How To Surf A Shortboard

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[@sethaguon229]

I started on a shortboard and when I tried a longboard I was like what the hell I need one of these

[@improphet8781]

What helped you the most popping up on shortboards

[@JakeJohnson-ec4sm]

Yeah I agree sometimes it's nice to take out a longboard and just enjoy the moment. I catch my self turning into a dog when I ride my short board chasing anything I can get

[@stevenhusmann3816]

Try this too. Say you want to ride a 6.0 but are on an 8.0 . Borrow a 5.5 for a couple sessions and struggle through it. Then step up to the 6.0 and viola so stable and floaty the feel will now be.

[@HydroMind]

Ya half a foot is major when you're stepping down! The training helps that though. Cheers brother!

[@jpmcfrosty]

I have absolutely no one to talk about this since none of my friends surf and honestly don’t like talking to random surfers on the beach but holy shit catching waves is so hard. I skate, snowboard but holy shit surfing is a whole nother game. I’m starting out on a short board cause I wanna slash and turn, but holy fuck I either pop up too early or pop up too late, wipe out, then have to paddle back out and then I’m all tired out getting crashed at by oncoming mini waves

[@xisotopex]

yes, surfing is hard and takes persistence.

[@soci.3879]

No shame in getting a long foamy to start brotha. Better to cruise then not move at all

[@oscardoolan1472]

I love this guys energy and genuine want to get people on a wave. Good stuff man!

[@HydroMind]

Thanks Oscar! I love YOUR energy!

[@meghang6745]

Thanks for this!! I’d been on a longboard, and today was my first time out on a short board. When I tried to pop up, I was like, but there’s nothing underneath me?! Hahaha thanks for the tip about popping up from your thighs! I’m excited to practice and start using it

[@joeyymit]

Thanks mate! Awesome tips. Still learning a lot with my longboarding hopefully on my way to a shorter one.

[@ahones2255]

Thanks a lot, it was very helpful! I moved from longboards down to a 6.4 fish, which I find easier to paddle than a proper short board as it has more buoyancy and less rocker and helps get used to the feeling of shorter boards.

[@keno1069]

Good advice! Thanks for posting this!

[@sargs2385]

Love it helped a lot

[@mxsm3469]

Great video man, thanks.

[@firasmegrahi8587]

Thank you, great video !

[@colinrogers9927]

Im just starting to transition to a short board. Thanks for the tips!

[@erikawhitesurf]

Thanks for the tips!!

[@robertwenzler3735]

Thanks for the tips brother ✌🏼

[@maxcridland4863]

Great advice and especially the last part about where to get into the wave and where the pocket is!! Solid talk dude!🙏🏼

[@SonTran-dh9db]

Hope you keep this channel going 🦾🦾🦾

[@HydroMind]

Thanks bro! I will! I got big plans. I appreciate the support.

[@rctrix9063]

Great tips!

[@divkothari4339]

Awesome video man, really appreciate the info!

[@HydroMind]

Glad it was helpful!

[@scotthull2141]

even tho you say it too fast LoL something you say or demonstrate always helps Bra 🤙🏼 thank you for the effective tips and techniques

[@jasonmontano8999]

Paddle for the pocket is clutch advice!

[@Sickboyjb]

Great video man that transition can be hectic

[@JH12121]

Thank you!

[@survivalbuddy8247]

Thx you helpt me verry much

[@danman4521]

Thanks for this video. I’ve always surfed a 8’0 foam board and just got given a 6’4 board.

[@lakailf]

Great explanation

[@HydroMind]

Hey thanks!

[@naturelife418]

Amazing vid thanks

[@HydroMind]

Thank you too!

[@TheAdventureofme-DanOceans]

Mint explanation bro 🏄‍♂️🤙

[@1tannerjames]

Thanks bud

[@squidwardsdiary2776]

I accidently bought a short board that is 6ft and I am very new actually I have been surfing a long board and I just want to learn the short board because I already dented the new 6ft board (oops) So im going to keep building my strength so I can actually use it.

[@kylewattssurfing3266]

Awesomeness cool!!!!!

[@SaudPlays_ZA]

I went from foam longboard to fiber glass 6ft (i’m 6ft) i’m finding it extremely difficult transition between the two. I’m hoping this video helps, i’ll reply when i master it.

