How to Pump on a Surfskate

[@LolingLexa]

Best tutorial found so far thank you!!

[@SurfskateLove]

Glad it helped!

[@anthonyalfredo563]

@Ivan Finnley instablaster ;)

[@mathiasboissonot5104]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3SyYWapnbeXrLs I found this other tutorial that is sooooo clear! Game changer

[@capcorn100]

Top tip on pushing with your back foot at the same time as your hand comes back. This really made a difference for me and I don't think I've seen any other KZbinrs emphasise this point.

[@earlejoseph3374]

57 this year. I walk with a cane. Still ride my long board. Can't pop up on a surf board quick enough anymore. I want to try one of these.

[@SurfskateLove]

Highly recommend it, my friend! These resources may help you choose your first one: www.surfskate.love/surfskate-buyers-guide kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWHGlGCgqdOfa6c

[@DP-Universe]

Wow impressed! Do it!

[@tomwhitten6394]

57 also! I converted a cruiser with the waterborne surfskate adapter, works really well for 60 bucks.

[@dewindoethdwl2798]

For surfing, get a kneeboard. A pal who’s an amputee, right leg at knee, has rekindled his surfing life. In fact better than before as the foot-fins (even one!) let you paddle to catch waves that are marginal using normal techniques. Swim, catch, slide onto your knees and shred. What’s not to like?

[@nixdapogs]

Respect, sir👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼 Keep doing what you love doing! We don’t stop playing because we grow old. We grow old when we stop playing. ✌️

[@mcn7243]

Thank you for your very clear explanations ! I’m a 54 years old french lady, my daughter in law and my son, who is a surfer and snowboarder, have had the excellent idea to offer me a surfskate for my last birthday in february. My son has shown me the basics and I’m starting to really improve and having lost of fun !Like you said at the begining of your video, my son always tell me : it’s a surfskate, so imagine the wave ! Now with your video I’m going to look after the details and will go to another level for sure 😄 and will hopefully improve my surf at the meantime 😂🤩

[@SurfskateLove]

Awesome! So great to hear!

[@RenoLaringo]

Same age as you, and getting back into it after 35yrs lol... I'm glad to hear you got so much fun out of it. At this point all I'm hoping is to not go meet my Creator to soon 😁

[@mcn7243]

@@RenoLaringo Definitely not ! instead the Creator will bring you back to life on your skate 😁 Enjoy !!! 👌🏾

[@YangGQ]

I am 58 going on 59 - and Surfskating around Singapore. Never could skateboard in my youth. Was not fashionable ini my day.

[@mcn7243]

@@YangGQ enjoy !

[@HauntedSheppard]

The most beautifull thing about learning and seeing people learn that it just snaps in your brain at some point. Always amazing to see

[@vincebartle]

Seeing Dave get that was so encouraging! Teaching something like that in surfing would take countless sessions.

[@jmeib]

I'm a surfer, with no experience with a skateboard or longboard. Got my first surfskate yesterday and pumping on the flat ground is so much harder than pumping on the face of a wave. Your tutorials are really helpful though

[@tairypotter5474]

My 1st day I cannot even make a skate moving forward, but after watch your video then on the 2nd day with an hour of practicing now I can even pump uphill. Thanks a mil for you.

[@SurfskateLove]

That's so great to hear! Have fun!

[@misterjokerishere]

Exactly the same situation for me.

[@bj0ernaa]

It was actually super helpful to se someone -not- being super quick to catch on, This is probably very much like I would be performing. Stiff at first!

[@chatthidakusump6722]

First time watching this channel and I thought 25 min is pretty long and prepared to feel bored. Turn out didn't skip a sec and learn quite a few new things. Love how you explain it very clearly and the part with exaggerated movements was really helpful. Thank you so much.

[@SurfskateLove]

Great to hear! Thank you!

