i entered my first surf competition | surfer girl diaries

[@mebyerts]

Not only is it okay to make mistakes when you go out of your comfort zone, I think it can be good -- it shows that you really were pushing yourself.

[@katelyn4092]

i was watching my friend compete at the comp, and i was 90% sure i saw you there, but this video confirmed it!

[@strngwaysherewecome]

that’s so cool

[@a.m.1401]

People that don't actively surf will never understand how hard it is to feel comfortable learning because everyone is so mean and petty.

[@howardcroft3748]

I never surfed, but I do know exactly what you mean. It's a primitive environment full of very unpleasant people.

[@a.m.1401]

@@howardcroft3748 Yes, I surf every single week but now I try to find empty beaches only. I used to frequent the same beach every day for 4 years, great waves, even greater assholes there. I was mostly okay because my older male cousins all surf there and noone would fuck with me, but Ive seen a guy hit a 12 yr old on the head on purpose with his board bcs he was “blocking his waves”. This kid is by far the best surfer on the beach and has been surfing there for 6yrs, they know each other and are friends, not-only that the mother is also a friend of his. That’s how stupid these people are.

[@marcgunn3292]

So cool to see someone who isn't chasing clout without any genuine risk. inspirational :)

[@jadedarmawangsa]

❤

[@landonstreigh2650]

are you kidding lmfao all this chick does is chase clout and culture vulture surfing so she can monetize it.

[@sailcatthecat972]

​@@landonstreigh2650 yet here you are. How odd.

[@landonstreigh2650]

@@sailcatthecat972 im here strictly to hate

[@duartecondeco9545]

It's great that you tried the competition part of surfing. You should keep trying if you feel that it doesn't affect the way you feel about surf. You have a platform, you have support from brands and fans, so you have everything to live as a freesurfer (that's what most people want). Competition, especially for us who started later, can damage our vision of surfing and makes us forget why we started surfing in the beginning. Either way, keep going. it's always good to see people succeed in the surfing industry, especially people with lower leves of ability, but with the same love for surfing.

[@veronicapaulsen]

Nice work Jade!!! Competitions are a great way to push yourself and see what you are capable of under pressure! Keep up the good work!!

[@joshuason2892]

can't beat yourself up for that one. First contest. Keep going!! LESSSSS GOOO JADE!

[@kookarini]

It was the inaugural South Bay Board riders Queen of the South Bay all women surf contest for beginners to masters. It was a celebration of women in surfing. Kasia Meador was there announcing. It was awesome. I don't remember if you mentioned the significance of this contest in your vlog.

[@thoughtsideas6929]

SO EXCITED for you!!!!!! Had you not tried, you’d never know that you would’ve been a shoe-in for 2nd/3rd!!!!!!!!!!! NOW you DEF HAVE TO TRY AGAIN, bc now you have a better understanding of the competition process, yoyr competition prep, your competition day routine, and how things work the day of in and out of the water. It’s been really interesting watching your journey. Routing for you!!!

[@adriennebiscardi6626]

Congrats! You're doing great, can't wait to see the next competition 🎉

[@jadedarmawangsa]

thank youuuuu

[@asherellis7413]

Not me being excited when I saw you posted another surf vlog 😂 def makes me wanna get back to my beach school so I can surf again

[@LouisLuzuka]

that under water dumbbell walk is insane

[@paveltumanov1]

A very cool experience! Mistakes make us better 😏 Keep going! 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@jadedarmawangsa]

tysm ❤

[@LouisLuzuka]

proud of you jade, thanks for sharing your joy with us

[@juanzavala9023]

AHHHHH!! i just came back after seeing your tiktok ad(sposnored) video circle to search i never forgot about you, i'm graduating college (lmao, didn't go) and been watching you since 11th grade!!

[@BumarAssassin]

Hey first one and look you already had a learning experience and now you will know not to do that and be more aware of it for the next one! Good job getting out there and going for it!

[@MicahPRODZ-3]

U are so inspiring when every thing is god bad is bound to happen. Try to stay focused and content keep up the hard work ❤❤

[@Timc91]

at least you went for it. its more than i ever did.

