How to SURF: Shortboard Pop Up & Sprint Paddle - PART I
Surf 11 years ago 489,345 views
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!
10. comment for How to SURF: Shortboard Pop Up & Sprint Paddle - PART I
Zorrik, great video! Thank you! Make sure ikea pays you commission for this ;)
20. comment for How to SURF: Shortboard Pop Up & Sprint Paddle - PART I
thank you!
This is the best pop up video ive found. and believe me a looked at a lot!!!
30. comment for How to SURF: Shortboard Pop Up & Sprint Paddle - PART I
50. comment for How to SURF: Shortboard Pop Up & Sprint Paddle - PART I
100. comment for How to SURF: Shortboard Pop Up & Sprint Paddle - PART I