Beginner Surfers | Fix Your Paddle In, Take Off & Speed Generation

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  • @hoorayimhelping3978
    @hoorayimhelping3978 5 років тому +31

    hey Kale, this format is gold, and I think you should keep doing videos like this. seeing what is wrong and (even more importantly) seeing what's correct and how to fix the mistakes is so huge. thank you!

  • @laurau2630
    @laurau2630 4 роки тому +1

    This format where you pause and show /explain the positions and what to change is very helpful. Please have more like these!! Thanks!

  • @jockchisnall8366
    @jockchisnall8366 5 років тому +46

    Started surfing in April 19 after watching one of your vids, brought a smoothstar (incredible when sea flat) thanks to your recommendation, watching your vids and applying your techniques has lifted my surfing skills way beyond where I would have been without them. Awesome work boys keep em coming

    • @WorkForAvocados
      @WorkForAvocados 5 років тому

      I love my surf skate! Never a flat day. I recommend them to all my friends. When you get more comfortable with it, try it with some harder wheels and you can do slides on the quarter pipes way easier. Cheers!

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli 5 років тому

      Thats great thanks!! :)

  • @bignickenergy2042
    @bignickenergy2042 2 роки тому +1

    One tip i would add is that pumping the wave for speed is very much a “feel” thing. If you try to force it with the board and not your body you’ll end up just chopping your board up and down side to side without gaining any real speed. If you’ve ever ridden a skate board and pumped a pool or a ramp its essentially the same feeling. Compress down and spring back up and you will feel yourself start to flow with it.

  • @simonrowland7117
    @simonrowland7117 2 роки тому +1

    Brilliantly disected kayles ,very good advice amazing how as beginners we do everything wrong and have to go back to basics . Keep up the good work ive learnt alot .

  • @ToxicGopher
    @ToxicGopher 5 років тому +3

    You're a very good teacher. I wish I saw this a few years ago when I was stalling my board all the time.

  • @Engelbrecht.Enrico
    @Engelbrecht.Enrico 5 років тому +21

    Hi Kale ,can you please do a wave reading video where one can see the wave from far up until the ripple hits the backline.

    • @boltup5566
      @boltup5566 5 років тому +1

      Yes. Not enough of this on the internet. Also not just turning around and paddling, but also paddling to the peak and then turning around to take off.

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli 5 років тому +1

      Okay will do! I'll probably do that one over here on Kalesbroccoli channel :)

  • @docmartin5375
    @docmartin5375 5 років тому +6

    Love the new format and technical breakdown

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli 5 років тому +1

      Thanks brother appreciate it :)

  • @bromadstv
    @bromadstv 4 роки тому

    Probably the most informative video about surfing I've seen so far! Thank You!

  • @Nordic_Hell
    @Nordic_Hell 5 років тому

    Great video. I really liked the examples you provided. Generating speed has been difficult for me and seeing these slowed down versions of intermediate surfers really helps out.

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli 5 років тому

      Awesome thanks Nick! :) Loads more coming!

  • @jasperfeldschuh3644
    @jasperfeldschuh3644 5 років тому +4

    thank you so much! been waiting for some more beginner orientated tutorials

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli 5 років тому

      cool got more coming! Some more on this channel too :)

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli 4 роки тому

      got some more on my own channel here too Jasper

  • @Bigbucksssz
    @Bigbucksssz 4 роки тому +2

    Love this video, Sharing it to all my friends!!

  • @christopheschmitz7985
    @christopheschmitz7985 5 років тому +3

    Great video format Kale. Please continue those analysis format, very usefull. Have a look at some of the 'effortless swimming' and their 'feedback friday' format as examples of great in depth sport analysis format. I hope you will go in the same direction!

  • @tample16
    @tample16 5 років тому +1

    Do more critique videos like this! It was super easy to understand

  • @luciandhudson9378
    @luciandhudson9378 5 років тому +1

    I love the constant footage of the learner falling off haha! Great lesson Kane!

