Surf Tip "How to Surf Faster Backside in Small Waves" Part 3

[@wakeworm80]

The back foot drop knee is a proper game changer in Backside surfing. I could feel the difference from the minute I started doing it a while back. It also creates room for the bottle turn and the twist at the top

[@Sparedlamb]

This guys something else. I’ve improved my surfing ten fold since I found these tutorials. Love you and your brothers work Noel cheers

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Stoked to hear your surfing is improving and cheers for the kind words

[@joeblow2183]

I never thought about having feet more rail side in backside and also keeping back foot on the pad unlike frontside shift. Thanks Noel!

[@jose2x784]

great teaser for the mashup review

[@rosska99]

Such a great video...As a goofyfoot, I'm nearly always backside, and I struggle with my position. Longboarded for years and I'm actually trying to learn shortboarding in my 50's...This is the best explanation of how and when to position my trailing hand ...So helpful!. Appreciate you focusing on backside surfing...

[@bwildtattoo]

I would love to see more breakdowns like this Noel. These videos are gold and I love understanding your point of view and mindset in surfing. It's the most valuable part to me. Yeeew!

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Cheers for the kind words. Stoked you liked this series

[@joshuaryan5935]

Hands down the best clip yet. As a goofy footer in Qld Australia, I'm always on my backhand and usually in small waves. This had a heap of good info, Thanks Noel 🤙

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Cheers!!!

[@Twintoequadheel]

So good. As a shaper of custom boards, your breakdown of technique & performance helps keep my focus on custom alive! Mahalo!

[@jasonsmith8929]

Good breakdown. Love your surfing style and it has helped me reduce injuries and increase my flow. Im over 50 and still winning a few heats in surf comps like a grom with your help. Thanks again.

[@safetybeachlife]

Nice compression and extension !! Impressive!

[@trappy3379]

This has been an amazingly helpful series. Your method of explanation is refreshing and to the point. I often watch your reviews which are unparalleled. Keep rippin dawg.

[@mocean365]

Love this series! Great seeing the Flat Earth in the video as well..becoming my favorite board (thx to your review I got one). Super versatile board from knee to overhead. 🤙

[@danielbiven434]

I grew up body boarding beach breaks surfing like 5 years now. I find when I go to reef breaks i stay ahead of the pocket because i’m searching for speed but don’t really need it. I find a wavestorm helps me learn back foot control & slowing down, but not really a long board surfer. Timing my turns & hitting the sweet spot on the wave seems to be my hinderance rn.

[@wise_nut]

This intro is… epic!

[@jorgeandrescoppiano]

Thanks Noel!

[@AdrianIrizarry]

Yeww! Love these instructional videos. Golden.

[@chasemurphy6361]

Super helpful thank you!

[@erickssss100]

Saludos desde Venezuela 🏄 excelente la explicación y el vídeo, mañana voy con emoción por lo aprendido ,gracias totales 🙏

[@jvz773]

Another fantastic video. Huge thanks! 🙏🤙🏼🏄‍♂️💛

[@01DOT0]

i surf one of the crappiest surf breaks in all of California, El Porto. On any good day, the waves are thumpers, just dredging closeouts. Would you say that for a surfer like me trying to improve, it is a lot harder to practice maneuvers on these types of waves, waves that have no face? And also, would you be able to tell me what I can do to practice my maneuvers on fast closeout waves like this, if so any? I ride a 5'11" squash tail.

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

I’ve surfed that wave… close outs are tough for doing maneuvers. I highly recommend you take a drive to your local point breaks. I won’t mention the names to those breaks out of respect to the locals but you know where they are.

[@Ismail-Assalih]

Thank you for this generous share 🇲🇦

[@ez_26]

Great video! Does anyone have any recommendations for surf spots in socal (south orange county to north san diego area) for an intermediate/beginner surfer? Thanks to any responses. 🙏

[@jacobguajardo8861]

Thanks Noel this video contains a wealth of information! Have you ever considered reviewing Hank Warner’s Butterfly Fish? This is my go to board for my local weak mushy beach break waves in Texas.

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Stoked you like this series. I have never heard of that board brand sorry.

[@jasonirving8829]

Hey Noel! Can you please do a review on the new Happy Everyday Model by Channel Islands.

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Absolutely

[@jasonirving8829]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 Cheers man. Love your videos, they have helped me so much!

[@VerheijSebas]

Which Machado boards do you surf in this video? I see the Mash Up and..

[@FluffyAlpaca81]

Thx for sharing your technique with us. You rip!!

[@elb2018]

Hey Noel are you still going to review the Bobby quad?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Yes… waiting for boards

[@Bocasplayer]

Hey Noel, im currently torn in between the mini ghost round tail and neckbeard 3 and was wondering how they compare or are different from each other thankss

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

MG has a little more rocker so it can handle steeper waves better. I like the MG Round tail better

[@Bocasplayer]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 thank you so muchh stoked yeww

[@elliotg1554]

Hey Noel, which do you recommend for an entry intermediate for surfing in waves ranging from mushy beachbreaks at home to fast reef breaks when travelling - Lost rad ripper or JS BB3 ? Both in pu and as a one board quiver

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

I like it he Rad Ripper better out of the two. It Carrie’s more speed.

