Huge Paddling Technique Mistakes FIXED

Surfing relies on the ability to paddle between waves and negotiate the ocean very well. To catch waves, you need to be able to paddle intelligently and know when to boost your power & speed and when to find a nice slow rhythm.
In this video Kale goes through the more practical elements of paddling technique as a follow on from his last video (Paddle Your Surfboard Faster & Longer • Paddle Your Surfboard ... ) with special emphasis on how to break free of white water, where you should position the feet, and how to increase the probability of catching waves with a last minute movement of the upper body.
He also gives you a simple, inexpensive exercise to increase the banana shape of your back for those with more rounded thoracic spines.
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[@KalesBroccoli]

So stoked I can activate my banana again this week 😁🤙🏽

[@PelicanCanCancan]

I've been teaching my 9 and 6 year old to surf and I'm constantly yelling at them to activate their banana on the paddle out.. I didn't realise the implications until I heard you say it.

[@KalesBroccoli]

@@PelicanCanCancan hahah thats funny. Ive been doing the same thing with coaching clients - people Give you some strange looks

[@gracebeliever127]

Hi Kales, when you "pop up" it often looks like you "chicken wing" with the right leg, and sometimes it appears that you are actually on the right knee before the leading left leg is placed between the hands, is this so? And could you please do a sloooooow video explanation of your pop up technique. Thanks in advanced anticipation :D

[@nodorksshouldgrow3309]

@@KalesBroccoli stay proud!!! gay is great iam soooo proud of you coming out so public

[@FlyingSavannahs]

When I stroke I end up activating a crooked neck squash. Is this normal?

[@oracleowen]

beginning Surfing has been a humbling and spiritual experience for me

[@billnye8143]

Ok

[@meanwhilekai]

Great point about the bubbles I’ve never heard anybody mention that

[@mevanking2105]

A literal hand cavitation

[@rogerpye1865]

Nailed it - again !! I really liked the points re: positioning on the board while paddling - for least drag and re: taking-off: chest up and then last second lean forward to push into/down the face of the wave as you catch it, then pop-up. Very clear breakdown.

[@HowtoRip]

🤙🏽🤙🏽 thanks Roger!!!

[@nodorksshouldgrow3309]

@@HowtoRip GAY PRIDE RULES THANX KALE YOU ARE SERVING

[@lunchmind]

THank you , Kale. I'm learning much here. Can't wait to apply your techniques offshore

[@Runningchad2010]

Can you do a similar video on a longboard for beginners? Thanks. Love your videos.

[@shirtlessGraveler305]

Nice advice and technics. Been surfing since late 1987 and still learning, especially now with media and KZbin. Learning curve was way longer when you don’t have a coach except watching others and many years in the ocean. Good waves and not chop is way easier. Try surfing for decades in junky mostly choppy surf with no much swell. Years of wear and tear on my body

[@griff2712]

Great channel guys, heaps of important info here. I always see folks folks paddle out at the wrong time. Wait for a gap between sets and you'll have an easier time getting out.

[@KalesBroccoli]

Yeah brutha 🤙🏽

[@michaelwilson8760]

The 6 duck dives 66 paddle strokes proved a great bonus today allowing me to get deep enough to catch 2 of the best right hand rides i have ever had, onwards and upwards ! Fantastic, tops, keen guidance fellas ! Thank you all .

[@HowtoRip]

🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@KalesBroccoli]

Michael Wilson thanks Michael :)

[@michaelwilson8760]

Wow gr8 tips., i paddle best when i strike a green water channel allowing me to roll over the wave, i find riding a long board tends to naturally improve paddling and ocean skills ! 9 feet plus !

[@nodorksshouldgrow3309]

Just be proud to be gay in these times THANX KALE

[@jmlee84]

never thought about kicking after a duck dive. will try that next time! id love to see a video on pumping and generating speed.

[@KalesBroccoli]

It just helps get out of the sticky sections :)

[@taylorsaavedra1365]

I always get so stoked when I see you guys uploaded

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thanks legend :) xx

[@kostasgoulas3625]

I have big back muscles but very rounded back. I think your tip with the foam roller will help me a lot.

