Beginner Surfers | FIX YOUR MISTAKES | How To Surf

[@HowtoRip]

Hey guys Ryan here, check out my new version here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXrQeKibi8l0l68

[@wandasewell4501]

The Art to Surfing.

[@Chris-ok9hr]

I used to be a very good surfer, but had knee surgery and gave up on trying to stick it. I watched your videos and went out for another shot. Finally! I can catch waves again. Thank you guys for refreshing the basics for me!

[@HowtoRip]

That’s so awesome Chris!!!

[@wuzihuzi]

Just getting into it and going to get knee surgury soon and I'm so devasted. How long until you could surf again?

[@rickmook9422]

I used to be a surfer like you, but then I took an arrow in the knee??

[@getl0st]

@Kat Smith Go do Bikram Yoga to help build up strength and heal the injury properly.....

[@robertzeeland]

Similar story here, Chris. After 15y on the water, then 6y not (to busy paragliding) got back into it, but found paddle surf the best choice. More waves, better workout and it fixed my back- and knee troubles. Aloha, Robert!

[@wynsday]

you remind me of the surfing guy interview: “yknow you just get out there and *WAPOW* you dive in and *RAAAAAGHHRRR*”

[@HowtoRip]

We both love surfing!

[@88tommygunz]

The most important thing to me is the pop-up. A bad pop-up is a bad habit and really hard to break once you actually learn to surf. I drag my knee. I've learned how to adjust, but every second counts when dropping into a steep fast wave. One second extra with a pop-up.... you just missed the wave and in the white water. Master a quick pop-up and you will be golden. Bad habits will label you as a kook forever even if you learn to surf. It's ugly. It's really helpful to at least learn on a long board. Thanks for the video.

[@sairysv8625]

88tommygunz good to know. My pop up sucks

[@jesserule2929]

Why is there a kook label hahah? Everybody is just trying to have fun..

[@88tommygunz]

Kook is just a word and we all are at one time.. yes it’s all about fun. It’s just a word, but someday when a surfboard is headed right towards your head because of a unsafe careless act (most likely from pure fun ), kook might come out of your mouth. It’s just a word but part of surfing.

[@88tommygunz]

@@sairysv8625 Where do you surf Sairy? Cold? Hot? I'm a true cold water type. Washington / Oregon

[@sairysv8625]

@@88tommygunz Huntington Beach California

[@boltup5566]

Your back foot better get back to the pad if you want to turn tho

[@kenshinkarate3463]

I make endless mistakes popping up, hands in the wrong position, getting on my knees. It’s not as easy as it looks to get it all right. Thanks for the video.

[@HowtoRip]

Glad it helped Kenshin!

[@RossenBial]

Lifting up the chest as far up as you can for a split second, before jumping on the board makes all the difference in the world of ‘pop up’😀🎸 Thanks Ryan🏄🏻‍♂️❤️

[@eventhorizon5183]

Good explanation of critical steps that will help an old guy remember, get back into surfing, and make Chicama a success.

[@c.t.6314]

Great video! I have to say that I see a lot of people missing the wave because they don’t take the extra two paddle strokes, that’s another important mistake to fix.

[@HowtoRip]

Good point Caden!

[@c.t.6314]

Thanks mate🤙!

[@chrissimon3809]

Really like that suggestion to raise chest just before pop up. Not sure if I've seen that anywhere else before.

[@HowtoRip]

Great to hear Chris, let me know if that helps

[@LaraLandX]

nice helpful vid! just would like to add.... this is applicable for short boards, not quite the thing for a long board...

[@greenskynz]

this is an instant pop up, ive been struggling to use this technique thought ive been surfing over a year. i dont think it is for an adult beginner surfer

[@TriumphAventura]

I am watching this after some months and I can reflect how I improved thanks to this video

[@HowtoRip]

How have you improved Gonzalo?

