4 reasons you're STUCK in the 'Beginner Phase"
This is one of those experiences in surfing that most of us never forget! In this video I discuss the main problems surfers have when trying to surf "down the line". Once this aspect of surfing clicks, you're hooked for life! Enjoy!
Brian James
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Dude. This is such a well made entertaining video. Well done.
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!
@dwmueller76
Жыл бұрын
The “best friend with the face”montage cracked me up! Lol! So true though! Only takes a split second to get behind it and then it’s too late!
@davidtross7426
11 ай бұрын
Really well done
@jose3990
10 ай бұрын
@@LongboardSessionsinsanely good video easily the best shit I have seen in years
@LongboardSessions
10 ай бұрын
@@jose3990 haha awesome!! Thank you!
from the perspective of someone who had to learn these tips the hard way, this is one of the best beginner surf videos ive seen on the internet
@LongboardSessions
Ай бұрын
wow thanks so much! I had to learn them the hard way as well haha
you put so much effort into your videos, and make it really entertaining, I’m so surprised you don’t have more subscribers, keep it up!
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Yes, it is quite a bit of effort... but as long as some people enjoy the vids it's all worth it hehe
@sirlancenotalot2765
Жыл бұрын
I agree with this. This guy has helped me more than anything else. I've been surfing a really long time and I've always sucked. A few mins of my life watching his videos has tranformed my surfing. I don't use Social Media but if I did I would be pushing this guy to everyone and anyone relevant.
@jesusisking3814
11 ай бұрын
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I learned everything I know in life from this video. 😆
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
haha!!
So STOKED YEWWW.. I surfed on christmas day, woke up very early and nobody noticed🤣🤣
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
haha very smart! That wouldn't have worked for me.. kids woke up at the crack of dawn haha
@change8402
Жыл бұрын
Same here Nate, early morning
I want to thank you. Sincerely. I’ve been “stuck” in beginner mode for years and years. That clip of you rising a bike made something click. I went out today and had my best surf ever. Longer rides, read waves better, even squeezed the last bit out of wave with a very rough nose walk. Thanks again! ❤
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Awesome!! so good to hear. Never know when something is gonna click hehe.. it's the best when it does
@sirlancenotalot2765
Жыл бұрын
@@LongboardSessions Surfing is the only sport I know that you can’t really see what you are doing/not doing, and there’s no coaches etc. I didn’t know what I was doing wrong until now 👍👍
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
It really is unique in that way. It makes 'getting it' that much better tho hehe
Great production effort on this video! Mixing humor with facts really get the point across. I recently had the epiphany of what happens when you look up and down the line rather than at your board or 2 feet in front of it. Expanding your vision out down the line is a game changer and adds soooo much fun to the surf!!! It is fascinating that your body just seems to know what to do when you relax and expand your vision. It just happens - almost too simple! Adding to your point about sending the correct messages to your brain/body , when you look up you send a natural signal to your brain/body that you want to get up. So your pop up becomes easy and fluid. Conversely, looking down at your board or close to it sends the opposite message making it more difficult to get up to your feet. Keep up the great work. Thanks for sharing. Cheers from down under 🙂
@LWLHP
Жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more but would include opening the shoulders to maintain the messages to the brain.
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Very well said Jack! What you experienced is exactly my point.. let that central nervous system go to work!
Exceptionally well done and funnier than MOST comedians; bloody brilliant. Looks like the young fella has Dad’s touch too!
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
haha thanks so much Sean! I dont know about funnier than comedians... but I'll take it haha
I'm a beginner and I've been having frustrating sessions recently because I find myself dropping to the flats all the time. So happy I came across this tutorial, will definitely start practicing these tips!!!
@LongboardSessions
10 ай бұрын
Oh thats great! Yea it's frustrating.. but once you learn to stay high it changes everything!
@pineurmothertm6752
8 ай бұрын
Hey! Any updates about your "flats" struggle ?
@pe9833
3 ай бұрын
Same!!! I am so shit scared of the wall sometimes haha. Thanks for the tips 🙏
You are a Genius buddy… laughed so hard… thank you for this one.
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
haha thanks so much Adam! Such a fun one
I've been surfing probably longer than you've been alive, that being said it's always good to think about and refresh the skills that seem to come automatic. Your video's are entertaining and the waves were you surf always look so much fun! I'd love to surf there, except for the cold, couldn't handle that, lol
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Well said.. always good to go back to basics sometimes. The cold isn't that bad to be honest... but it can get brutal some days lol
A year ago as an absolute beginner I surf my first two green waves down the line. It was just luck. Because of it I change my job to get a remote position and move next to the beach. I've improved and surfed waves that I would not imagine. Still the road is long and I have a long way ahead of me. I cannot imagine what my surf will look like in the future.
