How Beginner Surfers Get To An INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

[@bradymangrum8832]

Man those waves are perfect. I wish the waves in my area we're like that

[@dimensionofacrazykid3530]

Where is this I surf at snapper at still we dont get this

[@lewissuttie6296]

@@dimensionofacrazykid3530 This is Middleton, South Australia. It is nowhere near the same standard as Snapper Rocks.

[@dimensionofacrazykid3530]

@@lewissuttie6296 mate on dry months middleton is better

[@nznige]

exactly, watching this almost pisses me off with the shit I have to try and progress in

[@thelocomocosurfer5577]

Same

[@brad9205]

The number one thing holding up my progression is the popularity of the beaches where I surf. I practice my pop ups at home, I exercise, I watch all these vids, but when it comes to paddling for the unbroken waves my mind isn't really focused on what I've learnt, but rather 'Am I taking someone else's turn on this wave? Am I going to drop in on someone in this position? Am I going into that bodyboarder?' Sometimes it seems the only safe bet as a learner is to sit on my board and watch the others. I caught a great wave at the weekend, popped up beautifully, only to see I'd dropped in on some guy. I quickly bailed off backwards but my legs catapulted the board into the air straight into his direction, took him out too. I'm not making any friends down there :-D

[@HowtoRip]

It can be hard to navigate the surf at all levels. Being aware of your surroundings and other surfers is a great start, like you have been doing. Maybe try another beach?

[@brad9205]

@@HowtoRip Yeah. I like this beach. The surf is often good, car park is on the waterfront, it has a café and showers, but everyone else likes it too. Definitely time to try another more secluded spot if I'm going to progress.

[@julianlowe9151]

Dude I am so jealous of those perfect waves, and they are far out not a shorebreak

[@nickwells4541]

This video was exactly what I needed! Because of the many many other videos I’ve watched of yours I’ve learned how to pop up and catch unbroken waves but I’ve always gone straight. I’m just learning to trim and I think this will help a lot! Also, as you guys recommended I switched from a 8’ foamie to a 5’7 fish (which I thought would be waaaaaaay too small ) and I can actually pop up and ride 9/10 times. Thanks a ton guys!

[@HowtoRip]

Nice work Nick, stoked that your 5'7 fish is working well for you! Good luck and let us know how it is going.

[@ProofKyko]

This advice was based on what ? I am riding a foamie as well, really curious on that change

[@nickwells4541]

Francisco Antunes A bunch of the How to Rip videos advise to switch to a fish board as early as possible. Just look up why have a fish how to rip.

[@pausabate9910]

Great! I'm gonna rewatch to get the details! I need to have a perfect take off! As usual, your videos are the best tutorials! Thank you Ryan! Aloha!

[@HowtoRip]

Mahalo Pau!

[@Mrciutadella96]

Awesome tutorials! I started surfing this summer in east spain and its been a huge improvement since i'm watching this videos! I am so grateful to both of you, sharing your knowledge and this amazing sport.

[@HowtoRip]

Thank you for your support Victor, we are stoked to hear that! Well done on your improvement!

[@markstang1965able]

Thanks. Man I wish we had computers when I was young learning. However at 60 on a longboard so many years later these videos are very helpful. I never think I know everything. Great direction.

[@HowtoRip]

No problem, they certainly have changed how we can learn

[@singlefin8077]

You make it look so easy! Thanks for not giving up on us ;)

[@HowtoRip]

Keep at it S B, it takes time!

[@karstensargent5391]

I love the videos!! anyway we can get some more vids for intermediate/advanced surfers?

[@HowtoRip]

Absolutely Karsten, coming up!

[@raulgonzalez6677]

Yes plz

[@finndalton6396]

Finally a decent video on how to progress. Awesome, loved the vid

[@HowtoRip]

Hope it helps Finn!

[@lawrienolan5189]

Nice to see it was shot at Middleton. A good place to learn and a good video to learn from. Thanks!

