The 3 Longboard Takeoffs YOU MUST KNOW 

Thanks!

Man you nailed it, now I have a much better understanding of things that I did more instinctively for example, doing a half push-up when I start near the peak, and pop up later - always thought this is kind of kooky, but it makes sense

Super inspired by watching your process! Love these videos.

Tuning in from New Zealand and loving your vids!!! Im a long boarder who used to ride short boards and have never understood the important differences that you highlight so well - Thank you!!!🙏🏻🏄🏼‍♂️

The explanation and freez frame puts it all together! Thanks...saving this one!

I just love your channel! You make amazing videos, thank you for that!

Thx for ur sharing! I am struggling with pop-up with angling and ur video really helps! Seems like it has a lot of to with the position and there’s still a lot of details for me to learn!!

Dude, your channel is outstanding. I moved to NJ 1 year ago and surf your area spot fairly often. I've applied what I can to riding shorter boards and it has helped a ton, coming back from a 4 year hiatus. Thanks and keep it up!

Wow, I just discovered your channel and your explanations are so clear and make so much sense. I'm pretty new to surfing and getting these take offs right is the next step in my progression. I'll probably have to watch this video at least 10 times.

Watched all your vids man and this is my fav so far. So well explained. Can’t wait to get back out in the water 👊🏼

Thank you v much Brian, super helpful and inspiring.

Great video, am loving your videos The waves you surf look such fun, and soooo quiet. Keep them coming 😆👍

This video helped me immeasurably. Thanks for posting!

So helpful, loved this video. Thank you.

yeesh this makes me want to go surf - great videos! I've surfed my whole life but still like watching these

Excelent tips Brian thanks!🙌

Thanks for the video. I just picked up my first longboard yesterday and can’t wait to use it! YNWA

Wow i haven’t been watching as many videos lately but since the last video I’ve seen in a few months you’ve really improved with your cross stepping! And your positioning to get into the critical section is amazing! Go offfff man go offff!

these videos are so helpful!

Great vid! Lovin' it even more as you have LFC scarves in the background! ✌🤙

Seriously amazing video bro, helped a lot, keep killing it boss🔥

thanks for the tips!

Your video is spot on. This is an outstanding video that I will share with one friend now. I’m currently recovering from a foot surgery and not surfing for now but hope to do it again in the near future. Keep up the good work.🏄‍♂️

The first ride - the first 10 seconds, where you fade right and hesitate on the pop up - reminds me of an old Dale Davis movie with Butch Linden on several waves at Radar Tower in Oxnard (he was also a goofy foot). Butch always did that too, followed by the sweeping turn from the tail with the wide stance. Of course he had a D-skeg and had to turn from the tail.

Thank you very much for the vídeo.

Awesome video! As a beginner I had an epic session yesterday in Holland. Some of these things i did probably by instinct, haha, but this video is really helpful! Thanks!

Soy un Fan tuyo Man! I keep my 9' in Perú 🇵🇪, where I am originaly from, I live in DC. Next week, I am planing to drive all the way to Long Island NY, want to pass by Indian River, then by a good beach in Jersey where I would like to rent a good Longboard, Can you give me a good idea where to it? Maybe I can see you in the water or buyingacupoffcoffe! Haha Thank you for your commitment to the Longboarding, your time and dedication, awesom!

Good stuff mate!

There are so many maneuvers that can be done on surf boards. The fade n whip turn always look cool. But it's kind of on another level because for whatever reason it feels great to do.

great tips thank you

dude..this is like masterclass level stuff! looks cold as balls btw...

You add a lot of style and stability on your cross stepping and noseride lately 😮🤙 just order a big pivot fins, thanks to your fins reviews😅 (never try a real dedicated noseride fins yet) , hoping im gonna finally get my toes on the nose 🤞

Great video, I all so like to wheel around and poke in , like on a short board, fo a late take off. Thanks , and great cross stepping.

Very good! Your videos are very useful for me as a beginner. Keep up the good work! Thank you, from Bali 🇮🇩

Thanks for this mate! Liverpool woohoo!

Very helpful advice! A suggested video topic could be even more specific advice to help us less experienced surfers avoid nose diving while long boarding. Punchy NJ beach breaks and low rocker longboards can be a tough combination!

