How to Surf | 7 Tips Beginners Need to Know to Start Surfing

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Komentáře • 362

  • @barefoot_surf
    @barefoot_surf  Před 4 lety +19

    📌Check out our Online Coaching Platform:
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    • @Lola-io9kt
      @Lola-io9kt Před 4 lety +1

      Qiestion:Like a hobby Can I start at an older age, and how years old is the best to start?

    • @aidanfranciscus983
      @aidanfranciscus983 Před 4 lety +1

      Lo la you can start at anytime. I started when I was 12 and I am now 14 but I know people who started i their 30s

    • @Lola-io9kt
      @Lola-io9kt Před 4 lety +1

      @@aidanfranciscus983 thank you😊🙏.

  • @vanessaavery3113
    @vanessaavery3113 Před 4 lety +611

    i live in a city with no beach i love the video always wanted to learn

    • @user-in4rj
      @user-in4rj Před 4 lety +15

      Came to Cantabria, Spain. We have one of the best surf school called escuela cántabra de surf.

    • @surfingmadesimple6064
      @surfingmadesimple6064 Před 4 lety +12

      I know your pain haha, i grew up in the City to, there's loads of Surfing stuff you can practice at Home though! Pop Up, Knees Method ect... And obviously watching heaps of videos like these...

    • @abigailphilpott4725
      @abigailphilpott4725 Před 4 lety +7

      Vanessa Avery me too, I live in canada and it’s like impossible to surf out here

    • @victoriaosorio870
      @victoriaosorio870 Před 4 lety

      Vanessa Avery same

    • @madelyngarland
      @madelyngarland Před 4 lety +1

      Abigail Lewis do u live near michigan?? a few canadians surf lake superior

  • @Sleepygal768
    @Sleepygal768 Před 4 lety +738

    Wished someone told me to always cover my head when falling when I started! Also, don’t come up too soon after falling. And come up with one hand in front of your face incase the board might be coming towards you.. I’ve gotten hurt before :p All very helpful tips in this video!

    • @ben7060
      @ben7060 Před 4 lety +19

      T R not funny, didn’t laugh

    • @TakeshixStudios
      @TakeshixStudios Před 4 lety +7

      The board smacked my head pretty hard once, I typically cover my head and grab the board asap or I cover my head to prevent board wrecks lol

    • @surfingmadesimple6064
      @surfingmadesimple6064 Před 4 lety +3

      Always use foam boards and make sure your board is never horizontal between you and the waves!

    • @bumfuzzel7792
      @bumfuzzel7792 Před 4 lety +12

      T R How is she stupid?? Just bc she hit her head? Srry idiot but that’s what happens when u surf now stop being an ass :)

    • @gabyhibberd6576
      @gabyhibberd6576 Před 3 lety +3

      T R you’ve obviously never surfed before if you think that getting hurt is bc you’re a moron.

  • @brad9205
    @brad9205 Před 3 lety +55

    Paddling out like crazy on a foamie to get to that approaching wave before it lips over. Now that's a workout.

  • @SalmaKlein
    @SalmaKlein Před 3 lety +146

    On my 16th birthday in Maui Hawai, I landed head first in a coral reef that hit my face. I almost died because I fainted and was drowning but some locals saved me. I ended up with deep wounds on my face but with creams and no sun for a year I have no scars. This really traumatized me and I never surfed again ... maybe one day I’ll try again one day

    • @joebot8840
      @joebot8840 Před 3 lety +1

      Dumbass ameteurs

    • @miha986
      @miha986 Před 3 lety +18

      Atom Gaming wow what the hell are you saying, back off

    • @Nora-tc2pn
      @Nora-tc2pn Před 3 lety +6

      Hopefully you do get ready to surf again but take care of yourself,

    • @babyyoda1462
      @babyyoda1462 Před 3 lety +8

      Similar thing happened to me, last year I was 15 and I always wanted to learn to ride a motorcycle but my parent wont allow me so I secretly took my dad's scooter and learned, I was getting really good until I lost control of the throttle and accelerated towards a tree. Luckily just a few meters before hitting the tree I managed to take control and brake hard! I was like 1 foot away from crashing lol. That traumatized me so much too I went home and promised to never touch a motorcycle. Truth is Im never gonna stop trying and you shouldnt stop too!

    • @1975coucou
      @1975coucou Před 3 lety +7

      i’m so glad you’re okay! sorry for the hate your sharing your story!