[@MyMangix]

The best tutorial, showing basically everything you need. also it helps with two people one of them being a slow learner Thanks a lot! Really improved my skills

[@SurfskateLove]

Great to hear! Thank you!

[@mathiasboissonot5104]

It's a great tutorial and there is this other one from Mako surfskating that is sooo clear and deconstructs the motion to make it so easy. I've made great progress thanks to this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3SyYWapnbeXrLs

[@misterjokerishere]

This tutorial is a lifesaver. While I am still trying to get my hands right and adjusting the weight/lean. The tip about back leg being the actual propulsion was the game changer. Thanks!

[@Charbarhousemusic]

Great. You got them pumping even before they were wiggling. Good job.

[@boerenkoolmetworst]

Bought a surfskate yesterday to get some exercise during the lockdown in the Netherlands. I'm all over the place, but your instructions help a lot, thank you!

[@SurfskateLove]

That's great to hear, Hans! You're so welcome. And have fun!

[@404michaelnotfound]

Cool my fellow country man. I just bought a dropthrough regular board, but after watching this I am considering buying one of these for excercise purposes. This looks fun.

[@SurfskateLove]

@@404michaelnotfound SO much fun!

[@Ared85]

I see few tutorias in my language(spanish), but this is by far the most helpful

[@AndrewWorkshop]

Never been on a skateboard before getting a surfskate, this was super helpful, especially weight distribution. Getting the hang of it thanks to this video!

[@MrHandodo]

Thanks! This is by far the best tutorial for me! I'm a snowboarder, so I tend to put more weight on front leg, not using upper body, and do wider turns. This video clears all that. Thanks again!

[@SurfskateLove]

Thanks so much! Glad you found it helpful.

[@passenger2186]

Thanks from Germany. I like your tutorials and reviews. 2 thumbs up!👍👍

[@MrSupersquashy]

Great tutorial.. half an hour after watching this I'm pumping like a pro. I'm super stoked. 👌

[@Jason-TheChad-Muska_circa1995]

I bought the Carver Rad Ripper yesterday and skated on it from 6:30 to 7:30 pm tonight and now I'm in bed about to crash cuz I work early. Watching this makes me wanna go back out post sleep medication. That would be a bad idea 😝

[@rorroguzman]

Hi Steve, thanks for all these videos for beginners. Your channel convinced me to buy my first surfskate at 41, it arrived yesterday and will try it today for the first time… really excited about it! I will try to put all the good tips in practice and hope to feel the flow soon :) Keep up the good work!

[@SurfskateLove]

Yay, that makes me happy ! Keep us updated on your progress!

[@rorroguzman]

@@SurfskateLove There’s still a lot to improve coordination-wise if I want to say that I can perform a surfskate pump 😅 …but I really enjoyed the session and I’m looking forward to the next one! 😎

[@Fisher04-mg9yt]

Best tuto, thanks. Love from Paris, France.

[@markopevalek5150]

I have just subscribed to your channel. You're the best teacher. Thanks from Croatia.

[@SurfskateLove]

Thanks so much, Marko! Just trying to give people what I wish I had when I was starting out.

[@marhiellegalang2537]

Thanks for the beginner-friendly tutorial!! Applying what I learned on my weekend sesh!!

[@carsonquigley3658]

I just bought my first surf skate and I’m watching this and I’m just repeatedly doing all the movements in my room and it feels good. Thank you for the help

[@SurfskateLove]

Yay! That makes me happy. Thank you for sharing.

[@TobyRose71]

00:02:40 lower body/upper body coordination explained 00:03:22 so the basic movement is . . . 00:20:25 lead arm movement and upper body twist

[@giorgia4599]

Thank. You 🎉 now I can pump! I have tried so many ways and tutorials but this one really worked for me! Great tutorial 😊

[@wgara4582]

Good video! Long time snowboarder and somtimes skateboarder. Like Dave, goofy foot here and still struggle with doing everything with the front (right) foot on my SLIDE surfskate. Once in awhile, it does click and the rear (left) foot powers the pump. Just gotta keep at it. Also got me a DRAGAN board, now that one is really weird to get a hang of!

