Hailing from the pacific northwest, where I too mostly surfing beach breaks, I can definitely relate to immediately taking action on the wave. Your conversation with Devon taps into a lot of subtle nuances that don't get discussed often enough. One of your best videos yet.

Hearing Devon on a wave while surfing was sick! Definitely a good way to get tips from the best.

Amazing insight! Very well put together, love all of the perspectives! Keep up the great work!

Love watching your videos mate! Thanks so much for sharing. This one shows how far you've come! Devon Howard seems like a lovely guy too! 👍

So much fun and great wisdom in this video!!

Really cool Vid yet again. Def loved the mic’d up up Devon and his advice. As always love the humble way you go about your longboarding. Nice surfing on a foreign board too!

My favorite part of this video is your smiles from 4:36-4:38 there is no faking the sheer stoked joy of Cali surf anticipation in those smiles.

Wow, Devon Howard???...what an awesome episode! I've surfed Malibu as a beginner on a foamie and it was very humbling, I mostly watched than surfed to be honest, so many talented surfers! I love your story telling and the commentary on the mics are amazing! Thank you for this inspiring video!

Surfing beach breaks is like batting with weights on or playing acoustic guitar. When the weights come off the bat or someone hands you an electric, you realize YES, I CAN SHRED.

This was a very enjoyable episode. The interview added a great perspective and inspiration.

Another banger video man! Loving what you're putting out

You couldn't have picked a better mentor. Devon, that new CI Log looks awesome!

Great episode, amazing opportunity, stellar narrative! Who knew Devon was that cool? New fan of yours and Devons!

Super cool, thanks for that ❤

That was great! Got me jonesing for a long board session for sure.

Another insightful video - great job with the interview! The beach breaks in NZ can get crowded on a good day in the summer months, and I usually find myself on the shoulder. Your comment about being patient and working yourself into the lineup hit home with me. Too often, I find myself struggling to catch less-than-ideal waves while I watch the lineup having a grand time. Positioning inside is helpful - smaller waves and reforms = more rides, but I wonder if I am improving doing this?? Anyway, I really enjoyed your video, and like always, if you ever find yourself down under, ring me up; plenty of room in my house and 2 minutes to the beach at Ohope. Cheers - Jack

Nice!!! Very cool and your reaction is very recognizable from the 2 times Ive been able to surf there during a roadtrip in cali.

We did a lot of learning at Malibu but out of everyone's way mostly in the "soup" (white water now). However this was in the early 60's!

Beautiful edit. I loved that you mic'd up Devon. ....a reason to surf with more of the best surfers in the world! .... The great thing about Malibu is the caliber of the surfers. Crowded yes. But, Malibu surfers have learned the ever critical skill of "board control!"

Your best vid so far! I get the same feeling at the pass in Byron Bay!

Nailed it. I'm an East Coast transplant to NorCal who leaves boards at the inlaws' to surf Manhattan Beach, El Porto, and Malibu when in LA. Malibu is just as you describe, although I think the crowd is mostly mellower than many of the crowded, mid-level Santa Cruz-area breaks I haunt. Definitely try it, be respectful of the locals, and, yes, adjust for longer rides than most Mid-Atlantic breaks I once frequented (DE to OBX). And, yes, re: Travellers, the best surfshop for beginner and seasoned adult surfers alike -- and now my all-time fav shop (Sorry Real Watersports, OBX). Anyway, great content. Thank you!

Awesome I'm so glad you got to meet him wonderful opportunity, & finally someone told you to Relax 😂😂😂😂, I do feel your anxieties as you surf, glad your finally getting the focus and relax, I laughed when Devon stated your like a Labrador retriever focused on the ball lol priceless wisdom, lol i love to see how far your skills has gotten,,& yes surfing faster waves break is great training and if you've got that down with a longboard, yes the long another breaks will be heaven as long as you allow things down, anyway it's such a pleasure to watch this. Would be nice to have you come to Hawaii and surf several breaks. Aloha God bless.. Waikiki reminds me of Malibu but more crowded with novice surfers the challenge is to not get hit by then lol

Great video! What a treat to get to hear Devon's commentary on his own waves. What is he doing with his feet/positioning exactly at 8:08-8:12? I've seen him do it in other videos. Is it a check turn? A mini stall or what he refers to as the redirect when he's moving back out of the pocket? I love how he transitions and draws lines, doesn't spend time hunting the nose, you get the feeling it's more about the rhythm and pace, as you mentioned, with that relaxed focus :)

Great video! 🌊🙌

Reminds me of school surfari. It was a small day and I was struggling on my shortboard at a new break. I overheard a few saying it improves on a rising tide. I took a break and waited. There was a huge log the school had brought. It weighed a ton but by hey ho. Next hour was bliss. That barge caught every single wave and the rides were averaging about 40-50m. No more thrashing about just went with the flow...

