How to SURF: Shortboard Pop Up & Sprint Paddle - PART I

Part I - theory and hints. Look for Part II on my channel for exercises and more detail on getting there. *** MAKE SURE TO view the ANNOTATIONS! Many useful tips were added post production. See all 10 SHOWSTOPPERS at the end of the video*** A guide for beginner-intermediate surfers transitioning to faster, bigger, hallow and pitching surf. The main idea being that beginner surfers rarely have easy access to larger consistent easy waves either due to crowded lineups or local surf quality. This means that they will need to learn how to deal with late takeoffs and larger fast pitching close out waves to be able to progress safely. This will require ability to paddle and take off with proficiency in less than ideal conditions and locations. After checking out this guide, I highly recommend the video at the link below, showing ultimate surfers in ultimate conditions.... I may be wrong, but I see pelvis lifted in line with shoulders with the help of knees and (possibly just) rising water behind, a one-two swing up and swing through of the feet with back then front placement, as well as clear engagement of the rail, as soon as practically possible, and forward transfer of the weight for maximum drop speed. Because of the back foot swing up, it might be safe to assume that these guys are not prepping the back foot on the back stop before popping up, as many are suggesting. This looks to be a clear knee/buoyancy pelvis pop, then pelvis/foot swing through and plant, not back foot to groin then push and plant. in particular, you can see the back foot lifted above water AND the nearly flat pelvis being raised by the knees and possibly buoyancy/the angle of thighs against water here: 1) https://youtu.be/Fs8tbEYdruE?t=2m34s 2) note, the nearly square hips - https://youtu.be/Fs8tbEYdruE?t=4m17s 3) Can clearly see the back foot sole above water, as pelvis lifts - https://youtu.be/Fs8tbEYdruE?t=29s If you have access to consistent clean waves, chances are, you don't need this video. Unfortunately, many of us don't get too many chances to practice and get it right. This video can save you a lot of time in that case. LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE: help your fellow surfers find this video and enjoy surfing! SURF ON!

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Part I - theory and hints. Look for Part II on my channel for exercises and more detail on getting there. *** MAKE SURE TO view the ANNOTATIONS! Many useful tips were added post production. See all 10 SHOWSTOPPERS at the end of the video*** A guide for beginner-intermediate surfers transitioning to faster, bigger, hallow and pitching surf. The main idea being that beginner surfers rarely have easy access to larger consistent easy waves either due to crowded lineups or local surf quality. This means that they will need to learn how to deal with late takeoffs and larger fast pitching close out waves to be able to progress safely. This will require ability to paddle and take off with proficiency in less than ideal conditions and locations. After checking out this guide, I highly recommend the video at the link below, showing ultimate surfers in ultimate conditions.... I may be wrong, but I see pelvis lifted in line with shoulders with the help of knees and (possibly just) rising water behind, a one-two swing up and swing through of the feet with back then front placement, as well as clear engagement of the rail, as soon as practically possible, and forward transfer of the weight for maximum drop speed. Because of the back foot swing up, it might be safe to assume that these guys are not prepping the back foot on the back stop before popping up, as many are suggesting. This looks to be a clear knee/buoyancy pelvis pop, then pelvis/foot swing through and plant, not back foot to groin then push and plant. in particular, you can see the back foot lifted above water AND the nearly flat pelvis being raised by the knees and possibly buoyancy/the angle of thighs against water here: 1) https://youtu.be/Fs8tbEYdruE?t=2m34s 2) note, the nearly square hips - https://youtu.be/Fs8tbEYdruE?t=4m17s 3) Can clearly see the back foot sole above water, as pelvis lifts - https://youtu.be/Fs8tbEYdruE?t=29s If you have access to consistent clean waves, chances are, you don't need this video. Unfortunately, many of us don't get too many chances to practice and get it right. This video can save you a lot of time in that case. LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE: help your fellow surfers find this video and enjoy surfing! SURF ON!

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mateusciola
mateusciola - 6 years ago
the best guide i've seen so far! tks for the time spent on it!!
Harry Wood
Harry Wood - 6 years ago
this video was way too hard to keep up with
Dan Vallentyne
Dan Vallentyne - 6 years ago
3:31 Seagull Boomerang
Ming Song
Ming Song - 7 years ago
Music is nice. What's the name?
