Welcome to the awesome world of SUP surfing Bill!! Check out my channel, hundreds of SUP surf videos to help you get acquainted with the possibilities! I'll be 76 in 2 months, so not far behind you!
Thanks Roland, it is such a gift for us to extend our surf life! ... click my name above to see hundreds of SUP surf videos on all kinds of boards and many locations
Great video, you are so right, experience and staying calm is everything. I kiteboard in similar waves all the time and want to learn to sup these things like you in non windy season
Thanks Brent... I think you will love the SUP surf experience when you get into it! Imagine being excited about calm days as much as windy days!! Yewwwwwwwww 🙂
Wow, your channel is massively inspiring. I started surfing late (40) and I loved it straight away, even the wipeouts and love being in the ocean. My kids now surf too and sharing the love of surfing is amazing. Unfortunately I injured my shoulder a year ago and I find paddling to take off painful, but I can’t give up surfing. I’ve been researching sup surfing and seeing your channel has confirmed to me I’m going to get back out there. 🤙🏻
Hi Rich.... thank you for the nice feedback! Absolutely.... get back on it!! My shoulders were trashed when I was 55. I struggled to get up for years until I finally gave in and tried SUP.... "ONLY for the little days" ha ha... never had any desire to surf a prone board again .... I freaking LOVE all the magic that SUP brings to my surfing!! Just be prepared for a humiliating start... catching a wave on while STANDING on SUP is like a skater dropping into a half pipe. You must commit by leaning forward into the takeoff. After you get on your first ride, you will realize that it is just surfing.... with a paddle in your hand. Any questions you have about SUP surfing or boards, please email me supthecreek@gmail.com I consult with people all over the world on board choices
Thank you for you kind offer. Sup boards are new to me and I’m pretty confused about what volume I need. I ride (used to) a 9’ longboard with a volume of around 75lts but I have no idea when I look at the SUP volumes.
Thank You very much, very good Video, did not know about this technique ! And also happy to have see a person in Your age ripping like that. Best regards Wolfgang Austria (therefore only holiday wave super) 57 years.
Digging your videos, from here in Nova Scotia! I turned 60 last year and decided to get into SUP surfing, and had not surfed at all since the 80s and 90s. Been lots of good tips for me. Stoked to be getting waves again.
Thanks Chris.... I have friends in NS and someday I plan to do some surfing up there. It looks awesome! SUP is the gift of life for us old surfers with broken knees, shoulders etc.... it let's us soar again!!!!
that is such god advise, I can paddle over most waves but sometimes when they are really steep and powerful i struggle, I really cant wait to try this thanks Rick
Thanks Andy... just remember, patience and timing are how it works. Kicking too soon can get it slammed back at you. You need to wait till you can physically push it through the roof!
Good on ya for posting such fun & educational videos. I put the occasional surf and sup video together, so I appreciate your editing and choice of music. Keep Rippin'
@@rickweeks Thanks, using Garage band and making it a PSA was fun. I live in Volusia (Daytona). I startted on too short and narrow a SUP for a year. How smart can I be? I mean a whole year... Grrrr. Once I got on a SUP that better fit my old 220 frame (Laird 10' 6") it improved the fun factor tremendously. I sat in with shaper Stu Sharpe. We blended the tail/rail line from my 9'1" Mctavish Original with the nose/rail line of my Laird 10' 6", blendedem', added a tiny amount of concave, and it turned out nice. Loose, yet noserides well. Stu Sharpe is that rare shaper who listens, shapes what the rider wants and doesn't have to put their spin on the shape when the customer knows what they want. Anyway, I'm already lookin' forward to your next video.
Gran vídeo Rick,, se agradece el excelente trabajo y el tiempo que le dedicas, desde casa se disfrutan mucho tus vídeos. Gracias y saludos desde Spain.
¡Gracias fernando, por apreciar el trabajo que se dedica a estos videos! España es un lugar tan hermoso... Pude verlo en mis viajes por Portugal, pero desafortunadamente nunca llegué al otro lado de la frontera.
Hoolaaaaa, que bueno verte nuevamente!!!!! Seguí haciendo por favor estos videos instructivos, muy útiles para los principiantes que te seguimos siempre. Arriba !!!!!!! Fuerte abrazo desde Uruguay!!!!
Realy good technic. I will try this here in the Nordsea germany. In autumn the waves can be good, but also closeout sometimes. Think that will help a lot. Thank you for sharing.