  • @ferise1
    @ferise1 5 років тому +35

    Basically: surf a lot and you'll get the hang of it lol
    That's all it comes down to. Thousands of hours of paddling, dealing with waves, practicing the take off...

  • @jimmccarley9609
    @jimmccarley9609 5 років тому

    Nice vid Kale. Some of the details of the take off. Often I get some of these. Too much in a hurry after paddle back out, and try to take off with sub optimal positioning (too late). Water weighs down my legs, and I get stuck. I am determined to root out all of these struggles and have fun doing it.

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli 5 років тому +1

      Nice mate! The goal should be to be able to take off regardless of the positioning, with the intention of optimising it every time!

  • @Runningchad2010
    @Runningchad2010 5 років тому +1

    Thank you. I just started during. Very valuable insight.

  • @kevinmoreau678
    @kevinmoreau678 5 років тому +3

    Could you do a video about warming up before surfing ?
    Thanks kale !

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli 5 років тому +1

      I will have to include it in a wider video about training :)

  • @e.rsmith4494
    @e.rsmith4494 5 років тому +3

    *You dah man Kale! Keep them vids coming bro*

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli 5 років тому +1

      Thanks brother appreciate it :) 🤙🏽 got loads more over here too on kalesbroccoli channel

    • @e.rsmith4494
      @e.rsmith4494 5 років тому

      @@KalesBroccoli Awesome brother! Just Subscribed 👍

  • @timnarre
    @timnarre 5 років тому +6

    Hey Kale, great video! I'm at the stage where I can start doing turns/tricks on a wave but I don't know what I should focus on first as I have no idea of the degree of difficulty for each move. Love to hear your insight.

    • @yassaniggi
      @yassaniggi 5 років тому +1

      Yahh agree!! I would love to see a vid on breakdowns of turns ie weight distribution, angling of board and body, reading the wave etc
      Love your work boys!!

    • @FitzAndShitz
      @FitzAndShitz 5 років тому +4

      Although I'm not the person you asked, I'd like to share the discovery I made after learning many of these maneuvers.
      Things like snaps, roundhouse cutbacks, or floaters may look like tricks done for flourish but each has its own function. In order to allow you to ride any given wave to completion, you'll need to eventually master each one.
      Every wave I rode while I was at your level looked pretty much the same. I'd pop up, pump down the line as fast as I could and off the shoulder of the wave. That was enough for me, for a while.
      One day, however, I spotted the shoulder before I got there and did an ugly midface checkturn (kind of like a 60° kickturn with a skateboard) towards the beach and that bled off just enough time/speed to allow the wave to wall up more and I could continue pumping down the line and somewhat stay in rhythm. That was the first step towards a snap, and I did it kind of instinctively.
      I guess what I'm getting at here, is that your local break is probably already asking you to do some maneuver to keep going, it's just a matter of recognizing what that is and getting comfortable enough to improvise.

    • @timnarre
      @timnarre 5 років тому +2

      @@FitzAndShitz thanks mate, that's really helpful!

    • @FitzAndShitz
      @FitzAndShitz 5 років тому +2

      @@timnarre thanks, really appreciate it. Didn't mean to write an essay.

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli 5 років тому +2

      I will try do a video over here on kalesbroccoli about natural progression from cutting across to turning :) Start on the face, less degree of directional change, and build up :)

  • @adamhudan
    @adamhudan 5 років тому +1

    Learned sooo much from this channel! Thanks guys!

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli 5 років тому

      Thanks AdamQ! Got loads more coming on this channel too :)

  • @tjaartesterhuyse7232
    @tjaartesterhuyse7232 5 років тому +2

    Sick video, you've helped me so much with all your video's.

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli 5 років тому +1

      Thanks Charlie! Got loads more coming over here too :)

  • @jaimehagadorn1459
    @jaimehagadorn1459 5 років тому +1

    Super helpful! Thanks Kale.

