Just had an extremely rough session today after 3 straight days of great sessions... it made me question everything, This video could not have come at a better time. Thanks Kale, love this channel.
Have fun! I'm fairly new to surfing. My background is ski racing. I often got into the "freeway mentality" of going up the lift, then skiing down while focusing only on technique and performance. I didn't enjoy myself some days. Now, I celebrate every wave, every ski run, every mile hiked, every sunrise and sunset. Have fun, and not only will you surf better, you'll also enjoy your life more.
Sometimes I have to just remind myself how thankful I am and should be to even be able to do this thing we love- especially on days like today when the big waves are finally coming in but so is the big wind making a mess...but still, since I have been back in the water January 2, 2020 I have surfed with dolphins, sharks, turtles, shining schools, sunrises, storms, God's presence. I missed it and didn't even know I missed it until coming out of the fog of losing my wife , surfing was given back to me and I will always be thankful for that.
Great summary at the end. The thing is are you surfing for you and how it feels, or for everyone else on the beach? If it's the second you will never be fully satisfied.
Agree with a point" we tend to over-complicate things".. foot here, foot there, do this and that.... its all about feeling it and getting that muscle memory down. Gotta send it !!
I think it’s you vs you. If you put pressure on yourself to surf well it ends in tears. The best I’ve surfed is when I’m fully relaxed and not thinking too much into it. Also you’re right. If the waves aren’t pumping it’s gonna be an average session at tops. Cool vid bro 🤙
First summer surfing and am completely obsessed! The biggest problem i have and what i would love a video on is duck-diving/how to keep getting past the waves breaking on me. Thankz!!
Some tips: if you have a board to heavy to duckdive, do a turtle role ( I'm sure there's videos on how), and if you have a short board and sort of can, do some arm Excersises to help get the strength and technique.. There is more that goes into getting under breaking waves but those are some tips 👏👏
Hi! i recently found your channel and i just wanna say thank you so much for all the helpful videos! i really appreciate it and it has made my surfing so much better!
@@ljt8672 to be clear. i'm not a learner. just choose to ride a foamie often. maneuvering a foamie all the time and transitioning back to a shortboard, i can whip the tail and do carves with ease. wave counts are much more with a foamie though
just bought myself a 6mm wetsuit and a 7,8 board. Live on the westcoast of Norway, went out for my first session yesterday. Most fun i`ve had in years. Stood up, but took me a while. Had no idea how much energy it would take, feeling like i ran for ten straight hours. Think this channel will help me on my way! Thanx for great content. Cant wait to be back in the ocean!:)
Where I’m surfing not only are the waves small, but it takes a while to travel there. I like long boarding, and wave count is important for me so I think in the future the smallest I’ll go is a 6 or 5’6 foamie
Thanks Kales. I’ve been feeling the same. I feel like my surf seshes lately have been lack lustre and I just feel like I’m regressing but the wave have been crap!
I'll make it brief (as I can), this is my favorite video that I have seen of yours. I am an beginner/intermediate surfer at best, today was the first day I was able to pump/ride up and down on a wave in a single direction (it was amazing and can't wait for more). All that being said, I am a local in Oceanside, and even though I am still learning I notice that most surfers that come to my spot bring the boards that they want to work and ignore the actual conditions. I check surfline before every session and take the info to heart and try to bring the right board for the conditions of the day, regardless of the board I want to bring and try to force to work. I see guys bring their shortboards out and catch a handful of waves at best or almost nothing when the conditions are very obvious for a longer board, and they give me dirty looks cause I'm riding a wavestorm and catching waves that they have been waiting forever for. I wish the surf community cared less about trying to be the best surfer and what everybody might think of them and just enjoy the conditions of the day and bring the board that fits the day (even if it's a big foamie). Not trying to be a downer I just want everybody to have fun, I just feel bad when I see guys waiting in the lineup for a wave that won't come, cause they don't have the right equipment. Feel free to roast me, I just wanted to throw that out there. I love your videos and can honestly say that 40% of my progress has come from your instruction and the rest from time in the water. Thanks so much for what you do and God bless. Keep ripping.