Great video.

Hey dude. Love these videos! I’ve wanted to get into surfing but don’t want to travel to the rockaways. Is there a shop in Monmouth that you’d recommend for lessons for a first timer? Keep up the great work

I'm not a beginner - but one of my recent discoveries is that a "lazer focus" on the NOSE of the board IS a great help in making late takeoffs on less predictable beach breaks.

Hey bud love the video! Hope u been able to get out now that's it's staying light till 6 Im able to get out for a after work sesh!

2 things that i love in my life....Surfing & Liverpool FC!! Subed brother! YNWA!!

Great tips

I love your videos! I’m still on a foamie. I’ve been surfing for 2 years but live far from the beach so I only get to go about 10 times a summer. Surfing culture I feel in youth is popularizing short boarding, glad your reppping people into longboarding like me

This was a good video.

Love this. I learned the angled take off from a pro longboarder who was also giving one to one tuition. It's really worked and I also learned not to grip the rail's but keep palms flat under your shoulders. My pop up has never been swift and I always wait a second or 2 when in trim to pop up fully then remain low till engaged with the wave face down the line. Patients is key, not rushing. This video has taught me some new ideas tho and I need to practice getting into the pocket and staying there as I want to get proficient on the nose. Great video,s, well explained and very helpful.

cool stuff

Wow, wow - great video! Your really nailed it. A ton of information - summarized perfectly. Had to go back and watch it 2 or 3 times. The degree of angle you recommend on fast closing waves at the peak is extremely important. I have been playing with this and I have not taken it to level you indicate but will try. I see it gives you better vision on the wave so you can time your entry. And as you say, keeping that inside rail edge down into the wave is key. If you are not pressing in on a steep wave it will role you , ha ha been there. Bottom line -if your Longboard is aiming straight at the beach and you are going for a steep wave, you are probably going to nose it; because you need the angle to reach escape velocity and launch you along the side wave before it closes on you! I can go on and on about the info you provided but I will end with saying - I think I am going to experiment with the fade turn when I am caught too far out on the shoulder of the wave. It seems to me heading toward the power section of the wave and then cutting back to get in line with the break direction is a possible option for catching a wave on the shoulder where it has less power. Cheer from down under - keep those great videos coming :-).

Good tips

Gotta respect that scarf. YNWA!

Good stuff. Another take off skill would be into larger waves of consequence, like overhead to double overhead plus. I see so many longboarders biff it in these waves because of the different skills required.

Thanks for the video, YNWA

Another awesome video brah.....still waiting for you to drop your merch...

Nice to see a fellow Liverpool FC fan 💪🏻💪🏻 great vids man really good tips you will have to come surf the mouth of the Mersey you can see Liverpool's stadium from there 😂😉

Liverpool FC! Thanks for the helpful video.

2:37 “angle the board” refers to the angle from a line perpendicular to the wave, from an aerial point of view. Thanks for sharing and sheers from California! 🏄🏻‍♂️

Loving your videos! I live near Baltimore, MD and have a longboard. Could you do a video showing me how to look at conditions for the area (Surfline, Magic Seaweed, or whatever else you use)? I want to be able to read forecasts well so I know the 2.5 hour early morning drive is worth it. Thanks!!

Been watching your videos a while now and with your tips I feel like my progression has sped up massively! A little disappointed to see you’re a Liverpool fan though! 😂

Have been a lifelong surfer and getting back into the water after 20 years out of the water. I am now 69 years old and the pop up is a struggle. I live on the southern Oregon coast and have to wear a 5 mil wetsuit. I keep working at it but thinking I may end up on a knee board

Can you talk about foamy long boards and what the difference are to keep in mind when surfing as opposed to surfing traditional long boards, and good technique s for catching waves on the outside with a foamy vs traditional long boards?

Wonderful content! In Florida we have jam packed lineups sometimes as many as 20 people on one peak. Longboards can catch waves further out but then you have to contend with the short boards. Any advice?

Love your vids! Question off topic…..what mm wetsuit do you use this time of year? I’m in South Jersey and wondering if I should get a 5mm or 7mm? Thanks Bro and keep it up 🏄‍♂️

Sick video! You definitely should hit me up when you’re down in San Diego or Orange County! I got an INSANE board for you to try out. 7’0 square nose w/bat tail. Paddles like a log and can even get to the nose. Would love for you to try it out man!

