HOW TO: Take Off LATE | with Pro Surfer BRETT BARLEY

[@brettbarley]

FOR ANYONE LOOKING TO GO TO SPECIFIC SECTIONS... CLICK THE TIMESTAMPS BELOW. 0:57 BACKDOOR THE PEAK 9:06 AIR DROPPING IN 16:08 UNDER THE LIP TAKEOFF 24:05 CONCLUSION

[@c.t.6314]

Woah totally rad brah!

[@pickleforknwiggles634]

Nicest guy ever? Yeww!

[@khaiyarice3380]

Brett Barley fuck yeah Thankyou I’ve needed to hear this for years!! Big north swell tomorrow for me to go practice aswelll!! I’ll let you know how I go ha

[@Surfline]

Nice work Brett!

[@brettbarley]

Surfline thanks guys!

[@martydemille391]

You don’t see to many Pros willing to share their knowledge so freely. The tutorial was brilliant.

[@krusher74]

I don't think most pros could actually vocalize what they're doing, they just go on feel.

[@crsm9824]

yeah i guess thats part of the magic of this video

[@therustyulua2173]

LOL... Are you seriously taking this video seriously I'm laughing so hard this is got to be stupidest video sorry but I can't take this seriously it's it's too much of a joke! 🤣😂🤣😂 Is the next vlog how to hang ten on my 5' 10 😏

[@krusher74]

@@therustyulua2173 So you think the skill hes teaching does not exist, or its so obvious no one needs to be tought it, or?

[@martydemille391]

Cheese nice pointless comment. Your brilliance is amazing.

[@DanMenten]

"The waves you think you are going to be too deep on, are going to be the best waves of your life" Thank you Brett, I have a new approach

[@vinz9741]

This sentence felt the same to me too, now let's grab those balls hahaha

[@SmittyProductions]

Felt like I just got a surfing coach that people would pay money for. This was heavy knowledge and definitely will help me and can’t wait to take off later to get barreled deeper. Please make more videos like these for learning surfers Thankyou so much Brett 🙌🏻🙌🏻. East coast legend !!

[@jonf8928]

I think any surfer can take away info from this vid.

[@tommyhofer1176]

people would pay money for an even worse surfing coach than brett

[@jensenwright831]

Wow.. Brett Barley is killing it! Free surfing legend, Family man, and is humble as hell. Much respect for this guy in and out of the water!

[@WillCouch]

4 years later coming back to rewatch after putting this to practice and now have been barreled wayyy more than before. This video has been such a game changer for me

[@brettbarley]

Love to hear it!

[@ichorousmedia]

this was the best most in depth tutorial i have ever watched on surfing, and it will probably take me to the next level once applied

[@surfdetective]

…like a magician giving away his tricks…making a file to save this one

[@davidgough3512]

the ol' "disappearing act"

[@MrErock7]

Your name is rad

[@Stokedforsaturday]

Hah! funny to see you here.

[@wessmithp5560]

Saved 😂

[@rodneysmith9846]

Please produce more how-to videos!!! It is rare to find a pro with the ability to truly teach. You have already changed the way I take off. I would like to see anything you post, from duck-diving to airs... Thanks!

[@justsurf185]

This is my all time favorite surfing tutorial in the entire world!

[@brettbarley]

Haha epic! Thanks

[@dg5301]

Pure gold from start to finish! You're a freak of nature, but there's a lot in here for us mere mortals to use. Thanks for putting it all together!

[@Harrison2]

Brett, as someone constantly looking to improve my surfing, this is so valuable. Can't thank you enough. The paddling/take-off position is something I have mentally been failing at for years and this really broke it down for me. Waiting for the next one, cheers, Brett!

[@lavapix]

Spot on. My best barrel ever I thought for sure I was way too deep and it ended up being the best Idiot Barrel. I call them Idiot barrels because if I can do it anyone can. All you have to do is take off and turn and maybe duck. Great video. I'll be sharing it with a few groms that could use the help.