@@oldskull7070 I am not a fan of Raceboards, so I have always paddled flat-water on surf style SUPs like the Search and Pointbreak, but.... The Expedition (14' x 28.5" ) is now my Flat-water board of choice. The nose of the Expedition acts similar to a surf SUP by going over chop, not through it, which is much more natural for me. It has amazing glide, super stable and very light for such a big board. Lots of room for and aft to carry gear, so you can do some serious exploring. It paddles effortlessly and has good speed if you like going faster. If you want something shorter, the ONE is a very good flat-water board. I have the 10'2 x 33 because it fits best in my van and is fun in small surf as well. The 10'11 x 34 would be a very easy paddler with good glide. At 9'5 x 32 it is still a very nice flat-water board and a really fun Surf SUP.
Hi Rick. Legend as always. I really think you could make a SUP surf basics. The sport has taken off with the ISUPs so strongly and people using them are slowly transitioning to surfing in their 40-50s now. There aren't a lot of good SUP Surf videos out there, e.g. paddle technique frequency vs power vs surf, getting over waves (backfoot), surfstance training, self rescue etc. Keep Up the great work
Thanks BD... that's my plan when I get home to Cape Cod and stop working 12 hours a day on my winter house (total rehab) On Cape all I have to do is surf and make videos... so I am stoked to tackle what you suggest. I wonder where to start... there's so much to say on this. I really need to learn the best way to lay them out on UA-cam so people can find exactly what they need. Up to now I have been a bit random about it... adding when I get a question. Any suggestions about how you would like to see it laid out? I need help 😆
Great video Rick, i guess it must be a bit more difficult to go through the top of the wave with a more rounded nose as my longsups are. Very clear explications, always a pleasure to follow your sessions. I totally agree that we can stay paddling over more waves that we can imagine, a good surprise that give confidence and show how versatile sup surfing is.
Hi MrConfo thanks for the feedback, it is much appreciated! Actually, my 1st "kick it Over" vid was 8 years ago on a Naish Alana. 10'6 x 30 at 160 liters. ua-cam.com/video/8TaMCdKjy3U/v-deo.html It is all the same. I kicked my Alana through the roof as well... possibly easier because the longer board goes through the top sooner than a shorter board, so it all balances out. Nothing works in all situations, so you have to pick your battles and use your best judgment.
@@rickweeks Good to see this Alana kick :) I have to practice, i've started with Starboard 10'3x28,5 and now 9'6x27,5x118 liters. So Classic longboard around 10' are always attractive to me and managing all this volume in front of a breaking wave is always a challenge. I try to wear an helmet more often than before. Using the paddle to protect your face looks as an evidence, but when we are in the water, managing this is really matter of experience and relax mind, i would say : "how to control the huge excitation of being inside the wave". That's the magic thing of surfing : when you glide, the excessive excitation turns in one second in a coolest and peacefull mindset.
@@MrConfo Thanks for checking it out.... bottom line is experience sets the tone of all action in the waves. The more experience we have in a given situation, the clearer the path. You nailed it... surfing touches something meaningful in us and it stays with us is such a good way.
Good vid. The kick through or the dive over method have served me well as I progress, but as my balance and comfort levels have shot up, I’ve started staying on my feet & board through most sets. Skootch the board forward, hyper bend the knees and dig the paddle in and pull. How’s a bout video on that? I’d love to see some footage in how others are staying g in their feet in nasty beach breaks. Keep up the SUP Rick!
Thanks JC, yes, it is a very useful skill to develop! Exactly! At 8:02, I have a clip showing paddling over the top as a wave breaks, with discussion. The more comfortable you get with breaking waves, the more you realize how to stay upright as the wave breaks. Keep pushing your limits and comfort level in the impact zone!
amazing video. Kick or Stick. I am always surprised how much my body can take from a wave crashing on me in parallel stance. So much water passes thru my legs, how much volume of water after that from waste up ive been learning depending on the characteristics of the waves that day. The Kick your sup over the wave works perfectly for when you need it most. All beginners to Sup should watch this. Surf Stance Ollie over larger white wash can be practised on the flats, don't forget switch days ;)
Thanks koejoe, I am glad you liked it! I have a young friend that can ollie over a solid 6' of whitewater... he has insane skills and leg strength. I have to kick over that!!
Hey Rick great to see a tutorial on the channel! Always great to get tips and tricks! I've been bailing from the side for years as I was always spooked to bail like this. There is a bit of swell here this weekend though so I'll give it a go. Quick question... is it a possibility that the board will land on top of you when you emerge and if so how can you minimise the risk?
Hi Dave, thanks! Anytime you separate from your board and go under water. you always come up slowly with your hands up to feel for the board. Also, your leg rope can tell you where your board is: if it's pulling, the board is away from you but may come back quickly if the leash is stretched out. If the leash is slack, the board is near you In al cases, hands up first to protect you from fins and the board. Maybe I'll do a video on this, since my hat cam films everything Just understand that kicking your board over requires advanced water skills to understand the timing.... start small and work your way up!