[@lolololo_l]

HII im a teen and am learning to surf (practically on my own) and your determination has really inspired me to keep working so hopefully I can be a confident surfer in the years to come!

[@lizevanderhoek2113]

Can you make a video explaining the basics of the sea, waves en surfing for beginners? I love youre videos!

[@ricktokars2561]

Congrats on conquering your fear and surfing - you didn’t surf pipe, but still super rad (and most importantly you did it respectfully without a chip on your shoulder love to see it). Surfing contests is one of the best way to get better at surfing - surfing with people better than you makes you better. Keep charging!

[@cclouderx]

No way! I started watching you recently and you live near my area! I surf in Hermosa Beach maybe one day I’ll see you out somewhere

[@eliedri9841]

You inspire me so much to go out there in the water even tho I’m not the best and feel comfortable on the water

[@SteveN3695J]

I'm new with you, however I have noticed a common fall that happens with you. On a left, you extend and leave the board behind. Try to feel the compression before you extend! "Turn First then add a SMALL amount of extension. You'll accelerate quickly so be ready for the now backside compression.....:)

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Good morning Jade welcome back so happy you posted today and I hope you having amazing day and you are amazing supporter happy 1st day of summer day and this was amazing video

[@Ian-jp1ck]

I have the bodysurfing world champs on Saturday and besides that I wish you luck

[@LouisLuzuka]

clothes chair is a vibe

[@jadedarmawangsa]

lol

[@LouisLuzuka]

@@jadedarmawangsa I HAVE ONE TOO OK

[@sailcatthecat972]

It's true

[@jayloyola]

What an experience! U did great! 🎉 congrats 🥳 i hope to experience this too 🤙

[@Hannah-cl4bl]

your getting so good and have improved so much since you have started🙃👍

[@INANNAAXO]

Anyone who’s mean to you for trying your best is broke and ugly. They never succeeded in anything because they were too afraid to try. You are amazing! Don’t be embarrassed. You’re still learning. You’re doing so well. - From an og subscriber 🤍🌊💫

[@baseddepartment6606]

im so glad i found your channel youre so authentic and this really makes me want to get into surfing even though i cant even swim😭

[@janinev.5974]

as someone who's never surfed.. my brain is like oh i would feel so bad and apologize to that girl but like do you just know oh it's all still a competition and no one got hurt so it's fine like.. what's the etiquette?

[@a.m.1401]

I mean there shouldn't be that many people on the same wave.

[@sailcatthecat972]

Have you read the epic surf chronicle, Barbarian Days? Great surf book!

[@YoniPaguada]

I just started watching you and you inspired me to start surfing.

[@nicolefermor]

first time i’m seeing your videos, but i think you’re really awesome!!! how did you get into surfing??

[@idk.a.acc.handel]

I loved see you surfing and just getting better and better!!! I hope to see you more of going out of ur comfort zone and trying more comps. You did great and keep doing what u love!💗

[@eeflifting]

love the vid. what app are you using to check the waves? it looks like surfline

[@JohnBaruch10]

Yessir I love the smell of harware stores, but speaking of that surf stores have the BEST smell. Just something about the smell of new surfboards and wax ..........

[@brekiebrekie575]

Hey may i ask what surfboard do you use. I want to start surfing but there are so many types of surfboards

[@user-lw3ni4qo7i]

where do you sign up for competitions? and can any level go? u are inspiring

[@PrettyBasic123]

aspiring surfer here who wants to start getting into the sport, I was wondering if you have any longboard recommendations that aren’t to expensive that are fun to ride and easy to learn on. Thanks love the content ❤

[@boltup5566]

Wavestorm

[@craigieplaysstuff]

Odysea surfboards

[@boltup5566]

@@craigieplaysstuff Nah. Those are for people who know what they're doing and want to mess around in shorebreak.

[@assassin7250]

@@boltup5566 Just wavestorm? any other company u know that have good foamie/longboard?

[@SteveN3695J]

Yes, care or your ears, especially if a lot of immersion in cold water...

