Don't Start Surfing Without Learning the '5 Rules"
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- Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
- Surfing can be one of the most intimidating sports to start, but it doesn't have to be. In this video I go over what complete beginners have to do to feel confident when they paddle out! Enjoy!
Brian James
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I love that you've immersed yourself into the culture of surfing, yes Etiquette !!! Boils down to Respect! Unwritten rules, (Manners) in the water. on Oahu like (pipeline) popular world surf spots are constantly crowded easy 50-80 surfers out from around the world, especially when it's pumping, That line up takes years to get permission to take off on the sweet spot. However, enter the ocean 🌊 with Aloha like you did, being open & asking questions will get you far in a local lineup. Where they will give you waves and watch out for you. 😅 Surfing is a hard core community with a big heart 💝 lol
So many lessons of life in one session. Enjoy
Yes, very well said. Even if someone doesn't agree with the whole local mentality, it doesn't help anyone to get mad and just do whatever you want. Show respect and you'll go far in surfing.
Your "talk to surfers" advice is gold! At every level of surfing. My lady started surfing 3 years ago, and was VERY intimated by the all male line-up. I always made sure everyone knew she was learning, and everyone always helped her get into waves and made sure she knew where they were when she enevitably made a drop in mistake. -- For me, I am pretty aggressive in my wave count. Thus, I will always backout of a few waves for spacific guys that aren't getting enough (let waves through and make friends!). Last bit of advice, use the words "so sorry, my mistake" (always!)
Yea its huge.. and nothing to be afraid about. I totally meant to say to apologize when you make a mistake.. meant to get it in this video lol
@Longboard Sessions ...I hate to admit that when I drop in on someone, it's often to assert myself in a crowded line-up 🤫. But, I always apologize and make sure to give that particular guy plenty of space for the rest of the session. .... I guess there is nuance to the etiquette. 🤷
Yeah funny thing is all surfers will teach everyone one a thing or two especially girls tell her not to be shy and ask everyone is just trying to have a good time!
Just found your channel. Love your vids. Storytelling, style, and surfing-all on point. Appreciate the tips.
I just moved to Manhattan and trying to get more beginner practice in.
Thanks Jason! You got some decent spots near you!
Is Nazaré, Portugal a good bigginers spot? I hear it can be a lot of fun there!
Maybe in the summer.
lol!
Welcome back to Cali! Can not wait to see all the footage from your trip.
Thanks!! Yes I have lots of editing to do haha
Some really handy pearls of wisdom. I'm so conscious of not getting in the way of the locals (I have visions of the Point Break scene where Keanu gets his leg rope cut in half).
When heading to a new beach I might like to surf at regularly, I'll book a surf lesson at the local surf shop so I have a 'buddy' with me for the first time. It helps a lot.
Love your videos too Brian, they are so entertaining and well made. Please do lots more of these!
Great idea about taking a lesson at a new spot! Takes so much of those nerves away. Thanks for the kind words!
Great tips. Thank you. You came out in time for all the rain and runoff (haha)... We hope to have something to surf here in Ventura this weekend, I'm starting to feel like a dried crusty sponge.
lol yep, everyone keeps telling us this is the worst winter they've ever experienced here haha! We're still having a blast tho
That so much reminds me of me being a total beginner! lol. i saw a glimpse of me 2:33 when we went out lol. Glad your having a great time there. Enjoy
haha yes!! That was the weirdo day with you, me, anthony, gilad, and jack!
Glad to see your in California. Thanks for the new Vlog.
Keep them coming.
Yea having a blast! Will do. Gonna have a few videos out of the trip.. but they won't be edited till im back hehe
@@LongboardSessions
Any possibility on going to the Golden Gate Bridge/ Fort Point?
Would definitely knock off a unick surf spot.
Two great spots 👌
Take care.
Always good, honest, nuanced commentary...Thanks as always Brian...Santa Cruz is an intimidating place. I once saw 2 guys punch each other in the face out in the water, and the another tow guys 30 minutes later go to fight each other in the parking lot over beef they had in the water an hour prior. Those cats out there are hammer heads.
Anyhow, keep up the good work. See ya in Belmar over the Summer, hopefully
Oh wow that sounds insane! So far everyone has been quite nice over here, but there are definetely some locals who arent interested in being friends
you are the Best Brian, It was easy to bond with you brother...And I will be forever rookie who needs the ropes to be shown😂
as always great stuff. waves looks so much fun over there. we are on our way to you Brian. can't wait🎉
oh man I can't wait! I'm making a little snack bag for you guys incase your starving when you get off the plane....😉
@@LongboardSessions omg thank you that snack bag will be decadent
haha!
Gilad is coming to the west coast?! Cool. Can't wait to see the edits that come from those sessions!
Enjoy California sounds like an amazing vacation. Funny story - I had a local approach me after I had to bale out of nice right when I saw someone heading left. I thought I did something wrong. One of the locals had watched it happen. He approached me with words of advice. "Watch out for that guy he is goofy foot that only goes left regardless of the direction of the wave." Good to know and I thanked him. Like you said communication is key.
What a great story. Very nice of the other surfer to give you the "info" on that guy haha! Someone who does that can lead to some very interesting questions on who's wave it actually is
Thank you 😃🤙
You got it!
Come south my friend... Way warmer in SoCal.
Oh a trip to Socal is coming soon!
I wish more spots posted nice big signs with the etiquette rules.
