SURFSKATE BASICS #1 - Stance & generating Speed

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[@MazerTime]

i never surfed. bought a surfskate since i thought it will be nice for transportation as it have greater maneuverability than a regular skateboard (... it turn faster) and since then i watched a few tutorials trying to see how you generate speed without pushing... every single video was targeted toward people who already know how to surf and it just "do THAT like on a surfboard" except yours. thank you. excelent video! cant wait to go out and attempt it tomorrow!

[@surfcompanions7973]

Great feedback. That was our intention!;) thanks. Let us know if it worked;)

[@carversurfbarres9272]

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[@spartankittygames]

You still surfskating?

[@Gillette17]

@@spartankittygames i wanna know too

[@africanhips1]

I have nerver tried this before. I’ve just ordered one from online yesterday. Look forward to try it. Thanks for the guiding video.Greeting from Danmark

[@surfcompanions7973]

Great to hear! Let us know hoe it works for you;) greetings to danmarl and thanks for your comment!;)

[@Amatteus]

You say... Safety first !!!!!... and you forget your hands protection.. !!!! It´s the most important thing.. When you land to the floor the first thing you put in the floor is your hand.

[@surfcompanions7973]

Good one! I hope a lot of people read your comment.

[@danialrj]

I would argue that as u wear hand protection, but as much as u can (if not all the time) never use your hand to break your fall. Always roll into the fall!

[@LandlockedSurfSkate]

I feel like you should practice falling where you roll out of a fall rather than trying to catch yourself

[@sashagutin9218]

Agreed, I just recently used to not take wrist protection seriously, but now that Im wearing a cast after 7 hours in the hospital my opinions have changed 😅

[@alexanderfleming3338]

JFC thanks Mom!

[@mingclv]

very professional and easy to understand video. thank you and looking forward to see next video.

[@surfcompanions7973]

thanks ming chang! Yeah we are creating more:)

[@carversurfbarres9272]

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[@mingclv]

@@surfcompanions7973 I tried my first surfskate using this video as guide. I might be too old for skateboard, I found I can compress and extend and sort of throw my arms but I do not use rail as this guide not mentioning about rail. is it because I am not using carver surfbaord? (I am using smoothstar). thanks

[@surfcompanions7973]

@@mingclv Smoothstar is the best for it! Smoothstar come the closest to surfing! The compression and decompression plus throwing your arms are the key fundaments to generate speed, if you throw the arms into the direction you wanna go, you automatically but more pressure on one the sides. So, on the rails. you can also generate speed by only change the pressure from front foot to heels without arms, but that's not the technique we are teaching for surfing. But it definitely works on surf skates / surf trainer. If you have more question feel free to ask me on instagram @surfcompanions, I am quicker there with my response! Have a great day!

[@dursunduran34]

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[@klauspaul8320]

You are the best teacher!! I wish they teach like this in the surf camps

[@surfcompanions7973]

Wow what a cool comment. Thanks so much

[@doggobarkso8786]

So ive been surfig for 16 years now. I ride a 5'9 lost board and im at a point where my carving is just not improving. I got a surfskate....also a lost mayhem.(model)hydro. It is awesome. Its my first day using it and im already just so comfortable on the board it really does feel like a short boad. This tutorial helped a great amount. Cant wait for more grat surf years ahead👑🔥

[@surfcompanions7973]

amazing to hear. What topic should I make videos about?

[@godoyluis]

Hey bro, thanks a LOT for this sequence of videos. For sure it will help a lot to adjust my surfing! Aloha from Brazil

[@surfcompanions7973]

Great to hear. Makes us proud and happy to read your comment! thanks

[@carversurfbarres9272]

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[@onnapapuii76]

From Thailand. Thank you. It's easy to understand

[@surfcompanions7973]

Great to hear

[@LouiLouiLouiBout]

Thanks so much dude. That was super helpful.. especially the throw move.

[@surfcompanions7973]

hey Louisa, super cool your comment. Thanks so much.

[@ArcticNorthAdventures]

Great video thanks for sharing

[@granitosdearena.]

From Spain, thank you so much!

[@surfcompanions7973]

Muchas gracias;)

[@carversurfbarres9272]

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[@granitosdearena.]

