You may not like this answer, but: nobody will give you a chance. You need to create that chance yourself. Unless you're in a very atypical lineup it's not line drawing a number at a store.

Simply put, the surfer at the peak has priority. It is up to you to put yourself in that position. Now that can mean sortof moving up the queue when that surfer takes the wave. Of you then do not move towards the peak, there's nothing stopping someone else from taking that position.

Short version: it's up to you to be active and take the peak.

That also applies when you're surfing a shifty beach break. But you're paying the price for being new because haven't got your eye in yet. Very experienced surfers will know where the peak is going to much sooner and will have an easier time getting in position.

It's probably better to train where to look, rather than to think "don't look down". It's sort of like "don't think of a pink elephant".

Nevermind what anyone thinks. How did it feel?!

Also: Nice!

And of course I found it 30 seconds later. This is what I was referring to: https://train.ombe.co/programs/surf-progression-why-its-taking-you-so-long-3a33ab

Don't take this the wrong way but wondering how big that board is compared to your own size? You might be better of on a somewhat larger and more stable board for a bit.

It would give you an easier time in getting to your feet and thus prevent getting caught by the section.

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Where are your hands when lying flat on the BOSU? If your feet are too far back no amount of athleticism will make you able to get them on the ball.

For lack of a better way to explain: when lying flat my hands touch my nipples, not my shoulders. Hope that makes sense and doesnt sound too weird.

Libby Stano Locations that come to mind but are rather obvious are Canggu and Kuta. Friendly waves, but obviously also touristy. Not sure about pollution levels.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyTiruMxe8k

And just so you know, Indonesia is know as the 'Land of lefts' :-)

Yes, we can see it. Well done!

What stands out to me is that you are catching the wave nicely and then gliding along but you are waiting to het up until you are in the trough of the wave. That's probably the hardest place to do it. Try getting to your feet a bit earlier.

Not quite sure what kind of board you're on but it seems quite pointy. The wave doesn't look very powerful so a slightly bigger board might also help you here.

As to Bali, what are your goals ? I can ask a friend of mine who's been quite recently for tips if you like.

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