SURF SKATE: How To Bottom Turn (SURF)

[@surfcompanions7973]

Super cool that you point out the „reaching“! I totally agree.

[@SurfStrengthCoach]

it's what certainly worked for me, so hopefully it physically translates for others.

[@SurfStrengthCoach]

@@jasongravori2985 it's actually technically functional. it does look good, but it truly does serve a purpose. engage that rail!

[@fattigmanskultur]

this actually one of the best surfskate tutorial. nice style man. keep dem videos coming.

[@SurfStrengthCoach]

stoked on that man! thank you. one of the best compliments I've received.

[@apzzpa]

I lol'd at 'this might not be the SICKEST surf skate tutorial ever' but I would say it is definitely the most in-depth into the mechanics of the most fundamental skills.

[@carversurfbarres9272]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGq0oGSHntdkhK8🤙🤙

[@grumpyjay215]

Thanks for the video. I’m just getting into surf skating to actually help with my bowl riding. I’m land locked and never plan on surfing. But I do love the powerful graceful nature of surfing. Please do more content on surf skates and bowls. KZbin is seriously lacking in great videos like yours.

[@carversurfbarres9272]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGq0oGSHntdkhK8🤙🤙

[@skateordie9506]

Now this is SurfSkate content!

[@SurfStrengthCoach]

yewwww!

[@skateordie9506]

@@SurfStrengthCoach keep it up bro, PLEASE. This is the good ish!!!

[@ryanlacey777]

You're the man Chris! Im in my 3rd week of the surf athlete program and the pop up program. Im so stoked and couldn't be more happy honestly. Im already feeling a big difference in the water and my body in general. Thank you for making a great product and sharing it with us. I'll definitely be getting into your surfstake progam over the summer. All the best man, thanks again

[@SurfStrengthCoach]

Ryan, you're a legend. Thank you. I'm stoked for you buddy, glad to hear that you've had some positive progression and have benefitted from some of my work. onwards and upwards with your surfing... and cheers to longevity!

[@ryanlacey777]

@@SurfStrengthCoach thank you Chris and you are the true legend! I really appreciate the work you've put out into the world and I'm enjoying the process of going through it! I look forward to continuing to progress and look upward towards the lip to take a nice big rippp!

[@mattyjungblut9842]

Great vid Cris, don't Diss the Smooth Star..!! Give it a go

[@middleagedshred]

yea I went smoothstar because they tend to have a selection of longer decks more closely resembling a surf stance.

[@SurfStrengthCoach]

I've tried them... not my preference. still fun, but personal preference prevails.

[@mattyjungblut9842]

@@SurfStrengthCoach gotta be better then that z flex..!!!! Ha Looks like you were riding a penny..!!

[@LGLucid]

Thanks, Cris! Love this surfskate content. Could you continue the series with videos about backside bottom turns and front and backside top turns? Even though I'm in New Mexico I have the most fun on my board when I imagine I'm surfing, haha.

[@carversurfbarres9272]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGq0oGSHntdkhK8🤙🤙

[@freeabis]

Love your cap! RCCup 🙌

[@federere2142]

dude you're the f man. Excellent technical videos as ALWAYS!! subbed!!!

[@SurfStrengthCoach]

thanks very much, I'm stoked to hear that. I'm just trying to portray what makes sense to me, and hopefully it resonates with others. -cris

[@scottadrian8849]

This video is an excellent follow-up to the surf strength coach surf skate course, turning a surf skate on the skate park walls feels a lot like turning in waves.

[@SurfStrengthCoach]

everything you've learned, now just start applying it to ramps and curves! You'll be flowing!

[@konawind808]

You're one of the few legit instructors ...🤙🏾 just forwarded to my friends since they've just started surfskating. A lot of the tutorials out there are imposters pretending to know what they're doing. Thanks & looking forward to more vidz so people understand the reasons for surfskating.

[@SurfStrengthCoach]

I appreciate that! I simply try to relay movements and biomechanics that make sense to me, and have been validated by the variety of high level surf coaches I've worked with. often it's the simple basics that are most effective. tail whips, slides, and fancy stuff is fun, and gets likes on social media, but it's often not that relevant for most of us that simply want to surf better.

