John Kuras

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13 Nov 23:58

00:27

Per the suggestion of Scott Wagenblast trying to change my line to work on getting my head lower and carving around the corner instead of just cruising around the bowl.
Not gonna lie much more difficult then I had expected. Mainly trying to build enough speed going into the turn. I don't know how to drop in yet- I feel like that would really help here instead of pushing from the bottom and trying to pump around the bowl to get the speed the hit the corner. By the time I get enough speed my legs are already burning (too many squats last night I guess.)
Will keep working on it. I realize the whole turn needs work. Getting my head around, getting the coffee cup passing around, getting the front arm up and outta the way. I don't pretend these are good turns....YET! Gotta start somewhere though...

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I'll give it a go.

Posted

13 Nov 04:14

00:50

Figured I'd post my most recent clips since it doesn't seem like there is gonna be a feedback session for a while.
Pretty happy with my 1st 2 turns, unfortunately my park doesn't really have a corner, just the half pipe... thinking I may have to drive 2 hours to the next closest park to get a good corner bowl section with a nice roll in, so I can work on getting my head lower through the turn.

In the bowl I'm trying, rather unsuccessfully to do the same thing, kiss the knee more and head my head lower in line with the board. Feeling like it's probably a little bit of a speed issue since I'm too afraid to drop in to this one.

I watched the feedback from the "unlocking your backhand" session and Clayton mentioned to multiple people about getting that head lower and letting the board pivot around it. Again, kinda feeling like my park doesn't really offer a section that would be good for working on that. But I am trying to get those airplane wings to roll/lean.
As always any feedback welcome. If I ever make it to the other park I'll be sure to get lots of clips, but a 4 hour drive (2 each way) plus time at the park is hard to come by with 2 young kids so not sure if that's gonna happen any time soon.

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13 Nov 00:15

So is it safe to assume there is not going to be a November or December feedback session, since they are no longer on the calendar or in the video section?

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Tyler Martinez same here. I think it has to do with having my toes pointed so much while paddling or something.

Bananas and water will also help with that.

Stay away from sports drinks like Gatorade though (that crap is poison!) Too many cancer causing agents in there now a days.

Tyler Martinez no worries. The main caused of muscle fatigue are dehydration, vitamin D deficiency (which being in the sun is likely NOT the issue) and build up of lactate in your muscles.

Hydration, eating fruits, and deep breathing will help to rid that lactic acid buildup.

If you plan on resting for a while and notice specific areas of soreness (calfs, shoulders etc) you can also foam roll (would look somewhat silly on the beach) but you can carry a golf balls or a few tennis balls taped together to help roll out some sore spots. I always have a golf ball with my cause my one Calf always cramps up while surfing.

Forgot to mention that you can also go to a vitamin supply store (GNC, vitamin shoppe, etc) and get some BCAA to add to water. Lots of weight lifters, gym rats, swear by it from interworkout recovery.

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12 Nov 07:21

Hydrate! Water maybe add some liquid IV or even a tiny amount of salt. Salt helps with absorption (so I've been told).

Small snack: protein bars, trail mix, fresh fruit (something along those lines).Nothing too heavy especially if your plan is to surf again in a little.

Recovery breathing: Wim Hof breathing (plenty of youtube tutorials you can check out.)

If possible try to get out of sun for a little as that can be very draining.

As far as while being out back to recover I think breathing is gonna be your best bet there. Slow controlled breathing from the diaphragm (any marathon running will probably tell you this type of breathing is key to last the race.)

I do have a rowing machine. I don't use it as often as I used to though.

Sam HILL they are very nice. They just screw into your fin box. Hang them in your closet out of the way, or mine are hanging in my garage which has 9' ceilings so everything BUT my 9'3" Log hangs up there. Wetsuits, leashes, boards. Easiest way I've found to store them and save space.

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