[@alaricpumani5372]

Yeaaaah thanks guys!!!!💪 let's practice in the sunshine coast😅👌

[@HowtoRip]

Love the Sunny Coast!

[@cherylmoller6248]

So, so, so helpful. Thank you!

[@eastcoastsurfer]

Thanks for making this video it’s answered so many questions I had and will massively help me progress to getting my first green wave 🙏🤙

[@karens9722]

Great vid. Can’t wait for the next

[@HowtoRip]

Thanks Karen!

[@1royalwolf]

Another great vid mate. Now I just waves to practice. 🤙

[@HowtoRip]

Thanks 1royalwolf, let us know how you go!

[@kylewattssurfing3266]

Thank you thank you thank you. The value guys add to the circle Community is amazing and Beyond reproach and it's amazing that you guys are doing that because it's so helpful and I appreciate it thank you for future content because I will always be watching. If you're a beginner Surfer and not sure if you should watch these guys videos, make no further they do a great job on every level of explaining surfing and this is by far the best Channel explaining all aspects of surfing that's on the internet and on KZbin.

[@HowtoRip]

Thanks Kyle!

[@BIRCH-kq4dp]

Great vid - just what I needed

[@HowtoRip]

Thanks Birch, good luck with it!

[@lieslstrydom2669]

What a beautiful man though ❤️ took your advice and turned for the first time this week! Time to shred it!

[@HowtoRip]

Hey Liesl, that is great to hear, congratulations! Shred away!

[@WaveWasters]

Great video with some solid tips in it!

[@HowtoRip]

Thanks guys!

[@kr15watts83]

Thanks guys! This is the most useful video I've watched since I started learning how to surf. Can you please make a video on how I will know when I am ready to pedal out further to the unbroken waves? I've heard so many different opinions on this. I don't have the confidence to move onto something more difficult until my basic technique is correct. But some say I will advance quicker out on the bigger waves.

[@HowtoRip]

Hey Kriszti, thanks for your feedback I am glad you found it helpful. That question is one that only you can answer. Are you confident with your ability to pop up, go straight on the white water with good control, is your paddling technique effective and efficient and what is your water confidence like? These are just some of the questions to ask yourself. It also depends on the conditions for the day, you don't want to go out into big unbroken waves. I would suggest trying it out on a day where there are 1 - 2 foot unbroken waves on offer at a beach you feel comfortable at. Surfing unbroken waves does open up a world of possibilities! Good luck!

[@lukeryan6028]

Hi guys. Good video, thanks. I'd love a video on how to do 360s on the surface of a wave. On your forehand. Body movement, wave section, board choice, how to practise for it on land etc.

[@HowtoRip]

Sounds good Luke, thanks for watching.

[@iacopoeste7078]

You're great guys!!! thanks!!!

[@HowtoRip]

Thank you !

[@tablaslovers228]

Amazing video! I am a super surf baby, still on a foamie, but looking forward to try to do something with my 80l. I know, I know, I am working on it. Thank you!

[@HowtoRip]

Good luck!

[@Saveme777]

My question is when I should change longboard to fish or short, some say u need to catch every wave on longboard before switching, but Im Just not sure, tnx 🤙🏻

[@HowtoRip]

Well that is up to you. There are pros and cons to all of those surfboard types. Check out our video "You're riding the wrong surfboard here's why". That might help!

[@maticherzog]

when you can confidently catch waves with a longboard/softboard and be able to ride on the shoulder of the wave I guess is the right time. with a shorter board you can learn to generate speed, easy pumps and shorter boards are easier to turn as well, especially on the bottom turn which is the most important turn in surfing. just make sure you get the right volume for your weight, thats the key, the lenght is less important. but generally for an allround board in the beggining make it 2-4" longer that your height with enough thickness under your chest for easy paddling, not a clear round nose but maybe a bit pointy so you can eventually learn to duck dive as well in the near future.. :)

[@austinp5929]

I think right now that’s holding my progression is my pop up. I ride a 9’0 log and I’ve been finding it easy to maneuver and turn and take off at an angle cause I came from snowboarding a lot but my pop up is still a bit slow. I’m not doing 1 knee at a time, but as I pop up I can feel my back knees slightly touch the board.

