How to stand up on a surfboard

Learn how to stand up on a surfboard with Zed Layson from Zed's surfing adventures, Barbados.
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In this surfing tutorial for beginners you will learn how to balance yourself on the surfboard, how to paddle and how to stand up and catch waves, All within 5 minutes!
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[@peru-y]

I’ve been going to the beach every weekend for a month and couldn’t stand up. I watched this today and practiced it on my board and I stood uppp!!!!! Yayyyyy

[@nickwelch2883]

Excellent Ericka. I'll let Zed know.

[@primedmedia4067]

That's awesome. Well done Ericka!

[@surferspointbarbados]

That's great Erica. So good to hear

[@sk8victor411]

I've tried surf once Next time i will practice this way of stand up

[@Originalskates]

Good job

[@johnfry4501]

Mate, I’m 61 and I had given up on trying to learn, I’m stiff and me breathing got hammered by 9/11 . I tried this and it works! Thanks mate. New boardies ordered, tan coming. Cheers!

[@beachesofbarbados]

That's great John :) Brilliant. Zed will love to hear that.

[@zedssurfingadventures1016]

So good to hear you got inspiration. Thanks for posting your reply.

[@paulmisencik]

Best video I have ever seen on standing up vs. popping up. I watched this video probably fifty times, and used it to learn to surf at age 50. FIFTY. And I'm not even in terribly good shape. After about a year surfing, I don't use my knee (much) anymore, but for getting started, especially if you don't have the powerful core and immense flexibility of youth, this technique is PERECT. Thank you!

[@surferspointbarbados]

You are welcome Paul. Keep going

[@beachesofbarbados]

Well done Paul and thanks for your support www.zedssurftravel.com/

[@primedmedia4067]

50 times, 50 years...like it. I'm 50 and will have 50 beers :)

[@srilanka5959]

Thanks for posting this for 40+ year old guys who are failing miserably trying to do the "pop up" meant for super fit sport stars. Please post some more clips similar to this.

[@surferspointbarbados]

You are welcome.

[@nyanpraterjr1819]

Dude, thank you so much for posting this. I feel like you just saved me 3-days of nose dives and possibly a few hospital bills.

[@beachesofbarbados]

guys this is for total beginners. I.e who have never stood up before. Zed gets you up on the first/second wave. that's how good a teacher he is.

[@stevefowler2112]

Best "pop up" video ever...I believe this is the Australian method, but if so Nick has it refined to the point it should be called The Nick...outstanding.

[@beachesofbarbados]

Cheers Steve, Just Zed in the video as I was sweating behind the camera in 30C - but no complaints!

[@seaborn478]

Thank you for this video!!! I watched tons of video tutorials on how to pop up, all of them with the jump up technique, or the other 2 steps technique - and I simply couldn't do any of them, and after a while it just became frustrating. After finding this video today was my 2nd surfing session with THIS technique - and I'm progressing much quicker then ever before! I feel more secure and balanced on the board, and today I already could stand up 2 times! for a few seconds only but at least I gained back my hope and confidence that I'll be able to do it! So for any woman out there who are not teenagers but over your 40's and/or maybe not in best health condition - I highly recommend to try this technique!

[@surferspointbarbados]

Thank you so.much for taking the time to comment. Keep surfung and keep smiling

[@beachesofbarbados]

Hi Adrienn, Really great that this video worked for you and thanks for your support! Nick www.zedssurftravel.com/

[@gyulahohmann3123]

Awesome 😃👍well done

[@macktruck6407]

Best instructional video I've seen. I've actually taken lessons and not had as much detail in explaining how to swim, kneel, and stand. Thank you!

[@chompchompfood]

Dudeeee I just finished taking my first surfing class, couldn't stand up for the life of me for the 2 hour class. I thought it was because I lacked proper upper body muscle. I came home, watched this video and this method feels way easier to stand for a beginner. Wish I had watched this first. I think most classes teach the usual popup methods but your video is a nice simplification for a beginner I feel. Thanks!

[@primedmedia4067]

congrats!

[@buildersedge888]

Excellent video! I started surfing around 1973 while going to college near San Diego. I went out for a session while on vacation on Kauai last April. I felt like I was starting all over again. My timing was off. I had trouble trying to stand up after catching the wave. I wish I had watched this video before I paddled out. Zed did a great job explaining how to put it all togehter so that you're surfing on your first day out. Well done mate! Thank you for posting this.

[@Arsewell-Foundation]

I'm 51. I had a kidney transplant last year. I'm not overweight but out of shape. I live in a land locked state. This video inspired me to learn how to surf.