  • @1royalwolf
    @1royalwolf 5 років тому

    Great advice and corrective tips as usual mate. I think I do all these things except pop up early so a lot to work on but it’s good to have some practical and visual advice to work from. Keep up the good work mate🤙

  • @chrisleazy
    @chrisleazy 4 роки тому

    Super informative video, thank you!

  • @jamieerasmus922
    @jamieerasmus922 5 років тому

    You guys take so long to make videos I have been waiting like 2 and a half weeks for this one

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli 5 років тому

      Duty calls Jamie! Got lots going on :) Also few more videos here on this channel for you to get stuck into in the meantime

  • @h.peterzimmer883
    @h.peterzimmer883 5 років тому

    Great video! I've really enjoyed all of your videos, but I found this one particularly helpful. Thank you for posting!

  • @plegeagar2769
    @plegeagar2769 4 роки тому

    Loved it really helped my surfing

  • @arsaeterna4285
    @arsaeterna4285 5 років тому

    : ) I just took my cousins out surfing for the first time
    rewatched a tons of your videos to prepare : )

  • @kylewattssurfing3266
    @kylewattssurfing3266 5 років тому +1

    Thank you thank you thank you for teaching some of the stuff you're describing is kind of challenging to visualize if we're not at that level yet is there a way that you can draw a stickman version or adding some footage of the proper technique so it will help for people that are visual learners but your explanations are amazing... Thank you so much for what you do some of the best Surfers in the world are doing what you guys do giving back to the community and teaching people how to be better Surfer which would only maybe even take 10 minutes 15 minutes a day with a quick video, so I thank you very much because what you guys do helps my surfing out tremendously...

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli 5 років тому

      Thanks Kyle!! Will work on it! Thanks brother

  • @sagifern4444
    @sagifern4444 5 років тому +2

    Great tutorial !!!

  • @HKSailing
    @HKSailing 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for this vid. I really got a lot out of it. Great job.

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli 5 років тому

      Cheers brother 🙌🏽 Got some more coming on this channel too :)

  • @mattchandler9323
    @mattchandler9323 5 років тому

    @KayleBrock @kalesbroccoli @HowToRip great video and new format!! I'm at this very level and have been looking for answers...and here they are!! Thank you!! Any chance you could do a video for this same ability level on how to avoid troubling/dangerous situations?: "what to do if a wave is about to break on you if you are paddling out", "how to avoid going over the falls as you try to paddle over a wave", "best way to bail if you are about to go over the falls(in any fashion)"...I'm just trying to avoid becoming a shishkabob on my board hahaha!! Thanks...keep up all the great work with this channel and your Longevity film!!

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli 5 років тому +1

      Thanks brother! I did a video on falling off safely on the H2R channel. It is a little difficult to go further in-depth with it than what I already have :) But I will do another paddling video on this channel @kalesbroccoli soon :)

    • @mattchandler9323
      @mattchandler9323 5 років тому

      @@KalesBroccoli awesome!!! I will search on that channel!! Thank you!!

  • @JPaz-cr8os
    @JPaz-cr8os 5 років тому

    love this type of video with video analysis!

  • @yoandorny5946
    @yoandorny5946 5 років тому +1

    Hi Kale! First of all thanks for all your content, I love the way you guys make things simple!
    I have a question for you, I've seen a lot of tutorial and blogs preaching about the chicken wing pop-up on shortboard.
    I'm considering it as I'm still missing some pop up when the waves are strong or a bit dirty.
    What are your thoughts about that ?