[@kevinmarusca4194]

the 'put all the pressure on the back toe' was the key I've been missing. I'm gonna get twice as deep, thanks bruv!

[@jeshr9684]

This is the most intelligent and clear explanation of intermediate/advanced surfing technique I have ever seen. It feels like an epiphany and I can't wait to implement it and hopefully score the first completed barrel of my life. Thank you!!!

[@johntiller4327]

Yes more of these tutorial, You are really good at doing this medium. I assume you enjoy seeing people improve not just in surfing but in life itself. Thanks for being a great person.

[@hmb-ca8399]

Such a great teacher. Lots of detail yet easy to understand and easy to listen to

[@brettbarley]

Cory Long thanks!

[@didymostruespeal]

So stoked on this you know I've been taking off at the peak for 40 years! with not a whole lot of success ! and getting pitched pretty much every year a lot. Thank you mucho Brett barley

[@HalaciousCharters]

This is the best instructional video for surfing I’ve ever come across and I’ve been surfing for 46 years.

[@patrickhedman4489]

This is hands down the best tutorial ever!! My hard-core surf mates won't tell me the secrets to tube riding!! Excellent!! And thanks for sharing the knowledge, bro!! I can't wait to try it out!!Wooooohoooooo

[@jaywilldoit]

As a wavestorm specialist myself, I can confirm this is good information, in theory.

[@JerseyDevil2]

You surf how I want to surf. Always studying your videos; nice to sit back and learn from the man himself.

[@surfermike85]

This is by far the coolest delivery of surf knowledge I've seen shared. Thanks so much dude!

[@malcolmlundie]

This is the BEST surf tutorial vid I’ve ever seen. Thank you

[@eosine]

I’m only half way your video and already heard you saying two epic quotes : 1. Backdoor the section, blown out, all smiles 2. But honestly the waves you think you’re too deep on, are gonna be the best waves of your life !

[@vanessalejeune8453]

HANDS DOWN.. THE BEST SURF TIPS...EVER! THANKS FOR THE PEARLS OF WISDOM, BRETT!!

[@izandevainmyheart1129]

I've been surfing since the 70's. This is one of the best tutorials that I have watched. Keep them coming.

[@brettbarley]

thank you!

[@jonchambers8864]

One of the best videos I have seen on surf tips. I appreciate your in-depth explanations. Thank you.

[@ajwsurfboards7054]

That was the best surf tutorial on the internet!!!! Beginner to Advanced can all learn from this... U just helped so many people get barreled!!!!! how good is that!!!!! THX BRETT

[@wildcaughtamericanseafood8340]

Thank you Brett, you are amazing , this has the potential to help every surfer that watches this make more barrels and and that is the best feeling in surfing. Spread the love ,Jesus and barrels, and fishing best things in life. Love your vibe the shack master.

[@wildcaughtamericanseafood8340]

Obviously the shack master is you if that was not clear

[@brettbarley]

wildcaught AmericanSeafood Thanks! I can’t wait to hear how/if this helps everyone

[@MrJustinlandcare]

After another day of barrel dodging I watched this video and now at least I know what I should be doing. A thousand thank yous for demystifying the esoteric art of barrel riding 🤙

[@michaelshore408]

Brett you are an amazing teacher you explained it so well It would be awesome if you did tutorials on other areas of surfing i learned so much so fast as you are the best teacher at this i have ever seen. Thanks for this lesson I hope you do more of these tutorials as you are an extremely effective teacher

[@brettbarley]

Thanks so much. The amount of encouraging comments on this video has definitely got me excited to do more!

[@khaion6877]

As a beginner, I am not a strong paddler yet, and don't intend to take any tube, but this video helps me to understand the part that I have been done wrong all the time, I try to take off at the critical peak that overturns me. Thank you for explaining this in very details. Thank you so much

[@rohannancarrow5927]

Awesome video Brettt thanks. Probably the best surfing tutorial video I have ever seen.

[@tomyamamoto6385]

Brett, you need to capitalize on this surf tutorial market. I haven't seen anything online that's this comprehensive in the surf tutorials on youtube. Keep pumping these tutes out and getting us stoked to get us back in the water even on the shittiest of days.