[@surferspointbarbados]

How did you go. If you need any help let me know

[@dogpound1983jdawg]

Cool story

[@robertgreen2221]

Love the one knee pop up!!! I'm 50+ year old and good shape but weaker upper body. Not extremely flexible and knee surgery makes is difficult for me to popup like most videos show you. So the one knee method looks great and I can do this. So thank you for making such a difficult thing look so easy.

[@bobtaylor2180]

Do all the exercises for crossfit. I think it helps.

[@Shewolfen]

Me too! exactly what I've stressed to other critical commentors on here. I'm disabled and this method could make it possible for me to get started. Its not like some of us have great aspirations. I just want to do some soul surfing and ride a longboard in some white wash, thats all my goal is. We are all different and and whatever work is what is best. Wishing you the best.

[@mrtv777]

How are is your surfing coming along sir. I’m 59 and wanting to start surfing myself. Also with a knee surgery. Definitely going to give it my best shot without having to pay for lessons.

[@SHALOM2008]

I’m 66 about to learn to surf for the first time. Thanks Nick, no need to do the push-up method for pop up. 5:29

[@joeykahng6219]

Love these comments, I’m 40 and want to start learning, but have a bum knee. Definitely gonna try this method.

[@mcfarreling883]

Hi guys its Mc Farrling and this actually works really well so dont give up and keep trying.

[@bethtsai8719]

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[@matthewgeard2790]

I tried to watch this video but the ads took too long so I didn’t get to watch it!! Great job KZbin!!!! Ppl turn videos off so u can collect your ad money! Get real you pullers!!! Bad business!!💯💯💯💯💯

[@gaskelldave]

This really helped me catch more waves down in N.Devon & Cornwall this summer. The hand placement for pushing up made it so much easier, I saw so many gripping the rails and struggling instead (which is what I used to do). Thank you.

[@surferspointbarbados]

Keep it up Dave, Glad you are having fun. if you are ever in Barbados pop by and say hello.

[@MrZensoner]

Maybe one of the best pop-up tutorials for beginners on youtube. thanks ❤

[@cassandrakemara8755]

I was getting too excited and poping up fast completely misplacing my feet. This way helped me

[@CrisPopp]

Best video I have ever seen on how to get to standing up - these are better instructions than I even got a surf school. Thx man/

[@GlobalTriathlonNetwork]

All the guys on YT doing popup videos. This is the best for a newbie. I'll try this tomorrow

[@briantrend1812]

Ive been surfing for half a century this video surprised me, very well done.

[@briantrend1812]

yes smart arses, we know, we know, but you've got to break it down somehow and this video is the best way to show it. They gonna get the pop- up on their own, in their own time SURFS UP GREMMIES

[@beachesofbarbados]

Thanks Brian for the kind words. This video seems to be useful for beginners young and old. If it helps then great.

[@surferspointbarbados]

Brian some people have an agenda and live to attack and discredit for some reason. We almost come from the same era. Lol

[@desmondorsinelli8850]

Thank you, standing up was my problem last weekend. I can't wait to try out the process you demonstrated

[@workingstiff19]

Thank you, Zed! I followed your tips and STOOD UP! :-D This is by far the most helpful video on standing up. It's also better than any of the personal instruction I've gotten so far, and I live in Surf City, U.S.A.!! Thanks again, man.

[@sirianaegipto]

Best beginners video of all times!!! Detailed explanation of each step and the technique!!! #FirstClass!! Thank you ❤

[@markconlon4378]

Started surfing @ age 69 This method is working great for me. You can smooth it out and quicken pace with practice. Points made in this video are valid and true in my experience. ..

[@beachesofbarbados]

Thanks Mark - have a great time surfing www.zedssurftravel.com/

[@TheSunIsMyDestroyer]

finally ready, the only thing i need is a board

[@surferspointbarbados]

Get a board with volume.Thick. How tall are you and weight. Is it your first time. Zed

[@TheSunIsMyDestroyer]

@@surferspointbarbados 5"5 140 pounds

[@surferspointbarbados]

Is it your first time? what do you surf on now? A 9 ft board with 2.75 to 3 inches thick would be good for you

[@TheSunIsMyDestroyer]

@@surferspointbarbados thank you sir! im not surfing currently but come summer time i will try it

[@christopherkearney3869]

@@surferspointbarbados fair play mate... Love your energy

[@markjones3425]

Excellent instruction....now all I need to do is make it to the ocean and try surfing! Great presentation!

