How to Skimboard with East Coast Champion Johnny Weber: Learning The Monkey Drop

Johnny Weber is one of the most entertaining skimboarders on the planet( @johnnywebergrills on IG). Growing up In Dewey Beach, Delaware, Johnny learned how to skimboard waves in an area where beaches are a bit flatter than those in California. He Learned how to drop his board using a technique called the Monkey Drop or Monkey Crawl. This technique has proven to be very beneficial for conditions in California as well. The Monkey Drop allows Johnny to drop his board in deeper water than the traditional skimboarding drop. Often times when John drops his board he is running in water that almost reaches his knees. When you are able to drop your board in deeper water that is further from the shoreline you are able to have a leg up on those who drop their board on sand or in a thing layer of water.
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[@skimbrosza]

THIS is legendary!

[@chasmadden9852]

Weber is so gnarly, definitely one of the coolest styles. much love from the gulf coast.

[@jonoedwards4195]

Skid an DESTROY Chas!

[@BLACK05GO1]

Blair is a freaking Cheetah running with his skim board out to a wave. That's one reason he's so good at Skim Boarding. He's also very light on his feet. He naturally glides on the surface really well (which relates to forward motion and technique). His speed of entry and lightness skimming puts him right where he wants on a wave. Then it's just pure skill in how he maneuvers on the wave. Lots of practice and muscle memory. People say you learn from your mistakes, but it's more about learning when you do something well. You go "Oh, that's how I need to do it" and remember to do that the next time. You learn from doing things correctly and remembering how you did it. That's how I learned to skate and surf. I just practiced and when I pulled off a trick I instantly put what I did into memory so I could do it again. Then it become habit and you move on to another maneuver.

[@jonoedwards4195]

Your Brian has a grood memry Dude, I crant fink that far bak. Hope You Nuke the lip for years ahead BLACK053301, shred it to bits Mate!!!

[@betterthanyesterday3912]

Same. I'll do the same trick over and over again after landing it once. Make sure it's burned into the trick bag FOREVER

[@vinodh9995]

Hygu

[@gamingwithmason1018]

Most underrated skimboarding channel🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@aaron_jordaan]

That was definitely the best tutorial on how to monkey drop!!

[@DrGonzosCondiments]

I've seen you struggle in your other instructional videos conveying your instinctual motion and years of experience to others. In this age of instant gratification, folks miss the benefit of time spent on the beach and in the waves. So happy to see the young dogs being groomed and incorporated into the community. All the best and thanks for having us all along for the adventure.

[@fsrandomman7501]

Very helpful. 10/10. Would recommend.

[@Cameron_Adam]

Blair, you and Webber need to do a wake surfing session haha

[@comontoshi]

Laid back professional tutorial . . . no BS just how-to-do the monkey . . . with kids.

[@jkm3297]

What a nice genuine dude

[@DaveEPie]

That was a great video. That guy was so genuine and explained everything perfect. And not one PSYCHED!! Lol.Just laid back and easy to listen too.And the way the young people were soaking it in . 👍

[@keithhibbard1067]

coming from Maine, which must have the conditions of Delaware from the sounds of it, this video is pure gold! Coach Blair you are the man!

[@CoopTroop063]

You’re videos helped me start skimboarding. Thank you!

[@Rubblechops]

This could be really handy in the UK. Lots of beaches that may have been good for skimming I've previously ruled out as the sand is so rough, mixed with stone and grit. This technique may help and so open up more spots. Thanks for sharing😀

[@prestonentertainment6545]

Yesss, you said you would do this video and here it is! Thank you!

[@rodricfp9430]

This was insane

[@BreatheChristian]

love deep talk like dis

[@winstonlopez6117]

Funny both have perfect form for two different styles to Skim waves. Just goes to show to pick which style you like and works for you.

[@Skapes11238]

Monkey dropping is great on east coast waves for getting more momentum and power into your turns since there isn't as much force in the wave itself. I cannot water drop worth a lick but I can monkey crawl and it saves my sessions on windy days. Great vid😎

[@ballsackdrake]

I have always wanted this video! I switched to the monkey crawl a few months ago! This is a major help.

