I've surfed for 15 years but 6ft surf is just always the cut-off. Been out in bigger surf but its just not enjoyable being in fear the whole time. That's just me. Each person has their own thresholds. Good vid Iain
For sure. That’s what I was trying to portray in the video that everyone is different and I don’t expect to see everyone out on heavy, big days. It’s great that you know your limits. 🤙🏼🤙🏼
Thanks for the advice from this vid; North Beach was big but rough yesterday wasn't worth the risk for me, this morning was at Addington this vid &the bottom turn vid helped me today 6footers at Addington...I dropped in, made the turn and I was charging 🔥 rode an epic wave for me Massive smile on my face thanks bud
Great content 👊 I always surfed 6 foot waves, but lately been surfing 8 to 10 footers. And feeling Great about it. Its like you"ve said in The vídeo, you gotta push your limits. It takes some time but definately worths it.
Epic video as usual bro What helped me also, but indirectly was crowds of people surfing and bodyboarding. Especially on big days when sets form farther back, dropping in on a big set like 10-12ft while everybody else is duck diving that, is a nice confidence booster bc it rewards people who are patient in waiting for those big sets of the day
Another great vid bro! Was kind of hoping that you might talk a little bit more about tips for setting and drawing lines in bigger and more powerful waves - maybe you could do a follow-up? It's always great to hear things beyond "When the wave breaks here, don't be there" hahaha
For sure that’s something I could definitely talk about. It’s hard to explain that as the waves are always different so it’s hard to say do this or that.
Hey Iain, thanks for these vids. You're top class for giving so much via your channel. Question for you-do you ever change boards for conditions, as in a larger or smaller or narrower board (or different tail, say) when the surf gets bigger or hollower? Similar to how surfers will have step-ups and guns vs grovelers vs thrusters, etc. Surfers add more foam as conditions get bigger, but I've heard a few bodyboarders say that they prefer less foam when the waves are pumping... but that means you have less speed to catch the wave also and you're pushing in under the cave so to speak! Thanks amigo~
Hey Garth. I don’t think our sport or technology is even close to surfing. We are still getting boards from blanks with major inconsistencies. I use the same board for all conditions. It seems crazy for me to say but that’s how it is at the moment. I don’t see the need to change but until they bring in new technology I think this will be the case.
@@iaincampbell_ Cheers, thanks for the candid reply. There's also something to be said about getting locked in on just 1 board, rather than changing things around. Regarding the state of bodyboarding tech-it still pains me to see fin foot pockets be symmetrical. Like, do we wear shoes meant for either foot? I get it's probably easier/cheaper to produce... but seriously lol it can't be that hard! Anyways, no stress and here's to good waves. Thanks for the replies!!
yeah I went out at my local slab for the first time and got smashed and was bloody scared. Then me and my mates went out there on a much bigger day and the confidence levels just went up
Thank you for do a video about this. I like the feeling of catch bigger waves (till 3/3.5m)but as you said sometimes the reward it doesn t worth It. How do you prepare to ride waves like pipeline,Arica or el fronton knowing that a wipe out there can be horrible? From outside It looks insane!!
Exactly what I just explained in the video. Confidence, ability and ocean experience. Once you have those boxes ticked you can start to ride/perform in waves of consequence.
Sure you could do that. I mean a lot of guys are doing that around the world but again, my life is based around social media and if it’s not filmed or captured, I wouldn’t risk it, unless it was just straight up pumping.
When u speak about waves that u wouldn't take the risk for, what size about is that because some of the waves from the pipeline 2017 we're massive, is there anything much bigger u would ride than that?
It’s not so much the wave size but more the conditions of the ocean when waves get that big. If it’s big open barrels that are running slow I am happy to give it a go. When it starts to be waves that close out or have slight on shore wind, I’ll pass. There is a fine line there.
@@iaincampbell_ that makes sense I see what u mean🤙🏼 when u get to ur skill level if the conditions are amazing wave size doesn't matter until it passes like over board nazarè type sizes?
I'd say best advice is if its a bit too heavy or big, don't bring the board just swim out and maybe bodysurf a few waves, this way you aren't limited on how deep you can duck dive because you can just swim to the bottom and lay there a second, so you basically don't have to worry about getting caught inside
71 kg , 170 cm can you suggest me a good board for cold water? I'm from italy 🤙 I surfed for years with a 41 PE, HDPE 1 STRINGER 60/40, but i think it s too soft, i want more speed... Also good fins for weak knees? Thanks man
Hi Ales. So looking at your height I would suggest a 41. The sniper range has some good NRG boards which are great for cold water but I prefer the PP board as they are way better for longer. Look at the LOUD range by Sniper. I think that’s the best option. I had a knee injury at the beginning of the year and I found the Churchill’s weren’t bad for the knee.
