How to Surf a Shortboard - Progress to Shorter Boards 

Black powah to that

26-28 is a VAST and CONSIDERABLE difference. You need to work out what the volume is and what volume suits YOU. You may fall into the category of needing custom dimensions for your 6 0” - 6 2”. You could even get one of those with lower volume (easier duck diving). But again, you have to determine what you’re actually surfing. Just guessing 26-28 isn’t doing you any favors. It’s a vast difference when you’re sub-30 in volume.

@@SurfStrengthCoach thank you no it isn't! Much appreciated 🙏🏼🤙🏼

Most times I see people struggling to paddling in they are deffinately in the wrong position, but also they are taking short really quick strokes which is actually slower then taking big deep long strokes. Also usually they are too far back. You should feel the wave pick you up from the tail and be in a spot were you're close to pearling but the rocker will lift you nose up as you gain speed it's a real "feel" thing where you have to do it and feel it to understand what I'm saying. But on your paddle outs (as long as its not too shallow take long deep strokes with power, keep your arms straight and cup your hands just slightly after they enter the water. Paddling faster doesn't do anything if you aren't moving as much water as you should be. If positioned right I can spin my board to the beach step on the tail and get my board almost completely underwater then let it push me forward and take 1 long stroke and stand. If you watch the pros they aren't paddling fast (most of them) but they are moving ALOT of water with each stroke. Just for reference I'm 6'1 180 +-5lb ride 29.5 -31.5L for my everyday boards

Of course, as I mention in many of my board videos (I believe this one included, and if not, for certain in my new Mentawais quiver board), a "shortboard" is simply a discussion of outline and rocker, NOT length necessarily. A shortboard for me may be a 5 10', while for someone else it may be a 6 6" or 6 10". it's the outline, rocker, and shape that in my mind determines a "shortboard", or a board intended for use in quality waves and that can handle speed and power. Simply adjust all of those metrics to suit a persons needs. I'd also point out, after running MANY MANY surf coaching camps, with MANY surfers over 60yrs old, there's often a true lack of proper fitness. that's a whole other conversation! thanks for watching my videos, I appreciate it, and appreciate you taking the time to comment

Way too big of a jump, unless there is a lot of inherent skill / natural talent. Too many variables changing!

its got length and volume in the right places for people that cant' handle low volume potato chip thin surfboards that are extreme rocker / high performance.

@@SurfStrengthCoach yew thanks mate. I was on one of your coaching camps with clay in 2020 just before COVID, so keen to get on another one. Will keep this in mind re: boards

For sure. On our Indonesian coaching camps (which everyone should try and join), we often put people on longer boards (I didn’t say LONGboard, I just said longer), in an effort to break various bad habits and learn to slow down / control their movement and postures.

Fact is u should surf whatever u enjoy. U don t have to go to a shorter board. Just enjoy , life is fast