[@TriumphAventura]

@@HowtoRip I can get more waves, I paddle with less effort, I switched to a shorter board, i noticed things I was unaware of, I took some lessons but how to rip was certainly of help

[@swill1020]

I had a habit of dragging my legs. I don’t know why but I remember a good surfer saying lift your legs up. Amazing how much easier it was to cut through the water.

[@HowtoRip]

That's great to hear Scott, nice work

[@rodhoover9158]

Great teaching. Thank you!

[@naturelife418]

fantastic x1000

[@christinegerard4974]

Thank you for this great video ! Simple and smart …from France .

[@longwings2228]

Thank you . Will try all this

[@desmondeverything8214]

Nice video thanks!

[@feerogers4692]

Cool Thankyou for those tips Just what I needed to fine tune and improve my chances if catching waves on my short mal board Thanks a mil Cool Appreciate your vids Straightforward and easily understood

[@feerogers4692]

Went 4 a practice on soft top foamie today and it's Winter here in New ' Zealand I'm a beginner Caught white waves and getting better at standing/crouching YAY Been surfing on and off a month now I need work on centering + positioning my feet Can't wait until the summer can spend more days out in the surf

[@lucalovagnini691]

Great video for beginners, I know it's been two years already, but my 2 cents to improve here is to lower down a bit the music (especially at ~3:20), it makes difficult to hear you. Btw, great lesson, love your channel!

[@HowtoRip]

Thanks Luca, it has been fixed in future videos

[@lunchmind]

Thank you thank you this video was helpful I think I was trying to take off from a prone position now I'll practice raising my chest who knows I might win the old time as longboard tournament this afternoon LOL

[@domdom9496]

00:45 perfect- balanced spot.,.134 freestyle long hard strokes,. .. 1:59 paddle for longer and harder than you think you should to catch more waves

[@starzviewsss2985]

Thankss 🤩🤩👊✌️🙏🏻

[@HowtoRip]

Thank you

[@waterbottle9354]

Thanks I just got off a long board and I’ve gone to a fish 5,6 this really helped he with my feat on such a small board

[@HowtoRip]

That is great to hear!

[@Borg14]

What was the size of your long board?

[@waterbottle9354]

Jay Smith 9 foot

[@nktrainingsystems]

Cheers mate! Great video, always trying to learn

[@CarlJohnson-nh3nn]

Thanks for advising me. I really would like to find out which camere you guys use for your filming and which model you guys use.? I look forward hearing from you.

[@cristicraciun]

nope

[@mr_phamtastic]

Thanks for this video! will try to practice this

[@HowtoRip]

Good luck!

[@russellwright8445]

Shouldn't the back foot be on the tail pad grip?

[@geancarlocaldero5026]

Good content! Blessings from Costa Rica ✌🏻

[@HowtoRip]

Same to you!

[@alinamarkova6986]

Where should you hold your weight? Is it dead center split between both legs, or should one leg hold majority?

[@HowtoRip]

It depends on what you are doing, but for just standing up and cruising along, I would put slightly more weight forward

[@CarlJohnson-nh3nn]

My question is that in your opinion which is the best action camcorder for surfing. As there are lots of specially designed surfing cameras i would like to hear your opinion which one to pick and choose the best one out. There is this Sony AS200V Cam. GoPros off course, Sony RX0 II , Ricoh WG-50 . And SeaLife DC2000 . These are some really good models out there in the market. Please have a look at them abd advise me accordingly which one you think is the best. I understand that you may not have a fixed opinion on this matter but, whatever advise you give me i will pay heed to it.

[@HowtoRip]

Hey Carl, zoom is a key factor. Have a look at cameras which excel in this area, there are many detailed reviews which should help you make a decision.

[@kylewattssurfing3266]

Can you explain the mechanics and why it works to pop up like that and had a better rotate to hips?

[@HowtoRip]

Can do!