Wow.... Great reply. I'm one of those short board surfers who travel down from Los Angeles to Oceanside without looking at the report. And prolly watch you cruise right by on the foamie. I'm not jealous but you're right about the board for the right conditions are key.
Thanks for this vid! I’m definitely stuck atm going from an 8’ foamie down to a 7’6 with much less volume. I have no issues turning but I can’t seem to get the pop up down 🤔 I just get worked lol.. anyways, Stoked on the new board can’t wait to check it out!!
@@eddielee6573 it’s like right after I pop up. My coach said I have to put more pressure on my back foot and turn down the line faster so I’ve been working on that. It’s been slow progress. I went to the pool last week and used the 8’ foamie and did better on that. This is happening on 3’- 5’ steeper waves. Under 3’ I’m fine.
Really appreciate your films Kale. They make me think, and process all that I'm doing on my eight foot eight Fanatic Allwave SUP. I'm lucky enough to live on the Med in Spain and for me it's all about surviving, and flying now and then. Waves are hypnotic I love being in them, without even a board. Gracias amigo.......
My surfing is progressing every day because I am new but I keep wasting so much energy paddling around so much I need to stay focused on perfect waves.
wow constantly comparing yourself to the best surfers in the world when this is your own journey don't get down have fun (; that was well said brutha appreciate the content
I think people are going back to long boards because the majority of people who surf now thought it would be super easy to learn and to surf, and then realized...it's not. It's very demanding physically and technically, so those who "went back" to a long board are not the ones who can surf, are the ones who can't.
AI only rode one board in most conditions. He would ride any manufacturers board as long as it was the dimensions he always used. The principle was to get better not to find a better board. Consider if Bonga Perkins can rip carve 360s on a mal, you can do anything on your 5 6".
Hi Kale, in order to challenge yourself, did you consider riding goofy? Maybe you did that already, so what do you think it brings to one's riding abilities to switch stance? Cheers!
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Sometimes when I’m in a rut, or having bad sessions. I’ll take all my boards scrape the wax off and start fresh! Wipe that bad juju away! Cheers! 🤙
That's so sick I should do that
Bad juju wax!!
Sometimes it’s nothing but a mental block and doing that simple task can change everything. Brilliant idea brother
Arms gotta be so sore 😂
Yep it always feels like a new board afterwards , also works with new fins , new sexy leash and a bit of custom artwork 🙂
Just had an extremely rough session today after 3 straight days of great sessions... it made me question everything, This video could not have come at a better time. Thanks Kale, love this channel.
Have fun! I'm fairly new to surfing. My background is ski racing. I often got into the "freeway mentality" of going up the lift, then skiing down while focusing only on technique and performance. I didn't enjoy myself some days. Now, I celebrate every wave, every ski run, every mile hiked, every sunrise and sunset. Have fun, and not only will you surf better, you'll also enjoy your life more.
This is your best video showing you as an excellent surf coach being humble and seeking out how to continually improve. 10/10
Sometimes I have to just remind myself how thankful I am and should be to even be able to do this thing we love- especially on days like today when the big waves are finally coming in but so is the big wind making a mess...but still, since I have been back in the water January 2, 2020 I have surfed with dolphins, sharks, turtles, shining schools, sunrises, storms, God's presence. I missed it and didn't even know I missed it until coming out of the fog of losing my wife , surfing was given back to me and I will always be thankful for that.
Great summary at the end. The thing is are you surfing for you and how it feels, or for everyone else on the beach? If it's the second you will never be fully satisfied.
Agree with a point" we tend to over-complicate things".. foot here, foot there, do this and that.... its all about feeling it and getting that muscle memory down. Gotta send it !!
When I'm in a rut I take my 7'0 mid and go surf some fun long waves with all the longboarders. It's a good reset to where we started.
It's so joyful to see how hungry for progress you continue to be. Pure pleasure and colossal respect.
I think it’s you vs you. If you put pressure on yourself to surf well it ends in tears. The best I’ve surfed is when I’m fully relaxed and not thinking too much into it. Also you’re right. If the waves aren’t pumping it’s gonna be an average session at tops. Cool vid bro 🤙
First summer surfing and am completely obsessed! The biggest problem i have and what i would love a video on is duck-diving/how to keep getting past the waves breaking on me. Thankz!!