[@KalesBroccoli]

Awesome :)

[@minecraftyou4me]

Might think about foam rolling your chest muscles as well (if these get tight your body will go into a rounded position more easily). I know kales is using a straigth foam roller but try getting the peanut foamroller this will keep your spine more safe!

[@kostasgoulas3625]

@@minecraftyou4me cheers!!!

[@KalesBroccoli]

stretching the chest muscles arm by arm over a Swiss ball works as well as using a lacrosse ball to release. This method of foam rolling is quite safe - it's a smaller foam roller too @@minecraftyou4me

[@nodorksshouldgrow3309]

@@kostasgoulas3625 GAY PRIDE RULES THANX KALE

[@humblebean957]

Nice one lads! I watch one of your videos daily, get pumped the fuck up and run out into the waves with a new perspective to apply and new techniques to use. Yer absolute legends, thank you 🙏

[@HowtoRip]

Epic !

[@nodorksshouldgrow3309]

Pump it up GAY PRIDE RULES!!! THANX KALE

[@milmapletree279]

You know, I truly appreciate your honesty, your witty deliveries here and there, and the fact that you post more than just surf vids. You have been very helpful in a lot of ways. I just wanted to write this to let you know you and your channel here and gallery on IG are appreciated!🌴😊

[@HowtoRip]

Thank you Meke!!! :)

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thank you mate :)

[@걸어서저하늘까지-y7y]

beautiful thanks mate

[@oscarvela7110]

I’m trying to get back into Surfing 🏄, great tutorial tips Thanks again 😊 mon’

[@prielhackim]

one of your best Vids - love it Thanks

[@pet_cow_5452]

You the best my man, all how to rip vids super helpful!! Well wishes from Ireland

[@MrLeeson660]

Awesome vid again guys love this channel👍 would love to see a vid on the mental side of progressing, how you get past mental blocks in technique if ur stuck with something, the path from beginner to decent level and how long it took you etc. All subjective i know but be interested in your take on it 👍🏻👍🏻

[@HowtoRip]

Would be an interesting discussion - will work on an idea

[@KalesBroccoli]

Maybe a podcast!

[@nodorksshouldgrow3309]

@@HowtoRip you guys are a good example to straight people what us gays can achieve in a masculine sport like surfing SOOO SEXY

[@bytol1462]

Good video guys, i will train that on my next sessions, thanks

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thanks bru 🤙🏽

[@pascalb1968]

Hej ! so funny Kale ! and lot of tips ! Thanks

[@zackedwards7803]

I always say stay about an arms length from nose of board when paddling, when u extend ur arm all the way out your palm should be able to touch the nose.

[@fatnigga2060]

Zack Edwards that’s a bit far back

[@Matzes]

Depends on the board, no?

[@pqhara]

Could you suggest exercises routine for the back and shoulders to improve the paddle?

[@hoorayimhelping3978]

Love these videos, thanks for making them! Can you talk about paddling and strokes? Should I be making continuous, rhythmic strokes where I try to keep a pace and rhythm? Or should I try to make each stroke as powerful as possible and try to 'dig' as much water as I can?

[@HowtoRip]

Okay!

[@nodorksshouldgrow3309]

@@HowtoRip GAY PRIDE RULES THANX KALE YOU RIP

[@sinscary]

Ton vidéo fait rêver! J'aimerais dont en faire, mais au Canada c'est impossible. J'vais suivre tes conseils quand je partirai en vacances là-bas pour faire du surf! Je ne suis pas née dans le bon pays ha, ha!

[@diegocho_esz]

Watching this in quarantine....

[@GuitarCoast]

Thanks for the video!

[@wbjxfkwsklejfde34d]

Hi Kale, Can you recommend a foam roller for this?

[@meiming1]

the surf always looks so good where you are

[@KalesBroccoli]

Deborah Redwood Not always but often :6

[@alphalearner2943]

Summer season here in the Philippines! Love ur videos! Great job. Thank u and God bless u.

[@KalesBroccoli]

:) no wuckas ! :) Thank you!

[@davidheath4770]

There’s surf in the Philippines??? serio?

[@MJLBOLDY]

You guys are awesome, thank you for the tips

[@unicornninja1689]

4:13 - 4:18 hahaha,Great vid as always!

