Rookie here,

Im very confused on what videos to start with. Is there a correct order?

Got some footage of myself surfing in Bali. Was a bit bigger than I normally surfin Japan. I can see already that I was not relax and seems my hand are on the same side. Bending from the hips. What can I do better to get the second turn in. Okay it was not smooth so did hit a bump that made me loose my balance a bit. Any advice is welcome. Was kind of disappointed to see myself back🤣

So, I had Life Membership of OMBE.

Even though it's now become SurfLab, the OMBE Life Members have likely still been the biggest promoters of its techniques and training to other surfers.

Without boasting, I've probably been the most active member of this community, wherever possible I've done my best to offer advice and suggestions to others, expecting no reward, simply because I feel it's the best system available.

Now I've had an email telling me that, if I sign up early, I can save $50 off annual membership of SurfLab.

I thought I, and the other Life Members, might have hoped to expect something a little better.

Anyone have experience with correcting poo stance? Just watched the posture vid but I'm not sure how to implement it!

Surf Skate on Dryland-

Have any of you guys successfully incorporated a Surf Skate protocol into your surf practice that has actually made a difference in your surfing?

If anyone has a program that works for them, or can point me in the direction of a decent resource, let me know please.

I feel like the stuff in OMBE is disorganized, or I just can’t see to make sense of what I should be doing (for progression).

Thanks

Got a 2nd hand Seaside Firewire. Pretty fun board.

Heres the last wave I caught. At this point I’m struggling to consistently look good. Some waves looked decent, others less decent.

Can I have some tips on this one?

Hi I am looking at buying a new surfboard and would like some help on purchasing a new board. I am currently using a 6 7 fish surfboard that is roughly 45 liters. These are two clips attached of me below in a wave pool of where my surfing progression is roughly at the moment. My takeoff is normally better than the attached video but this can happen sometimes so any tips to improve this would also be helpful. I am looking for a board that will have some stability while also having some manouverability. I will mainly be surfing in Ireland and Sagres in Portugal. I would like to try another board other than a fish as that is what I have been using the last year or so.

Any help will be greatly appreciated, thank you 🤙

https://youtu.be/6RuVKWKxNS4?is=reSHhH-523tJG7aO

https://youtu.be/Rf4LOTRAMk4?is=mzm_KILd9eh4MTKd

A quick cautionary story:

When I surf (in the UK), of course I'm wearing my Wetsuit and anything that's exposed to the sun has a good thick layer of Factor 50 on it.

But about a month ago my partner noticed that a mole on my chest had got darker and changed shape, so I went to my GP and they referred me to the Dermatology clinic at the local hospital. 

Earlier today they had a look and said "Hmm, we're not sure about it, but we can remove it this afternoon if you want. Also we'd like to do the one on your temple too."

Naturally I told them to go ahead and a short while later, both were gone. 

So wear your sunblock and get your moles checked, folks!

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