Bartek Kay
Bartek Kay - 7 years ago
This is one of my fave videos on Youtube.., keep coming back as I'm in Costa Rica right now trying to pop up like you. The music is sick too!
Discharge Summary
Discharge Summary - 7 years ago
In all my years surfing I've never practiced on land...allways trial and error in the water.
Barrrrrt
Barrrrrt - 7 years ago
Although I'll find it hard to follow all these tips, just seeing them already explains to me a lot of the dynamics that are at play when I'm popping up. Thanks for the insight! Highly appreciate you putting 'everything you know' into this video and not dumbing it down. I do find the overlapping comments hard to follow, and I think if you'd find a more easy-going format for this it'll become the Pop-up-Bible :-) Thanks again!
wasid13
wasid13 - 7 years ago
super helpful
Bruno Claro
Bruno Claro - 7 years ago
This is surely best video i saw about pop up and paddle. Great idea of just video with text and no speaking. Thank you!

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Ronan O'Dowd
Ronan O'Dowd - 7 years ago
Thanks.  It's good to see it broken down like this.
Elke Saunders
Elke Saunders - 7 years ago
Great video. BUT, I notice that your feet are close together and towards the back of the board then you shift your front foot forward. I have that habit in surf and I am trying to break it. Do you do that in surf or just in this demo? Isn't it counterproductive not to pop straight into your proper stance?
Bradley Gerlach
Bradley Gerlach - 7 years ago
this technique is not right. let's see some footage of you taking a drop. weight is NOT supposed to be on back foot on the take off. you will never get down the wave!
Ben K
Ben K - 7 years ago
Love your vid!!
Bodie G
Bodie G - 8 years ago
Great stuff!!
G A
G A - 8 years ago
Thank you so much for helping this kook. Your videos are awesome. What a life!
Jun Ha
Jun Ha - 8 years ago
Where do you get the round thing that you put underneath the surfboard (at 2:18)? What is that called?
Alex G
Alex G - 8 years ago
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20033919/

Zorrik, great video! Thank you! Make sure ikea pays you commission for this ;)
Zorrik Voldman
Zorrik Voldman - 8 years ago
Ikea. Forgot what they call it.
b13nbl3n
b13nbl3n - 8 years ago
Today is my first transition from longboard to shortboard, and I didn't get any waves. sigh
Stephanie Roberson
Stephanie Roberson - 8 years ago
a bad day on a board still trumps a good day at the office
Sleeping Lion
Sleeping Lion - 8 years ago
Most complete and legit pop up tutorial on YouTube.
katze Lo
katze Lo - 8 years ago
Excellent video!!!

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Dwight Schrute
Dwight Schrute - 8 years ago
bra you shred that living room
Nikki Warner
Nikki Warner - 8 years ago
the best shortboard popup video on Youtube. Watch this 10 times.
Marwan F.
Marwan F. - 8 years ago
I was thinking the same! Great efforts @Zorrikvoldman You earned a subscriber :)
mysurfusefultips
mysurfusefultips - 8 years ago
Hey
thank you!
This is the best pop up video ive found. and believe me a looked at a lot!!!
Robert Madams
Robert Madams - 8 years ago
Thanks for this great video. I think I will be successful next time if I can remember this. first time I have ever seen anyone talk about bouncing from waist and knees. Thanks.
Tom Morales
Tom Morales - 8 years ago
this has been the most comprehensive video I've seen on how to improve the pop-up.
Axel
Axel - 9 years ago
Great video! It's truly helpful! When I practice on hard ground (fins off the board, board on a carpet) I use to scratch my front leg knee on the pad of my board. Do you have any advises? Thank you! :)
Axel
Axel - 8 years ago
+Zorrik Voldman thanks for your answer! I have found out that it was a problem with my take off technique, so I have corrected it with your video, wich is very great! Thank you for the video!
Zorrik Voldman
Zorrik Voldman - 8 years ago
+Axel I find Dakine pads to be somewhat softer and less abrasive. You can cover it with a towel, perhaps.
Helin Wang
Helin Wang - 9 years ago
I understand why bigger eave needs more rocker. But could you explain why need more length? You mentioned more length is problematic: less control and need rail more, so what is the good side of it for surfing bigger waves?