[@unsensitised3066]

How’s it going

[@mariosaade3232]

How’s it going

[@SaudPlays_ZA]

How’s it going? I can surf on a 6ft board now, caughttt some siiiick waves, massive ones. Nose dived a couple of times, all it takes is practice and patience.

[@colter7300]

@@SaudPlays_ZA legend

[@Giooocasa]

@@SaudPlays_ZA nice bro you got it, I’m doing the same transition 😂

[@chrisjohns38]

The PULL through!

[@HydroMind]

A little secret!

[@saved_by_jesus1732]

MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

[@fredmesley3051]

I am new to short board and learnt on longboard. I have seen the chicken wing technique on short boards with the hands on the rails to support the balance of the board while standing. Your technique looks great. As a beginner on short board. Is it easier to use your technique rather than the chicken wing?

[@caomhan]

Only starting. Was able to find a board cheaper on a market place. But it’s a 6’1 board. Used it today, It’s very hard. Hopefully this helps 🤞

[@xisotopex]

its going to be difficult. anything worthwhile takes discipline and effort.

[@charlessatya9329]

Would be great if you could explain the third step better. How to move around and how to paddle to the sides. Timing, strength, wave progress, and so forth... Thank you, man. I am a very new surfer and I am thinking to buy a small board.

[@HydroMind]

I'll do that, thanks for the feedback!

[@andybethurum8296]

I would say if you're brand new try longboarding as well! It really helped me with balance and learning how to read waves!

[@daylansiemann]

Nice video! I currently ride an 8’8 longboard, and want to step down to a short board. Is it worthwhile to try a mid-length first (somewhere around 7’ - 7’6) , get used to that, then go shorter? Or do you think the progression would be faster going straight to the 6’ or shorter range. For reference, I am 5’7 around 145. Thanks!

[@HydroMind]

Great question! Yes that is the right thing to do. I'm going to make a video about that as well. The example boards I recommend are exactly that 7 and 7' 6!

[@ahmednusaim1632]

Daylan Siemann can I have an update after 4 months

[@daylansiemann]

Thank you! I tried exactly that, a 7’6 board for a few sessions and I found myself able to adjust really quickly. I’m currently down to a 6’4 board looking to go down to 5’7ish soon. I found that the best way to go down in size, is to just send it! Try that shorter board for a session or two and see if you can make the adjustment. I was exhausted paddling out on the shorter board, but by the third session, I was getting in much better condition. I pearled a TON trying to paddle into my first couple of ways on the shorter board, but was able to adjust.

[@Experiment626XxX]

I went from 8"0 to 7"6 and now on a 7"0

[@ik5852]

I like how he pop ups with his feet close together...he doesnt even pop up like he would on a wave

[@eugenestone9207]

What are those paddle bands called?

[@daniel-6126]

im going down from a 7 foot foamboard to a 6'4 foot shortboard

[@fghkufzc9833]

Hi when I tried to used shorter board, I can’t maintain balance when lying on it and affect my paddling too (the energy doesn’t pass to the board)). Also, the last couple of stroke for wave should I lower my upper body like more closer to the board? (Thats what I do for longer board to catch wave, when I applied it on shorter board the nose will sink)

[@dukehong7491]

When you're paddling for a wave, your back should be flatter with weight up front so your nose is just barely out of the water, the whole time. The key is to have your hands in the right weight balance to drop down the face. Good luck!

[@xisotopex]

its important to realize that its never too small to shortboard.... dont take out the longboard cause its "too small"... also, when you surf a longboard, its easy to surf the board rather than the wave, due to all that floatation and planing area, so on a shortboard you have to really learn how to use the wave for speed, and make sure your positioning is good...

[@fuckoff2407]

I started learning on shortboards...

[@sagarnadasia8648]

When it comes to paddle strength, I think doing pull ups would be a much more effective and faster way to build on it. The paddle band training seems to ditto a straight arm lat pull down which is really only effective in building strength if you have enough resistance. Considering this, why would you still suggest your paddle band movement?

[@HydroMind]

It simulates the paddle stroke much more closely. Pull ups don't work triceps and it's hard to get into the endurance rep range of 25+

[@sagarnadasia8648]

Hydro Mind Why would you need to work triceps for paddling, since it is a pull motions you should only need to workout your back and biceps?

