The Complete Beginners Guide To Surfing

[@johnstearns1356]

I am 76 still trying to learn an unbroken wave. Your video was the best one so far because you showed actual popups and catching the wave thank you. Coach John

[@diaryofasurfingmama]

I really appreciated your video. Straightforward, no fluffy, easy to follow.

[@theamazingwatchamicallit4651]

This is the one thing that I’m gonna do when quarantine is over

[@HowtoRip]

Do it!!!

[@dw2577]

@@HowtoRip Im not waiting for the pandemic to be over. Many surf schools in HB and Los Angeles have just switched to private lessons only.

[@ronbelanger8936]

Even though I can surf, I still watch your vids and pick up on something I could improve on. Thanks

[@HowtoRip]

Thanks Ron, hopefully there were a few new lessons in this one!

[@santolayacity]

Great videos! It took me a WHOLE year of training to go from zero to riding a green wave. BEST thing ive ever done. Stick to it,its totally worthy!! Thank you

[@HowtoRip]

Awesome work Maria, stoked to hear it!

[@pokeypickle3]

My biggest problems are: 1): Consistency, finding and making time to surf or unable to surf when the conditions are suitable 2): Giving waves to others ie more experienced surfers. They paddle faster, so I can't argue with them. I let them have the waves 3): My pop up - maybe it's my board or bad wave selection. Most times I somehow still have one knee on the deck. Strangely I manage to stand up, although a bit wobbly, I settle down and have a short ride 4): I pop up too late. I do not seem to be able to pop up in time. It feels like someone is pushing hard on my body until I ride the white water for a long time. I ride Al Merrick 6'8", 21 3/4, 3" inch. Plenty of volume. I was better before. But after injuries from other sports, lack of practice, etc I have gone backwards. I am thinking of getting a 9'4" and starting again. Swallow my pride and just accept that I am a very slow progressing beginner. Life gets in the way most times, if I surf once a fortnight, that is lucky.

[@pokeypickle3]

I forgot add Al Merrick POD.

[@Jim-fe2xz]

After open heart surgery I got myself an 8' Wave Bandit foamie to help build my strength and confidence back up. I'm about 180 lbs & 6' tall and actually could have gone with a shorter board - they have a lot of float. Foamies can be great fun & with shorter fins shallow water is no problem - plus they're cheaper. Stick with it and have lots of fun!

[@HerbertFitzgerald]

My best tip on popping up (without the wobble) is to press your hands flat on the deck. Do it like a pushup, that way the pressure is distributed over a larger area. Also, there's a sweet spot on popping up. Time it right (basically as soon as you've paddled enough to catch the wave) and you can actually feel the wave pulling you upward toward the lip. This is when you should pop up, as the forces are helping you to do so. When you get it right, you'll know that you've done it correctly by the feeling.

[@youdigsurf]

Get a mini mal with little bit more volume, lot of issue your have are because of lack of volume, due to lack of paddle power. train explosive pop on the ground it's help a lot . You some stability issue as well. You will get all this thing fixed , i took me about 1 year to start reducing my volume, +2 year more with a 6'8 , now im riding 5'8 , to 6'2 board with still lots of volume 44l max 33min.

[@HowtoRip]

Thanks for your feedback. These are all common issues that many surfers go through, so don't worry about that. As long as you know how to address those issues, then it is only a matter of time! We have a range of videos which cover most of the issues you are having.

[@CobaltFyrestone]

Surfing has been something I've always wanted to do since watching Surf's Up as a kid. Maybe now at 23 I can try surfing out. The beaches in my area aren't locked down so hopefully soon I can get into surfing. Thanks for the video, mate.

[@HowtoRip]

Good luck, I'm sure you will love it

[@camiologytv7149]

I just bought a board this morning, I’m a newbie

[@HowtoRip]

Nice work !

[@Izzisfilmss]

CAMIOLOGY TV You are so lucky remember to just have fun an you progress a lot more 👍🏻

[@jokubasvaitkevicius527]

I don't really now how u can't have fun at surfing, even struggling to paddle out or getting pounded is fun af

[@C4cat-]

Same over here 😂

[@dcro9903]

You are a gifted surfing teacher!

[@HowtoRip]

Thanks D, hope it helped

[@jotnaur]

Just sent this to a few of my mates, can't wait till this virus is over- so I can show them this amazing sport

[@HowtoRip]

Thanks for sharing James, hopefully they cane wrap their heads around some basic concepts and techniques and start practicing that pop up on land in the down time

[@SuketaPatel]

Just seeing this I am addicted. Imagine when my dream finally comes true. Must do this in this lifetime. For now, freedom is skateboarding!🙏🇨🇦🌈❤️🌎

[@HowtoRip]

Sounds good!!!