I remember seeing them eventually in Santa Cruz before.
It'd be nice to see them at certain spots on the Big Island.
Totally agree! I saw those signs here.. at a few spots actually. Always a good reminder to people. Also, some people are completely unaware of certain rules
Amazing!
Thanks bro!
Man you really loving Santa Cruz🤣🤙🏽🙌🏼
Oh my did I! I miss it quite a lot already
looks like fun enjoy guys!
Thanks Rey!!
Fun vid… wish I was startimg all over again… Can I get a re-do? 🤣🤙
Sadly it don't work that way Adam haha!!
@@LongboardSessions 🙈🤣
Brian Adam is right....I lost 25 pounds since then we must redo 😂
haha!
@@talmorgilad well done Gilad👏👏
Redo for
Hi, been following your channel. I would just like to ask, when you first surf, do you get paranoid and scared going to the line up because of bigger waves and sharks. Thank you
Well I only go out in waves I'm comfortable with. And when it comes to sharks, I just don't think about it. Many other things we do that can kill us as well that we don't think twice about
here's a spot called godzilla, if you go in they throw stones and puncture your wheels. the other spots in the area are free, but that one is not. I don't know if it's right or wrong, but on the wave days there it is a jungle. perhaps they are not entirely wrong.
Oh dang that sounds a bit over the top! Lol be careful out there
I skimboarded on a fiberglass board for 2 years and I currently skim waves on a carbon fiber board. Do I need to get a foam board to start or is my skimboarding balance sufficient enough to go straight to the fiberglass surfboards?
That's an excellent question. I suppose it depends on your level of skimboarding. If you can full turn around and ride a wave in, i'd say go straight to fiberglass. But if you struggle with skimboarding, i'd start with foam.
The only thing a good skimboarder will have to learn is wave selection / positioning and catching waves / popping up. The rest will come naturally I imagine
@@LongboardSessions Great thanks! I can do that lol
Can you recommend a brand of foam board?
Hey Louise. I started surfing last October and I've been using the Softech Roller foamies which have been super hardy and reliable. I've surfed on the 7ft, 7ft 6, 8ft and 8ft 4 and they are all great.
Check out the ones Amelia mentioned because I don't really have one to recommend. Always have had fun on wavestorms
Dunno if these are available where you are but.. the 9ft Gnarloo has loads of volume but is remarkably nimble.. I pinch my girlfriend's all the time.
thanks for this...much appreciation to you..A
You got it!
I think everyone hates me when I surf. The problem with SUP boarding.......
A lot of that could be in your head! Just talk to people while you're in the water and you'll be good to go. True some people hate SUPS... but don't pay any attention to them
surfing in california? hope I run into you in santa cruz or pacifica!
Yes! I just surfed Ocean beach today cause linda mar wasn't great. Santa cruz tomorrow
If you're on a longboard surf where ever you want. Sit outside shortboards and take turns. Tip 3, if you mess up go to the back of the queue. Tip 4, don't drop in.
Waves are free doesn't mean they all should be yours.
That 'mess up' tip is important. It might seem annoying to beginners, but it's kinda a way to weed out beginners from the heavier more local lineups. I've been surfing a crowded point break and someone screwing up the takeoff and a set wave can really upset certain people. Better to sit farther inside if you're still learning and work your way up as you improve.
@@LongboardSessions I surf at a location where logs are hated. They are not hated for any good reason just some people want any reason to blame for their own poor skills or ego.
I'm only longboarding when it's small but that doesn't seem to be their point.
Just a couple of weeks ago I had a fellow cutback straight into me intentionally, because he thought I wasn't supposed to be there. Everyone has a right to surf what ever they want , where they want, within reason.
I would agree that beginners can be a danger and a nuisance in a crowded spot. Plus, it's not good to learn in large hollow conditions, even if it looks inviting.
Great Vlog👍
@@rctrix9063 Dang that's frustrating. Theres a spot here where longboarding isn't really accepted. However it seems to be OK on small days. But I was told if it's bigger to stay away from that spot on a log hehe
@@LongboardSessions There is no shortage of bullies in the world, just call them out.
Wait until your over 60, then they start with the ageist slurs.
Keep on vlogging 😁👍
@@rctrix9063odd how those divisions form.
After 35 years of prone surfing I switched to a SUP 6 years ago.
Damn, you wanna talk about being hated.
And I get it.
Many, too many, SUP-ers are rude dangerous entitled wave hog. I avoid guys like that. And keep in mind not to be like that.
It's taken a while, but being respectful, following etiquette, and sharing waves has gotten me most accepted at some spots SUP-ers usual can't or don't surf.
Where have you been? I just started surfing 3 weeks ago and your tutorial videos just stopped. 😂
haha! Iv'e been in california just enjoying myself hehe. Videos coming!
How to make better surfing skill in korea: Study English and Watch his video
I wanna korean CC.😢
haha! I guess youtube doesn't automatically do korean CC? That's annoying
@@LongboardSessions yap i can understand about 70% by CC
No CC :30% 😂
@@yunowhat9502 haha not bad!!
You surf great. Why not get off the longboard and surf something more challenging/interesting once in a while? You’re a young fit guy so how about a bit of variety. Good for the channel too.
Thanks David! Well longboarding is equally as challenging as other boards and in my opinion way more interesting haha! That's why I longboard. I'm sure one day I will test out some mid lengths.. but i'm loving longboarding