[@brentsergent1579]

Hey Kale - the banana back shape works! recently I went out with a mate and watched him wave after wave returning slower and more worn out to the line-up with a flat back. I found being more profound and focussed on back shape, I had way more energy and paddle power! We talked about it later and he did indeed feel tired and fatigued. Banana back woop woop.

[@HowtoRip]

Yeah it’s a huge game changer

[@nodorksshouldgrow3309]

Yay BANANA back is GAY PRIDE THANX KALE

[@promotedvideo1]

thanks for the videos and great tips. where is that location? it looks great and easy, for friends having a little surf!

[@HowtoRip]

Sydney :)

[@justinh.1773]

@@HowtoRip which beach is it? :)

[@nodorksshouldgrow3309]

@@justinh.1773 home of our GAY PRIDE PARADE be proud gay surfer THANX KALE YOU ARE SERVING

[@luizgprado]

Another great video! First time i see that exercise for the low back... gotta try it because i can't stand to do the "banana" position for long without pain in the low back

[@HowtoRip]

It’s the middle Back activating, not the lower back

[@nodorksshouldgrow3309]

@@HowtoRip PROUD OF MY GAY MARRIAGE EQUALITY IS EVERYTHING THANX KALE

[@forceoneX]

Am i able to duck dive with contacts? Am i able to close my eyes and perform this.

[@johnnyk00l]

Great stuff. I'd like to see another paddling video describing the actual paddling stroke. Is it different when paddling out vs catching a wave? I sometimes notice people doing the "S" stroke where you pull your hand under the board at the top of stroke (and I think you use some bicep instead of all shoulder) and then out to the side and back. Do you do this when catching a wave also, or is just a straight stroke for increased rate (since I imagine the S stroke is slower)? Thanks!

[@KalesBroccoli]

we'll work on it!

[@johnnyk00l]

@@KalesBroccoli Awesome, thank you!

[@millymyall2250]

Where is this it’s so nice

[@gilsonfaustino3560]

Hello!!! What's the size of your board please?? Thx!!!

[@hulaganz]

Tight hip flexors screwed me from proper paddling form for years. At least I figured it out. Stretching them and building abs is super painful for me still yet, but I'm getting there.

[@nodorksshouldgrow3309]

Gay pride is here for us surfers at last

[@keno1069]

I really appreciate you posting this!

[@pxrxdx187]

i think the lack of a `banana activation counter` was disappointing but none the less another great video.

[@KalesBroccoli]

Hahaha this is great

[@kaisneakerdeals]

What beach is that? Is it palm beach

[@nickjesson]

Ohhh is that a little Sunshine coast I see. Mmmm fuck yeah 😎

[@tn3164]

Im learning on big ish waves and its FAR out and when i mean far so yea when i get to the spot i can barely push myself up any advice?for practicing those muscles out of water caus im loki dying

[@1ajdelacruz]

@Kales top videos man- love it - whats in a name - why don't you call it what I understand its called elsewhere especially yoga- the cobra or the serpent or snake pose

[@Patron130]

Where is this location?

[@frasermckay6377]

what beach are at in this video?

[@KalesBroccoli]

Sydney :)

[@nodorksshouldgrow3309]

Home of the gay pride parade STAY PROUD KALE

[@Sunny-ht7cv]

Love it

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thanks Sam!

[@Sunny-ht7cv]

@@KalesBroccoli all good you should come to west aus and go surfing with the boys and I !!!

[@KalesBroccoli]

Love WA! But scared of ocean puppies @@Sunny-ht7cv

[@burkey1421]

Stoked just what I needed been struggling a lot at places like middleton getting out the back. I usually get out catch a couple then get to tired to try again so just pick off ones on the inside ,been working on duck diving a lot, do you use your left leg being a regular stance ?

[@HowtoRip]

Either or both but left mostly

[@burkey1421]

@@HowtoRip sweet I've been using my left might try both this weekend see how it goes cheers

[@everylildetail]

2:53 Kelly Slater?