Thanks Iain. Topics are spot on. For me it's def a mental game, confidence and anxiety sometimes takes over when the surf is bigger and my session suffers. Is there any merit you think in mindfulness excercises/ training in trying to think "healthier" about the situation/ bigger waves? As a kid charging the bigger waves of course came easier, but these days whether it be confidence in fitness or ability makes it trickier (for me). Catch you soon at caves hopefully, I'm around in GBay. Thanks for the helpful videos.
Hey Ebert. Honestly the answer to that is being fit enough to go out there and be able to surf. If your fitness is good, those situations you’re worried about won’t happen because you’ll be able to just get out of it that much easier.
I am brazilian, This year I surfed for The first time at Pauba, it was a day with 2m+ shorebreak, a beach where the waves break more closer to the shore than Itacoatiara. For sure was the day that I put myself in the limit of the limit, after more than ten years of Bodyboarding, all I can say is that you must face your fear, after that day, I am much more confident and waiting for other bigger waves to prepare myself even harder.
So we had some 4-5’ waves in Oceanside this past couple days in shallower water, it’s been walled out not sure what causes that but I was able to catch multiple lefts and I got some good speed but couldn’t make it out the barrel or hit any air tricks my goal is to hit air rollos etc...
The waves were fun, I got inside of some really wide barrels, these were the type of waves were if you timed it right and hit the lip you’d get some air.
You can go and watch through the playlist called Bodyboard Tutorials... this will give you a better understanding of moves and speed management. Watch the bodyboard basics video first: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dK_4ZL7ZeHo.html
Great advice mate. I have been bodyboarding for 40 years, and know my limits. 8ft is it because the places I surf always get the 10ft wash through sets. I think having the fitness + confidence are the most important 2 factors.
Many thanks. 🤙 Has verified mostly the confidence of when to just sit on the beach rather than get into hairy situations. Mike Steward diagram in the video of duck diving bigger waves has also made a huge performance improvement
Very grounded and helpful! I just came back from getting smashed by waves a little out of my skill level. I cut my session short as I could tell I needed to dial it down a level and come back to ride another day. But it did give me something to strive for! :)
Thanks for the video, really helped me, I moved from 2 meters to 4 meters and broke my leash and saw myself in a risky one. I just have 2 months bodyboarding and was quite interested in getting to know my limits nd how to ride bigger waves, thank you!
Thanks for the great content I suffered a ruptured eye from my surfboard fin hitting me in my eye on a big day and now I have moved over to body boarding for piece of mind that there are no sharp objects, I must say I haven't had so much fun in a long time, I felt the stoke of being a kid surfing again . Question Ian? do you anticipate the fall and then throw yourself off the board and onto your back in the barrel or is it when the board is swept up and away from you that you try and position yourself on your back when falling?
The latter. It’s more the board being swept from underneath you but I also do anticipate that coming through. Every wave has that shockwave that comes through. So it’s just anticipation of that and then When the board does get swept you know where you’re going. Hope that makes sense. Haha.
Thanks so much for the videos! Good to have some bodyboarding vlogs and more content! When was the last time u chose to not go out and there were people out already?
Very good info! Although I don’t chase down big surf too much anymore things I WILL never forget in my travels are having to go BALLS OUT ALL IN and when it’s larger understanding the real estate your dealing with way different! If not familiar w/ the spot(or even if you are) take a moment to observe the oceans behavior- Ian you are a gift to the wave riding community ans a gift to us all! 💪🏾💪🏾🙌🏾
So what you’re saying is you have your balls out when you surf big. Is that to be used as a rudder? I’ve been referred to as a dick dragger but perhaps I shall try the testicles. Thanks for the advice :)
Good advices Iain,big waves is something serious and not for all of us so well done...as always🙃🤙🏼 My humble advice will be to start getting bigger waves than on a regular basis,better with some friends as you have told us,commitment is easyer with friends cheering at you
Me and my mates have our own little comps on the weekends including wave of the day, best tube, best trick for each trick, highest air, biggest slam and so on and we tally up the points and the winner gets bragging rights till the next weekend even if we surf mid week(: really pushed us all but in a fun competitive way(:
@@iaincampbell_ yeah man keeps it interesting! And the loser shouts a round of beers! Haha soon as the rona stuff is over you'll have to pop over for next winters swell and score some slabs ! Keep the vids coming to bro and see ya soon! Cheers 🍻
Super tengo problemas en el Drop cuando fo esta grande e mejorado usando las piernas para bajar la ola me gustaría un video explicando como bajar olas grandes gracias super fan de Puerto Rico