Zorrik Voldman
Zorrik Voldman - 9 years ago
+Helin Wang Depends on the type of the wave. Hollow waves need more rocker, to make the board fit into the wave better, and ease the drops. Until you start to plane, speed is function of length. So, for the same width, the longer the board, the faster your paddling speed. Once on the wave, it gets more complicated, because you may plane on the fins or part of the complex bottom. Depending on the shape, wider and shorter is faster, past a certain speed limit (less friction surface, think catamaran planing on the daggerboards). Besides that, you have a bigger margin for dropping in (dealing with thicker lips), also more time to pop-up, more inertia to run ahead of the lip and wider sweet spot. Except for paddling, some of the length can be replaced with using bigger fins. Surfing a bigger board properly may actually be more difficult, than a short board. Many instructors say that if you can surf a long board well (full maneuverability, drive, etc) , you can surf anything. Short board is more obvious, can be brute forced, and carries little inertia to worry about. Long board advanced surfing may actually require more experience. Dropping into a hollow wave is also more challenging on a long board, due to the necessity to manage the weight transfer over a bigger area. It's like racing a powerful limo vs a sports car. It is not as fancy but it may take more skill to get to the finish line fast and in one piece.
Jacco Hubregtse
Jacco Hubregtse - 9 years ago
Thanks for uploading this video! Helped my pop-up significantly :)
brosaprentice
brosaprentice - 9 years ago
What is the begginning song called?
zabbaluga
zabbaluga - 9 years ago
+brosaprentice Groundation - Grounding Dub
CLEOFE MORALES
CLEOFE MORALES - 9 years ago
Extremely Helpful!!! Thank You very much!!!

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emraldsandy
emraldsandy - 9 years ago
Can you do a wave selection video? What can the shape of the wave tell me how it's going to break, and how can I tell when exactly to pop up on different kinds of waves, hollow and pitching, fat and rolling, etc.?
James Greer
James Greer - 9 years ago
Nice video, I used to surf a lot but then stopped now I'm trying to get back into it with my 5'8 shortboard I'm 5'7 and whenever I pop up in the water I land to far back and fro out of the wave. What can I do to land more forward on the board?? Thanks in advanced
Zorrik Voldman
Zorrik Voldman - 8 years ago
Put your hands closer to your hips. I bet you are pushing yourself away from the center, but toward it.
Bajuri Oxa
Bajuri Oxa - 9 years ago
hey man..I like your lesson... much thanks... please do more...i am at very level of beginner. surfing 7'2 but yet start moving to short board. my most failure are my position catching the wave... guess most part i was in should of the wave. I tried to head down now as i saw you on the short board.
Didymostruespeak
Didymostruespeak - 10 years ago
40 yrs Plus surfing GOT A NEW short board. needed help w pop up on very short board this video shows leaping from your knees...it works great
Luis Torres
Luis Torres - 10 years ago
great tips, putting it to practice in a couple of days. hopefully I'll improve my skills.
slavikccc
slavikccc - 10 years ago
THANKS YOU  GOOD VIDEO
Alex C
Alex C - 10 years ago
Really nice vid.  Thank you!
Jose Velez
Jose Velez - 10 years ago
I like your video but I hate the format of it,  the comments disapear to quickly and there are like three of them at the same time. It woulda been better to make the comment first and then show the movement.  Still a very good video. Thanks.
mateusciola
mateusciola - 6 years ago
you can pause it ;)
ArturoDeza
ArturoDeza - 10 years ago
Why is he popping up and holding his hands to the side of a board? I've heard that this is bad practice (at least for long boards), perhaps it's different for shortboards?
Marcelo Camelo
Marcelo Camelo - 10 years ago
In steeper waves (either on a short or longboard) that won't make much of a difference. That will be critical in small rolling waves when you're trying to reduce drag as much as possible during the sprint phase.
Jorge Mutis
Jorge Mutis - 10 years ago
Best video I have seen on pop ups! Thanks dude.
Bruce Miller
Bruce Miller - 10 years ago
Great video, what size Indo board are you using Pro or Mini pro
Zorrik Voldman
Zorrik Voldman - 8 years ago
Pro
Helin Wang
Helin Wang - 10 years ago
Interesting how all of it make sense to me after I have been surfing for a while.