  • @chrismarshall4486
    @chrismarshall4486 Před 2 lety +80

    I got caught in a rip current one time. You hear about them but until you’re in one you really can’t understand how powerful they are. The one that got me actually took me under water, it didn’t seem like I was under for a couple seconds and when I came up I was a good 100 yards out from shore. It was wild.

    • @julianatoledo3352
      @julianatoledo3352 Před rokem +1

      I got a little worried with your description 😆 hahahahah

    • @Ramnik72
      @Ramnik72 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Would wearing a life vest help?

    • @potatolord2561
      @potatolord2561 Před 9 měsíci

      ​@Ramnik72 yes it kind of does. It won't stop it, but it'll help you stay above water. If you ever get caught in a rip current, don't swim against it, swim along the way of the shore until you get out of it. I've been to beaches hundreds of times though and have never been in one.

  • @midnightdancerq124
    @midnightdancerq124 Před 4 lety +118

    this was so helpful.....i dont even know why im watching this i know how to surf

    • @may-ug8hd
      @may-ug8hd Před 4 lety +2

      haha same

    • @ernestinamarquez5901
      @ernestinamarquez5901 Před 4 lety

      Ikr😅

    • @sunightgacha5927
      @sunightgacha5927 Před 3 lety +1

      Same I’m watching this and I’ve already hopped down onto a shorter board lol

    • @august8306
      @august8306 Před 3 lety

      same idk why its just fun to watch these. Cuz i was never really teached these things

  • @myrphy6988
    @myrphy6988 Před 3 lety +57

    My Dad used to surf but it wasn't anything I ever asked about. Thanks for making this so informative and approachable! I hope someday soon after quarantine I can give it a chance. Until then I'm stuck on land with a skateboard to "practice".

  • @tetrahydrocabron
    @tetrahydrocabron Před 2 lety +9

    Im from Puerto Rico I’ve been skating for a while and i just started my surf journey two days ago with a foamie and i already love this. Looking forward to get more into it

  • @madbros-r-us4549
    @madbros-r-us4549 Před 2 lety +34

    Rule #1: before you buy the board, buy the roof rack to mount the board onto 🤣

  • @ConfusedHomoSapien
    @ConfusedHomoSapien Před 3 lety +5

    Great descriptions, great visuals, great music, great video!!! Thank you!!!!!

  • @babooo4422
    @babooo4422 Před 2 lety +2

    you have so far the best surf videos for learning purposes. I really took advantage of it!

  • @chickensoup6332
    @chickensoup6332 Před 3 lety +6

    Absolutely in love with the graphics in this video😍

  • @Noah-pk7tf
    @Noah-pk7tf Před 3 lety +15

    I’ve lived in California for many years and have never learned. Think I’m going to give it another go this summer.

  • @elainemazer737
    @elainemazer737 Před 2 lety +54

    By far the most intuitive, detailed and well-presented videos for the beginning surfer I have found. Please keep it up!

  • @westdeaf
    @westdeaf Před 4 lety +407

    I just started surfing today and I got trapped under my surfboard for like 20 seconds, I don’t take big waves any more

  • @jelenaschwarz3262
    @jelenaschwarz3262 Před 2 lety +6

    It's really very informative for beginners. Thanks for this video.

  • @lorlopez8292
    @lorlopez8292 Před 3 lety +132

    i’ve been to like 3 surf camps and finally got my own board. then right when i get it, corona happens and the beaches close smh

  • @alexandervicta
    @alexandervicta Před 4 lety +11

    Keep the videos coming! 🙌
    - Love from the PNW of the USA

  • @csabaszemethy3915
    @csabaszemethy3915 Před 4 lety +8

    Great video with very good explanation, thanks!! 🙏 🙂

  • @camii6053
    @camii6053 Před 3 lety +59

    Im 13 and im a surfer! I live it and these tips are really good and would be helpful for beginners. I started “surfing” at 3 years old but actually fought my first waves at 6 or 7

    • @ellie9085
      @ellie9085 Před 3 lety +3

      Niceee I’m 13 too but only starting 😂

    • @miraculous_supremacy4792
      @miraculous_supremacy4792 Před 3 lety

      lol, im pro at surfing, I started at 4 and I surf all around the world, you guys are trash

    • @rjchard2877
      @rjchard2877 Před 3 lety +5

      I love iggle piggle hehe yet you're here watching a video on how to surf, and bashing 13 year olds. Get a life you fucking loser

    • @bigmitch1950
      @bigmitch1950 Před 3 lety

      rich omg you killed him dude. r/slash murdered by words 😤

    • @squidwardsdiary2776
      @squidwardsdiary2776 Před 2 lety +2

      @@miraculous_supremacy4792 anyone who watches miraculous has no life

  • @ArielWickham9
    @ArielWickham9 Před měsícem

    So Helpful! thank you for these videos!

