Looks like a lovely peeling wave. I would recommend going for a more vertical approach.

O I don't mean a proper photo. It meant it as proof that you'd actually gone. So we can help you stick to the plan. Come to think of it it sounds kind of tempting to join you but I don't think I can make it work

Keep us updated with a photo every day so you can't back out!

Graham Marsden it's not a mind thing that you can think your way through. It's all feeling. Just do a million of them and it'll click at some point and then you'll never have to think about it again.

I only have two days unfortunately. Flying in this evening and leaving the night of the 22nd. 22 hrs of flying for 16hrs of surfing. Worth it :-)

I do love that board. Also intend to buy a second hand board when I'm there. The prices are amazing compared to back home.

I would recommend getting on a surf skate and spending some time working on compression and extension in a bowl.

First thing that comes to mind is that you're losing speed because you're surfing ahead of the pocket.

How does it feel? Much depends on the kid of waves you surf.

Could be a result of feeling uncomfortable?

I would recommend surf skating for working on stance issues.

John Dennis definitely. Here's one of mine (on the left) side by side with Ozzi. Who is a whole lot better than me.

It does translate into the water. Assuming the waves where you live allow that kind of surfing. And if course a tight top turn requires a a deep bottom turn, which requires the right line etc etc.

https://youtu.be/0s1EysV9IUk?si=BSODyVETv30Es7Dk