Jimi Hendrixx
Jimi Hendrixx - 10 years ago
haha fully sick man needed tips...was into surfing/bodyboarding as a kid but no surfing opportunities again til now...cant wait to get back into it on Sunday n Monday....FUlly sick! and liked the last part...Eat...wait no shit hahah
Andrew Mcintyre
Andrew Mcintyre - 10 years ago
thanks man perfect vid for someone starting to surf on a short board. Whats the name of the reggae track?????
Luiz Claudio
Luiz Claudio - 10 years ago
Andrew Mcintyre, the reggae in this video is "Grounding Dub" by Groundation.
dadownable
dadownable - 10 years ago
Now I understand better why I'm missing a lot waves :D Thanks! By the way, I was always told not to grab rails but put hands on the board for better stability... ?
hoshie85
hoshie85 - 10 years ago
Would love to know what size indo board you recommend to practice this. Thank you..... Great Video!!!
Zorrik Voldman
Zorrik Voldman - 8 years ago
I like the bigger pro size
MrBoJangles
MrBoJangles - 10 years ago
After watching 9 or 10 videos on "basic to moderate surfing take off", this was by far the best.
Alexandre H
Alexandre H - 10 years ago
What model is thats channel island surfboard??
david mcgrath
david mcgrath - 10 years ago
Finally. A decent explanation for popping. I've put it to practice and im finally getting somewhere... I've gone with a longer board which has made all the difference. D
Terry
Terry - 10 years ago
The surfing vid I have ever seen. Agree with Alex Dornelli

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adfgd adfgdf
adfgd adfgdf - 10 years ago
What size indo board should i get for practice if I'm a beginner surfer
leo cast
leo cast - 11 years ago
helped me **** tons :) ty!!!
Aaron Walton
Aaron Walton - 11 years ago
Good vid. One clarification: in my experience, you must push off the board with one knee, not both. At the start of the movement, the knee of the back leg (right for a natural-footer) pushes down into the board to buy some altitude for the hips, meanwhile front leg just sort of rides passively up off the deck with the rest of the body until there's clearance enough to flex it foreward. It all happens fast, so hard to see, but I reckon if you push off with both knees, you're doomed.
CaptainCockers
CaptainCockers - 11 years ago
Great vid! I have been surfing all summer with a 6`8 roundhead, wide mini disc board, and in summer when the waves were small I was catching them a lot easily. Now that the waves are a bit bigger (and very very hollow),I am not able to catch anything. I am 5`11 and about 70 kilos,do I need a shorter board?I was under the impression that to use a small board(like the 5`11 board in your vid)I would first have to be surfing reguarly for a couple of years,what size board would you recommend? thanks!
Dmitriy Golovinov
Dmitriy Golovinov - 11 years ago
Great explanation, super useful!
pocketaces
pocketaces - 11 years ago
Solid! Thank you.
liam Orourke
liam Orourke - 11 years ago
Very informative I'm gonna apply this, and also what was te first song called?
Sacred Light
Sacred Light - 11 years ago
One last tip, always look in the direction you want to go on the takeoff and your body will naturally follow! I found this very usefull on fast backhand waves, where the actual wave sits under the lip of the wave
don fortich
don fortich - 11 years ago
very helpful to me cause im a beginner and really hooked into surfing!! thanks a lot!!
crestaenine
crestaenine - 11 years ago
This is super-helpful, but has so much to it I have to keep watching over and over. Thx.
Oliver Lin
Oliver Lin - 11 years ago
This is so informative, i had to pause the video and practice along, took me almost 20 minutes to finish, and already sweating!!! Awesome, thanks!
Karin Howey
Karin Howey - 11 years ago
I can't wait to get back in. I have had my hands too far forward and feet for that matter and stall whenever I catch a wave. I am going to get my yoga mat and pouffe out now! Amazing video.. wish you lived next door ;)
nazimhaned
nazimhaned - 11 years ago
Hi there zorrik thank you for the detailed vid. I am going to practice today in Biarritz :) do you know it?
Rally Reyes
Rally Reyes - 11 years ago
Very detailed, thanks for the tutorial.
nazimhaned
nazimhaned - 11 years ago
Hi there i have almost the short board with mayhem written on it too..
Myla Athitang
Myla Athitang - 11 years ago
Omg I used a board like him on the roll and it was fun
Nuno Cachadinha
Nuno Cachadinha - 11 years ago
Great hints, really helpful. The best, I have been looking for this for a while. Thanks a lot!
