Surfing - Better than sitting on the couch

[@jeremyfreetoroam]

My standards are really low! If the waves are bad, it's just an opportunity to get stronger paddling.

[@danvargo8225]

I live on the Gulf of Mexico, so small, less then great conditions are the norm. I literally watched this video, the next day we had waves but weren’t great. I decided to go and had a pretty fun morning session. One of the other regulars at our spot paddles out because he saw me catching waves, he was also thinking it would be to sheety to paddle out. Ended up having a lot of fun and laughs. About an hour later it started to cleaned up some and turned into a really decent session. So yeah, much better then sitting on the couch. Thanks for the awesome videos, keep them going

[@draz8302]

the end of this video is very relatable. When i was learning how to surf me and a mate skipped the first day of school to go out surfing mid-storm. At first the surf was completely utterly flat. No surf no nothing. But by the time we had got out there it was solid walls spraying salt everywhere, As a beginner surfer this was both terrifying and heaps of fun. We managed to catch a couple waves but in the time of two hours we mostly just got smashed. It was so much fun though, can't say I recommend surfing in storms though, the conditions weren't great at all lol.

[@wickednotes1]

I apply low standards to all aspects of life

[@thealleys]

Wicked Notes yeah. Me too and yet I am still disappointed.

[@rogerpeixoto4742]

Like your channel and how you treat and talk about the surfing subject!

[@thomasprice5728]

Half the attraction of surfing to me is just being in the ocean. When the waves are shit I just stare out at the ocean and do a bit of bird/fish/shark watching while sitting out the back. Nature is beautiful and there's no rush with surfing. Enjoy the surroundings, take it in. If it's stormy though, I marvel at the power of the ocean while trying desperately not to drown. It's bloody good exercise. #Kook4Life

[@johnanderson3731]

Shark watching?

[@souallealexandre5556]

Really like your way of thinking. Big up for GZA in the car!

[@didymostruespeal]

Funny.... at 50. I started surfing consistently for exercise .because the doctor wanted me to run .and I f****** hate running. Even though I've been surfing for 40 years. but not to the point where I (go for a paddle ) 1 hr and the surfing is extra . minimum 4 days a week .sometimes 7. Turns out I got way the heck better at surfing than I've ever been...great advice!! Just go out!!

[@josegabriellagares6862]

Love your videos, hope to see some more! writing here from Kelly Slater hometown of Cocoa Beach

[@apothecareyarts4076]

So glad I found your channel. Awesome attitude.

[@Ancient88Wisdom]

Great advice! I seen to never regret going out on the water!

[@ck8087]

Best advice ever

[@ssurfertab]

Great vid! My standards are pretty low and I try to surf in everything! Big,small,choppy,rainy, sunny. Whatever 🔥🤙🏽 it’s definetly made me a better surfer

[@ashrogersmusic]

Right on bro, turned my nose up at the surf this morning while my mate went in. I instantly thought what am I doing, head over and caught a couple of fun ones! Will not be so picky from now on thats for sure. As they say you've got to hump a few clunkers before you key a Ferrari

[@jakewilliams9484]

Such a good video can fully relate to this, more people need to adopt this view (especially my buddies)!

[@clarat.5836]

Good advice! I live in Italy where your shitty, less than average day is our best condition of the month (IF there is one per month). I’ve never regretted paddling out though, can’t get better at surfing if I never surf or paddle!

[@helinw]

Beautiful!

[@JasratJassa]

Congrats for the channel, your videos are nice, not lots of action inside the water, but good talks about principles and behaviours, things that every noob needs in order to get proper learning

[@birdy1959]

Check out Ben Gravy ...this guy surfs ferry wakes! Good attitude.

[@nottherealmccoy4955]

In winter, I put the steamer bottom & booties on at home in the warmth. That way if it's wet/cold you only have to put your arms in, do up the zip & you're out there!

[@diabeetus5052]

Yeast mode

[@genomcnerney9673]

yep be gratefull you live by the sea. I drive 3 hours to surf

[@DayaTom]

Hey. Here in Israel we can only dream of your type of bad days. :D

[@ToxicOverdos]

i love your channel man !

[@RobCummings]

You're a bodhisattva of surfing! I like the vids, and the beach. Where are you -- down in Vicco somewhere?

[@TheSurfRat]

Hey Robbo, looks like vicco, but this is....somewhere else!

[@nikitamarin9565]

Awesome

[@maxdaniels4326]

i live in south east england and we don't get any surf. Of course 6 hours up the coast there is some great surf but I can't get there easily. BUT tomorrow, a beach half hour away from me is suppossed to have heavy onshore winds creating a 7+ft swell. Its gunna be fucking stormy and raining and windy as fuck but I am willing to give it a go. Sick video mate you earned yourself a sub!

[@davidvesseur2161]

Was that the fabled R****n Bar?

[@dazmac159]

Expect nothing Surf everything! My go to board is my 6 foot 2, if waves are fat n lazy I grab th 9 foot 1, if closeout n dumpy th boog, if dead flat snorkle! Always a surf of some description!

[@walkaboy1830]

Bro where do u Surf at because where i am all of those waves would give people the ride of there life

[@TheSurfRat]

yea maybe we're spoilt down here in New Zealand, plenty of waves around if you wanna come for a visit!

[@walkaboy1830]

The Surf Rat do you use a Surf whatch if so which ones or one do you use?

[@Lolo-lh2tz]

real surfer

[@yonishara]

Hi rats, If you want a good advice on how to lower your surfing standards - just look at Israel's wave forecast (or any Mediterranean's forecast). You'll go out in no time :-)

[@TheSurfRat]

hahah! patience is the key (and a skateboard)!

[@yonishara]

@@TheSurfRat Preach!

[@chrisjardin6242]

Yes - wanna get better at surfing - go surf - even when it is small or shitty or both - more time on surf board = better surfer

[@TheSurfRat]

yes! and also better waterman/woman. getting knocked about a bit will help you figure out things pretty quick.

[@bpeck131313]

Wu-Tang!