[@thetimsalaproject]

Keep doing what you're doing man! This is such an awesome tutorial!

[@hirastory8090]

thank you so much this is the first video i watched when i started to surfskate it helped me a lot

[@yodermor8105]

Nice tutorial. Thank you from Thailand, we are cazy about surfskate in our country. Looking foward to see next great tips!! 😆👍

[@TakeItToTheGround]

Good video. Just ordered some surfskate trucks for an old school deck I have collecting dust. That squeak would drive me nuts. Going to pull apart and lube the truck pivot before I do anything!!!!

[@BetterWithAir]

Just got my YOW Kontiki in the mail, hopped on it and was like “yup, this is way different than I imagined. Time to go watch a tutorial” lol. Thank you!

[@SurfskateLove]

😂

[@glacialimpala]

Came for a lesson, stayed to see if Dave gets it in the end xD You go, Dave, it's hard not being an intuitive rider :')

[@capelth--dice236]

nice 101! I started surf sk8 without snowboard, surfing, sk8…. This movie is very very helpful! I continue practicing!

[@onlyme9254]

Damn I've just been bought a long board for my birthday, just been doing some carving today n I'm hooked n really enjoying it but now I want a suf skate! It's raining where I am now plus I've had a few beers so I'm going to have a go at pumping another day after watching this. Ur a great teacher! 👍

[@gblan]

I used to race slalom and the first time I tried this it clicked immediately. Most fun I've had in a long while.

[@SurfskateLove]

Awesome!

[@ViniciusFortuna]

The tip to use only the upper body was the best. After I tried that I understood the movement a lot better. I'd recommend starting with that.

[@SurfskateLove]

Great feedback, thanks!

[@223ashere]

Tomorrow i’m gonna go for my first attempt, I’m definitely gonna follow this tutorial.

[@FlowJunkie65]

Good lesson. I just installed the Waterborne adapters on my 32" Penny board and am looking forward to trying it out for the first time this weekend. Thanks, bro.

[@kostyafedot551]

Amazing! It feels really close to swimming.

[@madamho6128]

I'm from Thailand, Thank you so much✌️❤️

[@alexb3648]

Thanks for having this channel! I just found out about surfskates from your channel. I am so excited to try it. I just ordered some surf adapters from waterborne and I'll definitely be referring back to this video.

[@fluffyandblue1829]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you!

[@SurfskateLove]

Thank you!

[@boxonix]

You are my new teacher !!! Thanks so much from Bangkok.

[@SurfskateLove]

Hopefully we'll skate together some day!

[@mihhailzaplava4820]

Such a great video man, you are an amazing teacher

[@lilycat1694]

Whoa, this is extremely helpful. My Carver Black Tip CX was just delivered and I cannot wait to try it out. I will definitely refer to this video while I try to coordinate all the movements. I maybe should have gotten a slightly shorter board being only 5’5” tall. My legs are fairly long, so it should be okay.

[@DP-Universe]

At 18:15 I was like: yes yes go for it, you are close. Totally feeling the progress!

[@DP-Universe]

And at 19:40 I was like yeah you got it!!! Woohooooo!🤘

[@onlyme9254]

Omg I've cracked it! I bought a surfskate with cx trucks 3 weeks ago and nearly gave up. I went to my local skate park earlier today for 1 more go n it just happened! All thanks to ur video! 👍

[@SurfskateLove]

This is great to hear! Keep at it and have fun out there!

[@onlyme9254]

@@SurfskateLove I'm having a blast! I think I might even be the only person where I live with a surfskate everyone has either a normal skateboard, I've seen a few longboard but not many hopefully it'll catch on soon! Love from the UK 🇬🇧👍

[@jamesdarkin843]

Solid video mate. Best one out there. Thank you

[@SurfskateLove]

Thanks so much, James! Glad to hear you find it helpful.

