If you don't understand this about surfing, you'll never progress

Let's talk about the aesthetics of surfing for a bit - it's probably something you've already unconsciously observed when watching others in the water. The fact that beginner surfers move in a horizontal line, intermediate surfers move in a slight up and down way whilst advanced surfers move in a tight up and down way (essentially, smiles and frowns).
Alongside this broader aesthetic of smiles and frowns we also have functional and important positions that a surfer should be in at each point of their line.
Come to my UK wave pool retreat - stokedsurfadve...
Join me at the wave pool in Australia - www.kalebrock....
HEAR MORE FROM ME - bio.site/kales...

[@Nunhafa]

I really enjoy people dedicating their time to something and then sharing their knowledge! Thank you.

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@TheStokeAge]

yewww kale your a legend!!

[@KalesBroccoli]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@jasonsimpson1609]

This is the most helpful video I've seen in years. Thanks Kale

[@KalesBroccoli]

Glad it was helpful! ❤

[@Domasch92]

Hey Kale! Have you thought about organizing a coaching retreat in Munich at the new wave pool? It would be amazing to see something like that for us German surfers! 😄

[@KalesBroccoli]

We approached them however they werent interested at this time 🙏🏽

[@c4pu]

@@KalesBroccoli please keep at it. It would be sold out in no time ;-)

[@soad4ever16]

@@KalesBroccoli Maybe that's because they just opened fairly recently? I second that however, the place looks sick and the demand is definitively there.

[@HowtoRip]

👊🏽

[@natisloca]

I'm obsessed with this channel 😅 Keep sharing 😜 I'm learning so much 😊😊

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thank you very much :) glad you’re here

[@georgemay5748]

Yewwww - thanks so much for all the effort you put into your videos, Kale. Your online content has been the cornerstone of my surf progression these last 3 years, here in Cornwall, UK... looking forward to working with you face to face at the Wave next month!

[@KalesBroccoli]

Can’t wait !!!

[@KalesBroccoli]

So good to hear :)

[@lukepruiett3899]

This is so helpful, I was feeling stuck in my progress I think this could change that! Thank you

[@KalesBroccoli]

You're so welcome!

[@jp198]

Very good video. So important to reenforce these fundamentals. Thank you for the work you put in!

[@KalesBroccoli]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching

[@wakeupthebear]

We only had Jerry L or Larry B to learn from in the 70-80s. 😊 Down to the movie theatre. stand in line. Hoots and hollers. Watch and learn. Love your content. ❤

[@KalesBroccoli]

🙏🏽

[@angolinchos]

Really good explanation and footage to support. Great effort

[@KalesBroccoli]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@FafaFlunky]

the hidden gem is not on the beach, but in your heart...stay stoked good fremd🏄

[@Lil.Chicken]

Another great video kale!

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thank you!

[@middleagedshred]

Kool..interested to hear what you think of the UK wavepool settings compared to australia,s

[@shoreseeker]

Very helpful tips!

[@KalesBroccoli]

Glad you think so!

[@davidcarmona4362]

such a good teacher

[@KalesBroccoli]

🙏🏽

[@benler5713]

A master piece !!!

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thank you

[@stevenhusmann3816]

The wave dictates the lines. The surfer makes the decisions. Some make better decisions and take better lines

[@KalesBroccoli]

And with hindsight you can always pick apart someone’s decision making 👌🏽

[@tobyxx2941]

Such a great video.

[@KalesBroccoli]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dfisicaro]

Great vid mate

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thank you!!

[@aaronpovsurf]

Legend!

[@ant7723]

“Judge Each Day Not By the Harvest You Reap But By the Seeds You Plant”

[@o.karamalak1205]

thank you a lot for content like this, it was very usefull, tnax again

[@KalesBroccoli]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JocelynDang811202]

So nice.Hope to see backside version of it

[@KalesBroccoli]

Inside The Surfer’s Roadmap 👌🏽

[@jeremywalsh5666]

Why you talkin to us like your Colonel Kurtz from Apocalypse Now? You fire your light man?

[@Markie111000]

Hey kale really enjoying your videos. Can I ask how these manoeuvres translate to mid length boards where you open the turns more for smoother manoeuvres compared to a short board ? Cheers

[@KalesBroccoli]

Same principles apply. But, a longer slower expression of power may be necessary depending on board choice - a good mid length should be manoeuvrable

[@Markie111000]

@@KalesBroccoli nice one thanks for replying. I’ve invested in a takayama Devon Howard special having been inspired by his videos and his surf style. Maybe you could include a tutorial for different types of boards and how to adapt to them ? Just a thought !

[@jamesfleming4229]

Awesome video. Quick question: I often bog rail on my backside bottom turns and cutbacks on my forehand. I went through your surfer's roadmap courses, but couldn't seem to find an answer as to why this could be. I'm guessing it's because I'm putting too much weight on my front foot when turning. If so, approximately what % of weight should be over the back of the board when turning?

[@KalesBroccoli]

So you’re in the same position in both those techniques - leaning back on the heels. You should focus on sitting in a chair, feeling tension behind and around the knees, to achieve stability. Most people who experience this are standing too tall

[@jamesfleming4229]

@@KalesBroccoli thanks Kale! I think I might be standing too tall. Hope to join one of your retreats soon. Keep up the awesome content 🙏

[@anthonyruckstuhl5337]

K-Broc, the trailing hand that starts out up front and then swoops down when approaching the bottom of the wave face….this would be the opposite hand when going backside? Thanks for the content

[@KalesBroccoli]

Yes different for backside! :)

[@LazPaz101]

Surf skate interesting approach. My problem is I first learned to surf going front side both ways then forced a goofy backside but still skate/snowboard regular. I’ve been surfing since I was 8 but still pretty much suck, not completely but as a whole, lol any thoughts coach ?

[@KalesBroccoli]

You’ll have to commit to one direction on both. Skating is easier to change so shift that :)

[@mosesmalone3202]

Thoughts on bringing this to Japan wave pool?!

[@KalesBroccoli]

I’m actually limiting my schedule more so now. But we’re trying to offer some Japanese options soon 👍🏽

[@standstand6569]

Up and down surfing. Come down as close to the whitewater line and go back up as close to the whitewater line - the most critical part of the wave.

[@Chob465]

is that scotty from prank patrol?

[@KalesBroccoli]

😂 yeah

[@nickc3856]

Ehhhhh I'll never get good. I wish I started when I was a kid

[@KalesBroccoli]

You’ll get there!!! Don’t give up 💪🏽

[@ymatT601]

Just think about the amount of satisfaction you have coming your way if you stick at it, where as someone who’s surfed as a kid doesn’t get quite the excitement.

[@CallumRobbins-g9u]

I appreciate your content and you're clearly a very talented surfer/coach but I'm really not a fan of the clickbait

[@KalesBroccoli]

Not sure how this is clickbait.

[@madscientistdan]

7:06 guy on left spits into the water, guy on right almost makes a face in response .... haha.... I guess in a pool there's plenty of chlorine?