[@HowtoRip]

It just takes more time on the board Austin. Try warming up with some fast pop ups on the beach before you go out

[@kaylaclay9292]

I tried the pointing finger thingo and it works !!! - point to where I want to go and my head turns - it just seems to happen thanks heaps ! hey you should really say who you are at the start it makes it more personal :) Keep it up its so awesome

[@HowtoRip]

Great to hear Mike, stoked for you!

[@marielebihan2505]

Thank you for the advice! Ride on from Nicaragua;)

[@nyaladayas]

I am scared of the ocean but I love surfing so this helps!

[@charlesnetzler2262]

For the most part, do you suggest intermediates to practice going directly down a wave after take off than learning how to bottom turn back to the top of the wave, making a triangle formation instead of having intermediates focus on going across on the green?

[@HowtoRip]

No not directly down as this requires more timing and not every section will allow for this. I think start with getting onto the green and develop your rail game.

[@charlesnetzler2262]

@@HowtoRip Thanks for the reply! I have been surfing for awhile and going across the green comfortably but always lack speed in my turns, a surfer told me to practice going up and down the wave to get more speed for turns and cut backs. Also, would you recommend putting track pads on a fish board?! Went out and bought a gold fish AQSS board after seeing how much you recommend fish boards.

[@theBamboozleRoom]

Can you do a video break down using some pro surfer footage in clean surf wed love to see carve/snap/ headturn snap/round house cutback / reo / fins out reos Using freze frames and maybe even arrows to show direction From my son age 8 yew

[@jimmccarley9609]

Thanks for another informative video. Can't wait to go out and try some, maybe tomorrow.

[@HowtoRip]

Let us know how you go Jim

[@jimmccarley9609]

@@HowtoRip Waves were small, I caught a dozen or so. Still working on angling the take off. It's hard at the crowded beginner break, (party waves, all), as everyone rides straight. I got to my feet cleanly every time, so, that's good.

[@jimmccarley9609]

@@HowtoRip Went his morning, and I did it! I did an angled take off, and rode along the face. Stoked! Also, after missing a wave, the next one broke right in front of me, and turned me around. So I hopped up and rode strong white water. Fun times.

[@김기훈-b4p9o]

Look!!!!!!! That was what I need

[@BIRCH-kq4dp]

Can you give some more tips on paddling and duck diving ?

[@HowtoRip]

Can do

[@HowtoRip]

We do have a few videos on these topics, check out our playlist.

[@Lukex29]

Excellent tutorials Kale, i am learning on UK waves in South West England. You seem able to catch and perform manuevres easily so how come you couldn't surf professionally?

[@HowtoRip]

Glad you like them!

[@deedominus1002]

Informative ! I ll try some of the steps you mentioned. Super tough to surf here in the Great Lakes. Thanks for the vlog!

[@HowtoRip]

Thanks Dee, hopefully you get some waves soon!

[@deedominus1002]

@@HowtoRip I am catching waves just having trouble going down the line..Im 65 kg from a 6 8 funboard downsizing to 6 softech. Hopefully I could surf the face even just a few sec lol

[@J-Kestrel]

Great video as always guys! I’m looking to get a fish to transition down from the 7 foot funboard I’ve been riding. Would you recommend the one in the video? I believe it’s the go fish. How does that one compare to the seaside? I’m in love with the seaside right now...

[@HowtoRip]

I love the go fish, haven't tried the seaside yet. I know the seaside is a more refined / high performance fish compared to the go fish. It sounds like you're stoked on the seaside, so I would get one of those!

[@knovo08]

Thoughts on a "RipSurf" and how that may improve a surfers skills?

[@HowtoRip]

I'm not sure what that is Kevin?

[@knovo08]

How to Rip it’s a bigger version of a rip stick that’s made like a surfboard. Wondering if you knew anything about it. No worries and thanks for the great video

[@youdigsurf]

They have vidéo about smoothstar one which is the better carving skate to improve surfin, but more expensive than the ripsurf for sure.