[@ibrahim_yaghmour]

👏

[@jameshallfishing3377]

Im actually a beginner too, I recently before this pandemic took a lesson. The instructor showed me how to popup. And so I did the same. He did it on an upsloap.i did it on a down slope, which was harder. But I did it twice. After an hour of water skills. We left each other. In his assessment, I was intermediate to advance. I could popup, but I had difficulty popping up during practice on the water. Paddling it was fine, givin the fact I watch surfing just about everyday. In your opinion was he wrong for taking me out to the back end/ bigger waves? After 30 minutes of killing myself I managed to popup 1 time. He said I was doing everything right, looking back at the wave before take off, everything. I just needed a coach. Someone to teach me. My worst fear before I made the opponentment was sharks. During the session I could only think of popping up. I am 6'8" tall. We went out to 6 foot deep

[@HowtoRip]

If you are still in the early learning stages of surfing, then I can't see why you would need to go out the back to the bigger waves. Lots of repetition popping up on smaller waves around waist deep is what I would suggest...Hard to say without actually seeing it!

[@GlobalTriathlonNetwork]

My front foot is too far back on pop up. What am I doing wrong

[@RPA1999]

Brilliant video!

[@abimaki3352]

I really appreciate you guys thank u!!

[@HowtoRip]

We appreciate you!

[@eaziepeaziee]

Love your videos guys! Still don't understand, when wave pushes me, the nose of the board goes down. even tho im at the very edge. May be I should stand up earlier. thank you for videos!

[@ryebread921]

U might be too far forward on your board

[@Johnsenptonsen]

If you're perfectly centered on your board and the wave isn't too steep for you, but you're still nosediving then try arching your back as much as you can. Same thing when the wave isn't pushing you, you lean forward and lower your head. If you try this, but still nosedive, maybe try standing up a little sooner.

[@cyberanswer]

It depends on the board. If you're on one of those super long, flat foam things you'll need to be WAY further back or done modern, hybrid fish are like that too. If you're catching white water you'll need to be at the back or a long way back no matter which board you use. You also need to paddle hard to equal the wave speed. This speed will reduce how far back you have to be if you're catching white water as the impact on you won't be as great.

[@sadeenahmed1330]

I love surfing. I have been doing when I was 8 years old. And now I am 12 years old. I'm sorry that is not so good surfing place in Sweden. But I'm trying to find a place in Sweden. 😧😦😥

[@HowtoRip]

Nice work Sadeen! Good luck finding some surfing spots in Sweden!

[@Blazerelf]

shouldn't that pad be lower on the tail?

[@joshy47]

Thank you so much!!!

[@HowtoRip]

No worries!

[@lisalee2738]

really a great video. hope the microphone is better.

[@hughmckendrick3018]

Not a great tail pad fan but is there any reason that pad is so far forward?

[@waterbottle9354]

Hugh McKendrick so it’s far away from the leash plug and I guess that’s where he likes it

[@HowtoRip]

No reason

[@kylewattssurfing3266]

Good awesomeness cool

[@ryanrichards225]

Because of you I might try surfing! Thanks bro! Also I like snow boarding. What kind of board do you have? If I’m going to get a surfboard I don’t want to spend a lot of money but I don’t want a poorly made one either......

[@HowtoRip]

It’s a balance. You normally get what you pay for

[@jhowardsupporter]

Temptation is there to start bumming and just bum through life. Resist the urge! You can do it! I mean check out the constant bombardment of videos from the snowboard guys like Shredbots, compared to the overall bumming from the surf crowd.

[@cadenashworth1753]

Stay psyched and stay safe everyone!!🤙🏼🤙🏼 God bless🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@HowtoRip]

And you too Caden

[@2tim316.]

What about the chicken wing pop up via the legs where one leg is in chicken wing position and the other is in the back. Is this not a good pop up option or would that impede future progress

[@jonnykirtland4807]

Duo M on steeper waves you won’t get up in time and that can get pretty spooky if you don’t turn in time

[@WaterBucket]

what board is this in the video?