Thanks Dad! Since I live with Great Whites hunting seals in the surf zone, the last thing I want to do is break my leash by jumping off in front of a bigger wave.... so I learned this for self protection!!
If you are asking about the Ghost in my latest video, the one I am riding is 9’1 x 32.5 at 150 liters. For more info Please email me at supthecreek@gmail.com
Rick, on a big day with strong top to bottom break, do you see a possible disadvantage to kicking the board over and getting your body severely macked by the crushing crest vs bailing and either diving or jumping deep under? I find it useful to place the unleashed leg atop the other at the ankle to distribute the heavy pull to both legs.
Hi Roger Surfing is a game of endless variables... each situation requires a different decision. I kick it over or through depending on the situation.... or simply plug below the surface and let the leash do it's work, like in the last clip of the video. I like your technique for distributing pull load to both legs, My goto is to curl up in a ball and as the tug increases, I uncoil with resistance, so the leash never has to take full brunt of the pull when it reaches full stretch. The reason I started kicking it over was to avoid breaking my leash and having a long swim in. Where I live, there are hundreds of Great Whites every summer, hunting seals inside the surf zone. (google Cape Cod Great Whites.... they are always right at the shoreline.) I pretty much assume that there is always a GW nearby, and we have enough juice on a bigger day to easily snap a leash on a SUP, so I came up with ways to avoid swimming 🙂
Hi Rick, Great Vid as always! Quick question: in your opinion, what do I need to look for in a Paddle? Carbon, Sizes, 2 sections, or just one? pros and cons and if you have any recommendations? i just broke one I had, carbon made, and got back to using a basic one I first had. Huge difference. I am looking to buy the best paddle I can, to give me confidence on the water trough power and comfort of use. Thanks for your advice, if possible.
Thanks Joáo,, I appreciate that! Paddles absolutely are one of the most important pieces of gear in SUP surfing. Fixed length, one piece carbon paddles are all I will use. I also like to assemble my paddles wit hot glue so I can change out any part if break a blade or shaft. Sunova Paddles are a good price for a great paddle and super durable and light. There are many options between carbon, bamboo/carbon 7 1/4" blade 82 sq in Link to the awesome Carbon Balsa: sunovasurfboards.com/en/accessories/paddles/balsa-carbon-paddle They are substantially less at $325 USD vs other quality paddles that I like such as Carbon Quickblade $549 USD
@@rickweeks Fixed length only why? extra rigidity? I find myself sometimes adjusting the length, depending on the waves but maybe it is a phycological thing, and a fixed length is all I need. and if it's a fixed length, I am 1,81cm, 1,60cm is the right size? (I definitely need to check what I normally use). Where I live we don't have sunova nor amazon or ebay but I will make a plan. Thanks again
@@joaocampoa1332 paddle length is very individual choice depending on each person. I don’t like adjustables because slide my hand up the shaft on a paddle switch and can’t do that with the adjustment fitting… also I don’t like the added weight. There are some ok adjustables that have internal mechanisms. See if you can try some different paddles to see what fits your hand and feels right to you. My surf paddles are 4” over my head so they brace better when standing around between waves. Most SUP surfers prefer them head high or below. Best answer is always have at least two paddles with you, so you have backup if one breaks and the surf is too good to leave!!
man i did SUP and works alot your body very good sport and make you happy. only thing a did see dangerous its the wind with SUP. can take you far if you are not aware of distances.
Ze', excellent point! the first things I tell people when I teach them how to paddle a SUP are: 1- Never go paddling without wearing a good leash. 2 - Your trip planning can either end up an amazing experience or deadly... depending on how you understand the wind in your path. For new paddlers: Never paddle out with a wind blowing from land into the sea. It can blow you away from land and you have no way back. Experienced paddles are prepared for this... new paddlers must use good judgement and learn wind and tide before going near large open water.
Hi IRWE I use an 8' leash with all my boards Longer leashes occasionally wrap around my head as they play out and I have been lucky enough to extract myself before the leash snapped tight. When you add up the leash, cuff, rail saveer and leash string, the 8' will work on all my bigger boards as well. I don't have interest in Foil because my lower back probably couldn't handle the high speed crashes from that height. One bad twist and I am out of business... and besides, surfing has provided me with all the juice I need to love life, and my stoke never fades!!!
I have watched Rick's technique for getting up in a few videos. Since I am also in my 70s with some sore and replaced parts, I had developed the same technique. Since it may take Rick some time to dig up one of his videos showing his technique, in the meantime, here is a description of what we do. As usual, start from a kneeling position with both hands holding the paddle across the deck in front of you. Then bring one foot forward and plant it on the deck under your chest. Leave the other foot (probably your bad knee side) back where it is. Now, the key trick is to use the hand opposite the front foot to place the paddle vertically on the deck resting on the tip of the blade with your hand about mid-way up the shaft. You can now place a good portion of your weight on the paddle so there is less strain on your knees as you rise up. You will come up with your feet about shoulders width apart fore/aft and can quickly shift into your preferred paddling stance. Since the paddler is already vertical, as soon as you place your other hand on top you can quickly paddle forward or brace for instant stability. I use this both in the surf and when downwinding in 30mpn winds and five-foot seas and it works pretty much every time.