@@carversurfbarres9272 ¿Dónde es?. Yo estoy en Granada - sería genial tener a alguien con quien salir de vez en cuando con la tabla. Saludos.

[@flyfishincrazy]

He’s here to pump you up!

[@AerialProdigy]

This is great brother! I'm a beginner coming from snowboarding (Beginner as well) .. There are differences in stance and body position but it also helps in some ways. Awesome video man!

[@surfcompanions7973]

Great to hear!! Thanks a lot for your comment

[@alyanmerojas730]

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[@lesliehansch8557]

Easy to understand - Thanks a lot!! Looking forward to watch your next video 👍🏼.

[@surfcompanions7973]

Thanks so much:

[@carversurfbarres9272]

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[@s.kornatowski9787]

Dude, thank you so much! Now I get how to compress legs properly. I've tried it today and it feels like it needs less effort to perform than pumping

[@surfcompanions7973]

Cool to hear. Thats exactly why we started this channel to teach the proper technique. So cool that you felt it with your own skating;) keep improving;)

[@carversurfbarres9272]

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[@dursunduran34]

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[@marinak5616]

Great video! Thanks!

[@surfcompanions7973]

Great to hear;)

[@garretteverett2613]

Cool tutorial, looks like a bit of a different technique than usual pumping. I don't have a surfskate but I do have a weird old cruiser board with deep wheel wells and inclined risers that might lend itself to this method.

[@surfcompanions7973]

Try it out and let us know and tell us your experience;)

[@lunarisalpha]

Good informations, clear and simple tò follow. I ride Surfskate from December 2021... A lot of fun! P.S. lovely dog!

[@surfcompanions7973]

Thaaanks so much! Great to hear;)

[@jullajornthanomchitr5253]

Thank​s​ for​ your​ video, it​' s​ helpful.

[@surfcompanions7973]

Thanks so much!

[@carversurfbarres9272]

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[@charlesbarnett2724]

That was very helpful. Thank you.

[@surfcompanions7973]

Cool to hear;)

[@carversurfbarres9272]

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[@jayguerrerolifestyle]

I just bought my surfskate this channel helps me a lot thank you

[@surfcompanions7973]

Great to hear! Keep us posted how your progress is!;)

[@carversurfbarres9272]

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[@jeanbh96]

Excellent video! ( and fun too 😉)

[@surfcompanions7973]

Thanls sooo much jean!;)

[@praiyak.6627]

Thank​ you so much 😊

[@surfcompanions7973]

Its a pleasure!

[@AerialAge]

just bought a surf skate after i spent 2 months in Fuerteventura filming surfer ... and i wanted to go with them .... Thanks to you i didn't kill myself on my first skate ride. still doing it at home for now ... but dang it ... i love it already. Thanks a lot :)

[@surfcompanions7973]

What a great comment. So cool! Keep us posted how it goes! Super cool to reqd your comment. Cheers

[@carversurfbarres9272]

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[@AerialAge]

@@surfcompanions7973 for sure i will :)

[@marvinhong8514]

saludos from Peru.

[@surfcompanions7973]

Saludos!;)

[@ulrikbandak5415]

Thanks for some great tutorials. Could you make a longer take where you do the tricks/exercise without slow motion. It gives a lot to look at some real time as well. Looking forward for the next video🏄🏽‍♂️

[@surfcompanions7973]

Thanks for your feedback. I will for sure do the real time clips longer;)

[@carversurfbarres9272]

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[@huyked]

4:19 Real time

[@dursunduran34]

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[@user-ml3yt4iy8f]

very very nice board I LOVE IT

[@surfcompanions7973]

Great to hear!

[@norko7422]

great clip man

[@surfcompanions7973]

Thanks a lot!

[@gianboatip]

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[@CrackerWithQueso]

Lol that Braking advice is cool for flat surfaces. Don’t skate this downhill if that’s the advice to stop. Cool product. Would love to try it out.

[@-SiB-]

Your book is so amazing, I love it 😍. Good job 😎

[@surfcompanions7973]

So great hear!!!

[@surfcompanions7973]

Hey thibaud, it would be an honor to have your personal feedback about the book. Could you maybe send us your feedback to [e-mail] because we are working on a new website;) would be great!