[@dimensionofacrazykid3530]

It's a custom shaper m8 everyone has one here on the coast

[@h2o100bul]

Ton take off 5:40 tu t'aides des orteilles sur le sable, comment fais tu dans l'eau? c'est avec les genous qu'il faut pousser.

[@HowtoRip]

Utilisez vos cuisses en soulevant votre poitrine, puis sortez. Merci

[@alizorro900]

Is this recorded on a green screen?

[@petricelarson5161]

Why is the tail pad so far up off the tail?

[@riftborn1058]

Because its not a shortboard. According to my unproffesional estimate its something between 6'8-7'4

[@maxmillanmus9732]

Very useful vid

[@shanejamesmccann5858]

Thanks now I know!

[@kyleteeter7589]

Right here on the surfboard is just right. In front of the kick pad I put on the board specifically for my back foot. Proper stance, my back foot should be in front of the thing meant for my back foot. Not on it.

[@kaylaclay9292]

that was awesome - sometimes I see guys pop up and the back foot is right on the back pad ?? why is this.. ? bit confusing

[@kayw9235]

If ur still wondering then I think it’s for turning but don’t quote me

[@nishathais4747]

What type of board is used in this video?

[@prephasfallen5168]

surf*board

[@angelinamiller6570]

A gun surfboard

[@jomieorbino7679]

That’s not a gun gun boards are for Mavericks wave 🌊 thAts a long board se mi

[@j3in725]

Don't listen to them it's a shortboard probably 5'11-6'4

[@nayyerwazeir8531]

Good lessons

[@HowtoRip]

Thanks Nayyer!

[@nayyerwazeir8531]

Please send me your email address

[@briantrend1812]

I surfed for 40 year in south Africa Namibia etc then went to live in Canada and the UK had a heart attack and coma and the coma changed everything!! Now I fall off the board ???? The nurse teaches you how to hop an inch after a coma . so now im learning to surf again an inch at a time. shouldn't be much longer now......;

[@HowtoRip]

That's a heavy story Brian, glad you are on the road to recovery! Please keep us informed of your progress. You've got this!!

[@Borg14]

I noticed he doesn't pop up with his back foot on the pad. Is that normal with most surfers?

[@HowtoRip]

Check out how to pop up in 2 minutes!

[@Seanob1988]

What is this wetsuit??? I NEED IT

[@dlnr866]

this video so amazing bra,actually at small waves i got it, but i want to know how to take off the waves 2feet- or more? bcause i always fall down like in the washing machine... 😂

[@riftborn1058]

You need to experiment with your position on the board. If you fall down and go into the washing machine you nosedive because you are too far forward. So you need to be further back. Go too far back however and you wont be able to catch the wave at all

[@feerogers4692]

Went 4 a practice on soft top foamie today and it's Winter here in New ' Zealand Caught white waves and getting better at standing/crouching YAY Been surfing on and off a month now I need work on centering + positioning my feet Can't wait until the summer can spend more days out in the surf

[@keelywilliams7311]

Most helpful video I’ve watched, thank you 👏🏻

[@HowtoRip]

Glad it was helpful Keely, thank you!

[@csflight7384]

Thanks man yeww

[@williamjones7111]

Does anyone know the make of the wet suit he is using?

[@hackalandy]

Hurley

[@10oner]

Can we get a how to on sharks please? That's the only thing idk how to do

[@HowtoRip]

Sure

[@olivermcneil-moran8677]

hi, I am saving up for a wetsuit any ideas for one that will keep me warm preferably all year round and around £120. Any ideas ??

[@soccerclips8999]

Depends where u live, if u live somewhere where the weather at coldest is 60 degrees I would go for a 3/2 but if colder I would say a 5/4 with boots and gloves but it all depends

[@leomcnicholas3143]

Why is it you are using your feet in the pop up? When in the water you wont be able to use them as they will be hanging off the end.

[@HowtoRip]

Because I’m demonstrating on the beach

[@leomcnicholas3143]

@@HowtoRip yes but this is therefore incorrect technique. You should be showing new surfers exactly how to do it when in the water.