[@pourquoi1273]

Thank you for teaching. I hope I can enjoy it like u in the near future.

[@rumigeiger]

I think those trucks are the carver CX that come standard with that board, just if anyone is interested.

[@carversurfbarres9272]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGq0oGSHntdkhK8🤙🤙

[@panchosilverado]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. 🙏🏻🌟🌈🌊🏄🏽‍♀️

[@SurfStrengthCoach]

you're welcome!

[@ChrisGenau]

Great video Cris 🤙🏽 loved the energy and vibe when you went through the bowl at the end 🌊

[@middleagedshred]

I hear NoSupermanChris can shred quite well himself..)

[@SurfStrengthCoach]

legend! thanks buddy, it's no 180 frontside airs like you're dropping... just a few casual carves. ha!

[@ChrisGenau]

@@SurfStrengthCoach haha I wouldn’t give them the term “airs” just yet :D more like FS 180 Ollies lifting a wee bit off the ground :D I wish I could hit a closed bowl and practice on flowing around like you did - gotta jump on a train and take that 90min drive to get to one soon :D

[@Ro-12-21]

These physics-heavy explanations in layman terms are absolutely gold!

[@carversurfbarres9272]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGq0oGSHntdkhK8🤙🤙

[@nyomanbudiana4617]

love your tutorial and the way you flow, thank you cris

[@30yearoldgrom]

Waterborne skate adapters are awesome! 🙌🙌🙌 Great video!

[@josephbarberphotography]

I've been doing more sk8 surf training and I feel like my flow is better. Just need to get a carver board next! Thanks for the rad videos

[@SurfStrengthCoach]

those waterborne trucks are a great option if $$ is tight.

[@spraymaster]

great style. great explanations.

[@SurfStrengthCoach]

thank you, and thanks for the comment on the video, I appreciate it.

[@stkim22]

Great video Cris!

[@SurfStrengthCoach]

thank you, I hope you've gained some insight

[@aarondoe5612]

Thanks Coach

[@dadengcrew]

Thanks for this video Cris! I've bought quite a few of your programs and love how you explain the technical aspects and drills. It's captured a few times in the video, but would love a follow up explaining the transition from a committed bottom turn to either a high line or top turn.

[@SurfStrengthCoach]

it needs to be done on a wave, as you're dealing with centrifugal forces and starting to surf vertically, or elevating up. a committed bottom turn.. you just hold it depending on what you're then going to do. if a high line, you don't hold the bottom turn long so you can project down the line. if a top turn, you hold the bottom turn and continue the trajectory up the wave face until you start initiating the turn. true surfing isn't always easily replicated on a surf skate

[@brantrichardson1949]

@@SurfStrengthCoach If you skate on a Really steep street you can do a full bottom turn to top turn. Get a little speed going downhill, do a big bottom turn in the middle of the street and top turn as you get to the edge. I try to balance only on the back trucks as I go through the top turn which is challenging and great balance training. You can work this into carving/slide 360's.

[@pauricdeery1634]

Awesome content as usual, cheers Chris 🤙🤙

[@SurfStrengthCoach]

thank you, and you're welcome!

[@surfskaterelaxation8616]

Thanks for the lesson Can watch it for hours

[@carversurfbarres9272]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGq0oGSHntdkhK8🤙🤙

[@surfskateaddict5253]

Came back to give this vid a like 🤙

[@lacucastro]

Amazin video man!!! thanks a lot 🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@adamsime4019]

On point mate.

[@SurfStrengthCoach]

thanks adam.

[@jivadaya6439]

Great presentation. What deck is that? Wheel base?

[@MrGreen-kq4ds]

nice! please make one on how to drill extension

[@SurfStrengthCoach]

what do you mean by extension? it's simply standing up straight and elongating the body, unless you're implying something else...?? elaborate please.