Just picked up a 9 4 log, coming from an 8ft foam i was riding pretty neat. Now on the log I either pearl super easy or feel too be sat too far back and the wave rides right under me. I'm 6ft 3 but felt the 9 4 should be plenty be enough. Feels the like the margin of being too far forward or back is smaller than the 8ft foam.

Your great videos are the only way I know it's Thursday. Surf has been killer in SoCal. I just bought a Skin Dog (Ben Skinner shaped) "Cherry Picker". ...Weirdest design, I was a bit skeptical. Surfed it yesterday and wow! The thing turns on a dime and hugs the wave face incredibly. Check it out online. -- I'll report back when I get it totally figured out. Should be a fun journey. 😉

What are your thoughts on the idea of “gliding” your feet to the board on the pop up? I’ve seen many pros do this and have even tried it myself, yet I don’t quite think I am doing it correctly haha

Where did you learn to do the faded takeoff? I’m gonna try it, sounds fun!

Hi Im ussing a 8ft surboard, and im starting , my question is , if i have no a beach with waves to training near to my house , can I use a small lage near to my house only to practice my take of in a almost static wather ? or is needed to have waves or at least a wather in kind of fast movement ? thanks you

where is this ?

Where do you surf in NJ? lbi is kind of my home break

Thanks for the vid, I noticed that when you are practicing the pop up, it looks like your back foot is pointed more forward and you are landing on your toes, I assume that is to keep you more agile than landing more flat footed? is this something I should practice also? 🙏🙏🤙

Excellent content again But the elephant in the room is, will Liverpool be willing to alter their pay structure to hold onto Mo Salah and Sadio Mane?

Hey I have a question. You mention a "front side wave" and "back side wave" can you tell me what you mean? The take off is critical as its sets you up for the wave so another great vid you deserve a pay rise!!!!!!😊👍

L got a sick wave because of the method

You gotta have one of the quickest pop ups I've seen. I'm just a middle aged Val lol

Hi, what is the full dimensions and litres of your 9'6" board?

Do you need 3 fins or 1 for nose riding?

Snow on the beach!!! No way man. I`ll stick with east coast Oz, where water temp is mid teens to mid 20 degrees celsius.

Where do u surf

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Do u have a surf shop ? I need lessons from you dude

Also I have a question is a 9ft longboard good for cross stepping I’m wondering if I should buy a bigger board

love your video , i am quite a accomplished surfer , even won a few Oz titles. i would love to do a personal chat if you want , feel i may be able to give you a couple of ideas , sadly a broken , back , cancer and bone staph have slowed me up , not sure how to PM you , cheers Garry

First off, GO REDS! YNWA Second, nicely done on the instruction and video. Drop me a line if you are ever out in SoCal and I'll get you on some good longboard waves and catch a Liverpool game.

Liverpool football club??! I surf on the Mersey mouth. Rarely nice waves like yours!💩🤙

Are you a Liverpool fan?

knuckles in the water works of you are too fast, which otherwise means you have to pop-up and step back rather than walk forward.

Please upload "HOW TO POP UP".

Juan longboard you use

I wish you could coach me😢

how about a session of knee paddling into a wave

Sorry mate, but a 60 degree take off is a bit of a long shot. Not necessary for late take offs.

First!

feels a lil to over compilated, just go out and experiment thats what surfing is all about.....

Thanks for the great video but…… Liverpool, I’m sure your surfing is much better than your choice in football teams. 😂🤣

Dude, first i want to say i love your videos. But honestly? I don't think theres really much usefulness in talking about all these details. These seem to be the kind of stuff that only make sense to be theorized you when you already know how to do it. Most of surfing happens so fast that you can''t really think about most things you do while on the wave(all automatic, just like you said on a former video), so i think the majority of it has to be learned on practice. My final point is that i think that any 'tutorial' or 'advice' that goes beyong vague advice will not be useful even if it is right. Good advice is a right advice that can be applied to the situation ;) Greetings from a 1 year longboarder ;)

Dont forget the board pop where you reach forward pull back and sink the board into the wall and bounce out pop and go. Its a fast takeoff!

Great tips thanks