[@oceanwatchesclaudejolly1742]

Thank you for your lesson I subscribed your channel. I do reviews on diving watches you may be interesting this is my review ocean watches

[@jasminecair5605]

Does anyone know some good beaches in or around Perth WA for beginners to start surfing

[@HowtoRip]

Try the metro beaches like Trigg, etc...

[@jasminecair5605]

How to Rip ok will do, thanks. I’m 164cm and 60kg’s what size/type of board should I get? I went to a surf shop and asked but they had no idea..

[@matias4294]

classes with a kook !!

[@AS-kg8nw]

Is there any chance you can make a video of how to stop being shy amongst other surfers and go and start learning😖😖😖💩

[@HowtoRip]

Just do it A S! Other surfers won't be judging you don't worry :)

[@tim01263]

You had me... until the dubstep

[@HowtoRip]

😂

[@surfersurfer1861]

Be careful don't broken my board lol good vedio bro take offfff 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🌊

[@HowtoRip]

🤙🏽😰🏄🏼‍♂️

[@WWEfantasy1]

How can I meet with this guy. I want him to teach me lol

[@HowtoRip]

We offer online coaching Nogestic, email us at [e-mail]

[@WWEfantasy1]

Awesome! I will definitely shoot an email!

[@DutchNewbJr]

3:07

[@byungjoonkwack6946]

Rubber pad. What is it for..?? Not use it

[@suthobay]

Golden rule: always make sure the board has enough VOLUME and can hold your weight. Riding a suitable board for your weight/height is CRITICAL for enjoyment and learning

[@antonognyev1348]

ok, so good video but I tried it and it was wobbly and hard. So I stood up on my knee first.

[@HowtoRip]

A good place to start, as you improve you will be able to go straight to standing Anton

[@yaroslavapavlichuk2927]

Ok thank you so much I will try and pop up straight away. Very good advice, thanks

[@jomieorbino7679]

Easy way to surf fast just get a long board and get those 3 foot shit!!!i had to learn everything all by my self

[@ariasmartinezedwinalberto2830]

That wetsuit its fire

[@ForestSakan]

And u r gay

[@djames5705]

Wanna know how to rip? Go surf. Everyday. If you don't love it... stay out. If you do it will come.

[@ErgensUit1987]

Good answer... Yesterday i hardly could paddle. Today had a sore lower back. But went to catch some small waves and guess what i could stand a couple of times. And the paddling went a lot smoother than yesterday's session. Tomorrow i will go again... what a feeling you get in the water!

[@elenaromeroo]

exactly! i've been surfing every day, and each day you make progress. its all about spending time in the water

[@dennismuller5462]

Biggest beginner mistake... Take a Shortboard

[@cristinlee3989]

I think your tailpad is a little too far forward on your board... 🙄

[@HowtoRip]

Hmmmm nah

[@adreanlinerusher]

I agree its not unless the board was for bigger waves. That said the board is obviously wide enough to surf small to midsize days most often which is why its not back further :)

[@grant5603]

Depends where the find are

[@vanessajiang9045]

Tbh, Your video is very distracting to me as I couldn't focus on what you’re trying to say while looking at your cute face 😂 (too cute to be a coach 😅)

[@isabelmckenzie3252]

Amazing!

[@poboypowder7567]

Alright well I’m off to nazare now ✌🏼

[@evannramirez286]

Same and chopes

[@OEFarredondo]

No bro, hit Mavericks and jaws first

[@bzilzyonmobile439]

Abel Arredondo it was a joke. Lmao

[@poboypowder7567]

Bzilzy on mobile his was too, those are another set of deadly waves

[@OEFarredondo]

Bzilzy on mobile brodacious I know lol 😂 those are killer waves too

[@adreanlinerusher]

Feet hanging off the board works well for shortboards but I could see where somebody new is hanging off the back off a 10'2 wondering why the waves keep passing.

