1. When you paddle out, keep paddling. I'll tell you when to stop once you're out of earshot.

Does that mustache cause drag for you? lol

This was amazing.. thank you.. been going thru a break up and picked up doing surfing solo trips around the world 🙏💛🌊

Best instructional videos! So so helpful. I am trying to get better on a 8ft single fin rounded pin. Living on the west coast of Ireland. 😁

Did you think about getting your hands further back? I've seen some guys do this longboard pop up with their hands almost back towards their hips. Then they just do the standard 2 footed jump but both feet land for the back. What do you reckon?

I would rather be the surfer where I was too far forward on the board and the wave crashes on my head, then just missing wave after wave, and being on the back of the board. The reason being is that the surfer that is too far forward has courage and is going down the face of the wave with some guts where the person on the back of the board and missing wave after wave has fear. Anyway that's my input. Trolls reply below.

position is everything, there are days that the waves make fun of you, too far to the right, too far to the left, too under, too out. every ride into the wall is a victory!

I think it’s really hard to do a comparison when you are using two different size boards. Of course the bigger board will offer you more stability. I don’t have either of those boards however there is a notable size difference, correct?

Nice video, and thanks, but none of this works on a foggy day at OB in SF. Sometimes the fog is so thick you will end up a mile down the beach from where you paddled out. It's a bitchin' freezing cold long walk back with a 10 ft board. The line up is the most important though on a clear day. Get your landmarks front and side. But remember, sand bars are always shifting. As for the hunting wave tip, well you might paddle to where you saw it breaking, and then you get there and it breaks back where you just paddled from. Wish I had a penny for every time that happened to me. Another very important thing for low level or beginners is if you become frustrated because you are not catching waves, paddle back to the beach and sit there watching for 5 mins and then paddle back out. Oh yeah, and never blame and curse the ocean...............it's YOUR fault no matter what happens out there.

All fins are to thin. What how can that be? They are made to fit in a fin box. Not for maximum efficiency, It is simple hydrodynamics. A thin fin will cavitate much earlier than a thick fin. Cavitation causes the fin to lose it grip in the water. The proper ratio of in thickness to length is 1/8th inch of thickness for each inch if length. A 10inch long fin will be 1 1/4 inches thick at the base tapering up to the tip. This allows your board to ride up at the steep top of the wave with out the fin losing grip with the water. The other benefit is that because the fin work much better it can be place further forward from the tail making the board looser.

Thanks for the great tips. Can't wait to get back in the water . . .

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

Leveled up at my local beach honolii after this. Thaaaaanks bro!

If you cant catch a wave on a longboard , you really need help

On knee-waist high waves on a longboard, I have zero problem popping up, looking up and getting down the line. But on a funshape on a shoulder-head high waves, I look down at my board, sort-of pop up and "dance" on my toes to find the right spot, or just go straight on the whitewater. Any suggestions for improvement?

Love your KZfaqs! Here's an idea that's never been covered by anyone. Pop ups and tips for a tall, long legged surfer like myself. Say 6'5". I'm always envious of your effortless pop ups. Try adding 10 to 12 " extensions to your tib fib bones! I'm not that good but love the knowledge that you give to others.

I surf waves this big and I’m 11

To draw a line you need 2 points. This is basic geometry. To find a point you need 2 lines. That's surveying. I'm not going to reveal anything else. 😉

Great tips. I'm 55 and had my first surf lesson last Sunday here in New Zealand. Hooked already.

Love the mic out on the water!! How’d you do that??

to correctly marking a position you should take two references at different distances and keep them aligned. This is what they teach at navigation school. it's extremely precise, I use it both for x and y axes and always place me right where I want to be. One point, expecially far from the shore can be confusing

Great little surf video. Thanks for your pointers. 🏄‍♂️🤙🤙

Love your helpful videos. Quick question: are you Mocca Joe?

Has Morgan been sent this?

dude, this video is EXTREMELY good

I went out this morning after six months of not surfing and I was terrible. I had put on weight, my arms were sore and my general aerobic fitness poor. I was exhausted after ten minutes. I didn't even catch a wave as my paddling power didn't exist. Waves were a perfect shape 2 to 3 feet.. Funny your video popped up. As I've watched this before, it reminded me to not give up, start eating better foods and work on my core strengths (push ups sits ups and stretching. Thank you again for this inspiring clip. Cheers

How do you like the Crooked wetsuit? Is it warmer than the same thickness other wetsuit?

How many ft is your board? 😊

Me... subbed

@9:05 Contrails!!!

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ur, the first guy I've heard saying this but man are u right. I've been doing it for years, and ur right it's a window on what u can't see yet....

although I surf a fish, your video's still teach me so much! I think fihses and longboards are the same spirit just in a different body-- the approach is the same.

Hey everyone! Unfortunately it seems Solofins has gone out of business. I'm hearing from many people who said they ordered fins, but have not received them. However, I am hearing that people are eventually getting their fins. Super annoying. I'm going to continue to try and reach out to the owner and see If I can take over the manufacturing of this fin. I'll keep everyone updated on this pinned comment.

Great channel! What is the size of your board?

Sounds great for where you are. Cant find any breaks that empty where I live. Looks cold though, we don’t wear wetsuits

WTH! I pre ordered this fin with solofins and after multiple attempts at contacting them still nothing… their website (from your description) is now gone… so disappointed

Brilliant, mic in the water can be the next big trend for surf coaches 😂 really great work man!

Great video! Shredding is much the same way in that if you relax & feel the mountain it's usually a great run. When fighting or overly attacking the mountain it usually not as smooth. You don't want to take to many hard falls (catching an edge) snowboarding as it's way worse then getting dumped off ur board.

Ocean Grove?!? No way!!!

Check it out socal surfing, great spots for longboarding, tourmaline, San onofre and Church. It’s time dude 🤙🏼😎

Well done Liam, nice little laugh at the end!

Wave position is about knowledge and being in paddle shape

The TRIME line 😊 surf is all about fun , never forget thx à lot for all thé laugh 😂😂😂

lots of chem trails

You probably think it's weird but I don't even surf, yet l watch these videos just because they're put together so well!

Another thing is what I call the "Indicator", the foam on the water shows where the wave is breaking. 🏄

Would love a video on the normal pop-up and how you make that look so easy @0:28

Great tips for a brand new UK longboarder. Many thanks.