[@surfcompanions7973]

Thaaaanks in advance already

[@dM3tria]

Dude! Awesome Video. What shoes are you wearing? They look comfortable and light. I really want those to try with my Surfskate. Thank you!

[@surfcompanions7973]

Great to hear;) those are vivobarefoots

[@lenaryan]

That's exactly what I needed, thank you! Can't wait for the next vid! Cheers from Russia :)

[@surfcompanions7973]

Thanks a lot, working on more videos right now. :)

[@carversurfbarres9272]

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[@sskateken2732]

nice video! I watch your tutorials to learn surfskating. I just uploaded my progression video , your tips helps me a lot . thank you!

[@surfcompanions7973]

Amazing to hear! Keep it up!

[@carversurfbarres9272]

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[@foodleveling]

Nice teaching Thank you

[@surfcompanions7973]

Thanks so much !!!

[@foodleveling]

@@surfcompanions7973 welcome i like surf skate board too

[@ravanger1967]

I understood this better than Braille’s videos 🤣

[@surfcompanions7973]

Thanks

[@ravanger1967]

@@surfcompanions7973 I just got a surf skate like 45 minutes ago so this is a huge help! Thank you!

[@surfcompanions7973]

@@ravanger1967 Amazing to hear. If you like my videos then you will LOVE the surfskate course I created. Get your first 3 Videos for free right here: surfcompanions.com/the-surfskate-course

[@mAnIaCoOkIeS]

I like your shoes. What are they? Thanks for the helpful vid!

[@surfcompanions7973]

vivobarefoot. Love them because I am a natural runner.

[@jfdesjardins9873]

Nice Thani you

[@pedrorockstar]

thanks for the video! but also - the colors of the sky and the trees behind you look pretty cool. did you edit this video, did some coloring? or used an ND filter on the camera?

[@surfcompanions7973]

I used a nd filter yes;) good eyes👌

[@carversurfbarres9272]

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[@libelula5]

OK, I´m stuck on the thrust forward part :) I can do the back and frontside turn no problem, but trying to generate speed I´m just not getting it. Does the Surf book cover any Surfskate? I ordered it so should be here in the next 2 weeks or so....

[@surfcompanions7973]

Hey Kire, generating speed I might do an extra video again about generating speed. In my tutorials I show everything how it should be doen also in the water, in surfing. In surfing you need to decompress your legs and throw your arms shoulder high to the directions you wanna go. In the book is nothing specific about surfskate, BUT all word cues for any maneuver which we shonin the book you can try it exactly like that on a surfskate. Thanks for your great comment. Cheers daniel

[@AlexsandroRNeto]

Thank you for sharing knowledge... just want to indicate smoothstar brand and Swelltech... my preference is for smoothstar.

[@surfcompanions7973]

A few friends also recommend smooth star👌🏻 We recommend only what we used so far;) thanks for your comment its cool to check it out!

[@carversurfbarres9272]

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[@ernestplchan]

Great Vid. Where could I purchase your board in the video?

[@surfcompanions7973]

At that moment I rode a miller but I would recommend smoothstar,which is the closest you can have to your surftraining.

[@yoshdvid8130]

Great video. Looking forward to learning through this channel!

[@surfcompanions7973]

thanks a lot, Yosh Dvid! We are working on more and more content:)

[@carversurfbarres9272]

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[@JC-tm7rg]

Hey thanks so much for the tutorial. Can you share what brand your surf board is?

[@surfcompanions7973]

The surfskate is a miller, and the surfboard I surfed during that video was a firewire skx. But I would recommend smoothstar for a surfskate brand. Closest you can have to surfing!

[@edilbertosantana8307]

Nice.

[@surfcompanions7973]

Thanks a lot;)!

[@Valeria.Y7]

Nice tip 👍🏾

[@surfcompanions7973]

Thanks,love to hear that!

[@carversurfbarres9272]

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[@talinacruz101]

Great video, thank you! Can I ask also what shoes you are wearing?

[@surfcompanions7973]

Hahaha yes of course, there are my vivobarefoot shoes. Its important to wear flat shoes with surfskating

[@talinacruz101]

SURFCOMPANIONS thought they were minimalist of some sort! Thank you 😊

[@luizalves2776]

Well nice video!!! What is the name and how can I get this book mentioned in the video?