  • @Angoosbeef
    @Angoosbeef Před 2 lety +5

    I’m gonna start surfing
    This really helps
    Thanks!

  • @davetheminion8979
    @davetheminion8979 Před 4 lety +36

    I have always loved these videos and a recommendation is too make a trick video

  • @hannahtauro8556
    @hannahtauro8556 Před 3 lety +9

    THANK YOUUU!! my friend gave me her non used surfboard and I've done it twice, and I was pretty good, but just made sure I was doing things correctly

  • @christopherdimuzio-reynold1173

    Man I learned the first day as a former snowboarder learned on a 5’10 rusty heckler 34vol now I love surfing and ride a 5’4 24vol

  • @GlobalSurfIndustries
    @GlobalSurfIndustries Před 2 lety

    Great tips. Volume is so important.

  • @julianatoledo3352
    @julianatoledo3352 Před rokem +1

    Wow, I'm just learning to surf and this video is SO USEFUL and NECESSARY! Thank you so much!

  • @himanshidiwan8603
    @himanshidiwan8603 Před 3 lety +3

    Watching this thrills me

  • @alexisvandermerwe6390
    @alexisvandermerwe6390 Před 2 lety +2

    It’s my birthday today and I got a surfboard! I’m going to go to the beach hopefully and use these very useful tips!! Thanks

  • @danieldantas7051
    @danieldantas7051 Před 4 lety +6

    thank you for the tips.

  • @Smithsnew
    @Smithsnew Před 4 lety +29

    Amazing...greetings from Brazil!!!!

  • @ozonefriendlyman
    @ozonefriendlyman Před 2 lety

    Awesome tutorial. Well done.

  • @chrisdoe4370
    @chrisdoe4370 Před 10 měsíci

    This helped a lot thank you so much❤

  • @laugal
    @laugal Před rokem

    Love your vids!

  • @MrApacis
    @MrApacis Před rokem

    Great video. Thanks

  • @cutmasterB
    @cutmasterB Před 2 lety

    Awesome video!

  • @vm4890
    @vm4890 Před rokem +1

    This is a very nice description of the rules. I couldn’t understand the terms because I live in a land locked state and have never been surfing. Knowing how to take care of others is the most important part of any sport.

  • @MuraliKrishnaDevarakonda
    @MuraliKrishnaDevarakonda Před 3 lety +5

    All those people commenting that there's no ocean where you live ... Take a vacation!
    I'm in Hawaii right now on a 2-week quest to learn surfing. Staying in only one island, Oahu. I signed up for professional surfing lessons in Waikiki, Honolulu.
    Today we went out at Kahanmoku Beach, where we kept paddling what seemed to me to be deep into the ocean, but turns out the water was shallow enough that I could just stand in the water.
    My coach said that's why they brought me there - I'm a total beginner.
    (And I'm a worse swimmer - can't even get my breathing right, and run out of stamina within a minute of swimming. Can't properly tread water, etc.. But none of that mattered here.
    If you choose to visit, reach out to Kimo at Hawaii Surf Guru. My coach is Mooch.

  • @lostvayne3977
    @lostvayne3977 Před 2 lety +1

    Bro I just got a cheap old board build specifically for more experienced surfers, fixed it with resin and just got in the sea.
    Best way to learn but also the hardest.

  • @dindinnnn
    @dindinnnn Před 3 lety +5

    I would love love looove to learn someday😭 i don’t know how to swim yet though😭 but when i do i’m definitely going to learn how to surf🏄‍♀️

  • @Dmitrijs.Skorohodovs
    @Dmitrijs.Skorohodovs Před 4 lety +12

    Great video for beginners. But is it any videos coming for more advanced surfers?..

  • @darkelven
    @darkelven Před 4 lety +178

    In my country there is no sea, why am I watching this

  • @carlossainz7445
    @carlossainz7445 Před 3 lety

    Thank`s a lot for the video!! I really enjoyed!

