I should have tried this awhile ago 

That's what I was talking about when I said "lead with your hips"! ...with shoulders back your style sings! ...nice work. (BTW, thanks for the credit. Name is pronounced 2-Sure. Nice to meet you)

Hint: notice on your practice pop-ups your heel is in the air? Try to plant is on the board. To do this you will need to rotate your foot (toes) slightly outward (you will land on the inside of your foot -- the result is your back foot is immediately in complete contact with the board. Way more control as you start your fade (or bottom turn), especially in a late takeoff. -- It's a minor adjustment and muscle memory will make it easy.

Man, this vid is giving me flashbacks-used to surf NJ 20-ish years ago, and on 9/11 I surfed close to the break in this vid. Dawn patrol on clean, pumping, head-high swell from Hurricane Erin. Got too many screamers to count, and was so pumped I literally did a cartwheel on the beach when I got out. Didn’t know NJ could get so good. Then I got in the car to drive back to Mercer County for work, turned on the radio, and the world had turned upside-down while I was in the water. Great vid, tho. Just remember the weight forward pop-up also has its place, especially when you’re scratching to catch the wave early or the offshores are howling. Don’t be afraid to adjust your technique to fit the wave and conditions.

Love these videos. feels like I’ve been progressing the same way and testing the same thing before each video, always working on something new then realizing how everything applies to each other, thanks for reassuring there’s method to madness 🤙🏻

I'm back in the water on a longboard after about a 30 year absence, save the odd nostalgic paddle. Your videos are friggin awesome, they really help me to understand what we are trying to do and the mistakes we're making. Getting your feedback coupled with the great drone footage is gold to see what I'm doing or not doing. Keep it up 🤙😎

your approach to your surfing journey is inspiring. thanks for sharing

Man, what a channel for a beginner longboarder! Thank you! Keep it going 🤙

Yes, yes, yes. Great to watch you cover takeoffs. I can see the focus on moving with your hips has definitely improved your stability.

I can't believe I just found your channel now! You have videos for all the issues I'm experiencing now (feeling stagnant, realizing I pop up too much forward but doesn't know how to fix it bc I would lose focus, unstable cross-step, rail catch water during cutback) - I will try work on these based on your tips!! Then eventually hopefully there will be a video on how to recognize the moment to walk to the nose haha. I'm always one step away because mentally it's hard for me to stay in the pocket area so I typically set up when it's too late. A lot of it is psychological but it's hard to get over that. Really appreciate and love these videos

Absolutely loved the video, thank you very much. It contained so many things I'm trying to work on, especially the getting the weight back in the pop-up and its super helpful to think about the stage of the wave and the speed we're travelling in order not to come off the back of the board. Finally - loved the whole vibe of the video and chilled presentation - great camera work too.

Love your videos from Australia. I find them motivational and inspiring to get back out there and have fun! Great tips Cheers!.

The grace of longboard surfers is wonderful. I grew up on them as a kid, but that was when all there was was long boards.

Jersey plates! Surfed it in the early 00s. Manasquan mainly, with no boots, gloves or hoodie since I hate all that gear. I could only go up the beginning of December then back in March.

This made all the difference in the world! Thank you!

Its like when you pop up with your feet back, you use the inertia of your body to throw the board down the face of the wave just a little bit to get it out there and i think that helps you catch the wave sooner

Wow man, you've made a lot of progress in the past year, tons in fact... Good on you and Happy New Year!!!

LOVE the video. Your surfing is looking fantastic! Kudos 🤙💛🙏🏄

Yes! The farther-back popup is a great tip. Almost every video on how to popup stresses getting your front foot up by your hands, but watching pro longboarders, they usually popup farther back. What I tell myself to do is leave the back foot pretty much where it is. The revelation about having to go faster before popping up is something I'll think about. I want to whip/pull that board around. Thanks, Brian. Stan Getz?

Love it - thanks man

Man! The sheer nummbers of surfable relaxing waves at any geven moment! In Holland we have to work with somedays maybe waves, mushey, windy and chaotic. LOVE your vids!

Great vid! I think hands positioning also helps to make it easier to pop up further back. If you push up from closer to your waist instead of beside your chest, it's easier than to use brute force to get further back. Also notice how joel tudor's thumbs are facing the nose (arms twisted almost 180°) when he's about to pop up. Noticed that in a few loggers as well. As for your backfoot, helps if you keep them planted at the tail, it will slide a bit forward when you pop up but it'll stay behind. When you complete your pop up your backfoot leg could be more bent (like drop knee turn) to set up the first turn. Its fun to watch your progression. Keep it up! 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

Love your videos and just had to laugh a bit because my “problem” always was/is that I am getting up to far in the back of my board. But you are right it is easy to turn and whenever I remember I do that cross step right after the turn. Often I forget but that will be m goal for the next session I think ❤️

See if this doesn’t help you. Try catching waves without paddling. As the swell approaches raise the nose up towards the sky and gently use gravity to dip the tail deep so that the buoyancy force pops you up just at the moment the face of the swell lifts your tail. Use the momentum to pop to your feet. The more perfect the timing the mor effortlessly it is to pop to your feet. It took me a dozen waves or so to master this but wow once you do you can compete with the shot boarders in the shore breaks. Been surfing since i was 1964 still keep on surfing. Im 69 now. Recovery time is a bitch now. Lol!

Yet another great video

Love the bossa nova

Very please to see your following has increased...much deserved. Another great video!

🤙 Love the drone footage by Apex.

I just found your channel. Love the videos. I grew up surfing in Spring Lake. It's great to see the old breaks from the drone. Keep up the good work. Hit me up if you're ever in Australia. If you froth surfing Spring Lake, your head will explode getting to surf Bells and Winki.

wowwowwow! Amazing! Thank you sooooo much for this! I'm stuck in china these couple of years, and that's makes learning process so... complicated)) I was not improving, no I see why! Exellent video

I loved the no stroke vertical pull down takeoff.

