Hi!
Kind of a long shot but I’m trying to get hold of a copy, new or secondhand, of this book (photos above).
Anyone know of a copy that’s now unwanted lying on a shelf somewhere, or unsold in a bookshop?
Thanks in advance.
Looking forward to hearing about the future of the OMBE platform and its video content.
Pete
An important update for the OMBE community
Hi everyone,
We want to share an important update about OMBE and what comes next.
Clayton has now moved on from the business. We’re grateful for everything he contributed to OMBE and the impact his coaching has had on surfers around the world. We genuinely wish him all the best for the future.
As part of this transition, Clayton has legally required that the current OMBE platform be taken down in 12 months. We understand this will create questions—particularly for our lifetime members. Please know that we are actively working on a plan to protect the value of your membership and provide a clear pathway forward. We will communicate the details well before any changes take effect.
While the current platform has a defined timeline, this is not the end of what we’re building. It marks the beginning of a much bigger new chapter.
OMBE is now part of the broader SurfLab group, and we have assembled an extraordinary team to help build the next generation of surf coaching.
Jarrad Howse has joined SurfLab as our Director of Surfing. Jarrad is a former Championship Tour surfer and elite performance coach who has worked with some of the biggest names in professional surfing, including three-time world champion Mick Fanning, Julian Wilson and Jordy Smith.
We have also welcomed Wayne “Rabbit” Bartholomew AM as a SurfLab ambassador. Rabbit is the 1978 World Surfing Champion, a former President and CEO of the Association of Surfing Professionals, a member of the Sport Australia Hall of Fame and one of the most influential figures in the history of professional surfing.
We’ve also expanded the group through the acquisition of:
World Surfaris, one of the world’s leading specialist surf travel businesses, giving our community access to incredible surfing destinations and experiences around the world.
Surf Strength Coach, led by respected surf performance coach Cris Mills, bringing world-class strength, mobility and surf-specific physical training into the ecosystem.
Together, we’re developing an entirely new SurfLab coaching experience that will bring surfing, coaching, fitness and travel together in one connected platform. This includes:
AI-powered surf analysis and personalised feedback
Completely rebuilt coursework based on our new Five Lines progression system
Surf-specific strength, mobility and performance programs
More practical tools to help you understand what to work on and how to improve
Opportunities to apply your coaching through curated surf trips and experiences
New ways to connect with our coaches and the wider surfing community
Most importantly, we want you to help shape what comes next.
Over the coming months, we’ll be creating more opportunities to speak with the community, hear what has been most valuable about OMBE, understand where you need more support and learn how we can be genuinely more helpful in your surfing journey.
There is nothing you need to do right now. The OMBE platform will continue operating during the transition period, and we’ll provide plenty of notice before anything changes.
Thank you for being part of OMBE and for helping us build the next generation of surf coaching.
The OMBE team
A thread about the operation and future of OMBE has been (seemingly) deleted (within the past 24 hours). Why?!Seriously, this had better not be due to the owners of OMBE (or is it “Surf Lab”) not willing to be open and honest about the presence or future (or lack thereof) of OMBE. Not having the integrity (or guts) to answer simple, legitimate and sincere questions pertaining to a membership they paid big money for (for little return) and because they wanted to support what they envisioned was a trusted, sincere and reputable group of people helping those wanting to improve their surfing experience.
Seriously, deleting sincere threads, questions and inquiries isn’t going to make this issue go away. Please, just have the integrity of being open and honest about the status of OMBE. Deleting and refusing to address this issue is just going to make matters worse.
HI everyone, has been a while since I have posted something. Got a new video in the wave pool trying to throw my arm more back. But notice that I am totally on the backfoot. Also my pop up still sucks. If anyone has other pint I can improve on please tell me. More front on. Also think I have to look back to turn more. Wow so many things. Didn’t miss some?
Cheers
Do the same principles of surfing on rail apply to a longboard as they do a short board?
Hi everyone! 👋🌊
I’m hoping someone in the OMBE community might be able to help me with a few questions regarding my OMBE Lifetime Membership, the OMBE app, and the upcoming 2027 Mentawai retreats.
I’ve tried contacting OMBE by email a few times, but unfortunately haven’t received a response, so I thought I’d ask the community in case anyone has experienced the same issues or has some information to share.
1. The OMBE Method
When I try to access The OMBE Method content (Trim Lines, High Lines, Turn Lines and Vertical Lines), I get a message saying that I don’t have access and inviting me to purchase a membership.
As a Lifetime Member, I was expecting to have access to this content. Has anyone else experienced this, or knows how to resolve it?
2. Monthly Challenges
I also can’t seem to find the Monthly Challenge content within the app. Could someone point me in the right direction?
3. 2027 Mentawai Retreats
I submitted the waitlist form for the upcoming 2027 Mentawai retreats on 3 July 2026, but I didn’t receive any confirmation after submitting it.
I’d therefore really appreciate it if anyone could share their experience:
Has anyone else submitted the 2027 Mentawai retreat waitlist form and received a confirmation email?
Has anyone received any further information about the 2027 Mentawai retreats, such as possible dates, availability, or when more details are expected?
I’m based in Portugal, so having some information in advance would really help me plan flights and time off work.
I’d really appreciate any help or guidance from the community. 🙏
Thanks so much, and wishing everyone plenty of good waves! 🤞🏄♂️🌊
Also want to post my backside surfkate turns.
Lmk what I can improve on! Thanks
Would love some feedback on my forehand carver surf skate turns. Where can I improve and what else can I try? Thanks.
I'm going to be at Croyde Bay in North Devon from the 14th to the 24th of August, so if anyone is interested in meeting up at some point, please get in touch 👍
Stoked to say it clicked finally.
Went out this morning for my first proper surf in what feels like forever. The wave here are always sub par so went into it with no expectations, just wanted to get in the water and ride a real board (Firewire Revo max 6'9" twin-fin midlength) instead of the usual foamie on family beach day.
Third wave of the day and the extension and compression just started happening. I can't even honestly say I was trying to do it, it just felt like it was happening naturally and was so easy. Even tried bashing a turn into the close out section cause it just felt right. The sun broke through the clouds just as it was all happening, like the surf gods were smiling down on me.
Because of the terrible typical surf conditions here in Myrtle Beach, SC. I've honestly only been skating the bowl everyday for weeks. Till that extension and compression also became so natural. And today in the water that carried over. The wave slowed down. It felt stylish, though I doubt it looked as good as it felt to me, but it opened up my day into trying actual turns and cutback attempts for the first real time ever.
Unfortunately the surfline cam stares into the sun that time of the morning so no decent clip to share but im stoked. The midlength really helped slow me down I think, I'll be sticking with that till I progress more.
Just super stoked.... wanted to share.... yeeewwww