[@ibrahimslax6943]

Do a Intermediate guide please guys

[@HowtoRip]

Can do!

[@lucascheida8589]

@@HowtoRip for intermediate, talk about the beneficts of having an board with more float than necessary, i think is better to have a board with extra volume right? i am 170lbs and thinking to have a 30.5l board, to help with aerial, rotation and speed... my currently board has 29.5L.

[@DhruvGhulatiG]

This was the best video I've seen

[@JjJj-he1lz]

Brilliant info. Thank you.

[@anthonyolissoff948]

Got my Gold Card a month ago, my wife bought me a surf board last week. Life is an adventure. Thanks for the tips dude. Appreciated (a lot!)

[@HowtoRip]

Thanks Anthony, enjoy!

[@michaelyung2228]

I love this video

[@wennessa94]

This is such a good compact and straight to the point for beginner cuz it reassures me a lot when I thought it’s too embarrassing to surf at the waist level white water zone where I was wondering if I’m doing the right thing cuz most of the people are at the line up zone way out there to catch unbroken wave.... I’m going to practice more on the white water zone before I’m confident enough to go out there! Surfing is really not easy but it just made me to try harder .... Thank you!

[@aussiemum1973]

About to learn to surf AND build my own board 😁😍 getting a foamy until I have finished my board. Will watch all your videos 👌🏻

[@quadencaroline3368]

thanks to share!

[@HowtoRip]

Welcome!

[@naomisolano4119]

I love your videos, they really help me improve on stuff I’m not that good at ! ...

[@HowtoRip]

Glad you like them, thanks Naomi

[@tazhpro]

Greatest vid bruh!!!

[@rickakqj10]

Great video thank you I am 66 and just started trying to surf with my grandson.

[@HowtoRip]

Good luck, that sounds great!

[@JLi-iu2id]

great video, learned a lot !

[@paola6235]

Dude I got of and then forgot everything 😂🤟🏻✨ lets go dude 🤟🏻😂🙈

[@glenpopovsky7763]

Good Tips, thanks heaps, I’m new to surfing so this is perfect.

[@HowtoRip]

Thanks Glen, glad it helped out!

[@Epichuman100]

Just watched blue planet 2 which featured a 5 minute segment on waves and surfing 🏄‍♀️. And now I wanna surf..

[@HowtoRip]

That's a great idea!

[@fredstuff]

Great video.

[@HowtoRip]

Thanks!

[@MuFFMcBRILLO]

My smoothstar board came in this weekend and it's a blast to rip on, can you guys make a video with some good drills to do w/ the board since some beaches are closed for covid19 sheltering?

[@marksonyouxd]

Awesome video!

[@HowtoRip]

Thanks Markson, hope it helps!

[@rafagongoraf]

Dude really appreciate for the video, I start couple months ago but I must lost weigth first beacuse pop up is really hard, so keeping doing, good vibes

[@HowtoRip]

Thanks Rafa, nice work on your weight loss. Good luck!

[@heavenleigh6033]

I’d love to learn how seem like heck of fun!!!🌊🏄🏻‍♀️

[@HowtoRip]

Yeah definitely should! Post isolation goals

[@julianlowe9151]

I really want to surf after this

[@Greg-tj8rg]

Just picked up a surfboard in need of TLC at the nose. Once I give it some filling and glassing I'll hopefully be able to start learning on it

[@HowtoRip]

Good luck with that!

[@sparks1213]

Hey guys! Just wanted to give a suggestion for a possible video. It would be really nice if you could do a video on how to get more comfortable surfing bigger waves. when i’m in the water, i always feel nervous and hesitant to take the bigger waves. Thanks!

[@HowtoRip]

Thanks for the feedback Moxie!

[@kylewattssurfing3266]

Great examples!!! You guys mentioned progressing to a fish surfboard once we feel the large-size soft top is holding us back from starting to do maneuvers. At that point with a fish you can't use your toes on the surfboard deck in order to pop up. Can you show a pop-up style where you would not use your toes on the deck of the board to bring you your legs through to a surfing stance? I'm starting to transition to shortboards and my surfing balance is good once I'm up on my feet but landing the pop up without using my toes is a little bit tricky. I find myself wobbling and not getting my feet where they need to be. I can catch the waves all day long without a problem. Happy surfing 🏄 from Virginia Beach!!!+++:))) Thanks guys!!!

[@HowtoRip]

Can do Kyle, thanks for the feedback!

[@kylewattssurfing3266]

@@HowtoRip Thxxxxxxx man!!!!+++:)))

[@danieldantas7051]

amazing, bro

[@HowtoRip]

Glad it helped Daniel, cheers!

