, so the power isn't there.

Also look at the body positioning too.

Clay recommends the Carver CX boards.

I've got one and it's been very helpful to my surfing.

The Triton range is cheaper than the top of the line models, but it's just as good 👍

BTW I replaced the stock 78a wheels with harder 95a Park Wheels which are better on the bowls I practice on.

It's pretty smooth, but you're hardly using any of the wave ☹️

Try to get more top to bottom instead of rushing along the midline.

You seem to be starting your first bottom turn early when you're only half way down the wave, hold the drop for longer, then extend to the lip and you can access more of the wave face.

It looks nice and smooth, but your arms could be more engaged, it's only on the last turn that you really lift them. Point them at the lip and then push the coffee cup through the turn and look where you want to go.

Also you've got a lovely bowl to practice in, but you're barely using it 😉

Try to develop your path eg like this and then do figure 8s 👍