More Waves With Less Effort - Proper Paddling Technique

[@davidgough3512]

53 years of paddling, much of it at Ocean Bch SF, has taught me this: except for sprints, keep your fingers slightly loose, otherwise too much tension for the long haul. Don't sweep; dive your hand and forearm down front but stroke an S somewhat beneath your board to shed turbulence and grab new water. Roll slightly along a straight longitudinal axis to lift the elbow and arm and complete the stroke at the halfway vertical point instead of wasting energy doing a long upstroke past the halfway vertical point. If not sprinting, don't outpaddle your breath. Practice "no splash" paddling for efficiency (and less of a shark call). Exhale through your nose only. Use strokes per breath to set a pace, and change that number like they are different "gears". Your head should be up enough to look around but, except for takeoffs, look under your lifting arm pit while tucking your chin if you need to glimpse behind you.

[@Olivia-dq9rt]

Can you make a video 😅

[@davidgough3512]

@@Olivia-dq9rt i could.. later.. someday ? 🤙

[@chinesedocsg]

@@Olivia-dq9rt i think he’s a scribe 😂

[@onirrapdivad]

I'd watch it

[@dylanrobertson5010]

good point some science to add open hands actually makes a larger surface area. the water cant get by the slightly open fingers b/c drag, and eddies. ive always paddled under the board…you are the first ive heard talk about it. it uses ground effect (the water hits the board and has nowhere to go so it compresses - so you get power) good tip about armpit. ob is tough. thanks for 50 years of paddling.

[@alexXsacha]

Thanks! Here are my takeaways: - minimal movement, minimal muscle, avoid compensating with other movements - position the body so the nose is just a couple of cm above the water when you paddle - keep legs together when paddling: knees together, toes pointed - don't twist your spine, chest, shoulders, and head as you paddle - travel stroke: low energy, don't reach too far, hand depth in the water, hand open (fingers not glued together), alternate inhale/exhale with each stroke - power stroke: 3-5 explosive strokes to catch a wave, deeper depth, longer reach, faster tempo, closer to the board - relax all the unused muscles

[@22lerel]

Brother, I'm 42 years old, and I'm learning to surf again, I start and stop, start and stop, for various reasons, anyway, I currently live close to the beach, I live in Brazil, Serra-ES, I surf on a beach whose name is Jacaraípe, I surf for a long time... my difficulty, like that of all beginners, is rowing, and I would like to thank you for the tactful information you provided in the video, sharing this with other people who love this sport, congratulations, your family is beautiful, I watched the video at 0.5x speed to understand, automatic translation into Portuguese. Anyway, success and thank you very much for sharing your acquired knowledge with us, God bless you brother 🤙🙏🇧🇷👊🫶☝️

[@RIK0SUAVE]

Understanding the difference between travel stroke and power stroke really helped me out. Thank you!

[@jaymorf7374]

Great focus on technique! (Boogie boarder here) Two things I was left wanting to integrate more with this lesson: 1- recommended workout for the glide stroke; seems we want to maximize our stamina, and I could be stronger. 2- breathing practice. Your emphasis on breath was a game changer for me (and I practice pranayama). Really appreciate your presentation. You get straight to what we need to know, and emphasize primary points well. Happier surfers = healthier people = better world.

[@thestringsguy3608]

I just love how you really dive into technical details which makes it possible to "learn online" and implement this learning!! Great Great work man

[@andrewsexton7593]

Thanks fella I eat paddle pops before a surf they help me paddle and pop

[@jonz5978]

I’m land locked and only get to surf on vacations. Thanks for tips and tricks 🤙. Heading to Nicaragua in April.

[@jazheimgroome2645]

Thank you so very much for this video introduction for paddling. I'm a 47yr beginner in nor cal.

[@gregcassar4584]

wow easily the best paddle training I have ever seen. Thanks

[@Anna-jb7ll]

I've been bodyboarding for 34 years, and I finally decided to learn how to surf. I'll be going to Hawaii again this winter, hope to get this right lol 😅. Thank you so much for the video!

[@jzen1455]

We spongers are an endangered species! I'm always stoked to come across another fellow bodyboarder!

[@musabkahraman4882]

Great Video, so well explained. Greetings from Portugal🇵🇹

[@ostritch5519]

keeping your chest up makes so much of an insane difference i couldn't believe it, not onyl that but helps you see further and just think it makes you more aware when you're not just lying like you would on the beach!

[@jzen1455]

I love your rennergy and enthusiasm. Thank you for sharing the little intricacies that are easy to overlook but make a huge difference in your paddling efficiency and overall enjoyment in surfing. Your presentation style and energy totally remind me of Renner Gracie!

[@1989kotek]

Thank you very much for this video. answers questions that I had in my head and much more

[@ignaciosanchez7898]

Thank You so much! i've been struggling a bit while paddling because I felt like really slow in comparison to other surfers I know ans there are so many good tips in this video I'll apply and try to impove!!

