Giulio Bamonte

25 May 02:01

Thanks Graham, your comments are always very useful! Yes I definitely see that my weight is on the back foot, which going down the wave/skatebowl, is not correct indeed. I should be much more on my front foot. I think I was doing that to press with my back foot more on the heel. Regarding the arm yes I get your point. I was just reviewing the video on the intermediate line and it says exactly this. I’ll try next time!

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25 May 00:45

00:09

I am still so far away from decent surfing that this is even embarrassing to say, but I have felt the “buttons” on the board for the first time and could turn to the foam and the back to the face of the wave. Skateboarding is helping a lot. Next time I’d like to drop more vertical from the pop up and try a proper bottom turn. In addition I have to look better towards were I want to go. On the skate it’s starting to happen. Not yet in the water.

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It is a great opportunity in my opinion. For sure if you need/want to improve. It’s good for surfer of all levels who want to practice. On the other hand it is less good than the Wave in Bristol for example. That is much better. Still, it’s a good alternative to the inconsistent Dutch waves. I go to train and try to improve.

I will. Thank you! The legs: so more compression, more going down?

09 Apr 00:56

I like your surfing but unfortunately can’t give much feedback..!

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09 Apr 00:46

00:24

Hi, I have been following the intermediate course and the skateboard videos so far. The surf footage is from a surf pool in Rotterdam, the beginner wave. I have been trying to go back to the pocket after the pop up. On the skateboard I have been trying to wiggle less and compress/extend more.

I know there is a lot to improve that’s why I am posting it.

I would be grateful for tips I should immediately focus on, or mistakes I should try to avoid!

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I ride a long board indeed! I will follow your advice!

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15 Jan 04:03

00:42

Working on my pop up. It seems my left toe can’t avoid touching..

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