Im glad you are enjoying surfing duck diving can be a little difficult i struggle alot with it
Some tips: if you have a board to heavy to duckdive, do a turtle role ( I'm sure there's videos on how), and if you have a short board and sort of can, do some arm Excersises to help get the strength and technique.. There is more that goes into getting under breaking waves but those are some tips 👏👏
There is a video here on my channel :)
Dude just bought first board today can't wait to learn!
Anything shred what board did u get
Nice its gonna be the best decision you've ever made
Congrats!!! That's so sick
I got a js shortboard becuase I borrowed one before and I liked it
That's rad dude I hope you shred on it!!
Hi! i recently found your channel and i just wanna say thank you so much for all the helpful videos! i really appreciate it and it has made my surfing so much better!
Thanks mate!
as a weekend surfer, going from a 8' foamie to a 5'10'' has been exciting!
Same
How long did it take you?
@@ljt8672 to be clear. i'm not a learner. just choose to ride a foamie often. maneuvering a foamie all the time and transitioning back to a shortboard, i can whip the tail and do carves with ease. wave counts are much more with a foamie though
Never surfed a foamy, is it like a longboard?
Looking forward to seeing the new board mate. Exciting times for you for sure🤙
Yes it is! Thanks for being here 🙌🏽
just bought myself a 6mm wetsuit and a 7,8 board. Live on the westcoast of Norway, went out for my first session yesterday. Most fun i`ve had in years. Stood up, but took me a while. Had no idea how much energy it would take, feeling like i ran for ten straight hours. Think this channel will help me on my way! Thanx for great content. Cant wait to be back in the ocean!:)
Where I’m surfing not only are the waves small, but it takes a while to travel there. I like long boarding, and wave count is important for me so I think in the future the smallest I’ll go is a 6 or 5’6 foamie
Changing fins can be exciting too. Sometimes you just find the magical set and that board you didn’t like that much becomes The board
Surfing is similar to martial arts.
It’s endless journey.
I agree
I have heard that!
Thanks Kales. I’ve been feeling the same. I feel like my surf seshes lately have been lack lustre and I just feel like I’m regressing but the wave have been crap!
I would do the same thing but with a heavy 5’4 soft top. And then transition back to my 5’6 epoxy. When I did this transition 5’6 felt amazing.
Kale is there a video on how to get barreled? Like what to look for and positioning and your skill level you need to be at. In order to get barreled
It’s coming
I'll make it brief (as I can), this is my favorite video that I have seen of yours. I am an beginner/intermediate surfer at best, today was the first day I was able to pump/ride up and down on a wave in a single direction (it was amazing and can't wait for more). All that being said, I am a local in Oceanside, and even though I am still learning I notice that most surfers that come to my spot bring the boards that they want to work and ignore the actual conditions. I check surfline before every session and take the info to heart and try to bring the right board for the conditions of the day, regardless of the board I want to bring and try to force to work. I see guys bring their shortboards out and catch a handful of waves at best or almost nothing when the conditions are very obvious for a longer board, and they give me dirty looks cause I'm riding a wavestorm and catching waves that they have been waiting forever for. I wish the surf community cared less about trying to be the best surfer and what everybody might think of them and just enjoy the conditions of the day and bring the board that fits the day (even if it's a big foamie). Not trying to be a downer I just want everybody to have fun, I just feel bad when I see guys waiting in the lineup for a wave that won't come, cause they don't have the right equipment. Feel free to roast me, I just wanted to throw that out there. I love your videos and can honestly say that 40% of my progress has come from your instruction and the rest from time in the water. Thanks so much for what you do and God bless. Keep ripping.
That’s so awesome man thank you!!
Wow.... Great reply. I'm one of those short board surfers who travel down from Los Angeles to Oceanside without looking at the report. And prolly watch you cruise right by on the foamie. I'm not jealous but you're right about the board for the right conditions are key.