[@rubyhenaway4660]

do you reckon you could hang your feet off an 8'1 and still catch waves? or should be more positioned in the centre of the board?

[@sambott4724]

@@rubyhenaway4660 probably have your toes on the very edge of the board, it will also make it easier to stand up on

[@user-kc4hd6qu5g]

I ride a 9'5" and my toes are right about where the leash attaches to the board.

[@kieranmurphy5101]

@@aminor1950 lifeguards

[@stupidhandles]

Ruby Henaway it would depend on your height, legs have less mass than the upper body, so if your taller you should hang you feet of more. I've just started, I have a 8foot beginners board, I have my shins half way off the back of the board, if I don't the nose goes under every time.

[@naomimarie3597]

Me: *lives no where near a beach* Also me: *watches 60 videos on how to surf*

[@HowtoRip]

Thanks Naomi!

[@rickmook9422]

Very good video with nice clear instructions but there is one problem. A lot of beginner surfers are starting on longboards with soft tops. This makes the position you have to take a bit different and your stance a bit wider than on a shortboard. It is also way harder to catch a green wave if youre not forward enough on your longboard if you’re pretty lightweight like me. But other than that this video was perfect

[@swansonnnn]

This video is perfect for this beginner who only has access to a short board with a hard tip. There are hundreds of videos for beginner longboards, not so much for shorties.

[@glennturner4807]

I surfed all the time as a teenager but life and it's obligations take a lot of us away from our passions and getting back into it has been difficult. You showed me a couple of things I have been doing wrong like not lifting my chest up when taking off. Have been taking off push up style and that does not work at all!!!:))) Thanks.

[@isabragantini1708]

Man, I'm traveling to AUS and hopefully I'll learn how to surf (: Thanks for the video!

[@HowtoRip]

You should come to our surf retreat !

[@amyturner6275]

Hi from New Zealand , I just had a few days in Dunedin surfing it was great , my friend teaches surfing , I'm a beginner and this video helps, thanks

[@nobiclarke]

Think ill hit pipe with my wavestorm this weekend thanks mate!

[@HowtoRip]

Enjoy

[@phantomstranger1125]

I mean, Jamie O'Brien surfed Jaws with a Wavestorm, so you could do it for sure!

[@ChadAtkinson]

These videos are great. Focusing on good technique is a foundation for continued growth and improvement Plenty for me to work on!

[@HowtoRip]

Yeah pikachu

[@rtpvjp7464]

Just looking to transition from a mid length to a fish and found this short recap of key basics including pointing out that feet hangover really useful. Going to try them out this week and see how I get on! Agree with some of the comments on the length of swim strokes etc but I think there is room for personal preference here. Thanks for putting this together.

[@HowtoRip]

Glad it was helpful!

[@maddyG7414]

I'm working so hard...'please let me me be a decent surfer someday soon' is what I think every time I get out on the waves. 😂

[@HowtoRip]

Keep practicing Maddy, with time and consistency you will get there! Just have fun :)

[@kobypennell3187]

Nice video helped me a lot

[@noahstrange1316]

Yo Guys love your videos they help me out a lot! I have a question, have you guys ever watched Blue Water High?

[@HowtoRip]

No. This show makes you not rip

[@noahstrange1316]

How to Rip what do you mean?

[@joshvsfatherhood]

Currently taking surfing lessons in Venice, Ca. As far as standing up, I’m being taught to place my right knee on the board first, then bring my left knee into the center of my chest and board and then rotate into position while standing up. Im able to do that in one fluid motion but I feel like it slows me down a bit. Imma give your standup a shot. I know I’m in shape to do so and I’m sure I’ll eat sand a few times before I get the hang of it, but we’ve all been there I’m sure. Thanks for the great info my dude. Cheers from Los Angeles.

[@HowtoRip]

Good luck, it is definitely faster to pop straight up, but it will take some practice. Sounds like you are on the right track Josh!

[@arthurcwalina106]

if U want to surf on 12feet board that is a good school only on 12feet board haha