How to Catch an Unbroken Wave | How to Surf - Paddling into Green Waves

[@barefoot_surf]

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[@rafa_polesh1600]

Thank you

[@temali9432]

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[@mayamoussa6307]

ييي

[@jenellevillalon8354]

Solid life advice at 5:38 "You simply cannot learn from your mistakes if you don't look behind you to see what's actually happening"

[@jameshirst2731]

Thanks Jenelle . Keep soulsurfin, Jimbo

[@ourcollectiveinsanity]

props to the dude getting blasted for the greater good of the video tutorial.

[@DepthofFeelPro]

agreed on that!

[@--RSL--]

Blasted by a 2 footer??

[@henrycordero8265]

😂😂😂

[@JC-dq8fl]

lol

[@sairysv8625]

Blasted!!

[@ronrowan4828]

Although I've been surfing since 1968 I still can learn from watching these videos. We didn't have any surfing schools back then, or even surfing coaches. I didn't have any friends who were experienced surfers to take me out and teach me things. Everything I learned was from trial and error. I had to learn things the hard way. Watching this video shows some of the mistakes I make even after 50 years of surfing!

[@barefoot_surf]

Hey @Ronald, thanks for your comment. It seems many of us have this in common. Being born inland Canada, we also never had any friends to teach us, we had to learn things the long and hard way. Through our Surf Trips and now with this KZbin Channel, our mission is to help the beginner and Intermediate surfers going through the same path, learn as efficiently as possible.

[@newenhualpa4442]

virgo

[@tedfinkenauer42]

Ron Rowan thought the same thing!

[@michelemilesgardiner4522]

As a beginner surfer, you just made me feel so much better. I appreciate people who never stop learning.

[@surfbodi.0015]

Same here. I've been surfing for 28 years now. I've never had a lesson and probably have a load of bad habits. Definitely worth going back to basics. I'll be showing this video to my son.

[@KaiTakApproach]

Randomly popped into my feed years after trying to learn, instantly made sense of all my failures. Thanks for posting....this is the best instructional I have ever seen.

[@charleshawk6668]

KaiTakApproach same here, I went out and instantly got more efficient

[@vss6419]

KaiTakApproach everything I would’ve said lol

[@oktawiangornik1284]

Same here!

[@barefoot_surf]

Thanks, guys !! this is awesome! Keep it up.

[@19markz67]

I love the guy that was willing to go out there and make all the mistakes! Well done dude!!!

[@danielaperry6697]

Where was this filmed??? This looks like actual paradise for rookie surfers and is just in general so beautiful !!!

[@Eighteen19]

Nobody wants to say cause they don’t want that beach crowded 😛

[@obiwanjacobipreece7776]

Given the voice over is British I'm going to assume somewhere in Cornwall because there's nowhere else in England to surf hahah

[@srfhdx5584]

@@obiwanjacobipreece7776 noooo. This is deffo not britain. The geography is more tropical. The wave does look like the one i surf in north Devon a few times a year

[@safetybeachlife]

Somewhere not Britain. But where Brits go. France? Sri Lanka ?

[@annavaillancourt1545]

The shark shaped rock on the left side makes me think it's Playa Maderas, Nicaragua. Edit: after checking my pictures from November 2019, I am positive it is Playa Maderas.

[@AlisonLinh]

This video was the most helpful surf video ever. Helped me spot so many things I was doing wrong. Thank you!

[@barefoot_surf]

Thanks @Alison, this means a lot to us.

[@bayu9809]

Alison Linh i like you and i like surf

[@TheTravelingClatt]

Going to apply all these tips now! Incredible video!

[@greedydirtbaglorax]

Me too! I love your channel! 👌👌 🏄‍♀️

[@mattkent2651]

What a tremendous tutorial. I am only an intermediate surfer, but have never had a lesson. This taught me a lot! THANKS!