[@TheBentSpork]

Wow, had to try pumping again after only 5 minutes of this video, and really felt the upper/lower body coordination and rear leg thrust. (Recently got a board and I'm new to board sports.) The discussion of toe and other heel contra motion at 00:03:35 was first time I'd heard and was helpful. Then I finished video--your speed generation at 00:11:45 is crazy. the tai chi exercise at 00:13:44 and 00:21:00 was most helpful demonstration of when compression occurs I've seen in these videos, though I think youtubers get nervous about spending too long on one thing and move on too quickly I'm not sure there was actually a clean example of more than a few seconds to practice along with, I think you could have done that at start of video with a couple solid 1 minute uninterrupted demos. backwards lean at 00:21:39 surprised me, I'll run out to try when the sun comes back up. I'd still love to hear forehand wave vs backhand wave compression explanation, maybe filmed on a driveway slope with Dave and Alex in blue hula skirts to represent the wave. Thanks!!

[@SurfskateLove]

Thanks so much for the feedback! Very helpful. I have some new tutorial videos coming out soon that will clarify some of the steps, as well as fix some of my mistakes.

[@TheBentSpork]

Woo! Finished the video and went out for another half hour today. Had so much fun feeling the fluid groove and being able to generate speed and get out of stalls. Even the sidewalk home was a good time. You've already got the best video (out of many), a tutorial will be cool but I'm excited to see the next topic. Thanks again!

[@SurfskateLove]

@@TheBentSpork That makes me so happy to hear! Thanks for sharing.

[@glacialimpala]

Since you're new with board sports (well you were, 3 months ago), may I ask you how long did it take for you to go from that first foot on the board scare when it flies off uncontrollably, to actually being able to hold your balance and kind of move around? My board arrived on a day when I couldn't go outside so of course I was too curious not to try it on my hard wood flooring and boy did it fly away haha I figured better friction outside will slow me down enough not to freak out...

[@glacialimpala]

Since you're new with board sports (well you were, 3 months ago), may I ask you how long did it take for you to go from that first foot on the board scare when it flies off uncontrollably, to actually being able to hold your balance and kind of move around? My board arrived on a day when I couldn't go outside so of course I was too curious not to try it on my hard wood flooring and boy did it fly away haha I figured better friction outside will slow me down enough not to freak out...

[@VictordelRioEspada]

Very useful and great teaching! Thank you, it has helped me a lot! Please make more tutorials like this one! :)

[@fabiopozzo7604]

Excellent Tuto, vraiment, j’ai rarement vu un prof avec autant de situations aussi diverses pour modifier la motricité des skaters. Le mec est fort 🤩 Des profs comme ça on en veut plus! Marre de tous ces types qui ne font que recracher des descriptions de livre!!

[@SurfskateLove]

Thanks so much, Fabio! I really appreciate it. I'm just trying to give people what I wish I had when I started out.

[@fabiopozzo7604]

It’s perfect for me, I’m a real beginner and with your video I have so much différents tips to try! I’m 45 years old and I’m very scared to wound myself. But I’m a (tennis and CrossFit) teacher too and I love when I can find a teacher like you when I begin a new sport. Weldone!

[@mathiasboissonot5104]

D'accord Avec toi Fabio! Il y a aussi cet autre excellent tuto qui utilise des analogies pour expliquer la motion et la propulsion: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3SyYWapnbeXrLs

[@NaShUraLLy]

Loving all your vids! Can’t wait to get my first Slide Surfskate any longer after watching this tutorial. Thanks for making all these amazing vids!

[@nimohobbs9827]

Brilliant tutorial..✔️

[@KrisNativeThai]

very nice tip mate, just what i was looking for, tks!