[@surfcompanions7973]

Hey Luiz, your surfcompanion you can get easy over our website: surf-companions.com Thanks for your message!

[@AristotelisMakris]

Super Video super erklärt 👍

[@surfcompanions7973]

Vielen dank

[@adaminfinitum5228]

You're gnarly bro, love your enthusiasm

[@surfcompanions7973]

😉

[@bassegoder]

It could be appropriate to indicate that before that it is important to know how to go in straight line with the surfskate, how to move the feet from 'pushing' position in to pumping position... :)

[@franciscoramoncleriguesrov7187]

Lo tengo desde unos meses, ya tenia el kirra fascinante, pero este surfskate me gustó aún más. Un giro brutal preciosa tabla. Y a un precio muy muy bueno 150 ,con bushings de repuesto súper blandos,que los que trae funciona de perlas. No es necesario gastar 300 😎🤙🏼

[@Ciscoxav639]

Donde compraste la tabla que mencionas.?

[@eininternetuser8243]

Sir, I really like this video. Very useful. May I ask you the dimensions of the surfskate shown in the video? Thank you so much.

[@passifloraalata2894]

32.5"\10.5" miller Pablo solar

[@paze8129]

I have a question thats been bothering me for a while. I've been surfing for about 2 years, and surf with the regular stance (same as when I learnt to Snowboard as a child). However when trying to surfskate or even just cruise on a pennyboard, the goofy stance feels much much more stable and comfortable. Is it common that you have opposite stances in surfskating vs surfing? I want to surfskate to learn the proper technique for surfing, however I feel like its hard to translate it to surfing if I have to do everything the opposite way around. Would you recommend switching surfskate stance even if it feels unnatural and much more difficult?

[@surfcompanions7973]

A few people feel exactly the same as you. Maybe someone in the community can explain this in more details,but I would recommend to skate in the same stance as on the surfboard, so your body has the perfect muscle memory, although if its feel totally unnatural and its not working out then skate in your goofy stance. Some people can do both sides;)

[@carversurfbarres9272]

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[@dursunduran34]

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[@susiehernandez6652]

I surf regular but skate goofy foot and it works for me.

[@roora111]

I want your boots, your clothes and your motorcycle, well skateboard. Great video and enjoyed your accent.

[@surfcompanions7973]

Great to hear;)

[@dianndranewman2350]

Hi, what drone do you use

[@surfcompanions7973]

dji mcvic air:) thanks for your comment:)

[@susiehernandez6652]

What brand of skate pads are you wearing?

[@surfcompanions7973]

Decathlon to be honest;) i think their house brand;)

[@mw2159]

Is it a "usual/only correct way" to throw your arms when you have weight are on the toes and compress on the heels? Or does it work the other way round too?

[@surfcompanions7973]

Hey hey, for surfing it is necessary to throw the arms to have the proper technique to generate horizontal speed. With the surftrainer / surfskate it is also possible to not use the arms but then you will have a problem in the water, because you can‘t transition so quick from heels to toes on your surfboard. You automatically put pressure on rather the toe or heels side by using the combination of de-compress and throwing the arms. Let us know how your experience is.i will do in the near future another video about it;)

[@dursunduran34]

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[@jasonkluge755]

Do you have a digital version of the book mentioned in your video?

[@surfcompanions7973]

Sorry we don‘t,because it works best when you use it as well. Sketching in etc. we are also sad to not able to deliver it to certain countries, due of Covid-19. Lets hope it‘ll change soon;)

[@carversurfbarres9272]

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[@atlanticisla5507]

Hi a question do you prefer your surfskate or the smoothstar

[@surfcompanions7973]

Smoothstar, at the time of the video that was the only brand I could get my hands on because of covid.

[@DJScharlie]

Great video. I bought a regular skateboard but with wide trucks and soft wheels. Is it possible to still learn the same techniques? Thanks!!

