The MOST Important SURFING Technique Used By The Pro’s

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thanks for having me back friends! Had a super fun time in USA - learn more about my film THE LONGEVITY FILM - bit.ly/LongevityFilm

[@barrel1808]

Hey Kale! I was wondering, when you make these sharp turns, do you feel that you're putting pressure on the tail to make the rotation, as if you're putting your rear foot at the end of a skateboard tail and lifting up the nose a little? Or is it a fluid motion where you're not really tapping the tail as if it's a skateboard and trying to lift the front for less pressure, and keeping the whole board on the wave and making a more fluid carve-like motion? If you don't understand my question just lmk lol

[@FloydGatt]

This anchors tip is amazing. I'm in that transition stage where i'm starting to get good at snaps and cutbacks, this tip about body movement got me to turn my head and throw my body more on turns

[@bonsummers2657]

That bottom turn to off the top at 2:33/2:34 to 2:36 is epic world class, tops.

[@dons1932]

You know what Kale - have a look at Chris Hemsworth surf. He does the EXACT same thing, and it's that kind of extension and rotation that made me actually look at him and basically consider him a semi-pro surfer. No he's not gonna win a WSL title. But he's actually very, very good. I love this critical thinking and breaking down of surfing. You can learn so much right down to the most subtle of movements that make HUGE differences. And other times, it's just what makes what is an otherwise technically correct surf, actually LOOK professional and more polished. There's something about good surfing, and then good VISUALLY APPEALING surfing.

[@KalesBroccoli]

He probably had coaching from Kelly hahaha. Perhaps he wants to come on the channel as a featured guest?

[@pg5420]

Good vid, been noticing improvements to my form after learning the value (and agony!) in the kind of precise self critique these videos ingrain in you. Those slow Mo replays on the Wsl comps help no end too, watching and trying to emulate that torsional throw and drive of the arms to lead turns has been a revelation. So much more torque and jazz off the top. Cheers

[@HowtoRip]

🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@KalesBroccoli]

epic!!

[@tommasogeraci4060]

I really love this type of tutorials!!! Do more advanced tips please, thanks and keep ripping 😁👍🏼

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thanks brother! Got loads more coming on this channel (the one I am commenting from) too!

[@palmbaybali6138]

good tips, good display with KA and yourself! Yew

[@CanaldeGonzalo]

Thank a lot guys, your videos are incredible, and help us so much. Please record a video explaining in more details different maneuvers in backside attack . I'm a regular footer and most of the waves that I surf are lefts. I live in Chile, that is the perfect place for goofy footers. Saludos

[@HowtoRip]

Check out our channel feedthere is a good backside video and I have another one coming soon

[@KalesBroccoli]

Definitely got some good backhand videos in our list

[@Jefffsurf]

I surfed Lowers yesterday and saw Mick Fanning and Griffin Colapinto! So sick

[@HowtoRip]

Epic what a view!

[@KalesBroccoli]

Epic!

[@kuix7]

Awsome video as always guys! Can you do a video on how to surf hollow and tubular waves? Keep up the good work, greetings from Portugal

[@HowtoRip]

Okay!

[@KalesBroccoli]

I did this video here on this channel :) More coming too!

[@michaelwilson8760]

Gr 8 efforts Kale's Brok, remember this,.. for you, .. left arm up always, .. air that pit out, keep upside greenside of the pocket , turn with full wingspan, both arms out rotating, whole body movements, practice both forehand turns and backhand turns goofy and normal on land to achieve equidistant balance, synergy of movement, perfect 180 rotations thru core balance equitable momentum transitions ! Keep on the green water, keep away from the white water, never touch it ! Begin again, xx.

[@KalesBroccoli]

Okay Michael.

[@michaelwilson8760]

thank you most kindly dear Kale and Ryan, both gifting wonderful tips and so we have improved magnifiscently with both of your encouragements 💚💛💙💜☝👌👊

[@Herbotis]

Awesome advice! I’ll incorporate this! Thank you!

[@KalesBroccoli]

No wuckas :)

[@chrisw3939]

Nothing but the best again my bro yeeeewww. I d love to catch up for a lesson on how to proper cutties one day lol. Mine are rubbish. Cheers again dude yyyyeeeewwwww!!

[@יסכהגינת]

Thanks so much for the fun well edited and clear videos. I don't know what your opinion is but for me there is a lacking of female surfers and surf tips on the channel. Workouts etc. might call for modification for women, not to mention some girl power inspiration. What do you say, any chance?

[@HowtoRip]

We unfortunately don’t have access to that many women Surfers so not much we can do - plus, our audience is 95% male so we have to cater for that mostly

[@KalesBroccoli]

Sorry mate.

[@juan4realz942]

cant wait for the documentary!

[@HowtoRip]

Us too!