[@SurfskateLove]

Great to hear1

[@steve_22xy]

excellent tutorial, i want to try this when i get my skateboard

[@supershang22]

When I got my black tip that is my first surf skateboard, I realized pumping actually was much more difficult than what I thought or watched! Just day one, still long way to go. Tomorrow I am gonna bring this video with me;)

[@supershang22]

Day two, still can not make my board move forward though:( I got a C7 truck, but it did not seem to be smooth at all!!! I could not make it move by either front or back leg! So weird! I saw in the video that C7 truck looked like way more flexible than mine. I am wondering if it's possibly because my board is a new one? little frustrated. Keep on going tomorrow...

[@JanineBloodshed]

How are you doing now? I am on day one and sometimes it just clicks and works but most of the time I am not moving... Haha

[@supershang22]

@@JanineBloodshed After 3 weeks, now I can pump well, even can pump up a slope. Now I am learning bottom turn and re-entry. A lot of fun! I love it!

[@Huipie81]

You’re a great teacher! Thank you!

[@pariem.7656]

Love your tuorial video! This helps me a lot (especially for goofy❤) Thank you.

[@jujunue]

Thank you so much! This video has helped me tremendously! I’m on day number two of my surf skate journey. I also have an extensive balance journey from advanced Yoga and Balance board work. Your video got me pumping today! I will be forever grateful.🙏🏽❤️‍🔥🌊🛹

[@reinaldoserfaty5404]

Great, great class! Congratulations and thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@maribels7613]

Fantástica explicación! No consigo bombear pero creo que es por que el eje delantero lo tengo muy rígido y hay aflojarlo para que las ruedas giren mejor.Thanks you!

[@jeanymarshall564]

Great learning video!!! Thank you for the great instructions 🤙🛹🖤

[@jjaannnniikk]

Hey, Thank you for your great videos and all the effort you put in them! Could you do a video on how to pump on the backside?

[@SurfskateLove]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKe1gIRnoa55fbM

[@callme.jazmin]

Best tutorial!!! Thank you!

[@translumination2002]

Awesome tutorial. It was great to see how beginners learn.

[@ДанилЕрмолов-э2ш]

Крайне полезное видео, спасибо!

[@AdnanCucak]

So glad I found this Channel!!!

[@libertypalmer8151]

awesome video! super helpful!!

[@OverKilL413]

Hey man! Great videos, got me so hooked that I want to try it… First thought about a Carver Triton CX but 31 inches is the longest version… I’m 6‘4 and about 180lbs so I’m afraid it will be too small for me… Any recommendations in the same price range suitable for taller guys or do you think the Triton CX will do just fine? Thanks and greetings from Austria

[@burcinisik3783]

Awesome tutorial. lt was great see how beginners learn

[@nadster76]

Great video, when I learnt i focused on my front shoulder leading the way, and drawing a figure 8 (on its side) with the front arm. Lots of great things to add to my technique here 🙏👍👍👍 I really hope those guys are still surfskating now, 😎🤙

[@crearoosje]

You are a great teacher!

[@JahCoMusic]

I think I made this comment on anther video, but the thing that is being overlooked here is generating speed out of the toe edge turn versus out of the heel edge turn. Both can be done. Non-surfers tend to gravitate to generating their power coming up (extending the knees) on a toe edge turn. But you can also bend down on the toe edge turn and generate the power coming up on the heel edge turn. I guess if you just surf skate on flat bit is okay if you never do this. But if you want to apply it to surfing or snowboarding you should practice it on a surf skate. It is simply a backside bottom turn when surfing. Or pumping for speed when riding backside on a wave. The interesting thing here is that this is what Dave is doing! Notice that he only generates forward motion when he is coming up on his heel edge turn. He bends his knees on the toe edge and extends on the heel edge. Not so intuitive, but it got him moving. For people who only do toe-edge power generation, I would suggest doing an exercise where you are doing circles (or squares) only turning in the heel-edge direction, only generating power when coming up out of the heel edge turn. The exercise can, of course, be done making toe edge circles, but again, you would likely find that easier. Heel edge power generation will also help if you want to take your surfskate into skate parks to start carving in 3 dimensions (transition skating), not just on flats.

