Expert Turns vs Advanced PLUS, The Wave, Bristol 

Thanks for the comment, much appreciated !

I think you've just nailed it. The wave pool can create over 1000 types of waves but clearly they only sell a handful. There are some small differences between the left and right as how the "snake" starts impacts how the waves are pushed out. With regards to the barrel, B1 setting, there are some interesting thoughts out there. Backwash / Currents are the main issue, being in the top half of the group seems to help as currents are less. Wind does come into play but because of the design of the pool, it isn't such a big deal as the winds tend to get funnelled in an offshore direction (but clearly if it's fully onshore then this doesn't happen). And then there is what you do on the wave before it starts barrelling....... flame away internet.... :) Not that I've surfed B2-4 but apparently the foam ball is farther back, it throws more like the ocean and the wave 'not barrelling' isn't an issue. One of the best points is the attitude and vibe in the pool. It's great to watch others surf, speak to people as you wait and have such a relaxed atmosphere. Not often like this in the sea. "But having tried the thing now, I can say I'm a converted fan" Yeah, because you get a ton of waves on tap and it's an incredible training facility. The hate tends to come from people who have never been, had bad sessions and felt silly so don't want to go back and from Internet keyboard warriors that post obvious comments like "surfing should be free / in the sea'. no big deal, everyone has their opinion, but for those that don't live right next to a break and have to pay $$$$ to drive around, on food and accommodation to get "free" waves then it's pretty clear that going to a place where you're guaranteed waves to ride is a win win. Thanks for the post, really appreciate you making it!

It’s so much fun and an amazing training tool. You booked a session then?

@@averagejoe6355 yeah man I’m going in may booked an intermediate left. Got my surfing on my channel, dunno if I could get an advanced session aswell?

@@ETYSURF 2 in a day is more than possible but as long as your fit and fed up to it. The intermediate is actually supper good. More waves are pushed per set, so you can get around three times if it isn’t busy. Smart move not going for something crazy on the first visit. Loads to take onboard

@@averagejoe6355 thanks for the info I appreciate it. I’ll put a video out on my channel man give you a mention for the advice!

Nice. It’s a while back but can send you the full session if you wanted to see more of your waves! And yeah, lots going on with a new setting, maximum concentration required! 😂

@@averagejoe6355 that would be great cheers. On another note have you ridden the advanced plus since they reopened this year? They seem to have made the take off almost the same as the normal advanced. I missed the first few waves as I was too far away from the wall and couldn't believe it was that easy.

@@chrispowell9971 I have. Since they did the maintenance work and fixed the bottom of the pool, it seems they have tweaked the wave settings a little bit. Hard to tell but it did seem like there was a bit more push / face to the wave. Best asking a staff member. Just email contact at Hodi.tv and will send a link to a shared folder so you can down load the session

I was chatting to a lifeguard and he mentioned they are trying different water levels in the pool. This might be causing some of the variation.

Sent you an email. Enjoy

@@averagejoe6355 kool

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Why thank you kindly sir ;) still want to hear about your recent trip to North Africa!

@@averagejoe6355 Seems like ages ago now😄I will tell you all about it next time I see you at the pool🏄‍♂️

@@adamhutchison7500 haven’t been for a while now, just so much admin rubbish to do…… hopefully back in the water soon

Ok, so a few things to think about.... Expert Barrels: 1st turn / wave face before the barrel is the best face to do a turn on IMHO Barrel is good but the B1 setting has it's now little details to understand too. B2-4 aren't available to the public at the moment Expert Turns: Biggest and most powerful wave settings, but can be a bit unruly / bumpy, particularly the 2nd 1/2 of the set Advanced Plus: isn't as big as Expert Turns but because less water is moving in the pool, the faces can be cleaner Left / Right: R waves are slightly bigger, but L waves have slightly better faces in the mid section (why? that's how the snake of paddles sends the waves out, and because of the wall angle on the left side of the bay) Day: weekend is buys which means packed sessions, not as chilled, mixed range of skills etc... If you go mid week when it's less busy, then if you are in positions 1-5 in the line up and the session isn't full then you can get 2 waves in a set, not just 1. Barrel Setting: less waves per set and it's nearly (it is doable) impossible to get a double, but you do need to be 1st in the line up really. Other info: waves 1-2 are slightly smaller, but they are cleaner. Waves 3-4 always pretty good. Wind can screw up the wave faces a bit and there is a really interesting discussion about why some waves barrel and other ones don't... happy to share that info too. If you're going for one wave session then I'd say Barrels, it's just a really fun wave. You say you're a pro so won't have any issues, but FYI, 1st session is always weird for everyone, you just need to find the set up point that is working for you and get a few waves in the bag. I've seen pro's and very experienced surfers struggle in their first session, it's just a bit of a random experience first time.

@@averagejoe6355 NICE INFO!!! I'm planning to go July 10! Let's surf together men!!!

It’s a Cymatic but it’s not called that. OB1 from Tomo shapes made in California at XTR

Not sure any more but easily over 100 sessions

@@averagejoe6355 nice, thanks for the reference point! Hope to see you around, I got 15 sessions booked in mid-april 😀

@@PicopicoEMD yes mate, get involved! Make sure you a fitness ready and space those sessions out. Happy to share thoughts on this, but it's easy to over book and get destroyed on Day 1!

@@averagejoe6355 haha yea unfortunately im visiting from London so I did have to cram a lot of sessions over a few days. I did go to the wavepool in early March and was fine doing 4 hours in a single day, spaced out within the day. Hopefully I luck out with some warmer weather this time. Ill be there April 15-18, mostly doing intermediate sessions.

@@PicopicoEMD 4 sessions in a day is a lot! You are a machine. 2 a day is what I can manage now when I visit. Have tried 3 but found I need to be super current in the water and comfortable with what I’m doing. If I’m rusty then everything is just that bit harder. But it’s so easy to book loads of sessions as when you are away from the water all you can think about is surfing as much as possible!

Thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated