So I am stuck with this sh$tty take-off and pop-up on small waves. Lifetime surfer that seems to have regressed back to the basics….
So some backstory is that I injured my shoulder surfing about 2 years ago and my paddle strength is not the best. I feel like I struggle catching the wave and end-up on late drops. If I do get to my feet, I usually fall within the first few seconds, as my board speed feels way off.
I know these waves kinda sucked in this video, but seems to carry through on all small waves. For whatever reason, I usually make medium to large waves without this happening?
Thoughts??? Thanks all
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08 Oct 02:35
Hey Graham-
Thanks for your response.
Another thing I keep doing is popping-up into a deep “squat” position, where I really need to muscle my way up to stance. I’m in the correct “sprinters stance”, but just deep (while knees bent past 45 degrees and my butt very close to my board - makes it a challenge to stand up to normal surf position.@graham marsden