[@montyrobertson2028]

SOOOOO HELPFULL!!!! lots more ‘how to’s please . Please can you do a quick video on quick pop ups!! Sick vid

[@brettbarley]

Monty Robertson quick pop ups are more just years of practice than technique. Just do the motion as fast as you can. Sorry I’ve always heard people ask that but never quite have figured out a way to explain it

[@montyrobertson2028]

Ok thanks 🙏 @monty_mango 😉😂

[@sambowden890]

@@brettbarley Hey Brett, Im 6'5 and even though ive been surfing shortboards and in general for a few years now, I still struggle to pop up without using my knee a tad when surfing a shortboard, which is a massive hinderance. I can however do it on my big thick longboard, do you have any tips between making that transition? I find it hard to unfold my lanky legs haha

[@brettbarley]

@@sambowden890 It's just a matter of practice and repetition. Once you do something enough, you're bound to improve. Try riding a shorter board in smaller waves first... compared to a longboard, you have to be super quick on your feet to get up and ride the wave with speed. So even though it may not be as fun as longboarding small waves, it'll force you to learn to pop up quicker.

[@johnmorris6643]

Agree...my pops still suck...would love a How To pop vid from Brett.

[@FreddyStarr]

I watched this video and had the best day in a big Dominical swell. I got a late drop with a short barrel. I let go of the rail and got worked. When I came back to watch it again, Brett said do not let go of the rail. Thanks! I will try again. This was a game changer for beach breaks for me.

[@nwhedbee]

Pretty sure ive been taking off straight up on the peak for years😂 no wonder ive gotten slammed so many times🤷‍♂️

[@brettbarley]

Haha you’re not alone

[@879Anton]

Same here! What an eye opening tutorial especially the free fall drop advices. Are you kidding me?! Thanks for sharing your wisdom.

[@patrickhedman4489]

Me too!! Ha Ha

[@Sp4wnK3lla]

Agreed, great tutorial! I can't believe I just found this.

[@alexanderchamitoff3295]

Until this video I thought you were supposed to take off on the peak and the Backdoor was just an extra option for style points 😂

[@nickarguelles1822]

This is one of the best surf tutorials I’ve ever watched

[@davidcosgrove7672]

That has to have been the best and most informative tutorial I've come across yet. Well done

[@dinget11]

Agree with everyone here in that this was one of the most useful tutorials I've seen but what made it even better was showing some of the take offs not made. I hate not making take offs so often I will choose the safer option, which means missing out on possibly the best waves. Seeing that even the best take a fall is actually encouraging and has fired me up to take more risks on the take off. Great work.

[@ianwheeler8764]

This was by far the best tube tutorial I have seen. Thanks Brett!!

[@vubot]

Along with Surf Simply's beginner tutorials, this is the best surf coaching on the internet. Please, please keep them coming.

[@mjschuh1]

I tried to surf about 30 years ago and did not figure it out. I enjoyed windsurfing 20+ years and now I am really enjoying your videos. Skeleton Bay is amazing. Learning more about how you catch waves and what you are trying to do on them will make watching your, and other, surfing videos more fun and interesting. Thanks and I wish you many years of great surfing.

[@Asator66]

I've been surfing almost 10 years and this has demystified so much for me.. Thanks a lot! Gonna try apply these tips today and hopefully get barrelled off my nut!

[@benjaminpoole9383]

One of the most informative surfing tutorials I've seen.

[@peterl47]

Barley you da man!!! You always keep it real with no ego. Awesome vid

[@surf56226]

I have been surfing for 30yrs ,and i wish someone had pasted these secrets onto me back then. a very in depth and well explained tutorial. 10 out of 10 Brett

[@Ruleisbroke]

Superb video, you have explained detail that I have never seen anywhere on what has got to be one of the most amazing things that a human can do...get barrelled. I am super impressed, subbed after the first five minutes and sent a link to my son. I hope some day I can get barrelled and if so it will be thanks to you.