[@elliotg1554]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 thanks, one more question - FCS performers or MF thruster fins for the CI sampler ?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

@@elliotg1554 Performers

[@lincolnbaker7710]

Hi Noel, Im currently looking for my next board and was hoping to get your opinion, my skill level is between intermediate and advanced, I had been riding an Tomo Evo 5'6 (32litres) and am looking for something to push myself a bit more, i am currently tossing up between a Neckbeard 3 at 5'10 or a Pyzel phantom XL in 5'10 both in the 32litre range, would love to get your thoughts between the two. Failing been able to make my mind up im also looking at a Pyzel Astro pop in around the same litreage because it just looks like it blitzes. Huge fan of the channel and can't give enough praise for the amount of work you are putting in and knowledge you're making available to the public, many thanks 🙏

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Both boards you are considering are epic… however they are considerably longer at 5’10” compared to your EVO at 5’6”. You will feel the extra length for sure. The NB3 and P2 will feel like your turns are longer and drawn out a bit compared to your 5’6”. The AP will be quicker and more fun in 1-4’ surf but it will struggle a bit in 4-6’ hollow steep waves. I suggest the Dominator 2 for 3-6’ surf to replace your 5’6” or the AP for 1-4’.

[@lincolnbaker7710]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 many thanks!

[@michaelono7335]

Hi Noel Question, I’m getting a Cabianca Uber twin and was deciding on either 2 3/8 or 2 7/16 thick. I love my 5’6 black baron @ 2 3/8. Do u think I should stick with the 2 3/8 for the Uber twin or go up a bit?? Thanks

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Stay with 2 3/8 thick.. the rails are a bit full.

[@hewonyew]

Noel...question not really related to this topic, well maybe a little....why do the pros seem to always ride round tails in comps? Even when the waves arent pumping, most of them seem to be on round tails. Any idea why or what the advantage is? Thanks

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Round tails offer excellent hold and drive through turns. The pros are amazing at using their rails and round tails to gain speed. The resistance and hold the pros feel from the round tail and rocker enable them to push harder through turns. Most of us surfers like less rocker in our boards to gain speed along with a wider tail block for glide and lift to help us gain speed.

[@hewonyew]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 Ah thanks for that Noel. So a mere mortal like me would most likely bog down with a big rockered round tail....that about right?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

@@hewonyew If the waves you surf are steep or super hollow then you will love a HPSB with a Round Tail. If you surf smaller waves most of the time then maybe the NB3 or Mini Ghost Round tail would be fun

[@AdrianIrizarry]

Hey noel! I watched you video on how to dial in your liter range on a surfboard. You talk about the levels of the surfers: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. I was uncertain on what do you consider these levels of surfing. How does a beginner surf? How does a intermediate surf? How does a Advanced surfer surf? What maneuvers are these level surfers doing Im on the process of choosing my next shortboard and want to make a good decisión. Im currently riding a 5’8 hypto 31 liters. Im 145pounds and im looking for a surfboard for all conditions. I was thinking to get a board with a bit more rocker so it can go vertical better. I can say that ive mastered this board. I tend to surf smaller softer waves. And im looking for a one board quiver. I also dont want to go so low on liters. I was thinking on getting a 5’8 or 5’9 holy grail. Sorry for all the info, but what do you think? And what board would you reccommend me? Thankyou Noel!

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

The Holy Grail is epic and it’s best in 3-6’ surf. It surfs the pocket very well too. A couple other boards I love that shred 2-6’ surf are… Dominator 2 Rocket Wide Squash Mini Ghost Squash

[@AdrianIrizarry]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 ok thankyou

[@RaulEdu33]

Really like the technique breakdown and your attention to detail. Dr. Surf 🏄🔍🧑‍🏫 Noel by any chance have you tried any of the AU curved fins? If so, you think curved face fin templates are good innovation or gimmicky? Cheers 😎🤙

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

I have not…. They seem to go good and they had them tested scientifically and found that they have less drag compared to normal fins. So that makes them faster In theory. Give them a try…. No gimmicks

[@pedrohenriqueamaronacarati5814]

Seus Vídeos são fantásticos!

[@lolocoleman]

Please review the new sweet potato! Please!!!

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Sorry I will not be reviewing that board. Those types of boards don’t interest me.

[@lolocoleman]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 well that’s a lame reason. What if your audience is interested??

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

@@lolocoleman Yes… we definitely consider what our community is asking for.. However you are the only request so far….. most of these types of boards don’t like to do legitimate turns. The go fast down the line but don’t cutback, or surf top to bottom very well. Let’s just say they have limitations.

[@lolocoleman]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 can’t argue with that…. Keep ripping

[@xabierxabi2199]

New sweet potato we need it