[@noohohno]

Great video tutorial. Much appreciated!

[@larslersmacher3762]

Such a great Video. Thank you!

[@allodapos]

awesome tutorial! I'm hooked. I can't wait to try

[@middleagedshred]

Nice..The grom got it in the end..)..next step, visualise pumping as if surfing on a forehand wave as demonstrated here and also as if on a backhand wave so instead of expanding towards the way you are facing (towards a forehand wave ) you contract towards the side you are facing and expand backwards..Basically switching the sides you contract/expand on.

[@SurfskateLove]

Thank you!

[@middleagedshred]

@@SurfskateLove looking foreward to seeing the tutorial..)

[@PierreRousseau1958]

Excellent. I think this is the physics of surfskate (and any skateboard) pushing. Of course please correct anything that may be wrong with my analysis. Say you want to travel the straight line A to B. Pumping is swerving off that line, first one side then the other. Indeed it's all about the action of the back foot. As the board turns so its rear wheels travel a certain line at an angle to the AB-line, the back foot pushes the back wheels at a right angle to the AB-line, but that force translates at the angle the wheels are travelling, because they can go forward on the line they are travelling but cannot go sideways (like the skeg (fin) of a surfboard). The result is like the speed of a bigger gear (90 degrees) enhanced by being transferred to a smaller gear. Therefore I would say the generation of speed is about the veering off the line AB being relatively small and the timing of the rear foot push exactly coinciding with it. That would mean the knee bend doesn't have to be deep.

[@PierreRousseau1958]

I think that might also mean that how you swing your arms is incidental to the rear foot push and pull and is more to maintain good form or rhythm.

[@saranrakwattanarung8219]

Thank you 😊 so good 🇹🇭

[@alluna2881]

The best tutorial!

[@jaredb9523]

Up in Ogden Utah. haha lucky you got that st George weather

[@sts.lasellerie-tout-simplement]

Very best tutorial. Thank you very much.

[@puttapornkhankaew4526]

Thanks for guiding us!

[@SurfskateLove]

Thank you!

[@chrisquin9]

I notice the guy on the YOW is struggling where the guy on the Carver picked it up really fast. This makes complete sense to me how the Carver is the best for beginner but also a board where you feel more safe practicing the movements.

[@xdKAYf0lcflhDi7mfXRFkw]

Thank you so much. Now I can teach my 5 year old in a much more efficient method!

[@SurfskateLove]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@andrezylla3359]

Absolutely awesome teaching 👍

[@SurfskateLove]

Thanks so much, Andre!

[@Dark_Nebula]

Great tutorial! Can’t wait to try it out!

[@brettnordling2417]

Excellent tutorial thanks so much!

[@SurfskateLove]

You’re welcome, Brett! Thanks for watching.

[@HomeDefense1993]

Very instructive video for surfskate beginners what bothers me is the squeaking of the axles but well a bit of wax in your axles helps a lot anyway good video 😊

[@rightuppercut1426]

I noticed that squeeking too.

[@Weavesurfskate]

great tutorial! Nice video, really well explained :)

[@SurfskateLove]

Thank you!

[@jaycarr78]

Excellent Mentor . Question . which surfers do you use on the video ? brand et ect ? beginer here

[@clayton_1000rr]

Awesome dude 😎 Thanks for the lesson 🤙

[@coppershark1973]

Masterful.

[@sarahaconn1]

You the best ever!! Thx

[@igorszohanics452]

Bro you are the best! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SurfskateLove]

Thanks so much, my friend!

[@DJFiBa]

sooo helpful, thanks a lot, bros!!!

[@sombattovon2616]

Thank​ you.

[@michaell8002]

Awesome 👌

[@SurfskateLove]

Thanks, man!