Six Essential Small Wave Surfing Skills

[@markkoop6593]

I'm an intermediate surfer and this is perhaps the most useful tutorial that you have done. Thank you.

[@HowtoRip]

Great to hear, thanks Mark.

[@18swimmerboy]

These are the waves pretty much all year here in north Florida, big help! Thanks for the tips 🤙🏼

[@HowtoRip]

No problem!

[@deathsinger7012]

I love surfing that's the one sport I do love doing

[@danielcombateanfibio]

Every fucking day

[@b.e.n.j.a.m.i.n_]

Well explained. Just in time for the summer! Also, solid surfing.

[@mitchellgoosen9166]

Always love your advice and information. Thank you for all your hard work to help people enjoy the beauty of surfing.

[@HowtoRip]

Thanks for your feedback and support Mitchell!

[@BarryZuckercorn1212]

Thanks!!! If I can just recall these tips while I'm out there...the bigger struggle

[@germanchow1976]

great video! waiting for your next clips talking about more small wave techniques !

[@HowtoRip]

Coming soon!

[@morganhill1]

damn really awesome! i swear you read my mind on videos 😂

[@HowtoRip]

Hope it helps Morgan, thanks!

[@DjBaapreB]

Great topic and footage!

[@oscarcaruso204]

Would you believe me that I learn to surf watching your videos? Well I did ! 🤙🇺🇸

[@HowtoRip]

Thanks for letting me know Oscar, that is great news :) Well done also!

[@tomasmihalik]

cool, summer in Tenerife is coming. Will try eps board this year. thx man

[@HowtoRip]

Good luck, let me know how the eps goes

[@peanutbutteregg9911]

I got 5’6 PU board it works really well.

[@HowtoRip]

Nice, they definitely don't need to be EPS.

[@hughmckendrick3018]

Very good content.

[@HowtoRip]

Thanks for the feedback Hugh

[@deathsinger7012]

And I love your videos because it helps me surf

[@HowtoRip]

Glad to hear that!

[@denisfc]

Thanks a lot, man

[@HowtoRip]

You're welcome Denis

[@krispewkrem3]

Checking in from Hawai’i, summer kicks off on the south shore and gets to overhead

[@HowtoRip]

Sounds good!

[@SamuT79]

Fresh surf tips...... What surfboard (measure)would you recommend for these summer waves for an intermediate surfer 1,84 tall ( 6'1 feet )....and 73 kg ( 161lbs ) ?

[@HowtoRip]

There are many factors that need to be considered Samu, so it is hard to answer that. I would recommend doing your own research. You can use your current surfboard as a starting point though. Some people will increase by 2-4 litres when they drop down to a small wave board. The way that volume is distributed will change due to the design. Eg: shorter, wider and thicker, rather than longer, narrower and thinner. Hope that helps.

[@SamuT79]

I agree , I am trying different boards on different waves and conditions. Sometimes in the same session it is necessary to have a couple of boards. I will keep trying and of course improving my surf to see what is better for me. Surf is a science... Thanks for your videos....helps a lot!

[@krispewkrem3]

Small wave, or John John Florence “small wave” small overhead sets lol?

[@edwarddickinson9054]

How come you and Kale don’t film together anymore

[@HowtoRip]

Challenging logistics Edward, we do them independentley now.

[@goose-br4gg]

Hay so i just transitioned from a 7'0 log to a 5'7 puddle jumper, the only problem i have is my pop up. I can pop up perfectly without my knees and toes on a yoga mat and a such but i cant seem to pop up on my shortboard without needing to use my knees. Any suggestions?😆🤙

[@SpitFogo]

Just keep on practicing, step by step, you’ll realize that you’re not using the knee as much as the time before ;)

[@goose-br4gg]

@@SpitFogo thanks man!

[@markrichards3947]

@@goose-br4gg In my own case I’ve narrowed persistent similar problems to my strength/mobility in a couple of areas that are key to the pop-up. Essentially weak hip flexors and lower abs. Followed by lats/triceps/chest. The fixes (all with perfect form; never sloppy as you are as much training your brain for correct muscle sequence as you are building muscular fitness): - strength: push ups (lats/triceps/chest) - strength: jack knives on fit ball (hip flexors and lower abs) - skill: draw an outline of your Puddle Jumper on a yoga mat, with centre line, and practice practice practice getting to your feet - skill: experiment placing your BACK foot momentarily before your front ... making more of a smooth transition to your feet. This sounds like what is often called the ‘chicken wing’ technique but the whole transition is eventually so quick it will become a fluid movement. The alternate is to thrust from your knees (bum going upward) doing the traditional spring, but this takes much more fitness in those hip flexors & abs etc. - keep your hands on the board after that rear foot is placed and only immediately your front foot gets grounded do you get your hands/arms up.

[@goose-br4gg]

@@markrichards3947 thanks will do! 😆

[@HowtoRip]

That is a fairly big reduction in length, I think it will just take more time in the water + more waves to improve.

[@terrywoodard1747]

Those conditions would be a pretty good day here. Oh, and take your sunglasses off.

[@chrispena2457]

The sweet potato, nuff said

[@lucysoldaccount9584]

For me, when I surf a bunch of little waves then a big swell hits I’m not used to the speed and fall off

[@HowtoRip]

Hey Lucy, yeah a big jump in size is much more challenging to adapt to. I was referring more to 1-2ft waves and then up to 3-4.