[@Clurlui]

So proud of u

[@codecracker87]

Just watched your pipeline video... I'm on my surfing journey too.... 😊

[@Sleepygal768]

Looks like a fun learning experience on your first comp! What competition is that? I want to join :)

[@jadedarmawangsa]

it’s called south bay board riders!

[@RiZZ-k9j]

Hello just saying a good surfing spot in albania is the MIRROR BEACH IN SARANDA ALBANIA been there las year in july and its awsome plus the rock are mafe by vigin amethyst 100% recomand but there will be people too!! Love your videos girl❤️

[@sdsaddasd]

i dont really know how to stand u on a wave but do you have any tips for me?

[@xxmatchalattexx5414]

Maybe a hamper or clothing racks

[@ryanlangstonluna]

Great video minus the priority fumble 😂

[@antonioibanez250]

Love the video super inspiring!!!!

[@rimees]

You are awesome!

[@LouisLuzuka]

dream come true :')

[@ScottyBrown-pm7go]

You should come to outer banks I am a big fan I have watched a lot of your videos then you should go to Byrd street to surf😊

[@EthanMyburgh-ke2dv]

U should come and surf South Africa great waves

[@stealthyjoker]

She won’t handle the power

[@0meggy0]

Go girl!!!!! 💕

[@raccoontrashpanda1467]

The wardrobe is for clean clothes, the wash basket is for dirty clothes, you need a third place for clothes you've worn and will wear again before washing. To get rid of the pile/chair solution make the third place in a way that works better for you.

[@phillippearce9680]

👍

[@MrMrcodmaster101]

429k subs but 3k views? did you buy ur subs

[@a.m.1401]

she posts shorts mostly

[@sailcatthecat972]

I love it, "I need to surf!"

[@MariannaSchlederFerman]

Try wave pool

[@_danielb]

aye nice try though, love the videos

[@biancat7761]

Hey! Just found you Sydney Aus! You’ve given me inspiration to attempt something new with a humble but disciplined attitude ! Your previous video touched on your previous surf coach from surf camp turning sour, but it comes off sounding like sexual harassment? And if it’s not, you should clarify that it was a personal issue, just because of his reputation and how it’s reading. But if it is I’ll just mind my own business, but yeah I immediately thought he did something to hurt you the way you explained it. So if you wanna keep it private? Idk I’m just trying to flag this for you about how it comes across 😅 Anyway! Again, I’m so here for your success and I’m using you as fuel to dip my toes into my new project!!!! ❤

[@antogrady7155]

It's insulting to girls who spend years and hours everyday to compete. You went wrong by pretending - sponsorships??? You don't understand the basics of ethics in the water nevermind at comps! This is not a dig, if you want to be serious, get better, spend more time in the water, be humble and stop pretending to be at a level that you not.

[@craigieplaysstuff]

Their are fast learners out there, she's one of them, quit being jealous

[@boltup5566]

This. I don't know how she posted video of herself dropping on someone during a comp. Zero self-awareness. She doesn't look to her right once on the takeoff.

[@landonstreigh2650]

@@craigieplaysstuff shes been surfing for like 2 years and still can barely fuckin turn lmfao shes not a 'fast learner'

[@phillippearce9680]

It's OK to fu$k up, but not OK to give up. Keep being you!👍. Maybe get you man a small box or chair for his stuff. It shows you care.

[@paulleavell4317]

You're doing AWESOME ‼🤗🤗👍😊

[@surfjunkie2496]

Now you got a bad rep in Hawai'i

[@landonstreigh2650]

the fact that you dont know that you shouldn't drop in on another surfer after surfing for 2+ years, having gone to multiple 'surf camps', and having 'surf coaches' is soooo on brand for a 'surf influencer' its not even funny. please stop using our sport to finance your life and 'influencing'.

[@Harry-hyl]

she was honest about it though, dunno, can give her the benefit of the doubt.

[@rzadigi]

A few minutes into this video I said to myself ‘I bet she gets an interference’ Hahahahaaa Also, do NOT call yourself a free surfer. It really is an insult to those few at the very top who have devoted their lives to the sport.

[@SaltyCheeks]

You belong 🏄‍♀️💗

[@jadedarmawangsa]

ily

[@megimix]

Did you try partnerships with @ombe?