[@Rafaelchp]

When are you coming back to San Diego??

[@ChristopherDillman]

9:02 - Nice backhand tips here. 🤙

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thanks brother! Got loads more coming on this channel (the one I am commenting from) too!

[@cloud84strife]

Particulars make a lot the differenc in surfing!! Cool video bro!

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thanks brother! Got loads more coming on this channel (the one I am commenting from) too!

[@bonefishbrad270]

Awesome video Kale!!! Extremely helpful!! You are ripping!!!

[@HowtoRip]

😍

[@KalesBroccoli]

Ah! Thank you 😍

[@huntp1291]

Love your channel! Love that beanie what make is it lol?

[@KalesBroccoli]

Home made!! Thanks brother! Got loads more coming on this channel (the one I am commenting from) too!

[@louisanthony266]

Ah man, that’s cool that you were down here, you were near my neck of the woods. We’ve been getting a nice swell. Love the channel man. I’ve learned a lot from you guys.

[@HowtoRip]

Epic legend 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thankyou ! I had a great time

[@DanielMaruniak]

Have you guys ever gone over switch stance surfing? I have been experimenting with it at a point break I ride and it sure is nice to be able to take off on a wave bs or fs.

[@KalesBroccoli]

A little but not heaps like JOB or anything!

[@ctos8158]

Thanks man 👍🏻 great vid

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thank you!!! Thanks brother! Got loads more coming on this channel (the one I am commenting from) too!

[@samas4999]

Hey Kale. Great video. I am a beginner surfer from Portugal and I've been surfing for about two months. When i try to generate speed my arms just flop around like I'm a squid or something can you help me out fixing this? I also don't bend my knees enough is there any exercise or technique to make it easier? Thanks and keep producing this awesome videos.

[@ronnie8489]

Doing squats for bending your knees could help you build some muscle in your legs. Just always be careful with your form. Good luck!

[@samas4999]

@@ronnie8489 Thanks, I'll do some squats! 🤙

[@KalesBroccoli]

Watch through the videos on our feed.

[@boltup5566]

Make a vlog type edit of your socal trip! Did you make it down to san diego? The sw swells passed us but there were still waves. Where else did you surf? How were the lowers locals?

[@KalesBroccoli]

Theres a couple of videos on. my channel more that style - I didn't have time to really focus on H2R whilst there.

[@who-is-randy535]

was that a clip of south whaley?

[@ThomasCrauk]

hey man I really like your channel! you have a new suscriber :p

[@HowtoRip]

Hey Thomas, thanks for that!

[@valentinlaborde1949]

Hey cheers for your videos, help us keeping it up in and out the water and stick to this awesome and wonderful thing that is surfing when it gets a bit frustrating for late learners like me. To top it up your music is choice! Could I ask for the credits?? Chur!

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thanks brother! Got loads more coming on this channel (the one I am commenting from) too! Our music gets tied up very confusing but its all from epidemic sound

[@tommyg3003]

Kales can you give us your thoughts on softtech boards? Safe!

[@greenprojectla3609]

Please tell me where can I get JR boards in CA

[@matisbruggeman6069]

Hi, atm I surfed like 5 times for a good week and i'm getting the hang of it. I struggle alot with finding the perfect conditions to learn more and better. Do you have some advice where u can get some medium size mellow waves at Europe? And what is the best season to go surfing?

[@Toemama]

Depends on the conditions but Lacanau - France has very good medium size waves in my opinion :)

[@bartezcabrera9745]

Cornwall ,Devon U.K. surfing whole year.

[@KalesBroccoli]

Im not sure maybe ask around here in the comments :)n

[@TMFtoomuchfun]

Great video Kale I got the bell turned on hell yeah!

[@HowtoRip]

Wooooo!! Thanks Grom!

[@TMFtoomuchfun]

@@HowtoRip Yeah tips really helping keep it up!

[@KalesBroccoli]

Yeah Grom!!

[@paradisepaintingandpressur9563]

What size board do you like to ride in smaller waist to chest size waves? Keep it up you rip

[@HowtoRip]

27.2L

[@paradisepaintingandpressur9563]

How to Rip thanks For the rely buddy. I’ve been trying to add a little more VL to My boards. My new lost driver is 28. I was riding a Fred rubble Merrick that was only 26 VL. Long story short bought a lost that was 26 liters. Didn’t float me well, so I got lucky my buddy traded me his new lost driver for my lost Buggy. We are the same height 5”11 but he’s 150 I’m 170. It worked well I love this board 🤙 I never realized how much VL mattered until a couple years ago.

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thanks brother! Got loads more coming on this channel (the one I am commenting from) too!

[@angelcohan3124]

What video camera do you guys use to shoot your surfing footage?