[@rnunezc.4575]

The first lesson before trying catch a wave is correct positioning on board. Not too forward not too back. To get the correct position on most boards from small to funboards, is using the length of your arm to tip of board. Extend your arm laying on board to the nose of board. You should be able to grab or touch nose tip of board. On small boards you should be able to grab the nose. On larger funboard or longboards you should touch the tip of nose..so play try this position. The paddling also becomes easier when you follow this advice on positioning on the board.

[@Bluofficialband]

The waves are perfect😍

[@lililambo4179]

Gideon Hammel I know I wish I was there😂

[@juliapetri2820]

Ikr

[@elsupernico]

This may be the best surf video for beginners I have watched!

[@johnkoepke4807]

This video is so concise and educational. I have no idea why anyone would give this a thumbs down. Thank u very much!!

[@jbalgo]

I got my first green wave in la Pared today. What a fluke after only 4 surf classes. I got beaten up by the others,but what a day to remember ! Thanks to Jan from Rapanui school.

[@RayBanks]

Fantastic video! Love the slow mo and great camera angles that help capture exactly what is happening.

[@barefoot_surf]

Thanks for the love! ❤️

[@lucascecconi258]

6 years after it still helps new surfers! THANK YOU!

[@MrBra18]

The BEST BEST video evermade with all the details needed for beginners! Congrats and keep doing stuff like this!

[@camilamarques5411]

The best video for beginners Ive ever seen, THANK YOU!

[@Adrian-ig4jp]

Best surf teaching channel by far.

[@barefoot_surf]

Thank you 🙏, we are glad to hear this.

[@vojithevibetarian5650]

The videos on this channel are produced so beautifully my friends. Perfect explanations and great vibes on every one of em. So relaxed in the mental classroom everytime. Thanks guys ! ☀️

[@jdjt8630]

I absolutely love this video! Probably the best one of this kind on KZbin. Thanks a lot 🙏

[@djS0nics]

What you said about not being afraid to nose-dive blew my mind. When you think about it, it's one of the safest ways to bail: you will penetrate the water whilst keeping your head as far as possible from your surfboard (which is the most dangerous thing around unless you are surfing on a reef). One thing I'd like to know: which side of the wave should the surfer observe before popping up ? The peak or the lower side (is it called 'shoulder'?)? I saw the professionals always look to the lower end just before they pop up.

[@Yui-ff1rg]

I am a beginner. This video is the best one I've ever seen. Thank you!

[@adamchapman3358]

Thanks for the great video. I'm starting to feel like surfing is one giant metaphor for life.

[@garntfab1687]

Helped me catch more green waves best instructions ever

[@bethanyhaggard7570]

So many tutorials out there that truly don't explain the process with great detailed examples. Very best one for a beginner by far!

[@barefoot_surf]

Thanks @Bethany, this means a lot to us.

[@TheSurfRat]

Just uploaded a video on catching waves yesterday and saw this today...I have to say, well done! I say the more competent surfers in the water the better, and catching green waves is one of those massive hurdles that comes early on and is sooo important. You have explained things so well. We overlap on a lot of points, and diverge in others. Keep it up and you will be pushing me to do better.

[@smw02011]

This is amazing!! I made so many mistakes!!! I can't wait to go surfing now! Thank you so much for the quality video!!

[@ypanso]

ive been coaching small wave surfing 3.5 years and this is what i teach. glad to find this video. good illustrations!

[@msd2819]

Hey. I just wanted to say thank you for all of your help. I had a vacation planned in California and saw this video to help catch a wave and I am so hyped to say that I caught my first couple of real waves this week!! Especially today I got a few that were actually turned into the wave and it felt so awesome to see the work finally pay off!! Thanks for all you do! Can’t wait til I can go again! You are a blessing!!!!!!

[@barefoot_surf]

Wow! Thankyou so much for the positive feedback. This is really awesome to hear. So very happy that we have helped in some way. Keep at it! 🙌

[@aviadoz5096]

This is the best video in KZbin about learning how to surf ! Thank you for your professionalism

[@libberached9971]

Not only does this video have great information, its really nice to look at

[@alexismccarrick7458]

this video was extremely helpful. I’m glad you emphasized on how to fix nose diving. When i go out to try bigger waves i’m usually scared of nose diving cause it’s a big impact and i feel liked i failed myself

[@ulygopez5988]

After decades! Finally you made the clearest way to explain how to catch waves!