[@richarddyson4380]

Holy crap mate! Legend information, given so freely..... talk about paying forward! Thank you so much from someone who’s been surfing since ‘68 and just learned a heap.

[@thiagobatistars]

Man, these were the best tips i've ever had!!! You're a great surfer and a great teatcher, thank you so much for sharing all this incredible knowledge.

[@bsp127]

One of the best put-together tutorials I've seen, giving tips I've never seen anyone else talk about Only complaint I have is how jealous I got seeing someone else surf way better barrels than I'll ever get, haha

[@samhill3617]

Hey Brett, Absolutely loved this video. It's really hard to find professional & concise tutorials for surfing & you've nailed it! I'm definitely going to be running this through my head in my next session. Would be stoked to see more videos in this format, yeww!!

[@robertlapin813]

Best tutorial on surfing barrels I've ever seen. I can think back and realize why I made some great tube rides and also why I got chewed up. I remember surfing Backdoor at just overhead and I made my classic drop to the bottom and rocked a perfect bottom turn only to have my head nailed by the lip and then my body destroyed.

[@arthurvidal1180]

Solid video!! could you make one about your air game?? i'm always disconnecting from my board or board hitting me mid air, i'm sending it, well trying to, but no completion, WE NEED COACH BARLEY💪🙌 Cheers from France 🇫🇷 ;)

[@brettbarley]

unfortunately i'm not the best at explaining airs... i've tried with my friends, and have a hard time translating what i do into words. I'll likely stick to doing Tutorials on the things i know best, but we'll see :)

[@j3jenkins]

This is such a great video. I was down at Rodanthe on Saturday morning and the only reason I made the left was this video. That grab-the-rail technique for backside steep drops is a game changer. It has totally transformed my confidence on taking lefts on heavier days. Thanks for posting this!

[@davidtomar1125]

Nice tutorial for sure. I’ve been surfing a long time and I always tell my friends with less experience to just go for it even if they eat it. At least they can say they went for it and eventually they might start making some of those waves they thought they never would!!!

[@codystephenson3607]

Legendary tutorial. Something I notice I do on really critical sections is lean forward and force my nose down hard to initiate the drop more quickly before weighting the tail with my back toes to knife.... Loved you mentioning about not leaning forward into the foamball so you can climb over it. I think that definitely still gets me sometimes. Precise explanations and mental barrels. Thank You!

[@davidvelazquez5460]

Absolutely incredible tutorial. Loved the attention to detail and the examples were excellent. Please make more of these! Great rides btw. 🌊👊🌊🤙

[@uluwatu77]

Best surfing tutorial on KZbin. Game changer. Thank you

[@pickleforknwiggles634]

GOLD! I hope you are blessed with many many deep ones for sharing this knowledge Brett!

[@wessmithp5560]

@13:12 “you can’t set your rail on your heels like you can on your toes” 🤯 this will stay in my head forever🤙🏼

[@tubehigh]

Hi Brett, Awesome!!! Thank you for sharing the mechanics. You point out everything I'm having trouble. Good way to start Monday watching and learning tube riding. I'm pumped for this week and the next session. You are Awesome!

[@hermanusbernardusswart4690]

MORE SURF TUTORIALS!!! It's incredible that a pro surfer is willing to give out so much information to a crowd full of beginners and novices. This scarcely happens in the real world. Thank you so much for helping us become better surfers instead of keeping the secrets to yourself. You explain it so thoroughly and concisely. I think beginner and intermediate surfers alike would love to see more surf tutorials done by the one and only @Brett Barley.

[@noahjenkinson1369]

Great video Brett! Honestly, this really cleared up some of the details for me. You explained it really well. Would love to see you do more tutorial videos.

[@brettbarley]

thanks! I plan on it, but after the response to this video, I might do them sooner than later :)

[@betel1345]

What a gem! Love the way Brett shares his technical knowledge in frame by frame sync with stunning images. Wow.

[@hazwaz6385]

Cheets brett this should help heap no one has ever told me this before.🤙🤙

[@calvinh208]

I didn't know about a 26 min tutorial, until I saw every mistake I make and how to fix it...this is the first video of yours I've seen and I'm already subbed. Thank you!