  • @AlexsandroRNeto
    @AlexsandroRNeto Před 4 lety +3

    Best tutorial I've ever seen. 👏👏👏

  • @santiagonasar6511
    @santiagonasar6511 Před 4 lety +5

    Greetings from Perú 🇵🇪

  • @star_luvsu
    @star_luvsu Před 3 lety +17

    Last year I started surfing at Biarritz (a city in France) and I surfed for a week the waves were quit small since it was my first time (i had a coach all week) I was already pretty well at swimming and now I’m good at swimming I just started surfing again this year at Biarritz and whilst I was paddling towards my coach to catch a wave there was a huge wave like a giant wall of water coming to me so I tried going over it but it was too big so I got pushed all the way back and whilst in the water while getting pushed was terrifying but o tried not to panic and I didn’t do anything I just stayed underwater till the wave pushed me all the way back to the shore but when I catch a wave my coach makes us take small waves since I’m still kind of a beginner and I stand up then I just fall right back in when I stand but sometimes I make it. Hope u liked my today’s story of what happened at my lesson today

    • @Paiadakine
      @Paiadakine Před rokem

      All it takes is practice and time in the water. Keep paddling out and watching the waves.

  • @user-jy8fc5xm2k
    @user-jy8fc5xm2k Před 3 lety

    really great video

  • @sierratabor1005
    @sierratabor1005 Před 3 lety +3

    tbh im here after watching outer banks but I don't even care. i live in Florida and I've always thought about trying it. ty to the person who made this and the people in the comments giving tips because I really wanna learn and I wanna be good at it.

  • @waanwannz1508
    @waanwannz1508 Před rokem

    This video is very useful

  • @sustainlifejournalyoga

    Thanks!

  • @Zxciqz
    @Zxciqz Před 4 lety +50

    I’ve always wanted to surf.... but this coronavirus is ruining it for me I’m moving to somewhere with a sea 🌊 and I wanna try.. :(

    • @kyliebaker9762
      @kyliebaker9762 Před 3 lety +1

      K- skkitles that’s cool where abouts are you moving

    • @theboyz7543
      @theboyz7543 Před 3 lety

      Australia is your best option for good beaches to surf either that or hawaii

    • @laraandbianca8409
      @laraandbianca8409 Před 3 lety

      I am moving to like litterealy tommrow and Then I going to surf

    • @x1nix456
      @x1nix456 Před 3 lety

      @@theboyz7543 isn’t it bali is the BEST surfing place?

    • @jessicaaa8104
      @jessicaaa8104 Před 3 lety

      Really surfing is fun as! Also who’s ur fav character in himouto Imari chan

  • @mihaellid
    @mihaellid Před 3 lety +1

    Very very nice!
    Thanks

  • @MichaelRicksAherne
    @MichaelRicksAherne Před rokem

    Going to try this for the first time in about 2 months. We'll see if this video helps!

  • @toxicx994
    @toxicx994 Před 3 lety +9

    00:00 yeah I can respect that as a skater I feel like all board sports are stupidly hard but there all really fun

  • @MatthiasBalling
    @MatthiasBalling Před rokem

    thanks!

  • @edsonfnunesdarocha1312

    I loved it

  • @mabra87
    @mabra87 Před 3 lety

    Nice to see my friend Naomi in the video! Came across this for my son Oli 👌🏼

  • @wayansada6196
    @wayansada6196 Před 3 lety

    This is good vidio make me easy for understand

  • @petercummins7100
    @petercummins7100 Před 2 lety

    I just went surfing and I was not good and my mum told me search up surfing tips videos so thank you for uploading

  • @nilsreinhardt2407
    @nilsreinhardt2407 Před 3 lety +1

    I will have my first surf lesson, this was very interesting

    • @barefoot_surf
      @barefoot_surf  Před 3 lety

      Great, have fun!

    • @laurac682
      @laurac682 Před 2 lety

      How was it? Mine is tomorrow I’m nervous🏄🏻‍♀️

  • @nonnyplayz7951
    @nonnyplayz7951 Před 4 lety +2

    So cool

  • @Contentslug
    @Contentslug Před rokem

    So I wanted to ask if I should use a soft top 6 foot since I am thinking it is maneuverable and buoyant but I was wondering if you could duck dive with it. I am 99 pounds. Also I was thinking of keeping it till it breaks since it is good. So any tips would be helpful!

  • @flavorus8473
    @flavorus8473 Před 3 lety

    Great video. Thanks!