[@mirutankuru]

I'm gonna have a small surf lesson tomorrow! I'm also learning English as well. This channel is very good to learn English and the surf together with british accent which is my favorite haha Thank you, I'll remind these tips in my mind tomorrow!!

[@barefoot_surf]

Stoked to hear you're learning a lot! Have fun.

[@RobManser77]

The best surfing instructional videos I've seen. 👍🏻

[@dukechristoffersen9440]

So good. Concise, very informative, and no "this is going to be easy." Best beginner video I've seen.

[@agniyogabyinessa]

I’m new to surfing! I started in December with a longboard and just recently got a short board for fun. After watching this video I went to the beach and caught 3 waves! I was going so fast, like never in my life. Thank you so much! I will continue practicing and learning from your videos ❤❤❤

[@dharmelin1]

Outstanding. Really nails the key points and reviews them well. Are you also the voice of 110%? Excellent measured delivery.

[@m.a.4949]

This is the best surf turtorial on youtube

[@ThePanshow10]

The cinematography on this was so sweet

[@snirnahari8125]

One of the best surfing video I have ever seen, and I saw a lot.

[@MissCamChoco]

I don't know why I'm watching this, I live in Switzerland and don't plan to go anywhere in the near future, but it's sooo relaxing to watch 😅

[@jamienorris9136]

Chuchichästli

[@cpt892]

Ig ou 😂

[@radovansurlak7445]

Thank you a lot - I struggled understanding the timing and positioning part quite a bit.

[@romanleduc6007]

Award for this guy taking a wave breaking in his neck only to illustrate the lesson :)

[@goncalod488]

you guys must have helped a lot of surfers, including me! Thanks

[@abbieamavi]

*absolutely phenomenal tutorial!! Loved this! Taught me that we were catching whitewater a lot, or simply too big of waves too early so they just pummel us*

[@bananita92]

Took up surfing lessons last year and broke my foot on my fourth class during my best wave. Got close to the shore. Got off the board to "swim" and fell onto my foot, since the floor was closer than I thought. Had to get 7 screws and a plaque into my foot. Just now healing from the screw-removal surgery. It was one of my life dreams to surf. Watching these videos makes me wish I had seen them before. I want to try it again, but the PTSD won't let me. Surf while you can. And live life in the now, tomorrow is never guaranteed. Enjoy your gift: the present.

[@constancechang]

You should try again! Be light on your feet and it will never happen again.

[@rosalynrama7062]

all that came into play today when finally began to relax and BE IN THE MOMENT. Thanks for helping this novice catch Waves !!

[@250595jojo]

This is the best tutorial I've ever seen about how to surf!!!

[@barefoot_surf]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@ladyEnchantressGarden]

These are superb swell for beginner and a bit advance surfers and not a long line up

[@julezwiedenhofer4836]

Just started surfing and this video gives so many good advises withing just 8 minutes. Thank you!!!!

[@glitzyt.2397]

Thank you for this I’ve been practicing my pop up but i don’t know when to pop up lol .Thanks a lot for this

[@Paiadakine]

Glitzy Todd i think lots of beginners pop up too early and stall the board. I tell people to count a second or two after you catch the wave to build up board speed before you pop up. If you pop up early you stall and miss the wave. If you pop up late you still catch the wave, but you miss some of the ride but you at least catch the wave and next time you can adjust. Good luck

[@bobbycruz8099]

Ive been surfing 3 years, primarily over the summers but still learned a few new things. Great refresher as well!

[@beyondthebluekou2]

日本語字幕ありがとう‼ I appreciate to japanese subtitle.

[@Nekssilpekans]

This channel single handedly change my surf game! Thank you so much barefoot!!!

[@barefoot_surf]

🥰🤩! Thanks for sharing 🙌🏼

[@mokshaflow4906]

By far the most helpful, feel good video on surfing I have watched!

