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

There are different types of top turns. A vertical snap is a lot like a kick turn but you can also do for instance a carve. It depends on the wave and how it needs to be surfed. Reading and adjusting is all part of the game.

Rohan yeah there must be some serious current too at that size. Staying in shape for that is definitely a challenge for me too.

A general quality of life tip for recording. I typically just let the camera run for several runs (up to about 15 minutes) and cut out the dead stuff later. Probably easier than having to sprint around all the time. Also where I live the Action sells a €3 tripod/selfie stick that is really good for setting up your phone. Beats leaning it against bags etc.

How's your mental game? These could be some serious freight trains.

John Dennis o absolutely. Snowboarding is pretty much fully side on unless you do a posi posi stance. Good for carving, which I guess makes sense.