  • @steveduarte6752
    @steveduarte6752 Před 4 lety +46

    I’ve been meaning to learn how to surf for ages! I don’t know why I didn’t decide to do it earlier since my town has over 100 beaches. What kind of beach is best for beginners? Thx

    • @barefoot_surf
      @barefoot_surf  Před 4 lety +11

      You should! A beach break will be a good idea to start with. Preferably somewhere less crowded.

    • @steveduarte6752
      @steveduarte6752 Před 4 lety +2

      Barefoot Surf Thanks for answering! I already know one.

    • @chatteyj
      @chatteyj Před 3 lety +3

      @@steveduarte6752 How can one town have over 100 beaches? Is your town L.A or something?

    • @steveduarte6752
      @steveduarte6752 Před 3 lety +4

      Devonian Actually my town is called Ubatuba, it’s located on the north coast of São Paulo in Brazil. By the way, yesterday “Onda do Bem Countdown Series Event” took place in Itamambuca Beach, people could watch it live on WSL official website.

    • @steveduarte6752
      @steveduarte6752 Před 3 lety +3

      Devonian If you ever visit Brazil you should consider going to Ubatuba. If you want to know more about my town follow my Instagram @ubatubasp_paradise. I post daily photos and videos about Ubatuba. Sure you’ll like it!

  • @star_luvsu
    @star_luvsu Před 3 lety +2

    I’ve never hurt myself with my surfboard rlly bad but I have cuz there was a giant wall like wave coming towards me while paddling and it was too high to go over and I didn’t know what else to do so I just went through it and i was stuck underwater for at least 20 seconds I tried not to panick but I was panicking cuz I didn’t know if I would drown or not it’s actually scary after the wave was became smaller I came back up I could finally breathe then the wave just pulled my board and the leash on my leg so my board pulled me leg and I almost did the split in the water

  • @markschram2703
    @markschram2703 Před rokem

    Taking a friend out from the gym, for his first time tomorrow; so I sent him this🙏😬🤙☕🙌

  • @TheInkyAbys
    @TheInkyAbys Před 3 lety +6

    My dad just gave me my first surfboard, it's even older than me and has two fins underneath it, we are starting off at a bay so I can learn to properly balance.
    It needs to be fixed up a good amount but I still love it, we plan to strip off the old paint that the previous owner put on it.
    I'm average when it comes to swimming, but I have extremely good endurance in the water and can stay under for a good amount of time.
    I've been in the water my entire life and I'm so excited, I'm just worried about what to do without my glasses.

    • @annafedorchuk7768
      @annafedorchuk7768 Před 3 lety

      I have glasses and I didn’t even think of that 🤓

    • @xsorano
      @xsorano Před 3 lety

      I have a really bad eyesight and also glasses but for surfing, contacts work great for me:)

    • @TheInkyAbys
      @TheInkyAbys Před 3 lety +1

      @@xsorano bold of you to assume I have the balls to use contacts

  • @evie5764
    @evie5764 Před 2 lety

    I got a 6FT foam board but I’m only 5ft was it a good choice the volume is 42L

  • @dolunayzurink679
    @dolunayzurink679 Před 2 lety

    What the name of the beginners spot in Bali that’s shown in the video?

  • @paulmarquez839
    @paulmarquez839 Před 4 lety +15

    This is the proguides of surfing

  • @sofiapapagni8418
    @sofiapapagni8418 Před 3 lety +4

    i am gonna go to spain for two weeks in a surfing camp and i wanna be prepared, i don’t wanna look like an idiot while i surf !! hahah 🏄🏻‍♀️🏄🏻

  • @grahamhurren9798
    @grahamhurren9798 Před 2 lety

    We are going to the baech to learn how to service yay 👍 Scc 🏄🏼

  • @Olivia-zr1im
    @Olivia-zr1im Před 2 lety

    Please will someone tell me the best surfboard for Lake Michigan or does it even matter?

  • @3vo338
    @3vo338 Před 2 lety

    Sea Angler and Skaterboader from Wales here! At tip #5, what I suggest doing is fish at a spot/ venue to see how rough the conditions are, what type of level the waves become and etc. You can hike up to see a spot but once you get there, what else can you do? Well, other than go fishing, you can fossil hunt among the rocks (remember not to actually take them home, especially on the UK's "Jurassic Coast") or have a picnic among yourself or friends and/ or family.
    ...but of course, my way of looking at it, would be to do some recreational sea fishing where all fish are returned to the water unharmed. Just allowing for other ideas!