Foo Driver 76
Foo Driver 76 - 11 years ago
So instructive Dude, you're The pop-up master ! Thanks from France
Nicky Breen
Nicky Breen - 11 years ago
This is defintely pretty helpful - what's the music at the end.
Dmitry Pismenny
Dmitry Pismenny - 11 years ago
Thank you!
Dean Pilchowski
Dean Pilchowski - 11 years ago
dude thank you so much
Heric Martinez
Heric Martinez - 11 years ago
I've been surfing for a while and never really paid attention for many of the details that are on the video. Now I'm looking foward to try out at the waves ; )
Lionel Esparza
Lionel Esparza - 11 years ago
Thank you love the tips and found something I did wrong thnks Again
birdman bl
birdman bl - 11 years ago
intersting clip nice perspective
Zorrik Voldman
Zorrik Voldman - 11 years ago
Appreciate the feedback. Will be doing the next video, as soon as I am done with my current trip. Subscribe to stay informed!
Cheyenne Arrington
Cheyenne Arrington - 11 years ago
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
André Rosa
André Rosa - 11 years ago
very good video
mt6487
mt6487 - 11 years ago
This is the BEST video on this topic I've found! Thanks for doing this the right way. All the notes were just what I needed.
Vojtech Mares
Vojtech Mares - 11 years ago
Well thank you very much, very explanatory and hits the spot ! Now I understand why I nose dive.
Zorrik Voldman
Zorrik Voldman - 11 years ago
lol Thank you for your support. Nice to know this stuff works for people.
NeverGiveUpTV
NeverGiveUpTV - 11 years ago
The best pop-up instruction on youtube. Well done!
Jackie Pai
Jackie Pai - 11 years ago
super helpful! thank you!
Q Forsythe
Q Forsythe - 11 years ago
I've been surfing 6 years this is by far the most informative video I have ever found online. Anyone who downvotes this is going to surfer hell, where you will never catch a wave again =(,
killmekurzundgut
killmekurzundgut - 11 years ago
thanks man, helps a lot...good explanation ;-)
themaxdog
themaxdog - 11 years ago
the surfing yoga, lol and groundation music what else, nice video keep surfing...
booloob
booloob - 11 years ago
i second that motion verbatim
James Davis
James Davis - 11 years ago
Awesome video. At 3:30 it looks like that kid is holding that seagull.
Rob Pace
Rob Pace - 11 years ago
Brilliant
SanAntonioChronic
SanAntonioChronic - 11 years ago
i just upgraded from my longboard to a short board. this video is awesome Im gonna go catch some waves now, thanks!
Kurt Weise
Kurt Weise - 11 years ago
Excellent instructional video
capecodsurfer
capecodsurfer - 11 years ago
For anyone who's going to try this, I'd take off your fins. You probably won't be doing it as good as this guy at first and you could really damage your board if you get off balance and put a lot of weight on the fins.
MLSfancenter
MLSfancenter - 11 years ago
3:33 it looks like that kid is grabbing that bird out the air lol
9nathan3
9nathan3 - 11 years ago
thx! im surfing for 5 years now but this the vid i needed to get started with shortboards!!
borgar11
borgar11 - 11 years ago
Ive been looking for surfing tutorials for me as im brand new to surfing but I live in SoCal with 3-5 crashing waves on an average day not 1-2 rolling waves as most vids show so most info was pretty much useless for me but this video will help me a ton cant wait to try it out tomorrow
cnsengineer
cnsengineer - 11 years ago
Thank you! This is one of the best surfing tutorials I've seen.
Chun Man Benjamin Tsui
Chun Man Benjamin Tsui - 11 years ago
Thx for this amazing video! It is really helpful!!!
xxbmxx1
xxbmxx1 - 11 years ago
awsome, these tips will surely help, been working on surfing with my skimboard, very difficult to stand up on such a small board. hopefully this helps.
gowrieboy2
gowrieboy2 - 11 years ago
Nice fluid style, I have no idea how you get up so easily on land. I've been surfing for years and surf reasonably well but there's NO WAY I can to my feet on the floor. NO WAY at all.