[@surfcompanions7973]

I never tried it with your combo (skateboard with wider trucks) but could be fun. Try it out and let us know if it works;)

[@DJScharlie]

SURFCOMPANIONS will do! Looking forward to to basics #2 😉

[@Th0rNe]

Maybe with a surf adapter and enough risers. Let me know if it works ;)

[@carversurfbarres9272]

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[@billybuilt2713]

I really like your surf skate [Miller Division Plabo solar pro model] How can I buy it. I live in Thailand. Thank you

[@surfcompanions7973]

Sry I would guess over the internet. I am not selling them;) check out if they ship it also to thailand;) I can also recommend smoothstar, which is the closest to surfing training you can get. Cheers

[@FabioB1974]

There are many skates on the market and also very expensive. Do you have any suggestion for an entry level skate? I’d like to improve my technique but I don’t like to spend too much time and many in skate. Thanks

[@surfcompanions7973]

sorry for the late answer, but an entry level price wise is the cheaper version of "Smoothstar", slide. Based in north Spain. But there might be other options. I can only tell what I know so far. :)

[@arunr5529]

I appreciate your great video. One question I have is, are you always keeping your weight on the front foot when standing on the board? I have been told when turning the weight should be on be back foot

[@surfcompanions7973]

You want to maintain speed during your turns so you should stay in your „chest over front knee“ - position. That automatically gives you more weight on your front foot. In longboard surfing, or with bigger boards,yes, there you have to shift your weight quick back for turning,but immediate afterwards you have to bring your weight again forward ( in longboarding usually followed by a cross step or shuffle ). Feel free to ask any addiditonaö questions. Greetings Daniel

[@arunr5529]

@@surfcompanions7973 thank you for the reply. It's hard to make sense of because there are some surf skate videos out there that say your weight should predominantly be on your back foot 🦶.

[@surfcompanions7973]

@@arunr5529 thanks for your comment. I know, the easiest is: Try it out! Yes you could turn your board with a lot of weight on your back foot, but I teach the techniques which you need in surfing not only surfskate. I have a lot of students who want to even starts discussion, but I give the best advice if they want: Try it out and you will feel the difference:) Let us know once you tried it:) Greetings Daniel

[@arunr5529]

@@surfcompanions7973 Hey Daniel, Yes I am trying it on my front foot as I am using this to train for my surfing. I am only just starting out and so for me it doesn't feel natural, when you are generating speed it looks effortless.

[@dursunduran34]

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[@pvp214]

That’s sick I never knew I can get speed like that with a surfboard

[@surfcompanions7973]

Than you should check out the surf companion;) in there we explain everything how to do it in illustrations;) ... surfcompanions.com

[@purple9293]

i never surfed and my first time doing this. just injured my pinkie and kinda scared tbh. i struggle carving

[@user-pk7vz8gt1w]

thank you very much for your explanations! they are very interesting and clear! can I ask your advice? to improve our surfing skills ,we use a skate, smoothstar by John Defey. will this skate work for stimulating real ocean surfing? can you explain how to do SNEP on a skateboard ?

[@surfcompanions7973]

Thanks a lot for your comment. Next surfskatevideo will be about the snap so just wait for a little longer;) yes the smoothstar of john defey is really helpful ,too! For my style its a little bit too flexible but really dont get me wrong: go for it! Its a good brand;) cheers

[@user-pk7vz8gt1w]

@@surfcompanions7973 thank you very much for your response! but what do you think is the best brand for surfing modification on earth?

[@user-pk7vz8gt1w]

@@surfcompanions7973 we look forward to your next video about snap and other video tutorials. they are very interesting and useful. thank you for the clear explanation

[@surfcompanions7973]

Thanks for your response, its hard to say. Its the same if you would ask which is the surfboard. Its not possible to answer. More important is to surfskate and surf, it doesn‘t really matter which brand at least you are doing it;) There is a saying in Photography: The best camera is the one you have in your hand;)

[@carversurfbarres9272]

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[@buddhalongboarding7037]

Surfing : great White SurfSkating : small White ... makes sense to me.;)

[@carversurfbarres9272]

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[@GreenMonstah77]

Questions. You throw your arms up on the right turn. Can I also do it on the left turn? Regular stance. Great video. Surf skating is so much fun. Thx

[@surfcompanions7973]

Yes you can throw it also slightly to the left to create speed front and beackside! Cool question! Thanks for your comment and follow us on instagram and here on this channel because I will release a whole surfskate course soon;) stay stoked, cheers daniel

[@GreenMonstah77]

@@surfcompanions7973 Thanks for your answer. Great that you do more videos.

[@dursunduran34]

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[@GeorgeVasiliadis93]

How the feeling with those Vivo shoes? Do they tear apart when surf skating?