Obi-John gave a good description! The only thing I would add is the hand not on the paddle in on top of my bent knee and I use it to help push me up by pressing off the top of that knee. I have started a video on the Paddle-up.... and I should finish it. There are some other things I do to lessen the effort when my knee is sore.
no... I barley feel the wave, I simple sink under and the energy of the wave slides right over you. In the cases where the lip hits me directly, I get pushed down a bit if there is some water depth, it's actually fun.
I suppose that is true with anything... but honestly, I have never had any issue with this, as I have almost 60 years of surf experience to guide my decisions. Like I said... sometimes, you gotta drop under and let the leash do it's work.
Great video. Bailing on the board now seems much more dangerous compared to this technique when properly executed. Thank you. I also saw some videos of how to go over medium size white waters. I definitely need to work on both techniques
Thanks H H... learning the different techniques is fun. I am less effective at going over solid whitewater.... I lack the "limbo" muscles it takes to absorb the compression.
It really works! I gave it a try today and I successfully did it a couple of times. I really like your main point that this lets you make a quick last-minute decision. Twice today the waves crashed a little early and I managed to quickly step back and push the board over the wave. Knowing this technique, I was more confident on trying to go over other waves before they crash. In the past, I would bail if I wasn’t certain I could make it over a wave. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!
Game changer. Certainly one of the best videos on SUP surfing ever posted on youtube. Thank you Rick.
Wow! Thanks Henri, very kind of you!
I’m 77, a long time Padre Island wave windsurfer, but a newbie to wave SUP surfing. Great video. Thanks
Welcome to the awesome world of SUP surfing Bill!!
Check out my channel, hundreds of SUP surf videos to help you get acquainted with the possibilities!
I'll be 76 in 2 months, so not far behind you!
Good sound advice from a surfer who went to sup. I still do both, longboard and sup. Best of both worlds and keeps me in shape. I just turned 70.
Thanks Barry... I am glad you liked it!
gotta find workarounds when you can't duck dive anymore! 😃
Welcome to 70, keep charging!!
Excellent tuition there Rick, great help👍
@@deanmarshall9751 thanks Dean! Glad you found it useful!!
Helpful and inspiring as I start growing older and shifting more and more from surf to SUP
Thanks Roland, it is such a gift for us to extend our surf life! ... click my name above to see hundreds of SUP surf videos on all kinds of boards and many locations
Thanks Rick for the advice! I’ll for sure try it next time. ¡Saludos desde México!
Gracias fercam, agradezco tus comentarios!
Great video, you are so right, experience and staying calm is everything. I kiteboard in similar waves all the time and want to learn to sup these things like you in non windy season
Thanks Brent... I think you will love the SUP surf experience when you get into it!
Imagine being excited about calm days as much as windy days!! Yewwwwwwwww 🙂
@@rickweeks thats the plan, looks like so much fun in your video and a great way to stay in shape too in off season
Wow, your channel is massively inspiring. I started surfing late (40) and I loved it straight away, even the wipeouts and love being in the ocean. My kids now surf too and sharing the love of surfing is amazing.
Unfortunately I injured my shoulder a year ago and I find paddling to take off painful, but I can’t give up surfing. I’ve been researching sup surfing and seeing your channel has confirmed to me I’m going to get back out there. 🤙🏻
Hi Rich.... thank you for the nice feedback!
Absolutely.... get back on it!!
My shoulders were trashed when I was 55.
I struggled to get up for years until I finally gave in and tried SUP.... "ONLY for the little days"
ha ha... never had any desire to surf a prone board again .... I freaking LOVE all the magic that SUP brings to my surfing!!
Just be prepared for a humiliating start... catching a wave on while STANDING on SUP is like a skater dropping into a half pipe. You must commit by leaning forward into the takeoff.
After you get on your first ride, you will realize that it is just surfing.... with a paddle in your hand.
Any questions you have about SUP surfing or boards, please email me
supthecreek@gmail.com
I consult with people all over the world on board choices
Thank you for you kind offer. Sup boards are new to me and I’m pretty confused about what volume I need. I ride (used to) a 9’ longboard with a volume of around 75lts but I have no idea when I look at the SUP volumes.
@@richbvw there are so many variables in SUP, so details count.
With email, I can get more info back and forth.