[@rairstudios8223]

This is an incredibly informative yet simple video, showing us everything we need to know to stand up. Thank you

[@PkMac]

I think this is what I needed today. Gonna practice and try again in a couple of weeks when we’re back at the beach.

[@yudigoyaal2724]

2021 I will be starting fresh and doing surfing whole December in Goa

[@PatrickCooperPhotography-nw1pp]

That's a great tip about bringing the back knee up first. Years ago, I was given a small board as a present (obviously not ideal for a beginner.) It's going to be so much harder to learn to pop straight up in one quick movement on a board like that. Hopefully, I can master getting up on a small board with this technique demonstrated here.

[@alexisgower2967]

I'll be surfing this weekend and this definitely helped me! Thank you

[@lta9481]

How’d it go haha

[@HouseDiAngelo]

@@lta9481 still no respond... I fear the worst

[@jakecathey7061]

@@HouseDiAngelomaybe ate by shark

[@microangels]

This is the best tutorial I’ve seen,super simple explanation and cutting to shots in the water really helps understand it, thanks so much man

[@Jamesk6127]

I watched this and managed to stand up first go🥳 thank you 😊

[@nickwelch2883]

Nice one James. Thanks for the comment :)

[@MrFergusferret]

Amazing accent, caught a bit of Irish or maybe french, great video thanks!!

[@nickwelch2883]

This video is for 'Beginners' - for people who have never surfed. I learnt here and the whole point is to get you up and enjoy it.

[@charliedouglas8508]

When I started surfing I could catch the wave but could not stand up it took me a three or four days of falling off when trying to stand up but when I came across this video is started to take notes, I practiced it on the floor at my house and got the hang of it the next day I was surfing like a pro haha, thanks heaps man 👍

[@nickwelch2883]

No problem Charlie. Keep surfing :)

[@surferspointbarbados]

Happy to hear, keep going

[@bobajob6283]

am 60 years old and am trying to get back to surfing after a bad work injury to my back and knee. There should be more videos of this type to help beginners and older surfers to stand up or those trying to come back from injuries. All power to Zed and many many thanks for the video. Unfortunately we are not all young anymore!!!!!!!

[@surferspointbarbados]

Hi Bob, Thanks for your comments... Maybe one day come down to Barbados and enjoy our waves down here. Hope to see you and keep surfing any chance you get.

[@bobtaylor2180]

Don't worry 60+ is not that old. Look at crossfit for those 60+ and do those exercises.

[@trentdoyledoyletrent]

This is great! Thanks! Even as a beginner, are there times when you need to be popping up more quickly, this vid seems like it would work with a bigger board, on a perfect beginner wave, what about smaller boards and potentially rougher waves or even slightly bigger waves? I will watch this over and over again though, thanks.

[@primedmedia4067]

That's a question for Zed. I'll ask him to reply.

[@corneliuslewis7229]

great lesson.from brooklyn thanks.

[@vottgam4953]

0:30 Balancing the Board Line your nose up with the mark 0:45 Center your body Chest centered Hips centered Feet on the board and centered 1:14 Paddle Hands enter water turned outward Turn hands When elbow gets in the water push hard Look forward 2:55 Getting up Look where youre going Give two more strokes when you feel the tail lift up Hands by chest Arch Up Head up Back knee forward On fingertips Front foot flat Stand up on back foot Straight up 60-70 % weight on back foot Look where youre going Shoulder points to the nose of the board Feet flat on the board Knees bent

[@markarend8226]

Very good explanation for small waves

[@anda1601]

thank you Zed, excellent instructions for me, a total beginner! I just want to have fun, not to became a champion, and you gave me a simple and clear technique to enjoy waves!

[@daanhendriks2606]

I'm 45, have some bad hips and a nerve problem in my left leg. Thought SUP was my only chance to get on a board, but i'm going to give this a try. Looks doable! Thanks very much!

[@surferspointbarbados]

How did you get on

[@beachesofbarbados]

Hey Daan, how did you get on? Hope the leg is OK. Happy surfing. Best www.zedssurftravel.com/

[@riffraffrichard]

Are you Irish? Great accent enjoying it with the surf tutorial

[@lolafinley7755]

Thanks for the clarity. I'll try these techniques this week and post my results, 🏄‍♀️

[@clevelands]

this is best surf lesson i have ever seen thax zed

[@surferspointbarbados]

Thank you J, Maybe one day we will meet up in my home land Barbados

[@anthonyg9389]

Thank you from central Florida. I have always gripped the rails to stand up. Today my knee that goes in the front of the board has a big golfball welt right below the kneecap from all the times i apparently hit it on my board going to stand up position. I am going try this way especially using the fingers to be able to get more clearance so that when I bring my front leg forward my knee doesn’t knock on the board.