[@HowtoRip]

This was an A7s

[@kylewattssurfing3266]

Awesomeness cool Thxxxxxxx

[@KalesBroccoli]

yew!

[@tom2324]

Beginner question but why is lowers considered world class. It doesn't look that big in most of the videos I see. Although it is really clean I see quite a few videos with clean waves that aren't on the world tour? Does consistency or speed come into it? Or the amount of talented surfers that surf it? Not dissing lowers, I've been to San O and some of the other more beginner friendly waves in the area and had a lot of fun as they are crazy consistent (at least compared to UK) but the waves didn't feel as powerful as other places I've been on hols for example Portugal. I am interested in how one break only a couple of miles away could be much better when receiving effectively the same swell.

[@KalesBroccoli]

Because it offers the most consistent and rippable wall in the area/califrnia Thanks brother! Got loads more coming on this channel (the one I am commenting from) too!

[@AussieDownUnder]

Okay so you cover turns a fair bit. But what I want to learn is that first initial push from the pop up. How can I go from the pop up, bottom turn and push up the wave to start generating speed. I find once I'm at the bottom of the wave, it closes out and ride over. Been surfing for 9 months and still struggling bringing my knees up/pumping and trimming on the wave. SEND HELP!

[@HowtoRip]

Got some good videos on this on our channel but something we’ll always re cover eventually

[@fabianbotero1]

Hellooo i need your help! Ive been improoving my surf with your videos!!! Right now im 90kg and i have the opportunity of buying a short board the measures are 6.3 x 20 x 2 3/8... you think i should buy it??

[@HowtoRip]

Watch my video on Which Surfboard you should buy and use

[@snowycr193]

You do lessons privately?

[@KalesBroccoli]

Yes in Sydney,.

[@luizgomesdev]

great video, watched it all.. please make volume more consistent, it's way too loud when music is on and too low when your voice is on

[@KalesBroccoli]

sorry bro will make sure next time! sometimes the phones mix the sound way different to the computer. Got loads more coming on this channel (the one I am commenting from) too!

[@bonsummers2657]

2:45

[@unnecessarysauce277]

could you guys do a vid on being able to hold your breath longer under water for those times you get caught in the wash machine on the deep rinse cycle?

[@JubbaTTv]

Why does my board feel stuck when I try to turn it? I try to turn and I just fall backwards instead of moving the board

[@nicelydone8017]

Jubes I had this same problem early on, especially surfing backside. Here is what helped me: back foot back, back knee tucked in, look where you want to go, open up the leading shoulder, compress at the bottom of the turn, fall, get frustrated, watch How to Rip videos again, repeat.

[@JubbaTTv]

Nicely Done thank you! What do you mean by back knee tucked in?

[@nicelydone8017]

Jubes Watch good surfers and you’ll see that when they crouch down their back knees are slightly bent in towards the nose of the board rather than out like a squat. It doesn’t seem like it would make a big difference but it does. It helps me generate some rotational force.

[@KalesBroccoli]

Probably you more than the board however fin set up and rail engagement could be causing this. Also your compression / overall technique

[@soulsurfer3102]

When ever your head go then your body go. Gym can help.body train

[@KalesBroccoli]

Well put...

[@keithahlstrom176]

10:55...you liked that, eh? Nice one.

[@새벽형인간-p5q]

i wish i were there

[@KalesBroccoli]

me too.

[@kevinfarrand536]

Really Love you Videos Kale! thank you for doing these technical breakdown videos! i am intermediate surfer looking to push to that pro level and these breakdowns really help my sessions. Thanks for all your help, looking forward to watching your documentaries! Aloha from maui - Kev- instagram @Kevinfarrandtattoos @Kevin-Farrand

[@albertomonaco672]

Talk about getting tubes

[@KalesBroccoli]

Yew!

[@MJKDESIGNer]

Where do you put the keys to your car? Hid them on the back wheel?... thinks everyone does the same thing?

[@SoloC852]

Also is it because you looked down a lot

[@HowtoRip]

The looking is also involved for sure - I just isolated shoulders today

[@KalesBroccoli]

The look is actually the first part of any rotation in surfing - good point though!

[@thidm]

Actually Jake Marshal was ripping harder than Kolohe

[@HowtoRip]

He was ripping for sure

[@carnagedogg4294]

Do a video on dyeing your hair too beautiful,are those teeth whitened too,such a raw,elemental surfer.Water,earth,energy,hydrogen peroxide.

[@HowtoRip]

I just follow the instructions on the box 🤷🏼‍♂️ I can’t see sense in making a video about it. It may be more beneficial for me to do a video on the proper use of the English language for you.

[@joshderuelle4278]

Jesus Christ mate get to point a little quicker that beginning part was really hard to watch

[@HowtoRip]

Sorry I’ll try to arrange a refund for your free access to this helpful video