Great stuff! Thanks! 🙏👊🏻
Thank You very much, very good Video, did not know about this technique ! And also happy to have see a person in Your age ripping like that. Best regards Wolfgang Austria (therefore only holiday wave super) 57 years.
Digging your videos, from here in Nova Scotia! I turned 60 last year and decided to get into SUP surfing, and had not surfed at all since the 80s and 90s. Been lots of good tips for me. Stoked to be getting waves again.
Thanks Chris.... I have friends in NS and someday I plan to do some surfing up there. It looks awesome!
SUP is the gift of life for us old surfers with broken knees, shoulders etc.... it let's us soar again!!!!
Great Video Rick. Love the Q-tips!
Thanks LLE
Love your name.... I wish I was good at language, but sadly, I am hopeless 🤗
Always instructive Rick,thanks.
Hi AP... thanks, I hope all is well in your world!
This is the way. Safer for the SUPer and also for the riders around you. Thank you Rick
Hi Board Meeting, thanks for this!
Thank you Rick, very good tip.
I am glad you found it useful!
Awesome. I was going to post and ask about this move. Thanks for sharing
Thanks James, I am glad you find it useful!!!
Rare rookie move at 1:16 Rick! 🤙
Thanks for this tip. I just bought my first rigid 9'5 SUP and was wondering what the best way is to get through the surf.
What a great video. Makes me realise I know almost nothing about SUP!
Thanks, I am glad you liked it!
As long as you have a great time on your board…. you know enough 😊
Thanks for this video. Excellent help 👍
Thanks Lepp's, glad you liked it!
Great video as usual!! Great technique and I will no doubt try it one day when brave enough to learn it. Hope your well!!
Thanks 1uke, just start slow in small waves to learn the timing.
Also, make sure the water is deep enough to fall back into on small waves!!
Rick you're a legend. Thanks again for taking the time. Very much appreciated. 😊
Thanks Ogre... I am stoked that you found it helpful!
@@rickweeksvery, and I love watching the Flow-ernce go skyward. Gave it a go this evening. Thanks again, O
@@UnderwaterOgre Awesome! It is a very fun move!
Thanks Rick! I'll give it a try!
Start small to learn the timing and technique.... it's easy once you get comfortable with it.
Stellar Vid, Creekers!! Awesome, best regards from the Netherlands. Rob
Hi Rob... thank you my friend!!
I hope you have a great summer of surf!!!
that is such god advise, I can paddle over most waves but sometimes when they are really steep and powerful i struggle, I really cant wait to try this thanks Rick
Thanks Andy... just remember, patience and timing are how it works.
Kicking too soon can get it slammed back at you.
You need to wait till you can physically push it through the roof!
Great instructing video!!! I know, I could get outside a lot easier using this technique. Keep up all these useful tips it will help sooo many people.
Thanks Zoe... your feedback is much appreciated!!!
When I get home to Cape Cod I will be producing a lot of How-To videos!
Great video!
Thanks Alfred, much appreciated!
Good on ya for posting such fun & educational videos. I put the occasional surf and sup video together, so I appreciate your editing and choice of music. Keep Rippin'
Thanks for the nice comments, they are much appreciated!!
I'll check your channel!!
@@rickweeks Thanks, using Garage band and making it a PSA was fun. I live in Volusia (Daytona). I startted on too short and narrow a SUP for a year. How smart can I be? I mean a whole year... Grrrr. Once I got on a SUP that better fit my old 220 frame (Laird 10' 6") it improved the fun factor tremendously. I sat in with shaper Stu Sharpe. We blended the tail/rail line from my 9'1" Mctavish Original with the nose/rail line of my Laird 10' 6", blendedem', added a tiny amount of concave, and it turned out nice. Loose, yet noserides well. Stu Sharpe is that rare shaper who listens, shapes what the rider wants and doesn't have to put their spin on the shape when the customer knows what they want. Anyway, I'm already lookin' forward to your next video.
good info as always rick 🤙🏽
Thanks Ryan, I appreciate that!
WOW. Thank You!!!
Thanks Richie, I am glad you liked it!
Gran vídeo Rick,, se agradece el excelente trabajo y el tiempo que le dedicas, desde casa se disfrutan mucho tus vídeos.
Gracias y saludos desde Spain.
¡Gracias fernando, por apreciar el trabajo que se dedica a estos videos! España es un lugar tan hermoso... Pude verlo en mis viajes por Portugal, pero desafortunadamente nunca llegué al otro lado de la frontera.
Great tip
Thanks Dion, I am glad you find it helpful!
Thank you so much!
Rob! Thanks my friend!
Hoolaaaaa, que bueno verte nuevamente!!!!! Seguí haciendo por favor estos videos instructivos, muy útiles para los principiantes que te seguimos siempre. Arriba !!!!!!! Fuerte abrazo desde Uruguay!!!!