TheRealFreakinPope
TheRealFreakinPope - 11 years ago
Great video. I was never able to get lessons like this. Please Please post more videos on your detailed tips towards other aspects. Well Done
Raul Alvarez
Raul Alvarez - 11 years ago
Cool when I have a bit of time I'll start translating and will send you all the translations slide by slide.

100. comment for How to SURF: Shortboard Pop Up & Sprint Paddle - PART I

Zorrik Voldman
Zorrik Voldman - 11 years ago
Sure, let's do it!
Raul Alvarez
Raul Alvarez - 11 years ago
I can translate in Spanish If you like...and Zorrik wants to post it, it's brilliant video. It's helped me a lot!
TheBogSurfer
TheBogSurfer - 11 years ago
Spot on. Specific do's and don'ts. This suits my mindset perfectly.
Zorrik Voldman
Zorrik Voldman - 11 years ago
Just saw your videos. Super Soldier Yoga Pose - you rock =)!
Zorrik Voldman
Zorrik Voldman - 11 years ago
enjoy!
trackbikesandcoffee
trackbikesandcoffee - 11 years ago
Excellent description. Every now an again I make the mistake of thinking about what I'm doing and initiate a few month long slump. Gonna use this next time.
Anthony Knowles
Anthony Knowles - 11 years ago
I have been through most of the popup tuts on youtube and this is by far the best one well done man ...... im in the water tomorrow with these tips.
Zorrik Voldman
Zorrik Voldman - 11 years ago
you are welcome - glad I could help!
Fernando Klein
Fernando Klein - 11 years ago
please translate to Portuguese!
Zorrik Voldman
Zorrik Voldman - 11 years ago
appreciate the feedback!
alex dornelli
alex dornelli - 11 years ago
this single video addresses more issues than any other I have seen..
penny cheehoo
penny cheehoo - 11 years ago
thanks u u help me a lot
Gonçalo Ribeiro
Gonçalo Ribeiro - 11 years ago
Perfect, finally a good explanation, how to do it and stop with the mistakes. Much appreciated.
alex dornelli
alex dornelli - 11 years ago
awesome explannation...very well, mate!
Zorrik Voldman
Zorrik Voldman - 11 years ago
yep,I got it made at the next land-shark tow-ins, LMAO
Joseph Flores
Joseph Flores - 11 years ago
thnx
Craig Pulsifer
Craig Pulsifer - 11 years ago
dryland popping on the Indo board... great idea.
Patrick Protacio
Patrick Protacio - 11 years ago
Please god help me make this drop... LOL
Danielle Barone
Danielle Barone - 11 years ago
I love this. Thank you. I have the same indo board :)
IAmMrBen
IAmMrBen - 11 years ago
many mahalos for this video I have been trying to learn on a short and keep missing the waves as soon as you said keep your head down or your will miss it I lol'd because thats what I have been doing thanks for helping out this newb.
Zorrik Voldman
Zorrik Voldman - 11 years ago
Great point, I have added this note to the video. Many thanks!
Mando O
Mando O - 11 years ago
this is great. but only one thing, i prefer telling my buddies to plant the hands flat close the rails vs grabbing the rails. grabbing the rails in larger waves slows you down with drag, and that could also cause a slip and there goes the board to the face.
Zorrik Voldman
Zorrik Voldman - 11 years ago
Working on it... Please, subscribe to stay current!
Joshua Ma
Joshua Ma - 11 years ago
Thanks alot this is really really helpful
Peter Gonsalves
Peter Gonsalves - 11 years ago
shaka bra sounds good, will try this soon as the water warms here in RI,
Cillian c
Cillian c - 11 years ago
make more of these!!!!
movebetterlivebetter
movebetterlivebetter - 11 years ago
......best pop up technique vid I've seen.
playfrog
playfrog - 11 years ago
Thank you for this Zorrik, I am watching your video as I am learning the pop up for shoartboard. I found it less challenging thanks to you. Namaste
Michelle Bunderla
Michelle Bunderla - 11 years ago
Hi Zorrik, top video, has helped me in stopping myself from nose diving. Are you able to do a video on duckdiving and paddle technique. I'm a female and don't have the greatest arm strength; guys just always seem to move past quicker. I also use the rip to get out the back in Torquay, but once I get to the end of the rocks seem to stall and not be able to move past the breaking waves here. I just get pummeled or taken across by the current. Any help is greatly appreciated. cheers Chelle
Steve Hofsaess
Steve Hofsaess - 11 years ago
how long is your inboard? I am considering buying a Rollo board. I have watched your video over 15 times and I am learning something each time
Zorrik Voldman
Zorrik Voldman - 11 years ago
Same principles, just adjust for extra inertia and dimensions. Watch big wave guys taking off on their guns - you'll see many similarities.
Steve Hofsaess
Steve Hofsaess - 11 years ago
I am currently taking surf lessons in South America, I am 195 pounds and I have just purchased a 90 inch board. Do your techniques work the same on longer boards also or is your video designed for the short boarder?
Sorin Alexandrescu
Sorin Alexandrescu - 11 years ago
Thank you Zorrik, I really appreciate your work, it's the first video that really teaches how to ride a short board. Much appreciated.
Mateo Kupstys Chica
Mateo Kupstys Chica - 11 years ago
Dude, this is the bomb!!! infinite tks!!
Donavan Brown
Donavan Brown - 11 years ago
Way to share your passion, well thought out with some pretty cool/expensive props. I've used many of the same mnemonic devices during my search. Very true, the additional difficulty EPS boards add to this movement pattern. The Balanced Body Pilates ARC is a nice tool to use and slightly safer then the Indo Board, with a host of movement options that can strengthen the key muscles used for surfing. Jumping into crow pose can have it's advantages too, guessing you're pretty familiar with that.
playfrog
playfrog - 11 years ago
thanks man, that explains a lot. I am starting the shortboard as we speak, and I have to sat your video and your comments are really valuable. Thank you very much.
nirpizza
nirpizza - 11 years ago
this is the best video describing how to do a proper popup. using the knees instead of toes is the most crucial advise here (for me...) and will change my surf for sure. thanks for the detailed video. most of the advice i got was general and i was looking for the step by step guide. well done!!!
Wai-Mun Leung
Wai-Mun Leung - 11 years ago
Thank you for making this video. Wished I had watched this before my first outing with a shortboard (I had been using a mini mal prior). Spent the better part of 2 days drinking seawater, I did.
Joe Sharp
Joe Sharp - 11 years ago
how tall are you/ what do you weigh?
Dante Sellas
Dante Sellas - 11 years ago
i feel i've watched every instructional surf vid on youtube and this has been my fav. I just broke one of my surf fins i have a shortboard and surf medium waves any suggestions?
dave01ist
dave01ist - 11 years ago
thanks for the great upload, its answered all the questions that my surf instructor didn't answer, maybe i'll have another crack at it now.
Mike J
Mike J - 11 years ago
cheers man, really appreciate this, any advice for the "bigger surfer"? I'm 6'6 about 101kg, been riding mini mals in 15ft plus surf, doing everything the short boarders are doing except for ripping. Finding it very difficult to drop down size though
Franck Bué
Franck Bué - 11 years ago
Great video mate ! Cheers
reggienoble21
reggienoble21 - 11 years ago
Really thoughtful - many thanks mate.
Bradley Trent
Bradley Trent - 11 years ago
"Grounding Dub" on the album Groundation. BO!!!!!!
Bradley Trent
Bradley Trent - 11 years ago
This helped immensely - thanks for the info!!!!!!!
Danielle Burnett
Danielle Burnett - 11 years ago
Hey, thanks so much. I just got my first short board a few weeks ago and have been having a problem with perling in the pitchy waves of my local break. This video is so helpful. Much appreciated!
sonofnone101
sonofnone101 - 11 years ago
yep excellent video, I'd very keen to see a part to mate. Good work.
Zeev Gur
Zeev Gur - 11 years ago
Really fantastic video, thank you for breaking it down in such clear details!
Dmitriy Evert
Dmitriy Evert - 11 years ago
Does anyone know the song at the beginning?
jung sanghoon
jung sanghoon - 11 years ago
Thank you for the best surfing tip video.
Tanner
Tanner - 12 years ago
Thanks so much for this video!!! your tips are new to me and is the best one yet!!
Zorrik Voldman
Zorrik Voldman - 12 years ago
never tried the goofboard. Indo Board seems more challenging and more versatile. I do practice with the barrel parallel to the board - takes a bit of skill.
Özhan Erenoglu
Özhan Erenoglu - 12 years ago
The best pop up video in the net. THX !!!!

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