  • @andrewdoesyt7787
    @andrewdoesyt7787 Před 3 lety +5

    4:30 that happened to me today and it sucked.

  • @patricianguyen7378
    @patricianguyen7378 Před 3 lety +1

    Pop-up and paddling

  • @GH-ge8gq
    @GH-ge8gq Před 2 lety

    me watching this in Arizona 😀

  • @ginamcmanama2018
    @ginamcmanama2018 Před 3 lety +4

    my. goal this summer is to learn how to surf but i am a bit nervous about being in everyone’s way😂

    • @stellaboyd4256
      @stellaboyd4256 Před 3 lety

      same also i feel like im too late in the game yk

    • @ginamcmanama2018
      @ginamcmanama2018 Před 3 lety

      @@stellaboyd4256 me too! some people have been surfing since they could walk and i am 17😂

  • @Agentzero200077
    @Agentzero200077 Před 3 lety

    Where this beach very good waves

  • @eatsleepdie1682
    @eatsleepdie1682 Před 3 lety +5

    That one point, when you are so bored with your life during lockdown that you'll start to want to know how to surf, even though, you live in the center of Europe, have fear of heights, depths, unstable things to stand on, and are a bad swimmer.

    • @sololafolle1808
      @sololafolle1808 Před 3 lety +1

      Never impossible in Munich I see surfers on the small rivers :)

    • @matthewzarate8851
      @matthewzarate8851 Před 2 lety

      Learning to surf on the west coast of California a weeks ago has gotten rid of many of my fears that you just described. If you’re near a coast, definitely consider trying it with a friend!

  • @kenhitz3006
    @kenhitz3006 Před rokem +2

    I did well when I first started tho

  • @montagmoon2248
    @montagmoon2248 Před 3 lety +2

    Went surfing today for the first time. Almost got behind the sets, got smacked by the last wave, froze up, cause it FUCKIN HUGE. Still a great day

  • @itshollow
    @itshollow Před 3 lety +1

    all seafloor surfaces are fine as long as you have water shoes

  • @creativename3217
    @creativename3217 Před měsícem

    Man, I love living in Michigan.

  • @dhanyamalav4512
    @dhanyamalav4512 Před 3 lety

    i need a surf board. I'm a beginner n my height is 5'6 could you plz recommend me

  • @henrykeepes2689
    @henrykeepes2689 Před 3 lety +6

    I live on the north shore of Oahu I surf every day I don’t know why I’m watching this

    • @annafedorchuk7768
      @annafedorchuk7768 Před 3 lety

      Can you give me some tips? Is it ever too late to start learning?

    • @henrykeepes2689
      @henrykeepes2689 Před 3 lety +2

      I have some tips remember to be centered in the board that’s the biggest tip. The stringer on the board is the center and remember to keep your body down the middle of the board. If you do that you most likely will not nose dive and will have more fun. I also recommend finding a friend or someone who knows how to surf to watch what your doing and ask if your doing anything wrong. I did that and the people were very understanding and helpful. Also it is never to late to start surfing it is a very healthy sport!!! Remember stick with it, it will change your life!

    • @henrykeepes2689
      @henrykeepes2689 Před 3 lety +3

      Also when I was young and learning to surf I put tape on the floor of my room about 1 1/2 feet apart. I would lay down and CENTER MY BODY on the tape like it was a surf board. I would pop up using my hands and feet as springs and try to have my feet land on the tape as I would do on a surfboard. This creates habits that will reflect in the water when you try to pop up in the surf. This can create good habits but remember you have to be carful it can create bad habits as well. Remember when you pop in on your floor DO NOT LOOK DOWN it’s bad!! If you do that in the surf you will nose dive and that’s bad. Practice on land will tape it will help create good habits. Remember stick will it I see a lot of new surfers try to surf and get frustrated and quit right then and there everyone goes through the same thing. It sucks but when you finally get the hang of surfing it will change your life swear to you it will! Stick with it stay safe!

  • @yagmurakyuz4600
    @yagmurakyuz4600 Před 3 lety +2

    Hi i’m not from America but i always want to learn how to surf.sadly there is no teachers.can i learn it by myself?