[@barefoot_surf]

Thank you 🙏, we are glad to hear it.

[@JC-dq8fl]

surfing since I was two this is very useful I am twelve right now and this video helped a lot in my last competition.

[@swill1020]

Surfing since you’re 2? Didn’t your diaper weigh you down? Whatever the case I bet you’re awesome. Enjoy your youth. If you thing this is cool wait till you see boobies

[@Bdrum22]

This is such a solid video. I credit my surfing addiction and amazing waves this summer to this video.

[@ambertrend6841]

Absolutely the best 'how to catch a vawe' video tutorial. Thank you!

[@Asuram23]

Great, great video! I'm a beginner after years of surfing because I don't live close to ocean. When I started, I smashed many times waiting for waves at stage 3, and I developed a big fear. I wish I started differently, but this video helps a lot. I want to master that skill!!!

[@barefoot_surf]

Thanks for the love! Happy we could help in some way. 🙏❤️

[@itadakimasu890]

Very informational. I have been trying to stand up and catch waves for 2weeks now. I always can’t stand up and make the board go straight.

[@barefoot_surf]

Keep practising, make sure you're not looking down!

[@afordan]

I've been surfing for over 20 years off and on, but struggle with explaining how to do it to those new to it. This video is great at explaining the things I do without even thinking about it. One thing I would add is that the conditions make all the difference in the world on whether you have fun or struggle. Unfortunately when there are good conditions, everyone and their brother goes out. One other thing that I would have added is to immediately start your turn left or right as soon as you pop up and don't just ride the wave straight in. Also, most beginners struggle with paddling out, so I would have addressed that in the video.

[@kembooo000]

I find myself moving between 2 positions when paddling. First one is a bit aft of the board, just what's needed to get the nose 5 cm above the surface of the water with my back relaxed, this one is useful to paddle for long distances, like going back to the line up, as it is more confortable for the back muscles. Second one is a bit forward relative to the first one, in this position if you relax your back muscles the board nose would dive in water, but arching your back would raise it 5 cm above water, what I do is when a wave approaches I start paddling to catch up speed with my back arched as much as I can, and then as soon as I feel the wave reaching my feet I release my back muscles, the upper body weight gives a tipping angle to the board that matches the one on the wave, which is what's explained in the drawing @3:10. I managed to catch waves this way much easier since I tried it. give it a shot

[@kembooo000]

for the pop up always look to the side you want to go to, it's the only way to see when to actually pop up, never look at your board/feet. the whole body goes where the eyes look

[@barefoot_surf]

Thanks for your comment @Rabatavus, you explained it perfectly. This is exactly how we coach it to our surfers on the Coaching Retreats. Also, the size and volume of your board will impact how much arching/releasing affects the tipping angle of the board. Cheers !!

[@matteojb]

Livermore are by far the best "learn to surf" videos on this platform

[@afainc.2204]

I think I cracked this (just before the surf finally snuffed out and I could no longer practise) and found lifting my feet up behind me at the same time as lowering my head made a huge difference. I also stopped paddling earlier than I had been. Not sure when I will get back to the coast next, gutted I had no more time.

[@ridingsolo7574]

I've been surfing for maybe 2 Years now, I seem to catch waves before they break but the waves are just close outs. I've gone to multiple surf beaches but it always seems to be closeouts on Offshore. Although I can surf I loved the video, Its great to see the KZbin Surf Community all getting along!

[@barefoot_surf]

Hey @Aayden, thanks for your comment. This is a good point. Surfing good quality waves for your level is a key factor to help your surf progression. Sometimes, like for us "Canadians" this can mean traveling to specific areas at the right time of the year to get on to clean pealing waves. If ever you are considering a Surf Trip to a world class intermediate spot, Bali, Nicaragua & Ecuador where we bring our travellers on surf trips, offer the clean waves you see in this tutorial.

[@1royalwolf]

The third time I’ve watched this vid and keeps making sense. Can’t wait till I can catch waves as easy as this dude makes it look. Keep up the great work👍

[@Iamjohnnythethird]

So much gold in one video. I needed to see this, i noticed my progress has been slow for a while because I've not been dropping my head to gain that momentum, it has been stressing me out for a while.