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Excellent story. First time down the line and you uproot your life to chase it haha! Amazing
Of all the video tutorials I have watched over the last 4 years, yours are without doubt the best, most informative, humorous, hands down!! You also frequent the same beaches as we do. Something I would like a deep dive into is backside pop ups and surfing. Like you, I am goofy but regardless, many of us seem to have a mental or technical block with backside starting with the pop up! Thanks for all you do! I (we) get more out of your videos than any other. Maybe see you at Howell ave one day!
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks bro! Well the best piece of advice I could give with the backside pop up is make sure you're looking down the line. Also, practice popping up where your right hand immediatley goes to touch the wave face. This opens up your shoulders and makes backside a little easier
@sirlancenotalot2765
Жыл бұрын
Man, I'm goofy and can pretty much ONLY surf backhanded. I find it really hard to surf front hand, I know this is weird. This effects my surfing as backhanded you have less visibility of the wave I find
I appreciate the effort that you put on the video production, you’re a legend! Thank you so much 🙏🏻
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Roberto! Yes it was quite a lot of work.. but had a good time making it haha
Thank you so much for these tips! And the video is just so insanely well done!
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! You got it Victor
You have amazing videos! Love this one. So funny and informative. Thanks for posting.
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mom! This was a fun one to make. Liam came through clutch with recommending his octopus animal haha
Brilliantly explained. Thank you!
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
You got it!
I enjoyed the video, I had my nephew watch it as he is just starting to surf. I also wished I had the video when I started all the years ago!
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
haha awesome Darren, thanks!
Great video! Instructional, funny and relatable. Keep the vibe alive!
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!! Will do🤙
I've heard all this before but you really put it together nicely and drove it home for me. always appreciate your info and humor ! thanks from NorCal!
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear Phil! Not sure how close you are to santa cruz, but i'll be there for the month of march if you're in the area.
Very good advices!!! I'll share with friends that are beginning to get on the wave face. Love your videos
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
haha sounds good! Thanks!
Another genius episode - loved it! Thank you so much
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
haha thanks!! such a fun one
Your content is great, perfect balance of fun and....education! Keep going those subscriber no's are going to swell! All the best mate 🙌
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!
Thanks for this insightful video mate. Always entertaining.
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
You got it!
Thanks Dude! It was so nice to Watch and motivated me continue!
@LongboardSessions
5 ай бұрын
Awesome, you got it!
Thank you so much. Great tips
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
You got it!
great analogy with the bike
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
love the vid man , sick vibe, much Appreciate
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!
Beautiful beautiful beautiful. Thanks for the great/entraining video!
@LongboardSessions
7 ай бұрын
You got it!!
Best video you’ve ever done and that’s saying something, cos I love all of your videos. So entertaining but also very helpful. Thank you 🙏
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!! This was a really fun one to create... although tons of work haha
This is a great surfing channel. Thank you, man!
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! you got it
Awesome vid with heaps of clarity, so cool and helpful...
@LongboardSessions
3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
Once again so useful and entertaining, thank you 👌
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Had a blast making this one
The best video about surf I have ever seen , tanks !
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
you got it! Thanks!
the production on these is great! the editing, sound design! good job man
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Dan!!
I found your channel recently and instantly became a fan. Really funny and well edited videos with great tips! Cheers from Brazil 🏄
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks so much!! Great to hear
:D Thank you! Great video. Really appreciate the first tip as I still look at my board like a noob!
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! You got it!
Love the stop sign!! I need that!! 🛑 😆. Thank you!!
@LongboardSessions
5 ай бұрын
haha nice!! get one!
So informative and the analogies and video production made me super engaged the whole time!
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
awesome thanks so much!
This is just brilliant and really accurate. Keep on, man
@LongboardSessions
10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!! Will do
amazing production value and effort man along with some super helpful tips! keep it up!🤙🤙🤙
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much bro!
Great video and great tips. Thank you very much ❤
@LongboardSessions
11 ай бұрын
Thanks!! You got it
Love it! A lot of funny moments in this one! Keep killing it buddy! 🙌🏼😎🙌🏼
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks bro! You had a great ep on the workforavocados pod!
@sshouser31
Жыл бұрын
@@LongboardSessions Thanks buddy!