Lovely Music Thanx

love this.....

put the playback speed at .25 at 5:18 and this wave is absolutely beautiful!! I'm goofy-footed and have been trying to work on this backside takeoff for soo long! but this little clip definitely helped to visualize how to pull in! Beautifully done broha! 🤙🏻

Cool thxxx!!! Greaaat angles!!!

I sometimes push the board out in front of me with my hands mid pop up so my feet land further back, and this seems to help have more control over the bottom turn and setup into trim; you should try it it may be helpful for getting even further back on the board at takeoff.

Great video! Keep it up!

Thank you😁🤙

Great vid 👍🏻👍🏻🏄‍♂️

Now this is a nice video with fine music.

I should add that i shape my boards with a lot of tail rocker really makes a huge difference. Especially here in the north fl zone. Shout out to to OB Dan Diego. My home away from home...

Really nice music ......................... smooth and slinky.

Thanks Man! Vlad is cool

The hunt :) . I leave my back foot planted where it is when I pop up, that way it stays over the fin.

The quality of the light around 6.00 is unreal

Long board Single fin Sundays 😁

Cool

Just wanted to say you do an amazing job with your style of explanations! Incredible job both with your clips and the way you explained everything. I don't even use long boards and I really enjoyed your video. The longest board I surf is a 7' when the waves are too small for my other boards, but I found your video helpful in regards to paddle surfing entries. Great job!

This is great… I actually pop-up with my feet further back… there is at least one thing that I am doing right, even if it was accidental😂🤙… I have been putting some thought into this as well and my thought was it is easier for a person with a longer trunk/torso…

I think this point on couple month ago. Need strengthen as you siad !! It helps alott mann.

Love that kind of winter swell in NJ. Looks like you're in Belmar (?). Not a secret spot.

Practicing Tai Chi is great for upright posture, weight shifting and fluidity for Longboarding.

Good video! BTW, don't worry about your arms, it's fine. Go back and watch the guys surf in "The Endless Summer".

Hey love and appreciate your videos I am 76 and I surf in Florida the wave here closes out much faster. How long is your bored mine is 9 ft where should I position my body while paddling closer to the tail or closer to the nose very helpful you showing your surfing ability thank you my name is John

What is your vlogging camera? The video is so cool with nice bokeh

at 5:47 you say if you want to pop up to the back of the board you "almost have to throw your body back". Disclaimer: I've only been surfing about 6 months. One thing I've found myself doing is instead of throwing my body back I flick my board forward with my wrists as I pop up. I'd love to see you try this / hear your thoughts

Great effort and results you are achieving in your riding. Congrats. Could you please share some details on your boards. Thanks if able…

Great stuff! I'm learning so much. You know what I can't find: A guide to longboard length for experienced surfers who are new to longboarding. There seems to be lots of conflicting info. Some say to start with 9'0 or 9'2, then others say it's better to just go ahead and start with 9'6 or over. What's your take? Thanks for sharing your journey!

Great surfing. 👍 If you wanna get up further back though, or with a less wide stance, knee paddlin might help also. I suggest waxin your knees, top bottom of feet, and hands prior to goin out, especially if your no leash. ✌️

Not sure where you are surfing but it looks cold! The water looks like mercury…thick and heavy. Not a breath of wind either. 100% opposite to Western Australia - oh yeah I also forgot to mention the great whites. 😁 But good well explained video.

Helpful video! I'm currently trying to transition to turning immediately on my longboard. I can stand up on the board, but the waves are too steep so I can sent over the falls a lot. I learned a lot from this video though, and can't wait to try it out tomorrow when I go surfing.

Conditions looked very nice - and easy parking - what beach and street did you say.... :)

Been wondering for a while, what is your board bag? Can you leave a link to it! Much appreciated and love your videos

I just got a 9’8” bing continental. You aren’t riding yours in this video but I wanted to ask how it’s holding up? I feel like I’m gonna ding that razor thin tail within a week.

The best way to dry a wetsuit in a day is hang it inside out in a room with a dehumidifier on max.

Hey I sanded that board! Looks like the COS is working well for ya :)

Dude, LOVE sharing your journey with you! As you review something I'm heading out and working on it over the next few days! Soul surfers - my brother! LOL

Actually, I think a whole lot of it is in your head! - no, not a mental attitude, but positioning, your head is surprisingly heavy, AND it brings your shoulders and then chest into play, weight wise. If you can raise your head during take off, your hips are already closer to "underneath" that centre of gravity point. I see some of your scenes there where your neck is extended forward and therefore moving your centre of gravity is ahead of your hips, almost countering the hips forward effort you make, and it comes a step sooner too. Everything runs smoother and more naturally. Try it and see what you think.

5:33 that's not a normal popup, you can't push off your toes. normal popup is launching from the knees, which is what you're actually doing in the clips in the water

What board is that?

This is Nj ?!?? Where????

Exercise: Try to Jump on the Ground from a height let's say ...1 Meter (3ft) but then instead of jumping with the Whole Body, first Make Yourself Smaller and jump with the Legs going first and your Upperbody stays at the Same Level. That's how a Pop'up in a takeoff can be done.

I grew up in Newport Beach my wetsuits never dried in the winter it lived in the shower so at 6AM hot 🔥 shower warmed the suit up.

lead everything with your hips

or be like me and have a crappy pop up so you end up late on the back of the board naturally! (which is stink for shortboard)

I but I’m wet suit on my car wind mirror time I get home it’s dry

Two wetsuits solves putting on wet one even three

You're paddling two strokes too long loosing time ~ Take off angling into the wave and just start walking the nose on takeoff ~