Hola Leonardo mi amigo, es genial saber de ti! ¿Cómo está el surf en Uruguay estos días?
Thanks for sharing
Thanks TG!!
Realy good technic. I will try this here in the Nordsea germany. In autumn the waves can be good, but also closeout sometimes. Think that will help a lot.
Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Sudio45, I appreciate your comment!
I am sorry I did not see this comment in a timely manner
Good Job !!!
Hey Dale... thanks for your help my friend. See you again soon!
Thank you.
Glad you found it useful Cameron!
You are my teacher since I’ve started in Japan ! Now I am in Austria ( more Lakes ) ! Cheers , Fabio
Hey Fabio... thank you my friend!
I bet the lakes are totally amazing!!!!!
They are ! Which model from Sunova should you recommend for lake paddling ?
@@oldskull7070 I am not a fan of Raceboards, so I have always paddled flat-water on surf style SUPs like the Search and Pointbreak, but....
The Expedition (14' x 28.5" ) is now my Flat-water board of choice.
The nose of the Expedition acts similar to a surf SUP by going over chop, not through it, which is much more natural for me.
It has amazing glide, super stable and very light for such a big board.
Lots of room for and aft to carry gear, so you can do some serious exploring.
It paddles effortlessly and has good speed if you like going faster.
If you want something shorter, the ONE is a very good flat-water board.
I have the 10'2 x 33 because it fits best in my van and is fun in small surf as well.
The 10'11 x 34 would be a very easy paddler with good glide.
At 9'5 x 32 it is still a very nice flat-water board and a really fun Surf SUP.
Tks 👍great tip
I am glad you found it useful, thanks!
Hi Rick. Legend as always. I really think you could make a SUP surf basics. The sport has taken off with the ISUPs so strongly and people using them are slowly transitioning to surfing in their 40-50s now. There aren't a lot of good SUP Surf videos out there, e.g. paddle technique frequency vs power vs surf, getting over waves (backfoot), surfstance training, self rescue etc. Keep Up the great work
Thanks BD... that's my plan when I get home to Cape Cod and stop working 12 hours a day on my winter house (total rehab)
On Cape all I have to do is surf and make videos... so I am stoked to tackle what you suggest.
I wonder where to start... there's so much to say on this.
I really need to learn the best way to lay them out on UA-cam so people can find exactly what they need.
Up to now I have been a bit random about it... adding when I get a question.
Any suggestions about how you would like to see it laid out? I need help 😆
Great video Rick, i guess it must be a bit more difficult to go through the top of the wave with a more rounded nose as my longsups are. Very clear explications, always a pleasure to follow your sessions. I totally agree that we can stay paddling over more waves that we can imagine, a good surprise that give confidence and show how versatile sup surfing is.
Hi MrConfo
thanks for the feedback, it is much appreciated!
Actually, my 1st "kick it Over" vid was 8 years ago on a Naish Alana. 10'6 x 30 at 160 liters.
ua-cam.com/video/8TaMCdKjy3U/v-deo.html
It is all the same. I kicked my Alana through the roof as well... possibly easier because the longer board goes through the top sooner than a shorter board, so it all balances out.
Nothing works in all situations, so you have to pick your battles and use your best judgment.
@@rickweeks Good to see this Alana kick :) I have to practice, i've started with Starboard 10'3x28,5 and now 9'6x27,5x118 liters. So Classic longboard around 10' are always attractive to me and managing all this volume in front of a breaking wave is always a challenge. I try to wear an helmet more often than before. Using the paddle to protect your face looks as an evidence, but when we are in the water, managing this is really matter of experience and relax mind, i would say : "how to control the huge excitation of being inside the wave". That's the magic thing of surfing : when you glide, the excessive excitation turns in one second in a coolest and peacefull mindset.
@@MrConfo Thanks for checking it out.... bottom line is experience sets the tone of all action in the waves.
The more experience we have in a given situation, the clearer the path.
You nailed it... surfing touches something meaningful in us and it stays with us is such a good way.
Good vid. The kick through or the dive over method have served me well as I progress, but as my balance and comfort levels have shot up, I’ve started staying on my feet & board through most sets. Skootch the board forward, hyper bend the knees and dig the paddle in and pull. How’s a bout video on that? I’d love to see some footage in how others are staying g in their feet in nasty beach breaks.
Keep up the SUP Rick!
Thanks JC, yes, it is a very useful skill to develop!
Exactly!
At 8:02, I have a clip showing paddling over the top as a wave breaks, with discussion.
The more comfortable you get with breaking waves, the more you realize how to stay upright as the wave breaks.