[@barefoot_surf]

Thank you, we are glad to hear it. Good luck in the water.

[@Johnny-dv4bg]

@@barefoot_surf 3 months later and my paddling has improved so much!!! Thank you so much for this video, I can catch about 90% of the waves I go for now.

[@scratchplaysloud]

Great videos. I really enjoy the details and the way everything is explained in a clear and concise manner. Beautifully shot, amazing voice, great instruction. keep it up!! very much appreciated.

[@nzeches]

Great instructional video!! I wish I had this much of advice years ago ... Everything is meticulously broken down, and really reveals how critical timing is. Probably still a number of things I didn’t realize so far (or not able to analyze) It will certainly help me progress much faster next summer ! Thanks for the post

[@barefoot_surf]

Thanks @nzeches, this means a lot to us. We are pleased to hear our video helped your surf progression.

[@wennessa94]

Can’t wait to practice the tips given here for my third surf!! I surfed yesterday and today I’m so freaking sore in my arms but I’m so tempted to go...

[@crispinbarker4286]

This is such a helpful video - excellent film footage coupled with spot-on narration, thank you so much for producing this.

[@toxik420]

best video out there hands down

[@stripedtea14]

This is really useful, my sister and I are teaching ourselves how to surf and these videos really help :)

[@barefoot_surf]

Thank you 🙏, we are glad to hear it. Stay tuned, some new tutorials are coming up soon.

[@jeslynclyde640]

Best instructional videos EVER! Thank you so much, this has helped me understand so much better about what I'm doing wrong. The perfect instructional video for a visual learner especially! 🤘🙏 Will be watching more of you awesome clips 👍

[@barefoot_surf]

Thanks @jeslyn this means a lot !

[@alexmatthiessen8470]

Great video for sure. Really clear and concise and yes we'd all like to be as smooth and effortless as the guy featured! The only bit missing, in my view, is the narrator doesn't describe how to be in the "right spot" left or right, especially for bigger waves than those shown here but even for smaller waves. From what I've learned - and am still trying to execute with any consistency - is you ideally want to be in the "pocket" just to the left or right of the "peak" of the wave (where it's starting to break) depending on whether it's a left- or right-breaking wave. I've also heard a tip that when you're looking at the oncoming swell/wave, you want to look for - and paddle towards - the darkest and highest part of the wave as that where it will break first and you want to be on either side of that (again depending on which way the wave is breaking). Right underneath it and the wave will crash on top of you; too far away from the peak out on the "shoulder" and the wave will likely pass underneath you, no matter how hard you paddle. Other than that, the video is flawless. Super helpful. Thank you!

[@barefoot_surf]

Hey Alex, thanks for your message. The purpose of this video is to help beginners who are looking at understanding how to simply catch an unbroken wave on their own without even going right and left yet. We have an other video called "How to Angle your take off & Draw your line on a Wave" (kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3zXk6CQq612o5Y&t=) that goes more in details in the element that you seem to be talking about. Your explanation of the position in relation to the peak seems just right. Also, we have some more tutorials coming out soon to help intermediate surfers "Catch more waves" and "Catch better waves" stay tuned!

[@LaraLandX]

Nice explanation. I'd only add please, beginner surfers, watch videos to learn what "dropping in" and "snaking" are. Dropping in causes collisions and can be dangerous. Learning to avoid this keeps everyone safe. Thanks!

[@barefoot_surf]

Thanks @Lara, you are right. For those of you who would like to learn more about what @Lara is referring to, please check out our new "Surf Etiquette Video" in witch we cover these 2 elements ---> kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnTEmoSPi6qoqpY

[@arieannalawrence2954]

I live in Hawaii and there is lots of coral... any tips on how to easily maneuver around them??