[@emilyrife2389]

Thank you for making this easy to understand!

[@jerrykellerman9725]

Brett, well done, some of the best commentary I've heard in decades in how you intelligently go through each step and showing the board in position to your turns . Your the surfer that can do seminars on ' how to ' all the ' what ifs '. Go for da tube

[@surfgurujeff]

I think the only thing worth explaining further is almondy barrels vs square barrels and getting on the back foot a lot more for hollower tubes. That was a hard lesson to learn, haha

[@brettbarley]

surfgurujeff agreed. This video just focused on takeoffs. I tried not to highlight the actual barrel riding too much. I wasn’t going to do that since Jamie did a how to barrel ride video, but with so many asking, maybe I will anyway. There’s more than one way to approach it:

[@surfgurujeff]

@@brettbarley oh yeah. This did have a very clear title, haha. Yeah, man... you would probably explain it much clearer than Jamie.

[@brettbarley]

@@surfgurujeff the idea of Square VS. Almondy barrels has inspired me... thanks man :) Stay tuned ;)

[@BaydreamR]

I agree. I think i may have this problem. I keep burying the nose on frontside drops on too fast north jerz jetty waves. I find my foot positioned way up twoards the boards nose. I was thinking it was my board... not enough rocker as i am basically there. And on the occasion i dont stick the nose (pearl?) i get in. In good!

[@jackmitchellofficial]

today I got some of the best barrels of my life and I was making take offs I never thought I would make, thank you so much for this video, it was a real game changer for me:)

[@raildude270]

My problem is the barrels are mostly a 1’ diameter 😂

[@mr.mojorisen2076]

Haha nice

[@brettbarley]

There’s a way to make them too! 😉

[@davidgough3512]

That's when I switch to swimfins and a handboard : it's head high, I'm flying, getting pitted and spitted 😁

[@camerondavid8089]

there’s a corey lopez video of him surfing like a knee high tube on the gulf; it’s so impressive

[@mjp431982]

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[@krusher74]

This is the best described/vocalized surf tutorial I have ever watched!!!!! You Should do a video on the basics of turning as I see so many people in the surf doing far too much upper body movement/wiggling that their lower body can keep up with.

[@bobbyestill9173]

Brett, that was one of the best tutorials I have ever seen! Not only are you a world class surfer, but you’re also extremely talented in front of the camera. Keep up the good work, and I hope you realize just how helpful you are to so many people💯

[@TheBrotherreed]

Thanks for taking the time to explain barrel technique Brett! This is a very valuable lesson for the timid and careful shoulder hoppers out there! Charge em'!

[@Chris-bm6dx]

Man, this is the best surfing tutorial I’ve seen. I’ve spent years scratching my head wondering what I’m doing wrong... I’m not saying I’m going to be instantly better after watching this, but at least I’ve got an actual idea on what I should be doing in these situations vs just hoping for the best 😂 thanks so much, please keep it up!

[@SonLeDang]

Thanks to you I learned to rail grab and drop in late. The feeling of knowing you stick the drop even tho you still travelling vertically down the wave is unreal. I figured as long as your weight is heavy on the tail pad and you grab the rail right along the front fins, the board will flare our and turn really sharp.

[@naaknook]

Thanks so much bro. I've been surfing for 30 years and still this will upgrade my surfing no doubts. Best tutorial I've seen in my life! Greetings from Chile

[@deloceanophoto]

Thanks so much for sharing this - so helpful! What I wanna know though, is who the hell were the 27 people who didn't like it? How could you not like such a generous, informative video?!?

[@offthewallsurfer1]

I’m 2 years too late seeing this video, that being said this is a great tutorial @Brett Barely, thank you taking the time to do this, much appreciated! 🙌🤙

[@matthewlunam8247]

Thanks Brett I have been away from surfing standup for a few years and this is exactly what I have been needing to help me get back into it. Invaluable info.🙏

[@terronphotographystudios3085]

Best surf tutorial I have ever seen. Helped me a lot on my late take offs. Keep em coming !