Keep pushing your limits and comfort level in the impact zone!
amazing video. Kick or Stick. I am always surprised how much my body can take from a wave crashing on me in parallel stance. So much water passes thru my legs, how much volume of water after that from waste up ive been learning depending on the characteristics of the waves that day. The Kick your sup over the wave works perfectly for when you need it most. All beginners to Sup should watch this. Surf Stance Ollie over larger white wash can be practised on the flats, don't forget switch days ;)
Thanks koejoe, I am glad you liked it!
I have a young friend that can ollie over a solid 6' of whitewater... he has insane skills and leg strength. I have to kick over that!!
Hey Rick great to see a tutorial on the channel! Always great to get tips and tricks! I've been bailing from the side for years as I was always spooked to bail like this. There is a bit of swell here this weekend though so I'll give it a go. Quick question... is it a possibility that the board will land on top of you when you emerge and if so how can you minimise the risk?
Hi Dave, thanks!
Anytime you separate from your board and go under water. you always come up slowly with your hands up to feel for the board.
Also, your leg rope can tell you where your board is:
if it's pulling, the board is away from you but may come back quickly if the leash is stretched out.
If the leash is slack, the board is near you
In al cases, hands up first to protect you from fins and the board.
Maybe I'll do a video on this, since my hat cam films everything
Just understand that kicking your board over requires advanced water skills to understand the timing.... start small and work your way up!
@@rickweeks Thanks for the tip Rick much appreciated and makes total sense! 4ft swell this weekend here so perfect conditions to practice
What a great tutorial. All you ever see is SUP’ers surfing and rarely paddling out through the hard stuff
Thanks Dad!
Since I live with Great Whites hunting seals in the surf zone, the last thing I want to do is break my leash by jumping off in front of a bigger wave.... so I learned this for self protection!!
Great video
Need specs on the new board and pricing
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If you are asking about the Ghost in my latest video, the one I am riding is 9’1 x 32.5 at 150 liters.
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Ty sir
You are very welcome! Thanks for watching!
Rick, on a big day with strong top to bottom break, do you see a possible disadvantage to kicking the board over and getting your body severely macked by the crushing crest vs bailing and either diving or jumping deep under? I find it useful to place the unleashed leg atop the other at the ankle to distribute the heavy pull to both legs.
Hi Roger
Surfing is a game of endless variables... each situation requires a different decision.
I kick it over or through depending on the situation.... or simply plug below the surface and let the leash do it's work, like in the last clip of the video.
I like your technique for distributing pull load to both legs,
My goto is to curl up in a ball and as the tug increases, I uncoil with resistance, so the leash never has to take full brunt of the pull when it reaches full stretch.
The reason I started kicking it over was to avoid breaking my leash and having a long swim in.
Where I live, there are hundreds of Great Whites every summer, hunting seals inside the surf zone. (google Cape Cod Great Whites.... they are always right at the shoreline.)
I pretty much assume that there is always a GW nearby, and we have enough juice on a bigger day to easily snap a leash on a SUP, so I came up with ways to avoid swimming 🙂
Hi Rick, Great Vid as always! Quick question: in your opinion, what do I need to look for in a Paddle? Carbon, Sizes, 2 sections, or just one? pros and cons and if you have any recommendations? i just broke one I had, carbon made, and got back to using a basic one I first had. Huge difference. I am looking to buy the best paddle I can, to give me confidence on the water trough power and comfort of use. Thanks for your advice, if possible.
Thanks Joáo,, I appreciate that!
Paddles absolutely are one of the most important pieces of gear in SUP surfing.
Fixed length, one piece carbon paddles are all I will use.
I also like to assemble my paddles wit hot glue so I can change out any part if break a blade or shaft.
Sunova Paddles are a good price for a great paddle and super durable and light.
There are many options between carbon, bamboo/carbon
7 1/4" blade
82 sq in
Link to the awesome Carbon Balsa:
sunovasurfboards.com/en/accessories/paddles/balsa-carbon-paddle
They are substantially less at $325 USD vs other quality paddles that I like such as Carbon Quickblade $549 USD
@@rickweeks Fixed length only why? extra rigidity? I find myself sometimes adjusting the length, depending on the waves but maybe it is a phycological thing, and a fixed length is all I need. and if it's a fixed length, I am 1,81cm, 1,60cm is the right size? (I definitely need to check what I normally use). Where I live we don't have sunova nor amazon or ebay but I will make a plan. Thanks again
@@joaocampoa1332 paddle length is very individual choice depending on each person. I don’t like adjustables because slide my hand up the shaft on a paddle switch and can’t do that with the adjustment fitting… also I don’t like the added weight.
There are some ok adjustables that have internal mechanisms.
See if you can try some different paddles to see what fits your hand and feels right to you.