Thanks for this vid! I’m definitely stuck atm going from an 8’ foamie down to a 7’6 with much less volume. I have no issues turning but I can’t seem to get the pop up down 🤔 I just get worked lol.. anyways, Stoked on the new board can’t wait to check it out!!
Do you always nose dive on the pop up or is it clumsy feet?
@@eddielee6573 it’s like right after I pop up. My coach said I have to put more pressure on my back foot and turn down the line faster so I’ve been working on that. It’s been slow progress. I went to the pool last week and used the 8’ foamie and did better on that. This is happening on 3’- 5’ steeper waves. Under 3’ I’m fine.
Really appreciate your films Kale. They make me think, and process all that I'm doing on my eight foot eight Fanatic Allwave SUP. I'm lucky enough to live on the Med in Spain and for me it's all about surviving, and flying now and then. Waves are hypnotic I love being in them, without even a board.
Gracias amigo.......
Awesome Man!!
every day I am a better surfer thanks to you
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Thanks heaps! I ligit had a surf today and was getting kinda frustrated but looking at it now, I just need to have fun
Thanks 🤙🏽
Kale it’s like you know exactly what I need to work on with my surfing so u post a vid abt it😂😂
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Your surfing looks way better on a longer rail line. Compared to your older videos.
this is spot on for me! just went 6 inches down and I feel like a Kook and I'm destroyed after every session!
When i get in a rut somtimes with most things sometimes i take a brake
My surfing is progressing every day because I am new but I keep wasting so much energy paddling around so much I need to stay focused on perfect waves.
Loved this video extremely helpful, great point of view from another coach. If you come over to NZ would love to have a lesson.🤙 pekadice NZ🤙
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@@KalesBroccoli #dreaded_grom
wow constantly comparing yourself to the best surfers in the world when this is your own journey don't get down have fun (; that was well said brutha appreciate the content
Good vid, resonated
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Educational Educational Educational Educational Educational yes yes yes Thxxxxx....
Happy surfing from VIRGINIA BEACH!!!+++:)))
Kyle
Nice vids man!
Already 4 months without surf thanks to covid, we can all go in supermarket but not in the water :(
This year is going to be a mess for everyone
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Surfing is the only thing to improve your surfing! Great video though!
I think people are going back to long boards because the majority of people who surf now thought it would be super easy to learn and to surf, and then realized...it's not. It's very demanding physically and technically, so those who "went back" to a long board are not the ones who can surf, are the ones who can't.
I just realized that this video went from surf coaching to an interview
AI only rode one board in most conditions. He would ride any manufacturers board as long as it was the dimensions he always used. The principle was to get better not to find a better board.
Consider if Bonga Perkins can rip carve 360s on a mal, you can do anything on your 5 6".
Hi Kale, in order to challenge yourself, did you consider riding goofy? Maybe you did that already, so what do you think it brings to one's riding abilities to switch stance? Cheers!
I did do that a while ago and boy was it humbling!
A mate don’t be two hard on yourself there been a lockdown I think every surfer is a bit rusty this year
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Took me a year to figure out my current board but still don't love it
I love the surf board shop at @8.46. I got my POD there. Great guys. Am I allowed to say the name of that shop?
Best not to 🙌🏽
Freedom of speech. If they did you right recognize them for it. Speak up
😂😂
Yo Kale, I just switched to a smaller board and noticed I am not able to pop up quick enough to match the speed of the wave. Any tips for me?
You probably downsized too early
Surfing different spots helps
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How to get barreled? Next vid?
It’s coming
@@KalesBroccoli awesome man! Thx for responding lol
Take a softtop, remove the fins, and here you go for a whole new progression gap to fill. I swear this will improve your surfing x100.
Where do you surf and is there sharks
In the ocean and yes
Nice swan Kale
Graceful
The GOAT
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you could upgrade from wires to air pods and that might help
I don’t like blue toothing my brain
@@KalesBroccoli 😂😂😂 ya thats a good point
@1:34 you mean ethan YEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWing
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Ewwwwwww 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 that wink 12:00
Winki
Hi kale
Hi!
I dig you man, but you're complacent. You gotta wage war
It's an attack
Not a put through the lazy river
First
YAAWWNNN