[@MrGreen-kq4ds]

​@@SurfStrengthCoach i noticed that you throw hands in the direction of where u wanna go , e.g when getting out of turns, while transitioning from being low and compressed to standing up and extending. As if your are jumping. I assume u r doing that to gain more speed and move energy in the right direction? I started drilling moves on a carver and straggling with generating speed , i.e: i can compress and apply pressure on the rail with hills , but mess up while extending and applying pressure with toes, same problem with exiting turns. I never build enough momentum or gain speed. i don't know if that makes any sense) Anyway, thanks for the videos - amazing stuff. I'll just try cardboard surfer.

[@YourDailyR]

Isn’t the one on the left a CX(bushing) instead of a C7(spring)?

[@LANDAMARTIN]

true tutorial! excelente video!!!!!!!

[@carversurfbarres9272]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGq0oGSHntdkhK8🤙🤙

[@vancevanda8593]

Legend!

[@rinky_dinky]

I was paying attention to your back leg heel , when you're turning toeside it's lifted, cocked and ready , and when you do back side turns it's planted, I need to do that

[@Alex-rb5fs]

Any recommendations for same thing but backside bottom turns?

[@RadioMuzak]

Great!

[@carversurfbarres9272]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGq0oGSHntdkhK8🤙🤙

[@tucko11]

Nice skateboard

[@MyNaturalHerniaCure]

How the hell'd you get that park all to yourself?

[@SurfStrengthCoach]

middle of the week, always empty... crazy!

[@BikerSupichai]

more surfskate tutorial please

[@carversurfbarres9272]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGq0oGSHntdkhK8🤙🤙

[@LeviHorizon1]

Hi would you say you prefer the carver instead of smoothstar as im doupting

[@SurfStrengthCoach]

personally, I prefer a Carver as that is what I'm accustomed to, and I also find them more beneficial for teaching new surfers or those new to skating. if someone knows how to skate and surf well, smoothstars can be a great option as well.

[@HoStevie]

*ok time to get a carver* ✅

[@patrick9884]

Nicaragua surf trip?

[@SurfStrengthCoach]

our plans are to be at Malibu Popoyo in 2022, june

[@edifier40]

where is that skatepark?

[@SurfStrengthCoach]

near Tweed Heads Australia

[@PhilippUnterreiner]

1:50 Aren't you and Clayton teaching the same method? Since he's featured in your programs. I thought Clayton also emphasizes the lean on the bottom turn (?)

[@SurfStrengthCoach]

a LEAN is a basic movement in surfing. it IS a bottom turn. I'm not sure where your confusion stems from.

[@PhilippUnterreiner]

@@SurfStrengthCoach just a misunderstanding. thought you were suggesting that Clayton says one should "shove and push" but you're actually saying the opposite. sorry for that :P

[@patrickcross771]

Hi Chris, quick question. I used own an old Carver with the previous version of the C7 truck (it was narrower than the current one). I then tried a CX setup and much preferred it. Is the Waterborne adapter comparable to the feel of the CX?

[@SurfStrengthCoach]

honestly... I don't know. I haven't compared them side by side ever. if you have CX trucks, just stick with them! what I can say is that for the price point the waterborne were of good quality and did feel good. my overall preference is still carver

[@patrickcross771]

@@SurfStrengthCoach Okay thanks for the response.

[@middleagedshred]

For anyone starting out on a surfskate I would say at minimum wear at least wrist guards.

[@SurfStrengthCoach]

sure. I think that's fairly self-explanatory. standing on a skateboard has it's inherent risks!

[@middleagedshred]

@@SurfStrengthCoach Yea, ya know these young-uns nowadays tho....you would be surprised how many have never heard of wrist guards.

[@SurfStrengthCoach]

@@middleagedshred wrist ligament sprains suck! breaks, it's the recovery time that's annoying and an inability to pop up! and yes, severe wrist sprains take even longer to heal... certainly no fun!

[@middleagedshred]

@@SurfStrengthCoach Yea man..it,s bad enough recovering from a day of surfing...)

[@apzzpa]

indeed sir!

[@marcelocalifornia92648]

Great video but that's not a C7 truck.

[@SurfStrengthCoach]

cx or c7... I don't know

[@f0t0b0y]

7:21 🤓

[@miguelcasaressantiag]

Great video, but at least cover your wrists man!

[@middleagedshred]

yea..gotta have something protected to fall on just in case..