[@surfcompanions7973]

To be honest I surfskate most of the times with normal sneakers. The vivo shoe has a really close feel for the surfskate but you shouldnt hit the ‚break‘ too much;)

[@carversurfbarres9272]

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[@hanna7389]

hi! thanks for the video :) is this model of surfskate worth money for the surfing trainings? comparing with the smoothstar or yow?

[@surfcompanions7973]

Yow and smoothstar are counting into the category surfskate but they are,when I remeber right in a bit higher price range. We can only recommend what we tried. But a surfskate is improving your surfing for sure, especially when you don‘t live on the ocean. This model is totally fine,i train on it as well. But like in everything there are always higher price sections. I hope I could answer your question;)

[@hanna7389]

@@surfcompanions7973 thank you :)

[@keatondavis7262]

What model is this? Can you post a link? I really like it

[@carversurfbarres9272]

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[@zedeee1]

Johnny! Ich war bei dir um Surfcamp in Vieux Bouceau vor Ewigkeiten - witzig dich auf KZbin zu entdecken. Grüße aus Berlin.

[@surfcompanions7973]

Wie cool. Ja die Zeit verfliegt;)Hoffe du bist noch am surfen;)

[@zedeee1]

@@surfcompanions7973 klar - nutze jede Gelegenheit die ich kriege zum surfen:) cooler Content - keep it up 👏

[@madeliefcrielaard5973]

if i just want to cruise but make quick turns, like for going to the city. Should i buy a surfskate or a cruiser? What is the biggest difference?

[@surfcompanions7973]

Rather surfskate,because the trucks are more flexible an therefore easier for quicker turns. And you can still cruise,so both. A cruiser is a bit stiffer. Sry for the late answer;)

[@zeamon4932]

is there anyone can tell me what’s “hit the intro” mean?

[@LeonSock]

You got any recommendation for buying a surf skate? I am already comfortable on a longboard to get from a to b, but I don't do tricks or jumps (so far). Just use the longboard for cruising. Want to get the surf skate to improve my surfing technique. I am currently at the point where I have to learn generating speed to then start practicing some maneuvers in the waves. Figured out that Smoothstar is kind of the best but also pricy. Cause you never know how often you gonna use something which you never tried out before. Is there a cheaper but good working alternative?

[@LeonSock]

hab gerade gesehen dass du deutsch bist. Also eine deutsche Antwort geht natürlich auch klar 😅

[@surfcompanions7973]

Sorry für die späte Antwort. Der Ferrari unter den Surf Skates ist meiner Meinung Smoothstar, da es dem Surfen am nächsten kommt. Von dem her check mal Smoothstar.com , aber andere marken sind auch gut. Ich spreche nur aus meiner persönlichen Erfahrung und Coaching Erfahrung. WICHTIG ist nur wenn du dir einen Surfskate besorgst, dass die Größe des Decks deinem Surfstand beim Surfen entspricht, also nicht zu klein gehen. Entschuldige nochmal die späte Anrtwort. LG Daniel

[@LeonSock]

@@surfcompanions7973 danke dir 🙌 habe mir vor 1 Monat ein smoothstar gekauft und bin super zufrieden. Danke trotzdem für deine Antwort. Bestätigung ist auch sehr gut 😊

[@francoismoniquedevilliers1910]

What type of skateboard di you have

[@surfcompanions7973]

At the moment I have a miller. 😁

[@mauriciotanaka7370]

What is the brand of your skate board ? It looks like tiny

[@surfcompanions7973]

Usually I ride smoothstar: www.smoothstar.com/?ref=2 But in that video I had a miller, yes was a bit too small.

[@leaaae4638]

Would this help with snowboarding? I've been dying to find a off season hobby as a snowboarder. I'm scared to death in the ocean (mainly cuz i cant find anyone to go with me). Then I found out about surfskate. I saw lot of ppl riding surfskate without pushing, and they go very slow. I was thinking maybe this is the safer option. I find skateboard and longboard to be scary. I tried skateboard once and fell it was no fun. Maybe 10x more painful than snowboard.

[@surfcompanions7973]

Definetly yes! Surfskate you can train without a pipe or objects. You can train easy on a flat underground👌👌and it will help you to improve your snowboarding;)ps: sorry for the late answer.

