Brad Gerlach Wave Ki

[Mr J]

Go back and check out his bottom turn to get the power for that backside hit. I haven't seen it, but bet it's akin to this:

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yeah same backhand technique as the Keanu Asing video posted by Teeroi. Taking the reach behind a step further and putting the hand into the water - this is the cue @teeroi gave me when he saw a vid of my appalling technique, before I had my lessons. It encourages torso and shoulder rotation into the wave which allows winding up some rotational mass before rotating vigorously the other way. I ended up using my teachers "waitress tray carry" cue instead, but the idea to get that torso and shoulder rotation in the setup for the backhand off the lip is the same. The problem with NP Jr photo sequence from an analysis point of view is it is missing out the bottom turn setup part.

Here is me taken a few weeks after completing my lessons, an entirely unremarkable few seconds of ride. On my 5' 4" tuflite New Flyer in the Gulf of Thailand. 5 second interval windswell, vid was when my wife randomly took snap with her phone. There is only so much that can be achieved! Nevertheless I'm happy with it because at least I am remembering the "waitress reach behind me with a tray" cue before trying to pull it off the lip.

 

[freeride76]

Nice one bruz.

 

[Northern_Shores]

tuflite

With built in wave Ki. Just makes you surf better.

 

[HSY]

With built in wave Ki. Just makes you surf better.

Surftech! Your favorite kind of board!

 

[oeste858]

With built in wave Ki. Just makes you surf better.

Gotta remember to check the add wave ki option on my next custom

 

[vanrysss]

You nerds with your technique, don't you know expensive boards will make you surf better ?

This is actually confusing af. The only time I think about bringing my rear hand to the opposite shoulder is during a top turn, not a bottom turn. Seems like that would drive me further down the wave, not up the face.

 

[ghostshaper]

Did it really take 5 pages for the first mention of curren?

 

[racer1]

You nerds with your technique, don't you know expensive boards will make you surf better ?

This is actually confusing af. The only time I think about bringing my rear hand to the opposite shoulder is during a top turn, not a bottom turn. Seems like that would drive me further down the wave, not up the face.

swing it behind you to go up the face, swing it in front of you to top turn. Spine is the fulcrum.

 

[sdsrfr]

swing it behind you to go up the face, swing it in front of you to top turn. Spine is the fulcrum.

Aren’t these really just tricks for opening up your shoulders to be aimed where you want to go?

using your arms allows you to premeditate the movements, shift momentum, and gain additional torque to compensate where your core is lacking.

 

[Maz]

swing it behind you to go up the face, swing it in front of you to top turn. Spine is the fulcrum.

Yep, it's the difference between driving through a turn and doing a short flick. Think of a layback, where you do the opposite (arm/torso falls back during turn).

 

[oeste858]

my brain hurts. Im pretty sure I've been doing it all wrong. LOL

 

[ReForest]

Here is some good BS Surfing. Time stamp at 0:48.

 

[ReForest]

I'm an adult learner. I started surfing in 2014 (when i was 31). Next year will be 10 years surfing. Although, it actually feels more like 8 years surfing because the first 2 years was basically learning how to paddle, catch waves, and read the waves. That was a solid 2 years of going three or four times a month. I was so out of shape I remember not being able to paddle out and get past the white water. Then once I was out it was difficult to catch a wave. I remember times when i would drive out from Murrieta to Oside and not catch a single wave, and then have to drive all the way home. lol. Kookin it for sure.

Its been a long journey. Watching video of myself has helped tremendously, but taking a few coaching lessons from a pro surfer I feel has helped the most. My recent surf trip to El Salvador helped a lot as well.

I truly feel that if you "WANT" to improve, you will. My next goal is to land a backside air 360 before I'm 41. lol. I got one more year to do it.

 

[encladd]

Aren’t these really just tricks for opening up your shoulders to be aimed where you want to go?

using your arms allows you to premeditate the movements, shift momentum, and gain additional torque to compensate where your core is lacking.

Bingo, it's all in the hips and hips follow your shoulders. The freaks that can rotate their hips regardless of shoulder position (see one JJF) are the best among us.

 

[Northern_Shores]

yup plus Conner Coffin and others.

Yuri is on the Ki

Click link at own risk

Yury Tsedenov on Instagram: "I always look where I’m going on my take off. However yesterday I made some attempts to try Brad’s technique and to be honest, I did feel the difference especially doing the turns. I’m excited to improve this technique and see where it goes next Stooooked! Thank you Brad @waveki for sharing it with us Board 5’4” Mini Super @sheasomma Fins @surfsqrd Twin #surfboard #surfboards #learntosurf #improveyoursurf #improveyoursurfing #ilovesurfing #surftips #boardporn #improveyoursurf #surfnyc #nysurf #nysurfing #eastcoastsurf #ssdminisuper #minisimmons #minisimmonssurfboard #surfboardleash #surfhacks #surftips #howtosurf #waveki"

2,250 likes, 28 comments - skippersurfreview on July 31, 2023: "I always look where I’m going on my take off. However yesterday I made some attempts to try Brad’s technique and to be honest, I did feel the difference especially doing the turns. I’m excited to improve this technique and see where...

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[oeste858]

Couldn’t hurt!

 

[sushipop]

my eyes are looking at these keels in Gerr's OG post. link to who he tagged in the post no es working. anyone have any deets?

 

[slipped_disc]

my eyes are looking at these keels in Gerr's OG post. link to who he tagged in the post no es working. anyone have any deets?
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Finally, someone sees the light! Those fins are gorgeous. Here's the guy's info. Only bummer is that, as far as I know, he's FCS only.

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[oeste858]

Kahea Hart has something to say about all the instagram surf coaching

Kahea Hart on Instagram: "So many option on social media coaching people how to improve their surf stance or surf training. I’ve been holding my tongue but can’t take it anymore. I had to make this post. I coached many young surfers that have become very successful and I have never told them to drop their back knee in to get into a surf stance. The stuff I see on social media on how to improve your Surfing or your surf training blows my mind. I will be posting the other end of this discussion in a real later this week, but If you want the full video, you can see the rest of it on my YouTube link is in the bio. #realsurftips #realsurfing #dontdothis #hawaiisurfandperformance #surftips #surfing #surfcoach #surfstyle #surfstance"

6,350 likes, 209 comments - hawaiisurfandperformance on August 3, 2023: "So many option on social media coaching people how to improve their surf stance or surf training. I’ve been holding my tongue but can’t take it anymore. I had to make this post. I coached many young surfers that have...

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[racer1]

we Can all agree that you never go full Ando