[@AshariyyAqidaRifaiyy]

What do you recommend for beginners : soft top or hard top. Cheers from tafino BC

[@seancameron5007]

Hey lads any chance on making a video of smoothstar training drills during the lockdown? Not for skateparks or anything,just for small driveways

[@HowtoRip]

Have you seen "The Secret To Fast Tracked Surfing Success"? This has a few drills

[@dannggg]

Do one on sitting on a shortboard

[@stefanopeli5727]

Hi , where are you in this video ? Very nice Waves !

[@HowtoRip]

Australia Stefano!

[@ceceliajackson646]

I got my first board on my birthday and I’m going to the beach in 4 days

[@HowtoRip]

That's awesome, enjoy and happy birthday!

[@lv4230]

What if you're not fit at all to paddle strong, pop up, ECT...any tips on exercises?

[@HowtoRip]

Check out our playlist, we have a few on this exact topic!

[@kv72]

These videos were way better without all those ads.

[@motowarehouse166]

Is christies beach SA a good beginner beach?

[@HowtoRip]

Not really Jack

[@liloseif8955]

Is it a good idea to try to surf in the morning?

[@HowtoRip]

Hey Lilo, as long as you have someone with you, or there are others around!

[@liloseif8955]

Okay thank you!

[@noorrr2588]

do you need to be really good at swimming?

[@theoverstoker3430]

You need some merch that is more interesting for the younger crowd. Not hating but if you had some cooler designs I’d grab some but that shirt looks like what a beach mom would wear

[@HowtoRip]

Haha thanks for the honest feedback. I do try to cater to everyone, so there are other designs available that might suit your needs Overstoker

[@Charlie-216]

When I’m trying to pop up I can’t seem to balance and just wobble the board when I push up with my arms . Got any tips

[@Jeff-wj4wy]

Question I'm a beginner and have very high arches. Is it much harder if so w balancing? I read really hi arches means the ankles are less flexible. I work out w weights etc regualrly including calf raises. Any recs? Thx

[@HowtoRip]

Answer, I would suggest working on your flexibility Jeff. In my opinion ankle flexibility wouldn't play a huge role until you're at a high level intermediate level.

[@Jeff-wj4wy]

@@HowtoRip thanx. I also started doing stairs a few times per week and the going down part seems to really work my ankles and soleus

[@samo3987]

I really want to get into surfing but don’t live near a beach. Any tips?

[@HowtoRip]

You could try practicing some on land technique on a skateboard Sam

[@liamhall2683]

Does anyone know where a good surf spot for beginners is in socal

[@thom7463]

Encinitas

[@traviswright5599]

Is this in Middleton

[@moccaipoel1369]

Hola...I'm a beginner can I start surfing with a board size 7 or a 6.4, because I only have a board that size, I'm from Bali

[@HowtoRip]

I would go the 7ft, give it a shot!

[@TheThywillbedone]

I'm looking for a surf instructor (for my son). We live in Mission Viejo CA

[@Izzisfilmss]

I live nowhere near any good beaches, the best I can do is skimboard on puddles on the beach but my skimboard is a wooden one I made my self so isn’t very good quality I am really really obsessed with surfing and want to compete professionally, is this possible with not surfing very regularly and what are some good techniques to help progress me whilst I’m not near the sea?

[@HowtoRip]

That's a great goal Izzi! You would want to be surfing as much as possible, most surfers who become professional are in positions where they can surf almost everyday, often multiple times a day. You could work on your fitness and use a skateboard to work on some techniques. Check out our video "The Secret To Fast Tracked Surfing Success". Goodluck!

[@Izzisfilmss]

How to Rip thank you!!!!!!! love your channel 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@jamesgossweiler1349]

I'm 58 years old. I've never surfed. I doubt I'll ever be able to surf. I just want to be known as a "surfer." I'll do my best.

[@sweettoko995]

Fake it till you make it mdude, that's my motto

[@bryantpate4094]

What kind of fin is that

[@HowtoRip]

Good question! I'm not sure Bryant

[@ariannanarvaez482]

can i learn in my pool

[@HowtoRip]

You could definitely practice quite a few skills in the pool!

[@a.m.1401]

only one surfer beach in my country 2 minutes from my house I'm the 24/365 and there are no fluffy waves.

[@adibolitho2510]

man did kale just dip on you

[@HowtoRip]

Dip?

[@jotnaur]

How to Dip

[@kylewattssurfing3266]

Truuuuuuuueeeeee.....

[@abby3147]

yeah so i live in wisconsin so...

[@HowtoRip]

Everyone needs a dream :)

[@surfingmadesimple6064]

Hey I grew up away from the Ocean to, but you can practice Standing up technique at home super easy! Not as fun obviously but sets you up nicely for when you do get in the Ocean...

[@luxuryhomes8889]

i already rip HARD so i don't need this.