[@HydroMind]

@@sagarnadasia8648 It's a static hold to keep your arm straight against the resistance of the water.

[@benjaminprominck4867]

@@sagarnadasia8648 if the palms of your hand were facing upward it would be a pull motion. since your palms are facing downward in the water it's actually more of a push motion (pushing the water back in order to move forward). Have you ever actually surfed? because if you have you would notice how much you actually use your triceps to propel yourself forward. i don't understand how biceps have anything to with paddling. side note: by doing back workouts you indirectly work your biceps based on the pull movement...

[@sagarnadasia8648]

@@benjaminprominck4867 It’s actually close to 50/50 push and pull, when your arm is static and in front of you, you are using your back/lats, but once your forearm is perpendicular to your body, it becomes a push motion using your tricep/shoulder. I just had to think about it more, my bad.

[@skylarfallsmith3734]

how much weight is on the paddle bands

[@HydroMind]

15-20 pounds is best

[@oliviaritter707]

i’ve been surfing for about a year consistently on a 9’3 longboard and an 8’ longboard. I want to transition to a shortboard and i was wondering what the best board would be for me. Where i surf the waves are 3-5 ft most of the time. and for reference i am 5’3 and about 120. ant recommendations?

[@HydroMind]

Hey that's great! A general answer...Look for something under 6'0 with a lot of volume, especially near the "chest" of the board for paddling and stability. Specific board: check out the Firewire Baked potato 5'7" ish. I hope that helps!

[@oliviaritter707]

Thank you!

[@chrissexton6910]

When you’re landlocked but can dream😭

[@HydroMind]

Perrfect

[@liamarnold7587]

how long of a shortboard should a 5'3 person be riding?

[@richardpouzyr9073]

A bit less than 6ft I reckon. Depends on your weight aswell

[@InsideGoogle]

Ur height is not much of a factor unless you are a beginner . If you are stick to a 7 for while and drop from there based on your progress

[@icysurfer1]

What blew me away was I surfed for a month 2 years ago, after EIGHT 8 years of no surfing. After the initial two weeks, I was cheating on my pop up having a MUCH easier time than I ever had popping up...! Weird.

[@stevencaldwell838]

My shortboard days are behind me… at 53 years old, I’m in permanent cruz control…

[@xisotopex]

I still ride a 5'10" and I am older than you... but sometimes its just like... whatever, I just want to cruise... but never a longboard! just a short fatty!

[@saint1973]

🤙🌊

[@livingitup247]

I'm a nub and been eating kelp salad with this 5'8 foamy.

[@sw-sq5gk]

its impossible to match the speed of the wave.

[@SachaSalerno]

Im more focused here then school

[@francescavigil9067]

You’re ready for a short board when you master the long board. When you can catch waves before they break, and paddle fast.

[@xisotopex]

you can surf a shortboard without EVER having set foot on a longbboard. its absolutely not necessary. there is nothing special about catching waves before they break when you are on a floating sidewalk. its not that big a deal. and just cause you can paddle a longboard fast, yeah, you are not going to be able to paddle a 6' 30 liter board like that.

[@loismylane]

Nah. Id rather have a moron coming at my dome slow as hell on a performance board he cant control than a 20 mph log he cant control. Even then, you have room to hit a 2-paddle takeoff on a partially visible bump, cobra pose for 10 seconds and still popup before the lip forms. If they want to be forced to learn actual wave-placement and paddle fundamentals, they should never even look at a longboard

[@InsideGoogle]

Pop up on bed .. floor does not replicate what you u feel In the water . Instability , backfoot drop , front foot fall with gravity .. bed is not perfect nothing like water but much better than floor . Floor build back foot heavy habits

[@christinegerard4974]

Thank you .But please don’t speak too fast .I am very interested by what you say but I am …french !

[@EliRichards1]

This fools fried

[@mxsm3469]

This advice is legit. You're a hater

[@saved_by_jesus1732]

JESUS LOVES YOU ALL!

[@travelandshred4690]

Does this dude even surf?

[@surf2024]

Bro as a short boarder, these long board Kooks have zero chance so don't bother. It's either you have it or not...can't be taught and let the fantasy stop....

[@lucastyrell]

damn, you weren’t a kook?

[@boxertwinjeff]

You legend

[@boxertwinjeff]

Your my hero