How To : Body Surfing

[@mikecrook8434]

I haven't bodysurfed since 1965. When I or others did it, we kept our arms at our sides and our head up out of the wave so we could see where we were going. Worked great. What's the advantage of keeping the arms extended forward?

[@georgeshoemaker6872]

in big surf you can use your hand to plane and keep your head up as well. It's also safer to have an arm in front in case the wave flips you over

[@mikecrook8434]

@@georgeshoemaker6872 Sounds like a good idea.

[@muddymad5864]

Arms extended forward protects your neck in case of a dump, and it also helps you go faster because you’re more streamline.

[@TheDeerpark243]

At the World Bodysurfing Championship they judge you on how you take off in the wave, what you do in the wave and how you exit.... I'd like to see this guy bodysurf 6-8ft roller.

[@shapho4056]

Should I jump into the wave? I do that when I body board and it seems to help

[@iAmTan]

i call this swimming

[@1booyaka1]

Well, he's actually right. If you want to catch a wave and actually get a ride on the face you'll want to reach with one arm as far as you can, as though you are trying to grab something off of the top shelf while kicking with your fins. Stretching like this enables you to catch the wave much easier, if you decide to 'SWIM' into the wave with your arms, you will miss it altogether or get worked like an idiot.

[@hughmongous9729]

So if a kook is giving the lessons to total rookies, do those rookies go on to graduate to kook? Asking for a friend

[@chaoticgoldfish4011]

I used to body surf as a child for what seemed like hours. Funny how simple it is. Oh to live by the sea 😁 Miss it 💕

[@Lauql226]

Should a surfer learn to bodysurf?

[@WinstonKnows]

The Random Guy Absolutely!

[@millsb001]

Thank you for posting this video, however I wouldn't quite count this as body surfing. At waist depth, you wouldnt even need fins. Different techniques for different shores I guess.

[@PhilRiphagen]

is that Rhosseli beach?

[@TheHuntingFanatic]

Oh ya you dont need fins for this.

[@TheDeerpark243]

TheHuntingFanatic i never go in the ocean without fins , too many bad experiences

[@mikecrook8434]

@@TheDeerpark243 Yes, fins...10 billion fish can't be wrong. I just bought some webbed neoprene gloves. So, with fins and webbed gloves, I'll be able to catch just about any wave without much effort. Also, having fins and webbed gloves will enable you to tread water should something happen, rip current. to help someone who's panicked and has gotten dragged out but can't swim well. SAFETY

[@Localkinehawaiian]

You've never tried it before on big waves.

[@TheDeerpark243]

Yes I have but most the time I have ate it.

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[@diegosoto106]

Yeah Looks like he has never bodysurfed a 4 foot+ wave 😂 How are you supposed to ride a wave with your head inside the water 😂😂pfff

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[@jtandph]

Russell Brand?

[@lucaspacheco3491]

Wtf was that? Kkkkkk not bodysurfing at all

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[@benjaminlevy4897]

You should never body surfy straight forward

[@TheDeerpark243]

Benjamin Levy unless you’re going into shore.

[@littlelovelylxser167]

Your so wrong

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[@SERESurfer]

Hahaha. Wtf are you talking about!!!

[@nikefied9895]

Wtf is this

[@hanool777]

You also must be ready all the time, for the Lord will come when least expected - Matthew 24:24. If we truthfully ask for forgiveness for our sins He will forgive us no matter what! We have to love God with all our heart and have a relationship with Him. God loves each and every single one of yall! Have a blessed day. 🙏❤️

[@Localkinehawaiian]

But this is a weird way to do it.

[@quaeweanisrael740]

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