[@braybraymitchface]

Thank you bro.. just watched this and your wave selection vid and your explanations are so good

[@jjmoorhouse72]

Watching Kelly Slater power stroke in a wave is pure perfection. 🌊

[@TheDekramer]

Loving your series on technical improvements. Im just getting more into surfing and am finding myself without guidance. Im watching one or two every time I go out and trying to focus on improving. Well done and thank you 🙏🤙

[@GraDuds]

Agreed, paddle training changed my surfing, around one stroke per second, go at least one hour in flat water, use a log or prone a wave SUP, focus to apply what you see here but also focus to make the move spontaneously efficient, your boddy will find a way. One thing long term, don't paddle from your shoulders as the joint can wear off like knees for runners; lock your shoulders like when you bench-press correctly, don't over-reach - as in the video - quietly explode only when your bones are in the right position - study that during the one hour paddle - in gym terms you only work the middle of the muscle not the ends.

[@soniasongul1242]

This is the best video about surfing!! I beg you to share more please 😢

[@enzofranciscosalazarrios1105]

The best surf lesson I’ve ever had 👏🏻

[@homeytube1]

Best surf vids I've found.

[@samlyons3552]

Separated Fingers ? would of never guessed ! ( Venturi effect )....Thank You

[@WEEBER13]

FANTASTIC CONTENT!

[@martynrandall7652]

Great tips mate been surfing on and off for years my paddling is allways my week point. Defo going to try your technique cheers.

[@AriaBreath]

Thank you. Great video 🏄‍♂️

[@VillaIrwin]

Really useful dude! Nice one! 🤙🏼

[@billnye8143]

Great video!❤❤❤❤❤

[@thereallanceburkhart1965]

Good stuff! I have a tenancy to flex my core abs when paddling which burns me out fast! Going out now and excited to try your tips! 🤙🏽

[@Uthu777]

Thank you mister 🎉

[@AngieMatsuda]

SO HELPFUL!! Thank you ❤

[@ElliotLambert-t7k]

LEGEND IN THE GAME MY HAIDA HYDRO MIND !!

[@CTJEEPGUY1973]

Thanks for showing me proper technique. When I started, my paddling stroke was never corrected. Will definitely focus on this lesson and look forward to longer sessions. 🤙🏻

[@niconine268]

Thanks bruh. Cool techniques

[@ChadTowns]

Great instruction, thanks! Here I thought I was just horribly out of shape or everyone else in the lineup was an Olympic swimmer as they effortlessly glide past me. Really I'm probably just bruning myself out too fast in pretty much every way described and just never considered all these aspects. Liked and subed!

[@JessforR]

Every winter, I get in the bad habit of grabbing the rails and then need to work my way out of it.

[@michelleohlhoff5842]

Thanx! I have recently started surfing and still paddling is exhausting. I will be mindful of good technique, and also devise a plan with stretch bands or something to practise those paddle muscles!! Thanx!

[@cyberpancho]

Gym helps a lot! But if you can, get a swimming watch, go offshore and practice paddling 1 to 3km, 3 times a weak and you will se huge improvement in your surf quickly.

[@davidgough3512]

@@cyberpancho agreed! flatwater paddling is invaluable, even in a lake or canal. Of course people will tell you every time where's the waves, but i just inform them that i'm training because surfing is like 2% riding waves and 98% paddling. Also, a good time to practice sprint- duckdive - sprint- spin-sprint.. as well as ditching your board and rapid remounts from both sides !

[@mikegates40]

Good job explaining. Thanks man.

[@darrenwhitehead4850]

Thank you!

[@SalmanLuo]

it's extremely helpful

[@xabiaa2167]

3:26 "That's not a good place to be" 😅 I'm quite ok for the first half hour, but then I get more and more tired and struggle keeping the head up...

[@mattheworlando5908]

I keep going down in size so I’ve never allowed myself to become comfortable. That being said I’ve been hooked forever but always knew I would not be satisfied until I could ride the smallest board for my size. This is only because o am craving that skate feel. I need to be way ahead of time to ride even 42 L at 180 lb 5’8” 45 yrs

[@GeorgeMeredith1]

Great video

[@jimmccarley9609]

Like the weak side breathing idea, makes sense.

[@davidmjohn3194]

Thank you

[@bikerider270]

Great tips!

[@HawkSAR93]

Where are all the videos of you surfing?

[@jacoblevan8262]

Lol

[@AArmstrongC]

4:53 Got it. Heeaad, Shoulder, Spine and Toes! Spine and Toes!

[@jamesbalkite1656]

Where were you for me in the 90s? "You're done." lol _

[@berniehughes4422]

What are the wall stretch bands called? Can I get them in Australia?

[@samcarlson6001]

Is lap swimming (crawl) a good way to do paddle training? I know it's a different posture, but maybe same muscle groups?

[@dz1515]

How is that resistance band fixed to the wall? What did you use? Good vid

[@markmonge7947]

Paddleing the right board for you is going to improve your paddle-ability

[@lutzchoco1]

Paddling power is related to lats ...so do some back exercices

[@tyrionlannister2565]

Should you finish your session if you’re find yourself compensating on your paddling

[@cyberpancho]

Good posture should be aimed but is only possible with some practice and fitness. New surfers don't get back pain because of bad posture, they get pain because they lack the back fitness needed for good posture. With a few weeks of practice it gets better.

[@cyberpancho]

Paddling is about pulling the water backwards with your hand and forearm, so your hand should be firm and aiming down always, not loose like you show. And if you have enough power in your arms, you should (and all pros do) submerge your forearms also, as they increase pull power.

[@MattStubblefield-k4c]

Boss

[@joelcorral2475]

🤣😂🤣😂

[@larswright1015]

Thank You