[@victor-lz5pm]

Is there a difference when you only have a longboard for the turns ?

[@HowtoRip]

Yes they are quite different to turn!

[@MrBlockHead]

I often find myself too deep on the wave like the surfer at 4:41. Other than the obvious being in the right position. How do you prevent this? How do you know where the right position is going to be?

[@HowtoRip]

More time in the water and experience. Eventually you start to recognise what a wave is going to do, eg: stay open or closeout or provide you with a section, etc...Look down the line so you can see what the wave is going to do.

[@Cezary.c]

Could you do a video on stances. Iv had a problem with my mum poking out like im squatting for ages because I learned to surf on a really low literate board. Thanks.

[@HowtoRip]

Sounds good Cez

[@BAP785]

Question: When I (try) to turn, I feel like I’m rotating and looking back at the direction I want to go, however; my body goes one way and my board continues going the same direction. Then I fall as my board sling shots out from under me. I’m guessing I’m too heavy on my front foot still ? Any tips ?

[@jarrydmalcolm4319]

Leaving a comment to see what advise people give - I'm struggling with the same thing.

[@HowtoRip]

You could benefit by practicing these techniques on a skateboard. It sounds like you aren't leaning into your heels / toes when you rotate and look. Keep at it BAP, it will come!

[@myrashiswide]

Excellent.

[@HowtoRip]

Many thanks!

[@mtnsm]

Thank you so much for all the quality content you publish. You always use beautiful footage in your videos that makes me miss Australia :) I have a few suggestions/questions: 1. I still don't exactly get the difference between a carve and a cutback (or a snap, whatever it is) and in general find it very hard to discern between various moves (despite watching many videos about it). I guess this could be a good topic for a video. 2. I'm now waiting for my first own board (I used to surf on rental boards only) and it will have a lot of volume, 75 liters (it will be a 7'6 Notox Korko board). Now I'm wondering if I made the right choice or if I should have gone with lower volume as a beginner on his way to learn what you covered in this video. I heard it's better to focus to get as many waves as possible and high volume helps with that but now I'm not sure. Perhaps you could talk about volume in a future video. 3. It's hard for newbies to read waves. Maybe a video on reading waves, identifying rips and other dangers, figuring out how to identify the shoulder, whether it's going to be a left or a right-hander etc. based on actual footage would be helpful.

[@HowtoRip]

Thanks for the feedback, some good ideas marsam! Good luck with your new board

[@jonasamsellem1850]

Please make a detailed wetsuit guide video it will help a lot even though you already released a video on wetsuits but imo it's not that detailed in terms of fitting and etc

[@beaubeau48]

@How to Rip please could you do a video on how to surf the outer reefs of Barley!!!

[@D9VO]

I start every season from beginner, so this is great! :-P

[@HowtoRip]

Not anymore, time to start at the intermediate :D

[@WorkForAvocados]

An expert is just a beginner who didn’t quit!

[@D9VO]

@@WorkForAvocados Too true! I do get better through the winter but then spend too much time paddleboarding on flat water over the summer and forget everything I've learnt!! :-P

[@WorkForAvocados]

SUP SUP Get a surf skate!!! Ive had a Carver board for over 6 years and I swear by it. You can surf a flat basketball court or even take it to the quarter pipes. I believe if you’re outside of the US, there’s also smooth star. Either way, I swear either one will exponentially improves your 🏄

[@D9VO]

@@WorkForAvocados I will! I've been thinking about it for a while, anyway. Thanks! :-D

[@Coolcat2119]

Thanks guys!

[@HowtoRip]

Cheers Ryan!

[@Nebulation]

These waves look like they have atleast 20 second intervals. Can you please suggest or make a video on how to get past the break in conditions that are like 7 second wave periods with white water hitting your face sometimes twice in a row? I see other surfers doing it relatively easy, but it takes everything I have to get out there and then I have nothing left for the wave I want to ride.