[@karljakobsson2687]

Mate, this is the best tutorial I have seen. Thanks for doing this video, you are an absolute legend!

[@vantvu]

This is the best thing I've seen/read on getting tubed anywhere. So sick that you're putting this kind of stuff out. Would love to see more of this on all aspects of technique!

[@jamesbadham228]

Amazing example at 15:39 of him and another guy taking off late. Other guy doesn't stomp and pearls. Barley stomps his heal and turns into the barrel. Brilliant.

[@lifeshuk]

I checked this in first 6 months of surfing. I finally understand what it really means after few typhoons/big days. Thank you so much to share. :))))))))

[@twinfin8867]

One of the best tutorials ive seen to date! Thanks for the tips! 30 years of taking some unnecessary beatings! Now getting pounded will be worth it again.

[@didymostruespeal]

Having a long inconsistent career of surfing for over 40 years. I still catch myself occasionally making the mistake of letting go before my front foot hits the front position keeping the momentum forward. I've been watching all of you guys and you never do that your front hand stays there until the forward momentum is going down. A tip you might mention to everyone

[@brettbarley]

I mean... this tutorial is for advanced surfing. how to pop up correctly is another topic. And can’t really be taught totally... the more comfortable you get and more you surf the quicker and more accurate your pop up will get over time

[@night-peircing-light6056]

Thanks, Brett! I was able to critique my late takeoff ability by watching this tutorial. I now know where I was going wrong. Priceless advice!

[@caribbeankids6907]

This was an extremely well planned out and executed video. Rather than just a whole blurb of knowledge. Really well broken down. Excellent video Brett

[@puffandfluff359]

Hey Brett, just wanted to say a huge thanks for this tutorial. Real crisp and clear with the info and has given me a lot to consider for when my local decides to throw me a bone! Looking forward to the next one!

[@josecarloszavarse]

Man I watched this last night and practiced most of the principles this morning and just sending it and had one of the best sessions of my life!! Thank you so much

[@matthewazpilicueta6795]

Backside drop-in technique just blew my mind. Grabbing rail and allowing your arm motion to dictate vertical/ lateral movement along the wave. Can't wait to apply this!

[@mikeholman9544]

Great advice, I have struggled with the late drops my entire life. I’ve been surfing for 35 years and I’ve been barreled but nothing like what you have done. I struggle with taking off on the middle of the wave and knifing it. I appreciate the advice and I will let you know if I get a few in El Salvador in September. Thanks!🙏🤙🏄‍♂️🌮🔨

[@hbspecial]

Brett... I can't begin to explain how much this video has helped! I realize now how I've been approaching most barreling waves from the wrong angle.. figuratively and literally! I've never seen it explained like this before and I've watched a lot of how to vids on barrel riding. Can't wait to hit my local break tomorrow with this newfound insight. Thanks dude! You have my sub :)

[@amitkadosh8444]

The first time i see your vlog. I almost never subscribe to things. i stopped in the middle of the video to click the button. no doubt this is the best tutorial i have ever seen. you broke everything perfectly. feels like i learned so much and i need to go to practice asap. keep with these tutorials. you are very good at it ! give us something wipeout technics if you have some. inside the barrel, if the wave went too fast etc.

[@brettbarley]

Means a lot to hear that! Thank you

[@jengbergseq]

Wow this is probably the best analysis of surfing I’ve seen. Nice work Brett!

[@Sea_New_Things]

Thanks for this video I learned alot. As a new surfer it felt natural to grab my rail on backside to make my turn and it was interesting to hear you say the same thing. My dream since I was a kid was to get inside a barrel. 8ft foamy last year now a 6'6" swallow tail. Got my first 6 foot wave during the most recent NC Hurricane Larry.

[@surferjc]

Brett, thanks for saving me the job of trying to explain this stuff with wild and confusing hand movements in the pub on a saturday night...! Great video.

[@brettbarley]

Hahahaha 😂. No problem.