[@romainlemaire3093]

Hi Kale brocoli , I ve seen some guys paddling with legs angled 90° from the board. Knee to feet pointing to the sky. What you guys think about that? Thanks :)

[@HowtoRip]

Hi Romain Lettuce - this is only for long boards or surf life saving boards. Doesn’t work on a short board

[@robarnoldbik8014]

I've only ever seen longboarders do that. On a longboard I do it because with straight legs it kind of hurts my knees, like they want to overextend.

[@romainlemaire3093]

"Romain lettuce" u just killed me...😂 I have the same feeling, after a while my knees start to hurt except if i paddle with only my belly who touch the board. Kind of difficult though

[@KalesBroccoli]

lol @@romainlemaire3093

[@soulsurfer3102]

Jet ski is the best.hahaha Great video.thanks

[@KalesBroccoli]

X -MAN X MAN lol

[@ianjackson12]

id like to see how to bail safely on shorebreaks

[@nodorksshouldgrow3309]

Stay at home until the video comes out on wiamea shorebreak

[@ivanmendelson751]

Dude, thank you for all your videos! My problem is the timing of taking off (I ride a mini-mal now) I almost always pop up late, and when I try to do it earlier I often get a nose dived. Could you help me?

[@HowtoRip]

Have you watched my video on take off and generate speed?

[@KalesBroccoli]

Core strength and back strength as well

[@Maw0822]

I struggle to stay balanced while paddling when my feet are together (I am brand new to surfing though)

[@grownnotflown2]

How do you get a friend to video you surfing for your content?

[@HowtoRip]

Ask nicely?

[@KalesBroccoli]

shaka ripper and pay them haha

[@lateapex9420]

Always walk out as deep as you can, either ducking under or hopping over the white water. I'm 6'3" and can usually duck dive only once in a 3-4ft surf. Surfers are just showing off by paddling from knee high water.

[@HowtoRip]

Not really, it’s more efficient from about belly button depth onwards

[@KalesBroccoli]

Late Apex we are all show offs that’s why we surf

[@marsupiomarsu7377]

Your "bubble" theory is great... i've never asked myself about this "problem"... But, your conclusion is : paddle hard in bubbles to get out this zone faster.... For me, my first thought would be to paddle lighter in bubble zone (to save energy), and when i'm out of it, paddle hard to get the more efficiency.... Am i wrong with this "theory" ? (sorry for my english, like all french i'm noob in english !)

[@HowtoRip]

Yes but as I mentioned if you slow down it increases the chances of waves crashing on you and thus it takes longer to get out the back

[@michaelwilson8760]

I tried this out, basically float slide glide kick or shallow paddle asap to push your way out past the wash into green water then go again paddling hard, ducking as needed, as shown, thanks xx, it does help a lot to maintain continuity to get to where the best waves are, i found the lesson very helpful to give me drive to maintain an anerobic burst of effort to sustain deep adequate paddle intensity all the way quickly until one can get a decent greennwall out the back ! Efficiency 8mmdeiate intensity and stamina !

[@karljakobsson2687]

Good video! Seeing you love your JR boards would be sick if you could get your hands on a Second Cousin and compare to the Wraptor!

[@33iknow]

Do a KickFlip!

[@HoStevie]

💪🍌

[@nodorksshouldgrow3309]

Gay pride is here😀😀😀😉

[@renegadefunkstar]

Dude - no fair! It’s taken me nearly 2 years to work some of this stuff out.... and you go explain it all in 5 mins? Haha jokes

[@HowtoRip]

10 minutes and 45 seconds actually - so don’t feel too bad

[@KalesBroccoli]

;)

[@willemk0160]

First

[@willemk0160]

Stoked

[@KalesBroccoli]

omg

[@brianhart2178]

How about falling off your surf board? Big waves or little waves would be a good video. Is there a technique you try to follow or is it ur screwed and do your best not to get hurt? LOL.

[@HowtoRip]

Close my eyes and hope

[@KalesBroccoli]

Just a big grimace and a soft landing we hope :)

[@lukebenbow4204]

You need to get to your feet in one motion, if you can jump up like a cat you wont blow the take off . If you can master this you will greatly benifit as it dictates the maximum potential you can personally produce on any given wave.

[@bobbymcbarrel6566]

Love it

[@olitonottero7620]

love it