[@noahput7]

Hey, I've never surfed before, but I have always had the feeling that I want to. Do you think as a beginner I should buy a surf skateboard and then possibly transition to a surfboard later on? Can I transfer my knowledge of the surf skate to surfing? Thank You!

[@surfcompanions7973]

If you are a total beginner in surfing first thing would to get at least a whole week if surf coaching. Because you first have to learn about safety,take-off paddle etc… the surfskate is for practising maneuvers on land for your surfing. So once you reach intermediate surfing you definetly could use it for improving your maneuvers.

[@noahput7]

@@surfcompanions7973 ohh that makes sense, thank you for the information!

[@JMBBrasil]

That skate is beautiful. Where is it from?

[@surfcompanions7973]

Its from miller. ;)

[@carversurfbarres9272]

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[@dasd1am0nd]

Im regular but push with my front feet and my backfeet on the board. Is this a problem i have to get rid off?

[@surfcompanions7973]

No you dont have to get rid of it. In skateboarding you are get called a ‚mongo‘ pusher;) dont worry all good;)

[@carversurfbarres9272]

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[@sheralyncaupain9481]

Would you say you'd use your ''strong'' leg on the board and push with your ''weak'' leg? Because with writing I am right and feel like i'm more stable with everything on my right side. So would I put my right foot on first? Yesterday I bought my first board ever (a surfskate) and I'm kinda nervous 😅

[@surfcompanions7973]

Thanks for your message. You should think not in weak or strong. Rather explore which feet is in front of you surfskate. If you are a „regular“ ( left feet in front) or a „goofy“ (right feet in front) I will make an extra video how to find out if you are a regular or goofy soon;)

[@sheralyncaupain9481]

@@surfcompanions7973 thankyou for the explanation my board just came in 20 minutes ago and I’m already trying to practice 😁

[@surfcompanions7973]

@@sheralyncaupain9481 keep us posted about your progress.:)

[@tommyg9995]

I surf regular and skate goofey will this effect how I surf ? And should I change my stance if so

[@surfcompanions7973]

usually one side would be better to choose but I also have some friends they do excatly what you do. So dont worry:) Its not a must but I would recommend to choose for both things one main side:) cheers

[@tommyg9995]

@@surfcompanions7973 thanks mate have a good one 👍

[@HouseofWilkerson]

where did you get your board from?

[@surfcompanions7973]

This one I got actually from my sister, but the other boards I got from smoothar: www.smoothstar.com/?ref=2

[@HouseofWilkerson]

@@surfcompanions7973 sweet!!! thank you!

[@stephenhiam5375]

The dogs great, what breed is that?

[@surfcompanions7973]

Found my dog in the trash when she was about 3 weeks old. Its a mix of a bit podengo but also have dots from a dalamtsie. Special dog;)

[@matts6551]

My apologies if this question has already been asked and answered but what kind of shoes are you wearing? They look like VIVObarefoot shoes to me. Are those good for skating, reason I ask is I’m in the market for new skate shoes having just bought my first surf skate (Carver x Carson Proteus). I had a pair of Etnies before that I used on my electric longboard which lasted me two years, but they were really gross after rides, since they don’t breathe well

[@surfcompanions7973]

Too be honest, yes for this video I used my vivo barefoot, because I want to have the closest feeling to surfing,which is no shows. I usually skated with flat shoes ( nike sb, even reeboks,) but when I train on my smoothstar I use actually now shoes. Gives me the best feeling, but I don‘t recommend it to someone who is just starting surf skating. So vivo barefoots are a good option, but barefoot is the best;) hope I could help. Cheers daniel

[@matts6551]

@@surfcompanions7973 Thank you for taking the time to reply. I'm looking into Lems Trailheads which are a minimalist shoe. I'm new to barefoot shoes also so these will be the best transition I think. Great points though!!

[@angelapeng3026]

I have a question. Can anyone help? I have a nickel board from Penny. It is okay to practice the techniques on my board? Or I need a surf skateboard

[@surfcompanions7973]

Sorry I dont have any experience with that kind of board. Sorry;)

[@angelapeng3026]

@@surfcompanions7973 oh, thank you so much for replying. I actually figured out that I can’t. The tricks are designed for the particular board. I’m planning to sell my current board and buy a surf skateboard.