    • @barefoot_surf
      @barefoot_surf  Před 3 lety

      Yes, you can learn by yourself but make sure your safety and the safety of others is your first concern.
      Here is a useful article for you to look at :
      barefootsurftravel.com/livemore-magazine/security-aspects-surfing

    • @yagmurakyuz4600
      @yagmurakyuz4600 Před 3 lety +1

      Barefoot Surf thank you so much!

  • @ispangfang4235
    @ispangfang4235 Před 3 lety +2

    I went from body boarding to surfing

  • @nonnyplayz7951
    @nonnyplayz7951 Před 4 lety +2

    Hey

  • @dst9073
    @dst9073 Před 4 lety +6

    can someone tell me if getting a 6'3 board as my beginner board is a bad idea? i am 5'7 and pretty in shape, since i also do club swimming. so if anyone can tell me please let me know if it will be impossible to stand and if its worth it or not

    • @KeiraEdwards_
      @KeiraEdwards_ Před 4 lety +1

      D St depends what type of board it is. I’m definitely not an expert but I’m 5’5 and started on a 6’0 foamie and that worked just fine.

    • @dst9073
      @dst9073 Před 4 lety +2

      Keira Edwards I’m not quite sure what board it is but definitely not a foamie. It’s an al merrick wooden board and I think it might be a fish or short board. Thanks for the reply tho, how long did it take to learn?

    • @KeiraEdwards_
      @KeiraEdwards_ Před 4 lety +1

      D St I’ve heard fish boards are good for learning and I think my foamie is a shortboard if that counts for anything. I’ve been surfing for a year and tbh, I’ve still got a long way to go (mainly because I’m really slack and unmotivated 😅). If you’re going surfing fairly regularly (eg. Once or twice a week) you’ll pick up the basics quicker than if you’re only surfing a couple of times a month. Hope that helps!

    • @dst9073
      @dst9073 Před 4 lety +1

      Keira Edwards yeah it does, thank you! I just tried out yesterday and basically boogie boarded for an hour straight haha

    • @aidanfranciscus983
      @aidanfranciscus983 Před 4 lety

      D St I learned on a 7’0 catch surf log. They are really good to learn on and catch surf has all different sizes. You could get a log anywhere from 6-9 feet. I still ride that board when there are smaller waves it’s very fun

  • @Cjm863
    @Cjm863 Před 2 lety

    How do I know if I’m ready for a new board

    • @ouiouibaguette8609
      @ouiouibaguette8609 Před 2 lety

      you will feel like you have done everything you can and completed your board

  • @cerysholmes1816
    @cerysholmes1816 Před 4 lety

    Hello please could somebody answer my question please? My question: Is this just based on america? Because i'm surfing in Wales. And also how do i know what surfboard is right for me?? Thank you.

    • @gabriellav.e500
      @gabriellav.e500 Před 4 lety

      Cerys Holmes Surf Etiquette, and board recommendations are the same everywhere. To find out what surfboard is good for you go to your local surf shop or search it up on the Internet.

    • @cerysholmes1816
      @cerysholmes1816 Před 4 lety

      Thank you

    • @houseofsurf_
      @houseofsurf_ Před 3 lety

      You might find some useful information over on my website, where I specifically help women...

  • @kasnit
    @kasnit Před 3 lety

    Im only 10 and i can surf good. But this video helped me sooo much ty

    • @kasnit
      @kasnit Před 3 lety

      I can paddle, swim, balance, jump, and catch big waves

  • @RAFAELCAMPER
    @RAFAELCAMPER Před 2 lety

    No sé cuando dejar la tabla de corcho

  • @hectormedina191
    @hectormedina191 Před 2 lety

  • @lizmariediaz8062
    @lizmariediaz8062 Před 4 lety +2

    Flashback to my ass renting a board in Sebastian Inlet State Park and nearly drowning for half a fucking hour cuz I was to stubborn.

  • @teeseries4487
    @teeseries4487 Před 15 dny

    2:43 they cut it when she fell😂😂

  • @lockedluckbofa1562
    @lockedluckbofa1562 Před rokem

    Do I have to take the wax off after every session?

    • @barefoot_surf
      @barefoot_surf  Před rokem +1

      No, you don’t. It’s more about maintaining a clean wax job and not letting it get too old or brown from the sun. Fresh wax jobs are personal preference, but you want to ensure you are at least apply a new wax job with the changing of seasons.

  • @claudiafernandez3349
    @claudiafernandez3349 Před 3 lety

    I'd love to but I really gotta learn to swim first😫