[@HowtoRip]

In conditions like that it really requires more efficiency in paddling technique and duck diving. A higher level of fitness will help Andrew, hope this helps!

[@capcorn100]

Hi, I was wondering if it is better to take off straighter in bigger waves? I can do angled take offs and turns but not cutbacks. I also start to struggle to catch waves when it gets overhead. Thanks.

[@HowtoRip]

It really depends on what the wave is going to do, once again it is something best learnt from trial and error. Try both and see what works best, let us know how you go!

[@Joice_M]

can you turn a long board, it looks rly big and hard to turn on waves

[@nigianbo]

Nice video

[@aidanelliott8300]

Are you guys from this area? This is my local 👍

[@mikav.b]

Hi, I've been wondering about how the v-shaped tail of a fish board affects the performance of the board. Does anybody know?😅

[@stanclips8227]

You’ve probably got your answer by now. In short, the narrower the tail, the less speed the board will have (very few exceptions). It offers more maneuverability though, so it’s probably best for taller, more powerful waves.

[@DominickTambasco]

very good video but is it saying something new or different? the passage from a beginner to a intermediate has many other issues to deal with. For example the take off from a long to a minimal or a short. When you don't have anymore a place on the board where to point your feet to help the pop up. Is it a question of physical condition or there is a technique? but more important how to improve? and which are the steps to get that improvement. you see many tutorial show how to pop up with a short board but no one says what hapens when you passa forn a school board to a minimal or a short.

[@ceeweedsl]

Hi. Beginner into intermediate here with a few years of slow learning experience at a difficult break. To me, your questions indicate that you have not been in the water very much. Really takes a lot of time in the water in my experience. And much core conditioning. The more you work on it, the more you will understand and come back and watch again to understand more. Unless you are a natural athlete, young and in shape, you will need maybe a 50-100 days of surfing experience. My son-in-law was better than me after 10 times though. He's 24, gymnastic athlete. I'm 61 not weak but no athlete.

[@DominickTambasco]

@@ceeweedsl I am 61 YO. 71 kg. not an athlete. I started two years ago. i live in Italy. so you are right i do not spent much time in the water unfortunately. thank you for your advise: I practice at home but as I get in to the water i don't why is always the same going back. Patient.

[@ceeweedsl]

@@DominickTambasco Yes, so much patience. And really work on your physical conditioning all the time, also balance. It's already so much harder for us old men! The best thing is to find happiness each day while learning. To learn is to grow. Enjoy the ocean!

[@DominickTambasco]

@@ceeweedsl where do you come from and where do you surf? I am from Italy and I live in Rome

[@ceeweedsl]

@@DominickTambasco Hi- I'm from USA-Texas born, but surf in Southern Mexico. Fast steep beach break waves here. Very short rides, hard to get out with a longboard, hard to keep from getting smashed! But I am trying to get some time at the beginner friendly breaks in California for a few days each year. That helps. Best advice is to take a surf class for one or two weeks someplace with easy beginner waves.

[@samjackson6118]

What beaches do you guys normally surf at looking for a good beginner beach in Victoria to learn these skills, thanks !

[@HowtoRip]

I'm not heaps familiar with Vicco and beginner friendly options. Go into your local surf shop and have a chat with them!

[@pqhara]

Excelente vídeo.

[@HowtoRip]

Thanks!

[@julianlowe9151]

Those look like perfect waves for a fish type board

[@HowtoRip]

Absoloutely

[@chriscott32]

What FireWire board is the guy in the grey wetsuit using throughout this video?

[@meowqaq2582]

coooool

[@coolpotato6]

Whenever I try to turn I just slip off of my wavestorm. Any ideas?

[@alvarosantana9171]

I have a problem, I’ve been surfing for a while and I’d say I’m what you’d call intermediate. However, sometimes I place my back foot too far forward when I pop up so it’s much harder to turn and do anything on the face of the wave. How can I solve this problem?