  • @xXkrys90Xx
    @xXkrys90Xx 5 років тому +1

    I recently saw an insta-post by another guy, where there were 2 different kinds of paddle strokes, a wider one (travel-stroke) that`s used most of the time (that doesn`t go too deep), and a narrower one, where you reach further in front of you and go deeper, that`s only used for paddling for a wave or in emergency-situations. I realised, that as a beginner, I got exhausted pretty quick because of using the harder paddle stroke like most of the time^^ problem is, I already trained some endurance with fitness-bands at home but don`t really get into the "travel" stroke.
    could you also do a video about that or send a link, in case I missed it? it would be great!
    besides that thank you very much for all the videos, it`s really good to watch them for some advice :)
    cheers from germany

    • @relativetruth8889
      @relativetruth8889 5 років тому

      Cristophe it helps to watch other surfers in the water, which i guess you probably do. As far as this paddling thing, imo i think you're over-analysing it a little, the more time in the water on your board the less thought will go into what you are doing. I've seen some very odd paddling styles over the years... (the Burleigh boyz a case in point)... yet it all boils down to the same things... getting out and getting into waves. Trying for deep lunge follow through perfection is bollocks... keep it brisk and smooth. You keep your momentum better by keeping busy with yr rhythm. Long-winded huh!?... and just my op...
      Keep doing yr thing... tune into Ben Gravy / J.o.b. / and Mason Ho if you havn't already...
      (Of course the most important thing is your position on the board when paddling... this guy has covered that i think and feel free to call me out for saying the obvious...)

  • @charlieboi6981
    @charlieboi6981 5 років тому +1

    can you do more videos for more advanced surfers
    like how to be more fluent when connecting turns

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli 5 років тому

      Yep for sure I've got this coming either here on H2R or on this channel :)

  • @jose2x784
    @jose2x784 4 роки тому

    Hi, in order to generate speed efficiently, what is the best back foot position? is it just over the fins or more forward?

  • @omitomit8805
    @omitomit8805 3 роки тому

    Nice video!!

  • @JasonSani
    @JasonSani 5 років тому +1

    Very helpful, this style is helpful and relatable. More please :) Thank you fro sharing!

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli 5 років тому

      Okay sure thing! Thank you for watching!

  • @peanutbutteregg9911
    @peanutbutteregg9911 5 років тому

    You should have babana counter on your next video. Sounds cool to me. Like others did “Pschy counter”.

  • @ypanso
    @ypanso 5 років тому +1

    very informative and professional tutorial, thank you, however, from the picture I thought this was how to do floaters over white water, which is what im currently trying to do =)

  • @winstonwhite894
    @winstonwhite894 5 років тому +1

    great videos bro

  • @smlin
    @smlin 5 років тому

    thanks. very helpful

  • @hsinyulincreate
    @hsinyulincreate 5 років тому

    Such a healthy name lol. Love it!

  • @grathe987
    @grathe987 5 років тому

    Hey Kale - I love your videos - I think there's a ton of good info that i can use ONCE I overcome this first issue!
    I'm new to surfing and have caught a bunch of small waves. My problem (among many) is that I regularly get caught on the lip, dangling over the cliff, riding the top of the wave, rather than riding down the face. I've been comfortable enough to lean into the nose to drop in and have landed it without issue usually. But I KNOW that's not how I should be catching waves. I shouldn't be caught catching the top lip and dropping in every time. As far as I can tell, I'm paddling more than enough and I feel that I've "caught the wave" before I even try to get up. I can't seem to figure out what I'm doing wrong though!! Can you put out a video explaining this issue?? I can't be the only person dropping in every time.

    • @relativetruth8889
      @relativetruth8889 5 років тому

      Greg, you could try paddling into the wave on more of an angle...if the beach is 90degrees and the wave zero, aim for 45... it's a short cut to getting up and going... good luck.

  • @pixelloopy
    @pixelloopy 5 років тому +1

    Great content!

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli 5 років тому +1

      Thanks ! Got some more content on this channel too :)

    • @pixelloopy
      @pixelloopy 5 років тому

      @@KalesBroccoli yeah u won my subscribe on ur channel 🤙

  • @francescoaccattoli8692
    @francescoaccattoli8692 5 років тому

    The best video you made about

  • @gavinschmitt7189
    @gavinschmitt7189 5 років тому

    Hey guys, heading to Aus in April, can you recommend a couple must surf spots for Intermediate level around Gold Coast/Byron Bay? Preferably some reef/point breaks if possible. Thanks!!