Fantastic video Brian. 🤙🏼

Great video!

Great content, my 1st experience surfing was Doheny in Dana Point, beginners hell but fun with 200 other kooks lol. Now back in the South, I'm heading down to Fort Walton Beach Florida, good place for noobies like myself, pretty decent surf seen , then maybe over to Folly Beach SC or Carolina Bch NC.

Fun video!

Great video 🙌

I live here and never take it for granted

Great video. When you get a wave in Malibu it is such a feeling. Did you get to make it further south for the epic waves in SD?

Solid review!

When I surfed Malibu there were only three surfers out--because the waves were incredibly small. But I still got a few rides in.

Great Video, thanks for making it. What board size did you have?

Super fun video. Comments on surfer quality are true only at certain times of the year. In summer (when the waves are the best due to Malibu's south facing coastline), there are more less-skilled surfers out there. Yes, the greats are also there, but the warmth brings out the crowds. It's those times that etiquette goes out the window.

Wow, having watched all of your videos, it’s so cool to see you surfing in my backyard. Was there a particular tide and/or wave size you looked for before getting in at Malibu? Or is it decent conditions most of the time?

Summer time is where it’s at. I got one of the deepest barrels of my life at 2nd point. When there’s a solid swell it’s a whole different animal. I rarely surf there and I don’t longboard, my longest board is a 6’2”. I hate surfing there 😂

I’m very happy that you did Surf Malibu and you got hooked up with that surf club to get a board and you got the Surf with Devon Howard. And I know what you mean when it’s difficult to get a wave. I wanna be active when I go surfing or go on a surf trip not just do a lot of sitting and not catching much waves. That’s very frustrating so appreciate the advice because it was your experience and I kind of figured it would be that way in Malibu. Just imagine you were surfing it small imagine if it was firing. Oh my God, then the whole crew would be out. !!

Welcome back to KZfaq 😂 What a great wave...if you think that's crowded you should check our local break here in Cape Town. Very rarely do you have a wave to yourself....

Gotta come on out and surf O'ahu, it will change your perspective even more about the limits longboarders go in terms of size, speed, and power.

Wow what a beautiful wave! Its a shame we couldn't see it working when we visited Malibu for the day. Traveler Surf Club is such a cool concept! I just heard a podcast from the founder on the Second Breakfast with Surf With Amigas podcast. Two questions: what are the yellow bands around the arms and ankles? And can you do a video about positioning like how you talked about at the end of the video when the other girl was also on the wave? Loved the video!!

Reminds me of 5 days of surfing by myself in Cayucos Ca. I missed a whole week of work. Surfers do silly things like that and i would do it again

I learned to surf in Montauk and would frequently hit San Onofre and Huntington Beach on trips home to California. Once on a February weekday, I finally went to Malibu on a two-foot day. It was so small there were only four or five people out, and three of them were paddleboarders. I got one wave in 90 minutes because these guys were so fast to paddle back out and they never missed a single wave they paddled for. In hindsight, I should have tried to chat them up, let them know that I knew I wasn’t local and maybe they would have let me hop on a few more. I was definitely showing respect by giving them plenty of room and never even looking like I might consider dropping in. But it would have been better to more actively engage and try to shoot the shit. Was still a beautiful morning to grab a quick sesh on a work trip, but I watched so many perfect/tiny waves go by with somebody else on them, it was freaking heartbreaking. Would love to see a similar video from Rincón up the coast on a pumping swell. Just as competitive, but if you screw up you get stranded on the rocks. Fun!!!