I’ve watched many how to surf videos and this one is most excellent. Dude you contain an “ unbearable lightness of being”. You clearly take the art of surfing seriously-I like your style-but you don’t take yourself seriously. Very Zen. And entertaining. Bravo!
@LongboardSessions
7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!! Yes, cant take yourself too seriously haha! Glad you enjoyed
I found you last year when I was just starting to surf. Your videos are all so good! You're such a natural at teaching and talking to a camera haha keep it up!
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
oh sweet! Thanks so much! Glad you enjoy
@Kawika_stone
Жыл бұрын
Literally just got done stacking clips at a slab near where I live, I still love watching stuff like this though cause it reminds me to take a lot of stuff back to basics
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
@@Kawika_stone It always helps to go back to basics in nearly every sport. Just doesn't seem fun sometimes haha!
What a awesome video 😍 so funny and very useful instructions, thanks for this
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Thomas! You got it
Oh man....what a great video. So well done... 👍
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!
Man you don’t MISS! Love your content so much 🤙
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Glad you like it😉
I have been surfing for 4 years, and this thought me stuff I still didn’t know. Thank you! 🙏
@LongboardSessions
10 ай бұрын
Glad I could help! Glad you enjoyed
Thanks for the great tips.
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
You got it!!
Thank you, thats a great explanation
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
You got it!
Cinematic masterpiece
@LongboardSessions
11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much kyle!
love this video!!! So well made and funny, and amazing tips!!! Thank you so much :)))
@LongboardSessions
2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!!
Throughout the whole session today I was just repeating the frase "Your brain need information so look at the wave" and the first wave I caught that session was a good one, so Thank you for this video and a lot of good points.
@LongboardSessions
3 ай бұрын
So glad I can help!! Glad it worked out, keep it up
Your editing is…. incredible. Well done sir
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
Brilliant video . Thankyou 👍
@LongboardSessions
11 ай бұрын
Thanks james! You got it
Your storytelling skills are on point ! Well done ! Great gift !
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Carlos!! Really appreciate it
Its amazing! Your way of explaining and giving information is so fun and memorable! Cant skip the video till the very end, this is so cool😁 Thank you and keep going!
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Had tons of fun with this one.. can't wait to do the next crazy video haha
@polinagss7
Жыл бұрын
@@LongboardSessions looking forward!
you deserve much more recognition for this video!!! so well done!
@LongboardSessions
11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Shaley!!
What an absolute gem of a video 👍 thank you very much
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!! You got it
exceptional how you make this entertaining while giving relevant and valuable insights
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!! haha that was the goal. Can't wait to do more vids like this
Aces. Perfecto. Ahhhh the joy of a high line and gliding along, or screaming along! Super video. Tnx for the edu, and reminders. And to top it off- local local scenery. Cheers from Avon and local points!
@LongboardSessions
11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!! Nothing like down the line gliding haha
Hi - your videos are amazing, thank you so much. I find them engaging, entertaining and very informative. It must take you ages to do them, but I appreciate everyone as I find them so helpful. Thank you very much - outstanding work.
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!! Yes they do take me forever sometimes lol.. but it's all very fun
This video had me laughing and smiling the whole time. You're like the Bill Nye of surfing. I'm so excited to get out on the water and implement these tips! Thank you for putting your fun personality into your content and helping out the beginners!
@LongboardSessions
10 ай бұрын
haha wow thanks so much!! Let me know how it goes for you
Haha, great video. Drew me in, entertained, and informed. Nicely done.
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Had lots of fun with this one hehe
I L-O-V-E how funny-easy-to-understand you make the 4 reasons I have been stuck in the Intermediate phase. You have just got a new follower! :)
@LongboardSessions
10 ай бұрын
haha awesome!! Glad it's easy to follow along hehe
Great vid. I loved it. First rode the line in Cornwall U.K. when I’d just hit 16 yrs old after riding broken waves for a few weeks. It was just as you described, and I was hooked! I still so vividly remember that first clean glassy hump of water pulling me along. Oh, forgot to say - that was 42 years ago. Treated myself to a beautiful new board just last summer Keep the faith. Again GREAT vid! Mark 👌
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Wow not bad after just a few weeks haha! I actually felt the power for the first time on a bodyboard when I was around 13. I just decided "I'm gonna try and go sideways on this wave" and my mind exploded haha. Thanks for the kind words!
Love your editing, thank you for the video:)
@LongboardSessions
8 ай бұрын
Thanks! You got it
Thanks for the great videos!
@LongboardSessions
10 ай бұрын
Thanks, you got it!