[@MossStreetGallery]

great lesson - been going to Costa Rica to surf. I am a long time skateboarder and thought I could jump into surfing with out any lessons. WRONG! It's totally different and your explanation was great. Better than my instructor in CR. thanks

[@goldenautumn8416]

I think you just showed me the reason I could never stand up on a surfboard... I was pulling my left leg forward first, which would have me end up with my right foot in front, and that would DEFINITELY not be a comfortable and natural position for me. Unbelievable! I'm a bit old now, but I hope to be able to try this before I die!! Thanks!!

[@nickwelch2883]

You’ll be fine. Great comments. I hope you can get out again soon.

[@richardvowler1109]

Great vid, nice and easy to understand and Enjoyed watching

[@hen3916]

This was excellent. Solid, quick, clear, and concise.

[@fredrickadams1635]

I watched your video before my first surfing class & I was able to stand and ride the waves for a bit, compared to others. Looking forward to my next surfing session.

[@peterwest267]

I’ve been trying for two weeks and I will try this. I’m 61 so I will keep at it.

[@primedmedia4067]

Nice one Peter!

[@surferspointbarbados]

Don't ever give up Peter, if you need any help you can message me

[@W_Wye]

Ive been wanting to start surfing for a while now and it seems way easier than I thought. Thanks

[@beachesofbarbados]

Give it a go Manny..hope it works for you, Best www.zedssurftravel.com/

[@1971ChevelleSS]

Actually went surfing for the first time while ago and it was great fun.

[@msoodb3608]

simple. short and practical, really helpfull

[@primedmedia4067]

thanks! That's hopefully the result we wanted...

[@cn8vo]

Thank you coach

[@zarahill4586]

I've always wanted to surf, this is helpful

[@miyhlyamiller9921]

zazz dancer me to

[@briantrend1812]

the communists wont allow girls to surf so don't get your hopes up feminists that's a joke ha ha

[@marktbarr]

Thanks!

[@elmoreglidingclub3030]

I think I can do this!! Can’t wait to give it a try. I’ll be paddling g around a lane until I can get to a decent beach.

[@Aidan.17]

Excellent video Nick. Very detailed tips.

[@nickwelch2883]

Many thanks! It's all down to Zed Layson. I just put the film together. Hope this helps :)

[@oniongarliccurry]

thanks Nick! best pop- Up video i've seen so far

[@nickwelch2883]

Not a problem Jay. Zed is passionate about getting beginners up first time.

[@1loveandlife]

DAMN!! I've been wanting to surf for the longest Time!

[@arjewonamit7494]

thanks for this video .It has to be worth it to watch learning how to do surfing.I am from philippines and i live in an island of masbate . I love seeing the waves and i think surfing has a great calling for me to do this kind of activity on summer vacation

[@alexanderkardamis1163]

Thanks man, I’m about to start surfing to have some breaks from study. I’ve tried a few different pop up techniques on KZbin (on the floor of my apartment) and this one definitely felt the smoothest. I have pretty long legs for my height (which is only 178cm) and found putting my knee instead of foot toward so much smoother when getting up

[@Paddles27]

Thanks Nick for sharing a technique I hadn't considered....pop ups get harder as you get older and surf much less often. Watching a couple of videos here, I realised mine's complete rubbish!

[@ianfosterUSA]

This is great 👌 I'm a newbie and this will help me

[@need1e123]

I need a board and beach I would love to try but sadly the pandemic

[@hop5336]

I want to start soon and I’m glad I watch this! Thank you so much! I’ll let you guys know how it went :)

[@silversurfers7]

...About the arm paddling part, good idea to make some rubber wing like for each arm, like a rubber tube that slides on each arm, and has a bat like wing, (from elbow to wrist) this would help greatly in paddling faster, the wings are flexible, but hard enough to keep strong enough for paddling. Not big wings, but around 6 inches wide maybe, just a thought here. I wouldn't think it would interfere with the actual surfing its self.

[@theogifford2673]

thanks zed

[@bedroommusicians7427]

Thanks bro I’ll try practice this technique tomorrow at the beach

[@beachesofbarbados]

No problem. Happy surfing. Thanks for watching.