I surf SoCal San Diego and many of the breaks can get quick action as well. You can enhance that action by cheating with directional takeoffs, closer-to-the-nose takeoffs, and/or foot placement on the popup. Each wave break is different and one can experiment depending. That's the art of it and I'm still figuring it out. Great video and I love his suggestions on setting up a better noseride. Brian I have some ideas for your next SoCal trip. Not sure the best way to contact you.....

Amazing vid

Devon Howard and Leah Dawson are my two favorite surfers. Watching them rip on mid-lengths really make we want one, but I don't think I need to stray from solidifying my skills on a LB first.

dude. you're such a good dude.

Love the mic in the water. Which one do you use? Thanks for thr amazing videos. Really cozy style of editing. Makes me wanna head out and chill on the water.

I surfed Malibu the first time a few days ago, and I also suffered from impatience. For me (most of my surfing has been East Coast), I was also fooled by waves that were steepening up, as though they were about to break, but then still 20-30 feet from breaking. The beach topography is very gradual. I stalled out several times and only managed a couple of OK rides. My best ride was caught inside, after I had already decided to paddle back to the beach. But I was impressed by how friendly and chill everybody was, especially considering it's such a famously crowded spot.

Dora is the real story of Malibu and that will never change.

Also I think you would love Kai Salles boards as well... Good bless happy surfing

It looks like the freeway you have to drive to get there

Dude , welcome to Malibu 🏄🏻‍♂️🤙🏻

When I was learning to surf , it was hard to watch your videos because your also learning to surf😮 Maybe you'll transition away from just nose rides to some other moves like floaters, cutbacks, tubes and just outrunning bombs. Watching competition longboarders helped my imagination and style adapt , so many moves It blew my mind...

Ahhh Malibu one of the surfing icons of the world (not as good as Noosa!!) I went there and enjoyed good waves with great locals albeit bloody cold water.

Come out to Montauk ! You will not regret it. Closer trip than California

Fun vid! So different from 50’s early 60’s now. We looked to Dora & Fain without any YT instructions … 😂 … And if you took off in front of Dora, your life was over 😱

I play water polo and want to mic up some players Curious about your set up!

Let us know when you're coming to Costa Rica!!! ;)

"Wheew it's cold"... I doubt it. I just surfed in 39 degree water the other day haha

Devon is so Beast

all i heard was me saying wtf, keep going DEVON!

Hi! My name is Béla, and I am a surf instructor for the DWV (German Surfing Association). In my pursuit of a Bachelor's degree, I have chosen to explore the topic of "An international Study on the relevance of Ocean Awareness Skills for recreational surfing."It's inspired by a concept of Martin Dunn whom youre probably familiar with, he's a high performance surf coach from Australia. I am interested in understanding the significance and synergies of Ocean Awareness skills compared to other surfing abilities. Specifically, I aim to investigate their role in the teachings of various surf schools and national surfing associations, particularly in the context of recreational surfing. Would you be open to do an interview? It's for a purely academic purpose and independet of any assosiaction- realted activities. Cheers, Béla

Alohaaaa, Malibu was a great experience

Loving the way this video was created, quite innovative. Malibu sucks because of the crowd, and I've heard it's full of bum RVs now just like Topanga, methies run that whole county, don't step on any needles if you go people.

If you liked The Bu, you need to drive north to Rincon!

What are you using to record audio in the water?! This is legit

It kinda seems like you need to be doing more cutbacks and turns. I surf VB so I understand the beach breaks, but I go down to the lighthouse in Buxton all the time and that can be a nice point. It’s all about cutting back into the pocket.

Please compare greenough 4A 10.5 , volan and normal type☺︎

Best quote: why would you ride a longboard if not for noseriding....

Malibu, one of the Crown Jewels of the California coastline, perhaps the world. It should need no introduction. It’s like going to a world famous basketball court and showing up with no skills and expecting to get on the court and play with the big dogs. Sure it’s a public place but show some respect.

We all know you are thinking it… so When are you moving out West?

exactly jersey is calling you back home adios road trip back to jersey bye.

I live in Uruguay, South America and NJ is so like here.

traditional longboarding in modern times is vlogging? faark

Head south Dude. Avoid Malibu at all costs.

Why because rip curl surfing mahu's will attack you 😂

Don't go there,it will will just piss you off. ☠

I went to jail for clickbaiting