Really nice advice! And really funny! Thank you
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, you got it!
Had my first "moment" a couple of weeks ago and have been struggling to reproduce it, I bet focusing on these tips next session will get me there! Thanks bud
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Oh awesome! yes you can't go wrong with these. Work on them one at a time or if you have the brain for it, all at the same time.
Great video!! Thanks 🤙🏄♂️
@LongboardSessions
10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
Thank you ! I almost never comment video, but this is worth it. Great presentation! the footage you capture to explain your point is clear as day. Love everything about it. Braaavo!!!!!
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, great to hear Olivier! Glad you enjoyed
Love it ! Thank you
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Gary!
just started surfing and found this video very informative and hilarious too. Excellent , Welldone.
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Natalie! Glad it helped!
Brilliantly made video man 🏄♂️
@LongboardSessions
9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!!
Awesome video on so many levels!
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tony!!
Nicely explained, now im strugling to take big waves....
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Bigger waves are typically easier in many ways. Much more intimidating though which makes us mess up lol
love it 👌🏽 thanks so much for all the tips mate
@LongboardSessions
8 ай бұрын
You got it!
want to start surfing, and i feel like i already learnt how to surf just by watching this video. so well made. incredible.
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
thats so good to hear! Love getting people into it hehe
dude this video was put together so well
@LongboardSessions
9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!!
You are awesome Had my exhausted self laughing in the middle of the night and glued to the info/wisdom you’re offering. Headed to my first surfing effort this weekend! Wish me the best discovery of my true surfer self 😅
@LongboardSessions
8 ай бұрын
haha awesome! Hope you have a good time. Surfing is hard tho.. so don't expect to be a pro from day 1! Enjoy it, let me know how it goes
What a great video!! I normally don’t “like” or comment but I really enjoyed it, so I had to say something. It was entertaining, helpful and I look forward to testing the tips. Thanks man! Cheers!
@LongboardSessions
11 ай бұрын
haha thanks so much! Let me know how it goes!
So helpful and well made !!
@LongboardSessions
Ай бұрын
Thanks!!
grate job! love this videos u got a spark thats makes information fun and learnable ! keep that energy ! saludos desde sudamerica Chile!
@LongboardSessions
8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Lucas!
really well made video with some great humor.
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
finalllllly!!!!! a good video on some great tips for surfing!! i’m just getting into surfing but wanna know a little bit before i just go for it in the water…this video really helped! hopefully i come back with great news ahaha
@LongboardSessions
Ай бұрын
oh excellent!! thanks! Well I hope you have a good first session. Don't get discouraged if you don't.. surfing is tough. Worth the struggle tho hehe
Great video. I started searching youtube vids to try and help my wife learn, but it's been a few years since Ive paddled out, and I never passed "going down the line" stage myself, so looking forward to applying this and getting back into it. Thank you
@LongboardSessions
24 күн бұрын
Awesome! Let me know how it goes! It's a game changer when you start doing it
omg, your video is funny but informative !! love it
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!
you explained this really well
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
Good tips. Thanks!
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
You got it David!
Loved the vid! Just surfed for the first time yesterday. Had some success pop ups out there in the wash So much fun
@LongboardSessions
8 ай бұрын
Oh awesome, great to hear!!
Awesome video bud, funny yet very intellectual. Keep it up!
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Rey! Will do
Your videos are entertaining and informative. You have a great talent!
@LongboardSessions
9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much john!!
One of the best videos I’ve seen on teaching surfing ❤👏👏👏 wish I had seen this years before 😂
@LongboardSessions
11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
I got more out of this video than I could ever have imagined! HUGE thanks for the scene about standing next to a wall and looking down - not down - to the END of it. Make friends with The Face❣️❣️ 😂 I got so much out of my sessions after seeing that!! Riding down the Line is SUCH a HOOT!! I’m dying to do those little “hook turns”, “L-turns” whatever they’re called - that first thing you do right after the pop up to stay high on the wave. I have to get used to that height and speed. I’ll let you know when i get there! 😃 Thank you so much for your videos!!❤
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Wow so glad it helped! Well if you're starting to head down the line then you're well on your way to messing with all sorts of turns hehe. Let me know how you progress!
beginner surfer here, think these tips will really help! especially with my pop up
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Oh yea for sure! One of the biggest things with the pop up is looking at your board instead of where you want to go. It's huge
Amazing! Greetings from Brazil!
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!
Great video! Cheers!
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jordan!
this editing is so FUNNY and info is great, Good shit
@LongboardSessions
Жыл бұрын
haha Thanks so much!