  • @jsuper007
    @jsuper007 5 років тому

    Hi Kale. Sorry but at 2:17 it is hard to understand if it is better to paddle on the front of falling lip or should stay out of any white water. Could you please clarify? Thanks a lot!

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli 5 років тому +1

      Stay away from the white water when possible :)

  • @ItsMeMorganSUBSCRIBE
    @ItsMeMorganSUBSCRIBE 5 років тому +2

    Awesome 🤙🏾

  • @marcosbenjaminsastre2668
    @marcosbenjaminsastre2668 5 років тому

    Hi man! I don't know if you see the comments, but just in case... So, you want to extend when going "up" and compress when going "down"? It feels unintuitive for me to extend when trying to go up because I feel when I do I "push the board down" lets say.. Does it make any sense? haha.. Thanks for the video!

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli 4 роки тому +1

      compress at the bottom extend at the top[
      strongest at the bottom lightest at the top

  • @FloRian-zx1vx
    @FloRian-zx1vx 5 років тому

    Whow. That’s very helpful, thx!!

  • @JSxxxxxxx
    @JSxxxxxxx 5 років тому

    Awesome content as always - appreciate the lessons.
    Can I recommend getting a better mic (lab mic?) - will make the videos even better!

  • @gordiandres
    @gordiandres 5 років тому +1

    I am a competitive swimmer does that help at all in this sport ?

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli 5 років тому

      Yes somewhat - but surfing is still very fitness specific

    • @MG-rv9zp
      @MG-rv9zp 5 років тому

      The only thing I found being a good swimmer helped with was not being so afraid of wiping out or being underwater

  • @AngelBartomeuBonillo
    @AngelBartomeuBonillo 5 років тому

    Watching this video I realized one fundamental question. The guy in the minute 7:25 pops up after having first stretched his arms fully as opposed to pop up in just one big push from laying down.
    I have seen this in professional surfers and it's different from what most content on the Internet suggests. I wonder whether that is what we all should aim for, if it's just a different style or if it depends on the board or conditions. I am really curious about this and I would like to know if I should try to do it

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli 5 років тому

      Hey Angel! Yeah interesting - I dont think there is one secret to popping up - but rather the sequence of movements gets really ingrained in the nervous system and becomes automatic regardless of where you are on the wave or how you are paddling - that's the goal anyway!

  • @samuelefabbro
    @samuelefabbro 5 років тому

    Hi Kale, I make same mistake. The extra step forward to the front. How do I correct that? Thanks

  • @jefforgera5075
    @jefforgera5075 5 років тому

    Taking off on long board, not sure if I’m on my toes in banana shape or toes under

  • @afrikanho
    @afrikanho 5 років тому

    good one mister!

  • @cantingmoss0627
    @cantingmoss0627 5 років тому +1

    Hey Kale! I've been surfing on my own for a few weeks now, and I can take-off pretty well, and can angle the take-off when I get it right. My biggest issue is that I tend to pearl, that's usually why I fall. I'm riding a 9'6 longboard, do you think it's just my positioning on the board? I never have an issue in less-steep, like 3 footers, but when I get to chest-height waves which are usually a bit steeper, I pearl a majority of the time. Any tips?

    • @brandontaylor2790
      @brandontaylor2790 5 років тому

      Hi. My main board is a 9' Mick Fanning Beastie, and I usually put my toes right on the leash mount, but depending on how much you weigh, you may have to adjust back a bit if you're nosediving a lot.