[@rolandogarcia2716]

Thx brother very well explained, God Bless you

[@lahmeradil2]

this the best take off video tutorial I've seen, thank you so much.

[@YvonneRobertson-d8g]

This is fantastic, step by step. There’s just so so many steps to remember and only 2-4 seconds to get it all right though 😅

[@larryngyt]

Thank you for the clear instructions!

[@beachesofbarbados]

No problem Larry, hope you are enjoying your surfing www.zedssurftravel.com/

[@LCarefortheworld]

Very helpful. Thank you. I wish I could go and learn from you

[@beachesofbarbados]

You're welcome. You can - Contact us at www.zedssurftravel.com or email: [e-mail] and we can listen to where you are with your surfing.

[@natashapieper3196]

Thanks for all the tips, Nick. I am excited to try them!

[@surferspointbarbados]

to answer your question without any other info, Yes... it would..but when your feet in the right position you put the right amount of weight onto your back foot that is needed to help you turn the board and then as the board completes the turn take the weight off the back foot and either step it forward or put your weight on the front foot to pick up speed. hope that helps your situation

[@MrApacis]

Great stuff. Thank you

[@MaharlikaSurferglobal70]

Thanks for the tips on how to ride the surf board

[@beachesofbarbados]

Thanks Jeofry. Happy surfing www.zedssurftravel.com/

[@pgalaxy]

BEST TUTORIAL, thank you, I can start practicing this before I get to the water. I ll be surfing, bow to you, master of the waves

[@andyclark7721]

Okay now this might be a stupid question but after all that, how do you stop? I'm new to surfing and I plan to start learning this summer I would also like to know if everyone could give me any advice on beginner boards, or what to do in the water where there's others? Thanks

[@christiankisling4223]

+Andy Clark your board size will depend on how tall and how heavy you are.

[@francisarbelo8099]

Just bought a used 9'6" Spoiler. Went once and could catch waves but couldn't get up. I'm 64 and I was going to give up. Can't wait to try this!

[@jaiharrison9712]

You absolute legend for this video

[@animalartist68artworld3]

I did some boogie boarding today and my nabor friend is planning for me to Hoffly learn to surf in the next 2 days at the end of August 😃 I think I can do this 😃 cause I did do well today in boogie boarding I catch a lot of big waves today 😃

[@beachesofbarbados]

Go for it...give it a go, it works. www.zedssurftravel.com/

[@TCD企医生]

thank you

[@surferspointbarbados]

Keep going at it, dont stop, its a great way to enjoy life.

[@tatjanademtschuk9619]

does the length of the board matter?

[@patrickwilliamson29]

According to the ladies it does 😂, but in all seriousness it does matter to some extent. If you're a tall person you'll need a bigger board

[@florhmx]

This is great detailed video! Thanks! One question though: he says to keep the feet on the board but then when he is in the water he lifts them up off of the board as he paddles…I am a beginner that’s why I know nothing. Please clarify what to do with the feet 😬

[@sparkfit6]

Lifting feet up is to speed up, ie shifting weight forward.

[@russjacob1216]

Great vid, been surfing I love it, I keep practicing on the white wash

[@AngelYZ125]

I've been watching numerous beginner surfing tutorials and this one seems to be the most informative and concise, about to head out right now hopefully I'll be standing up by the end of the day

[@SNAKES600]

What size surfboard do you recommend for a beginner?

[@sparkfit6]

Instructors use 9’ Stormblade for their beginner surf lessons.

[@shanghaimuts]

i'm a beginner, mid 40's and 115kg/253lbs. i single knee pop as well and have become so proficient at it. i can do a clean pop up when on land but when angled downward on a wave and preparing for a pop up, i automatically revert to the single knee, which has been absolutely fine - leading to some quality waves. keeping in mind that i have a 9ft 6 board anyway and don't need to be riding massive waves. mid range are perfect for this beginner.

[@oregonxyz]

Me too. My land popup is good, but I don't trust it in water and keep my gravity lower and use the knee. I will try to avoid the knee whenever I get back to it.

[@max34444]

Wow, no wonder why I was having a hard time. I paid for one lesson over $100 and it was nothing like this. This looks easy and correct.

[@ngocnoktran]

Thanks for the refresher!!! exactly what i needed.

[@surferspointbarbados]

Great, i hope you had a good time…

[@christinegerard4974]

Unbelievable ! Big big thanks !

[@surferspointbarbados]

Thanks. Good luck

[@ariefarief4808]

Thx mate. Have a great Christmas

[@lahleholivia7398]

This is helpful 🏄‍♀️🌊🌊