[@ktmjay9920]

That's a DOPE A_S video. Keep being awesome. Thank bro's from FL

[@ferdinandmelchor4242]

love this kind of content two of my favorite skimboarders sharing ideas feels like I am talking to them

[@neiohcarbonilla8511]

Learned alot

[@yojimboobmijoy2821]

I feel like I know how to skim after watching a few of these vids! Love them

[@michaelvatcher4661]

Dude! 24min in, that was killer! Your eyes scanning told the story before you took off. I love it.

[@sqeakgeek]

Good one info wise but even more than that it came off like we the viewers were just hanging with you guys & that is what drove this one home ! Use this way of telling the story again ! Gets you where you want to go ! Viewers wise👍😎

[@JakeTTG1]

Love the tutorial videos! Helps me a lot

[@nestorcortez3060]

YES!!! I have been waiting for this for like ever and a half!!! ... But yes.. definitely gives me a lot of insight and tips for me to get more of a hang... I had been practicing it and then went to try it down a slope basically and said nope...

[@robbieevans6536]

Go J Weber!! Used to watch that kid surf in Delaware...His dad is a legend too.

[@michaelvatcher4661]

4min in and loving this. So awesome!

[@Brian-420]

Broooo just found your channel!!! I'm a snowboarder/boogie boarder up here in Massachusetts. You have peaked my interest in learning how to skimboard!! I don't know about your other vids that had tips and whatnot but i have a suggestion. 15:41 show a video clip explaining what you are talking about. Appreciate you bro and looking forward to getting on a skim this summah! Edit: 16:52 JUST LIKE YOU DID HERE!

[@nancybashista1390]

Much love from Dewey Beach to Blair and Johnny! 🌊💙

[@rachelramirez6568]

I loved that video! I wish I could get skim boarding lessons from either of you lol

[@charlesmartin1121]

"This is my good friend Weber." He's a towel?

[@jarettschoeffield7536]

Sick breakdown, good to c some east coast love. Watching from B-MORE. Keep on killing it....

[@DrewsAPoo]

Nice work keep up the great videos!

[@richardbertea1264]

Your my favorite skimboarder

[@ianjang]

super informative love the content as always

[@davidvilato7032]

Skid kids you are the best good videos keep up the good work! 😀

[@barbetolivier2691]

Crazy fool!!!you Guys really enjoy the ride!!! Thank for sharing 😏

[@kaiowens1616]

I skim austin keens home beach and love the crawl, far out liners make it really useful

[@nathanramos1502]

Sweeet!! Been practicing this ever since I met you guys!!

[@crb3163]

awesome vid. gave up the other day when it was windy and hit my foot and shins and didnt realize monkey drop woulda helped. gonna try to learn now!

[@JohnMorawietz]

awesome 540 piro at 24:30, really, two thumbs up and worth waiting the other stuff, very cool Blair.

[@waveriders6970]

It's So cool too see the monkey drop the advantages, thanks Weber and Blair 🏄🏻‍♂️👌

[@jayc4880]

Happy subscriber here thats lovin what the skid kids are putting down. Thanks ramen-head and crew. 🤙

[@yamabiru4553]

Thank you guys, production is soooo pro!

[@law-abiding-citizen2664]

Been waiting the longest time for a monkey drop tutorial from this monkey drop GOD!!!

[@ightoaks]

so much valuable info

[@Dylan_Rapport]

Holy smokes the video with Weber finally came

[@pangrac1]

Wow amazing. I learen a lot today. Now I need ocean to practice it.

[@elevatedsounds11]

24m25s OLE!!!!!!! Thank you tons for posting this video!

[@benputnam6954]

The GoPro throw was the best 🙌🤣

[@rayvelasco2059]

Good info. You younger folk have some good information. Wish I'd had it when I young. Old man now¿ Most Excellent ¿

[@af3453]

THIS IS THE VIDEO I WAS WAITING FOR!

[@joshmccredie1881]

Loved the vids keep up the good work I am to scared to try the monkey crawl I live in Delaware and the waves are good it’s just a lot of work to get to waves at certain points in the tide

[@colgateoj1166]

I can monkey drop and it’s definitely the go to drop for windy NC

[@mikedimaio1237]

DE resident here, thanks Johnny for the shout out to Jeffery Dearie, RIP.

