Instruction videos. The pop up

A pretty good video explaining 3 different ways of pop up. Includes the Aussie sprinter pop up. Not the fastest pop up, but it worth to try if you are having problems with a pop up that gives you a stance on the middle of the board.

However if you are surfing on a long board, you can cross step into the right position.

The pop up that I am trying to practice for the future. Notice how the front foot is landing quite a distance in front of the place where the hands were. This is supposed to keep the board trimmed flat. That means speed

 Video No 1.  is a version I have not seen before. Try it to see if it works for you. Notice the toes are behind the board.

Video No 2. The pop up I use. It is a lot easier if your board is so long so your toes are on the board and not hanging out behind the board. I use the support of the right foot toes to give the butt a good swing up in the air, to create some momentum.

Video No 3. The pop up for short board

Video No 4 and Video No 5 are 2 more videos from ExpertVillage. I think they are very good. I don not quite understand why you are not supposed to grab the rails. First time I hear that
Video No. 6    Shows two more video clips of pop up

The next you need to learn is the "Take off and bottom turn". Still after 2 years I still have not quite figured this out. http://www.youtube.com

The above video shows the key factors. Get up early, angle the board a little in the direction you want to go.

Believe me many things can go wrong. Do not start practice this on shallow water as you are likely to stumble head first in front of the board, and remember, when falling, protect your head with your hands and arms. Then wait a little before breaking up through surface. Spot the board. Move to the board and retrieve it. Do not pull the board towards you using the leach. You can overdo the pulling and end up getting the end of the board in the face.

The Bottom turn is the first turn you make to start surf along the wave.

Examples:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWRmrEKQCXw
Long board

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TteEZfcWnkI
Short board

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