[@cambo653]

Does anyone know where to get a surf skate?

[@surfcompanions7973]

Online of course and a lot of surf shops offer them, but at the moment is the market sold out, the companies have a hard time to come up with the orders. Online is the best option I guess:)

[@mpanini5694]

Im into cruising on a skateboard. Can u recommend this as entry to surfing for skaters?

[@surfcompanions7973]

Yes,because a surfskate give you the closest surf related body movements what you get outside the water. Of course a surfskate won‘t replace the feeling of real surfing;) but its a great way to improve your surfing. Hope we could help;)

[@carversurfbarres9272]

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[@gspjam1481]

And can still surf with out waves long boarding is the best🤘🏻

[@carversurfbarres9272]

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[@icantsee0]

Why are the front trucks positioned the wrong way? Is there some sort of benefit to doing so or are the trucks specially made so that everything feels the same as when the trucks are 'normal'. (Doing this on a normal board makes it near impossible to turn so I'm a bit confused 😅)

[@surfcompanions7973]

With a more flexible truck comes more maneuverability which you need in your practice in surfing. This millor surfskate was more a cruiser than a surfskate. There are even more flexible surfskates.

[@icantsee0]

@@surfcompanions7973 so the front truck being flipped was on purpose? Do you need to buy a special truck to do this or can you do it with any cruiser truck ? (Sorry for all the questions, this is very confusing to me )

[@awfully.average]

the regular skate trucks are called TKPs and then there are RKP or reverse king pin trucks which have a bigger turning radius ... and then the surfskates have an adaptor than makes the front truck crazy turny

[@susiehernandez6652]

@@icantsee0 yes, the truck is flipped on purpose and designed differently either from within or from the outside where it is visible. If u live in or near Carlsbad, Ca. there's a skateboard shop with various surf skate models u can try out. It's called Status Skate Shop

[@yral247]

Never actually done any surfskating so I am probably very wrong but isn't his forward truck the wrong way?

[@surfcompanions7973]

Not the wrong way, but especially the front truck is different to a normal skateboard. This particular surfskate os more like a carver. They are more flexible trucks. Thanks for your comment

[@wn_Hulda]

I never skate before n the first board i got is surfboard. Fishtail cruiser i guess? Am. I making right decision starting with this board? Or should i start with normal skateboard?

[@surfcompanions7973]

If you are a surfer than you should definetly go on a surfskate/surftrainer because its an easier start and the movements are surf related. Be careful to choose a deck size which is the same as your surfer stance. Dont go too small;) thanks for your comment;)

[@wn_Hulda]

@@surfcompanions7973 i bought 30" deck

[@wn_Hulda]

@@surfcompanions7973 trying to get use to it

[@surfcompanions7973]

Like i said it should suit your surfer stance, not to small

[@wn_Hulda]

@@surfcompanions7973 alright thnks a bunch man! ✨✨

[@romain4508]

Hey, what’s kind of surfskate is it ? 😊

[@surfcompanions7973]

Its a miller but I would recommend smoothstar;)

[@quendurapincer]

Why does my surf skate lift, when turning?

[@surfcompanions7973]

What do you mean with lift?

[@miguel_mxg]

What does goofy (in skating) mean?

[@surfcompanions7973]

That you have the right foot in front in your stance;)

[@miguel_mxg]

@@surfcompanions7973 then I'm goofy 😎

[@Fatelvis2]

let me see if I understand when you are turning toe side you extend your legs and throw you arms up ? compress heelside extend toe side ?

[@surfcompanions7973]

what you saw in the video was generating speed on the front side, yes. It works with the same movement ( action is: decompress and throw arms ) also for your backhand (heel side). And yes you understood it perfectly:) Try it out and let us know if it works;)

[@carversurfbarres9272]

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[@hardworkmaker4768]

What is the different of surfskate and skateboard?? They look the same

[@surfcompanions7973]

The trucks are totally different. The surfskate is way more flexible which allows you to turn easy on flat ground

[@Diamond.H.514]

What if I only ride it on land and don't water surf? My dad got my one and I don't surf, don't live near water 😅

[@bl4ckth0rn39]

The fundamentals of S K A T E B O A R D I N G . . .

[@carversurfbarres9272]

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