[@niuma.shifaz21443]

Hi blair you should come to maldives Cuz Maldives is very beautiful And I live here Keep up the good work bro

[@sackmaster37]

i got a surf themed manscaped ad lmaoo

[@maccarrington8702]

21:46 Johnnys arm LMAO

[@Yoyonigga69]

YESSSSS!!!! a new video

[@acedoggy]

Luv the vida man ur soo kool keep it up man

[@christopherking7509]

Very cool vid blair shits sick dude 🤙

[@lighting1307]

Good new learning

[@rosemarieschulz954]

New style to learn

[@trillix6727]

blair you are my idol for skimboarding

[@neiohcarbonilla8511]

Very special

[@imranmullick5924]

Love 😘 you bro I see your all videos

[@n1fy]

I grew up doing that because I always had cheap skim boards so it would be so hard to catch speed and doing this would help

[@desertlizard4723]

John akerman is my fav dude is a natural in the air.

[@moniquepotgieter1086]

Love vids

[@brianboys9015]

Lovely

[@Micahwheel_]

hahahahahahah Thomas in the background hahahah!!!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@emisurfchannel2280]

great situation .. my pov surfing videos are made in Sardinia!

[@jmerc9540]

Been waiting for this vid ever since the other video were Blair had a booger in his nose

[@DaisyHead666]

What i like abt this guy is that he also skims goofy. Im a goofy skater and a goofy surfer. Nice to see the rare goofy boarders out here lol.

[@Luke-pf1vk]

Great vid! I got my new skimboard and was prepping the sanding but it seemed like it was kinda smooth already even tho I got it textured. I was wondering if I should still sand or not? Anyway love the vids!

[@volkskrant825]

I think you should only sand it when it has finishing wax but im not sure

[@jonoedwards4195]

First two Shafts at the start was Da Sheeeeeeeeeeee! I never understood what der Monkey stand was, I thought They were just Dudes who struggled to stand up? Kickin Freckle show Skiddies, love Me some Shredding Freaks, Ooh' YeeeeeaA!

[@treydamonlee]

I’d love to see a distance race b/n Weber and Keen!!

[@jdean1851]

AWESOME" SUPER HOT TIPS!!! THANKS 2 ALL YA'LL from SURFLESS..IDAHO!

[@jaketaylor6167]

lesgoooo a new video

[@AWeberChris]

Alright, trying to learn the monkey drop. The beaches where I am (south new jersey) are really flat so this might work well. At the very least since I'll be starting further out it'll hurt less when I fall!

[@desertlizard4723]

Yeeee, webergrills man!

[@tomshabomb871]

Hey Blair, I was wondering where your Skimboard shop is or where you get your skimboards in Laguna?

[@leo.bushman]

How can people dislike this video?!?!

[@cokomairena]

24:22 that was awesome

[@rogerdudra178]

Greetings from the BIG SKY

[@christiandaniels3813]

when Weber put the beanie and glasses on man looked like Tom Brady 28:23

[@ninjaismydaddy523]

Hey bro! i was curious have you ever skimmed on the east coast? if so what are some good spots?

[@tduskimboardersaustralia]

Ripper edit lads yeww 💙🇦🇺🏄‍♂️🏄‍♂️

[@SteneArtStudios]

Is a boog good for a 6'2" 250 guy (me)? Or should I get something a little bigger? Going to learn the Monkey Drop. Thanks for the vid. Liked and Sub'ed.

[@blackpinky9299]

You are realy cool😁

[@mikesports9517]

Nice

[@themadscientest]

When skimming and dropping do you throw your balance foot on first? Like I ride goofy for most things, mostly because growing up that was how I would ride a scooter but would I be better off riding switch (regular) on a skim?

[@the_lost_navigator7266]

3:40 - that just appears to defy the laws of physics!

[@charlesmartin1121]

Monkey's don't crawl, but they do drop. And then you gotta bag that shit.

[@evans916]

Do u have any tips for Florida gulf skimming

[@mattallengroupatREAL]

JW looks like young Paul Newman!

[@IanPickles200]

How would you know if the wedge is going to be good? Cause I’m checking Surfline and it always says 2-3 feet. So how would you know when to go?