[@johnswimcat]

A really good video. I struggled for years trying to surf and this video would have been SO helpful. The other things that would have made a huge difference were a bigger board, as mentioned here, and being water fit, in other words a strong swimmer. I was talking to Peter Jones of PJ's Surf Shop in South Wales about board size. He said "All my surfing life I've seen people trying to ride boards that were too small for them". Wise words. I did eventually get water fit, training four times a week for masters swimming, but that was after my surfing years. How I wish it had been before those years.

[@gentwithin]

I recently moved from the States to Sydney. Just learned how to surf out at Spot X and Byron. Now I'm back in SYD looking to crush it, except my first time out on my own I was getting CRUSHED! But it was still fun as hell. I'm hooked that's for sure. Your tutorials are the best I've seen. Straight to the point and killer production. Keep up the great work y'all! Got a new sub here!!! 🤙

[@barefoot_surf]

Thanks @Gentleman Within, this means a lot to us.

[@blakehelms1834]

Went out for the first time today, got my ass kicked, watched this video while laying on my towel, went back in and was able to ride one on my knees! Just gotta keep practicing now. Thank you

[@barefoot_surf]

Yes! Keep practicing 🤙🏻

[@philcamp9663]

One of the best ever learner videos .I should know I work behind the scenes in the surf industry filming etc.well done

[@carlo8641]

I am planning on trying to surf, never did it before. At least this video seems very good and informative so for sure it will help a lot. Great video, I think I will try to surf seems like a great and enjoyable sport/hobby.

[@barefoot_surf]

Hey @Naga, if you are planning to try surfing, make sure you check out our "How to Paddle" and "How to Pop Up" tutorials. Good luck !!

[@tonydetroit3209]

Probably the best video I have seen on the topic. Boy, I know all those mistakes too well!

[@juanrincon8777]

This video made even more sense after I tried surfing a few times. Now I see what I have been doing wrong and I was I was eating it so many times (I was catching the wave at stage C and wiping out from Huntington Beach’s big waves 😰)

[@barefoot_surf]

That's great you have recognised your mistake, hopefully now you will have more fun!

[@errorcode0x443]

This video caught me my first iffy waves today :) I’ll be trying even harder tomorrow to stay with them longer and catch some more green waves (most of today was foamers)

[@robertmartian4644]

I bought a ten footer and that’s what has helped me catch so many green waves. I highly recommend getting a big longboard. Someone can throw a stone in the water and it’s ripples will be big enough to carry you.

[@charliemccarroll3859]

Can't wait to get out there tomorrow and correct all my mistakes ! I was so near and yet so far ! But at least I have a 8 foot 8 board !!!!

[@supernovastudio4822]

Great tip on keeping your head low as you paddle into the wave, thanks!

[@yungooro7838]

Best video I've ever seen about surf techniques on youtube. Just subscribed. please keep posting more videos!

[@ul3m8]

Well, THIS is a surf lesson!

[@guillaumepierry8044]

Great instructional video. I'll try these techniques tomorrow

[@liveitloveitd2289]

That was me yesterday haha sitting too far out past other surfers🤦‍♂️, thanks for the video massive help

[@patrickfitzgerald6073]

This was really good! I llike how he takes a wave on the back for teaching purposes.

[@tony0000]

At 2:45, I'm going, "Oh, s**t, it's going to break on me" and I bail.

[@emma-nd2ey]

Same lmao 😂

[@Stella-ke7xb]

After watching this video, I was catching unbroken waves over and over again today. Thank you so much, it was exactly what I needed after losing my confidence from way too many nose dives in freezing cold water haha.

[@barefoot_surf]

Stella- stoked we were able to help you in some way. Happy surfing ✌️

[@Willenbrock96]

Stella, I have the same nose Dive problem, how do you fixed the problem?? I have a lot of moments at 6:24 min in this Video, it is so frustrating, I feel like a submarine...

[@Sumpguard]

This little surf spot looks incredible

[@babybear1987]

This is the best video for beginners such as myself. Thank you so much guys!! Also does anyone know where this beach is located? Aloha!!

[@barefoot_surf]

Thanks ! This Tutorial was filmed in Playa Maderas, Nicaragua. Awesome spot for beginners and intermediates.