My surf paddles are 4” over my head so they brace better when standing around between waves. Most SUP surfers prefer them head high or below.
Best answer is always have at least two paddles with you, so you have backup if one breaks and the surf is too good to leave!!
Yes master !
ha ha... kick it over 🙂
Great video. How long a leash do you normally use?
Thanks GWPE.... 8' ft leash, I don't like long leashes.
man i did SUP and works alot your body very good sport and make you happy. only thing a did see dangerous its the wind with SUP. can take you far if you are not aware of distances.
Ze', excellent point!
the first things I tell people when I teach them how to paddle a SUP are:
1- Never go paddling without wearing a good leash.
2 - Your trip planning can either end up an amazing experience or deadly... depending on how you understand the wind in your path.
For new paddlers: Never paddle out with a wind blowing from land into the sea.
It can blow you away from land and you have no way back.
Experienced paddles are prepared for this... new paddlers must use good judgement and learn wind and tide before going near large open water.
You make it look so easy ...... sigh,.... but i know the skill it takes ! 🙂
What type/length leash do you typically wear when Wave SUPing? Have you tried SUPFoil yet?
Hi IRWE
I use an 8' leash with all my boards
Longer leashes occasionally wrap around my head as they play out and I have been lucky enough to extract myself before the leash snapped tight.
When you add up the leash, cuff, rail saveer and leash string, the 8' will work on all my bigger boards as well.
I don't have interest in Foil because my lower back probably couldn't handle the high speed crashes from that height.
One bad twist and I am out of business...
and besides, surfing has provided me with all the juice I need to love life, and my stoke never fades!!!
Rick, I’m kicking it. On the couch 🛋 😂
🤣ha ha.... as long as your couch surfing!!!
@@rickweeks 😂👍🏻
Will you make a vid about how you get to standing with your bad knee?
I have watched Rick's technique for getting up in a few videos. Since I am also in my 70s with some sore and replaced parts, I had developed the same technique. Since it may take Rick some time to dig up one of his videos showing his technique, in the meantime, here is a description of what we do. As usual, start from a kneeling position with both hands holding the paddle across the deck in front of you. Then bring one foot forward and plant it on the deck under your chest. Leave the other foot (probably your bad knee side) back where it is. Now, the key trick is to use the hand opposite the front foot to place the paddle vertically on the deck resting on the tip of the blade with your hand about mid-way up the shaft. You can now place a good portion of your weight on the paddle so there is less strain on your knees as you rise up. You will come up with your feet about shoulders width apart fore/aft and can quickly shift into your preferred paddling stance. Since the paddler is already vertical, as soon as you place your other hand on top you can quickly paddle forward or brace for instant stability. I use this both in the surf and when downwinding in 30mpn winds and five-foot seas and it works pretty much every time.
Obi-John gave a good description!
The only thing I would add is the hand not on the paddle in on top of my bent knee and I use it to help push me up by pressing off the top of that knee.
I have started a video on the Paddle-up.... and I should finish it.
There are some other things I do to lessen the effort when my knee is sore.
Thank you. Perfect.
Does the wave spin you in a backwards somersault sometimes?
no... I barley feel the wave, I simple sink under and the energy of the wave slides right over you.
In the cases where the lip hits me directly, I get pushed down a bit if there is some water depth, it's actually fun.
@rickweeks Is that a shark at 3:28???😮
3:28 anyone see a shark pop up?
Sometimes before I hit the lip ... I paddle hard, go to all 4's and I can punch through the wave😅😅😅
I push the front down
I'm a big unit... too much resistance when the wave hits my whole body 🤣
@@user-tx6rk4jg7j I have friends who "duck dive" under waves... but I never really got good at it.
The waves are on the bigger side.
@@rickweeks 🤣🤣🌞🌈🌊
You will know when you get it wrong 🤕☠️
I suppose that is true with anything... but honestly, I have never had any issue with this, as I have almost 60 years of surf experience to guide my decisions.
Like I said... sometimes, you gotta drop under and let the leash do it's work.
Great video. Bailing on the board now seems much more dangerous compared to this technique when properly executed. Thank you. I also saw some videos of how to go over medium size white waters. I definitely need to work on both techniques
Thanks H H... learning the different techniques is fun.
I am less effective at going over solid whitewater.... I lack the "limbo" muscles it takes to absorb the compression.
It really works! I gave it a try today and I successfully did it a couple of times. I really like your main point that this lets you make a quick last-minute decision. Twice today the waves crashed a little early and I managed to quickly step back and push the board over the wave. Knowing this technique, I was more confident on trying to go over other waves before they crash. In the past, I would bail if I wasn’t certain I could make it over a wave. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!
@@emtbhookes Thanks for this! I am glad it worked for you... just make sure your timing is right when you approach the wave!