    • @toptenmoment8228
      @toptenmoment8228 5 років тому

      Scooch a bit back and arch your back when paddling

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli 5 років тому

      Long boards are always harder to turn on a big wave and will naturally bog a little more with the big rails. In saying that, ensure you get in early and keep your back foot heavy over the fins so you can do a little kick stall turn if its really hollow. :)

  • @sammysee7606
    @sammysee7606 5 років тому

    is there something in the water below the surfer at 1:05 ?

  • @MindManifestator
    @MindManifestator 5 років тому

    perfekt for me! thnx

  • @windsof
    @windsof 3 роки тому

    Nice

  • @petergraciano4084
    @petergraciano4084 5 років тому

    Is it worth it to try and learn switch stance ?

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli 5 років тому +1

      Out of curiosity's sake, sure, out of technique sake, maybe not. It is a good eye opener to see how beginners feel though.

  • @boltup5566
    @boltup5566 5 років тому +2

    Great format! Love the erect banana and lip penetration! Do a similar video on head high to over head take offs for intermediates. If you have time, could you put a correct example next to the person doing it wrong? Thanks KB!

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli 5 років тому

      ehehe. Yeah for sure I will do the correct t version as well next time - I was a little pressed for time this one! Thanks brother

  • @on0pe773
    @on0pe773 5 років тому +7

    Please don’t tell me I’m the only one who sees the shark at 1:35

    • @travistravis7190
      @travistravis7190 5 років тому

      it just looks like a black object. A rock maybe. At the very least does it resemble a shark.

    • @on0pe773
      @on0pe773 5 років тому

      Travis Travis I mean, the shape resembles a shark with the black object fin sticking outta the water.

    • @travistravis7190
      @travistravis7190 5 років тому

      @@on0pe773 I see the black object but for me I don't think its a shark. I got no idea whether it is or isnt but just doesnt look too deep there. I'd also assume you'd see a bit more of the shark if it was like that in the wave face

    • @on0pe773
      @on0pe773 5 років тому

      Travis Travis true, true, I thought it was a shark but maybe I’m wrong.

    • @travistravis7190
      @travistravis7190 5 років тому

      @@on0pe773 I might be wrong too Ano, it could be a shark. Hope it wasnt, that would be pretty scary

  • @becg9534
    @becg9534 5 років тому

    Just bought my husband a twin fin From Mark Richards collection, it's called The California twin. collaboration with Mayhem n mark Richards. Mayhem MR surfboard 6.1 40ltr for him to learn on I bought the board from surfboard Empire in mermaid beach🏄👍 cool videos

  • @snowycr193
    @snowycr193 5 років тому

    Do you live in Australia? I really would love it if you coached me irl

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli 5 років тому

      I coach in Sydney, Ryan can coach in Adelaide :)

    • @snowycr193
      @snowycr193 5 років тому

      Kales Broccoli I live in Manly!!! Do you have Instagram or anything so I can message you?

  • @Hotwire_RCTrix
    @Hotwire_RCTrix 5 років тому

    I'm 60+ but when my surfing gets uncoordinated I go back to the skateboard. 👍

  • @carter6594
    @carter6594 5 років тому

    Noti gang

  • @ultislasher1
    @ultislasher1 5 років тому +1

    Yeee

  • @PengTn
    @PengTn 5 років тому +1

    yewww

  • @anthonyjones4292
    @anthonyjones4292 5 років тому +1

    we are talkin about surfing still....right?

  • @thijskennis8757
    @thijskennis8757 5 років тому

    Nice video! Small tip: Let the video play entirely before starting to give feedback. Pretty basic stuff

  • @themutherfucker1
    @themutherfucker1 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the great videos of actual surfers...makes me feel better knowing others are doing the same things as me. Im like surfer #1. Haha, i guess we all start somewhere. BTW im practicing your erect banana exercises.

  • @jotnaur
    @jotnaur 5 років тому

    Yeeeeeew

  • @borp6912
    @borp6912 4 роки тому +2

    "Erect banana position"
    There's gotta be a better way to say that.

  • @domore1355
    @domore1355 5 років тому

    You look soooo LA