[@tynanbressan]

focus on sliding your back foot further back when popping up,I used to have this problem too but just slide the board forward a bit and get your back foot back on the tail pad.

[@HowtoRip]

Now that you are aware of it Alvaro, just keep practicing trying to get it right. You can practice popping up on your board on the sand (without fins in) or even on a mattress.

[@mitchdell8840]

How much weight shifts onto the Back foot during the turns or is it more so just shifted to the heel or toe? Love the videos guys keep em up.

[@HowtoRip]

Both Mitch, a video on this topic coming soon!

[@Sarah-zi8ki]

I wish the waves were like that in socal💀😂

[@gabbyyy5294]

Sarah same lol I’m in SoCal too

[@jeffbass87]

Which type of board is used in carves and cutback example ?

[@HowtoRip]

Firewire Go Fish

[@ryantherock7664]

Can you guys do a video on creating speed on a wave face?

[@HowtoRip]

Hey Ryan, we have a few videos on speed generation, check out our playlist

[@prodbyDxv]

Where is this beach?

[@HowtoRip]

Australia

[@prodbyDxv]

How to Rip Thanks! Love from the west coast of Africa

[@FloRian-zx1vx]

Nice thx

[@HowtoRip]

Thanks for watching Flo

[@coltsears7028]

Great video can’t wait for the next one

[@HowtoRip]

Thanks Colt!

[@yasminpavlinovich9852]

Great video! Where r u surfing

[@HowtoRip]

Australia!

[@alexdornelli3242]

dude, thats a LONG way out to paddle til the line up and if a begginer's legs cramp, hes gonna have to swim a lot to get to the shore

[@BIRCH-kq4dp]

What board are you using in this vid ?

[@HowtoRip]

Go Fish Birch

[@SoloC852]

In the cut back section, wasn’t that a roundhouse?

[@HowtoRip]

Yeah pretty much!

[@clarasatilima]

Could u give some tips to exercise at home???

[@HowtoRip]

Hey Clara, we have some fitness videos, check out our Surfing Fitness playlist!

[@iaklelar3141]

I live in damn Dubai there’s not to much sirf

[@HowtoRip]

Thanks for tuning in from Dubai!

[@jamietimmins420]

This is where i surf

[@brodyskelton5209]

Jamie Timmins where is it?

[@jamietimmins420]

Brody Skelton Middleton

[@brodyskelton5209]

Jamie Timmins thanks man

[@elishanmccabe]

Should weight be even on both legs??

[@HowtoRip]

It depends on what you are doing, generally speaking, slightly more on your front foot

[@JackCCG]

Where is that?

[@HowtoRip]

Australia

[@JackCCG]

Nice love the vids🤙🏼

[@JackCCG]

I am in Carlsbad usa

[@enochearnshaw2049]

Where’s the location?

[@Nicyarrr]

Enoch stop motion studios Middleton SA

[@ryanasmar8242]

hey i’m just getting off my 7’4 board. I’ve been riding open faces and green zones but i’m finding it hard to really cut on my board. Would i need to move to a shorter board to cutback on the open faces?

[@HowtoRip]

It will certainly help with turning!

[@pompkiiin2612]

Where ist that beautiful Area?😜👁

[@willhammondhimself26]

First!!

[@HowtoRip]

Nice Will

[@xtremesurfin5647]

I just bought a fishboard

[@HowtoRip]

Nice work!

[@Comedy_man.12]

I leave in israel ther is no waves

[@HowtoRip]

Go to your local surf shop and ask them

[@FPSTUGA]

What happened to you and Kale?

[@HowtoRip]

Still putting out videos FPSTUGA!

[@lunchmind]

ads during the lesson are annoyingly disruptive.

[@sophykohler6057]

You need to be more flexible

[@mahinafajardo]

whatever beach this i really wanna go. don't care where it is. LMk

[@ibrahimslax6943]

south african?

[@jamestozer8165]

middleton point, south australia. I am local. probably on one of the "what not to do" clips

[@noobslayer2647]

Where is this beach?