This subject came up in the "volume forward boards" thread and started to dominate the discussion, so posting as a separate thread here.
I've watched a few of Rob's YouTube videos, and it's been transformative for me. Finally understand the physics behind efficient paddling (Duh! And I studied engineering for a year!)
Main things I've been focusing on:
1. Not over-reaching, especially when sprint paddling. Focusing on instead entering the water not too far in front of my shoulders. The over-reaching was a constant mistake of mine, I now realize.
2. Keeping my elbow high when paddling, so entering the water at a more vertical angle. Also making a smoother entry.
3. Thinking of my hands and forearms like a canoe paddle.
3. Focusing on pushing BACK not DOWN. This is probably what made the biggest difference overall. Seems super obvious now, but I never really thought about it before (because dumb).
4. Head down close to deck when getting into a wave (I already did this, but more conscious of it now).
5. Keeping my belly lifted slightly off the deck while paddling. This was mainly to relieve new back pain I was experiencing (worked!), but also seems to speed up my paddling for some reason. Body more horizontal, so board more horizontal?
LInk to Rob Case's YouTube page, which is where I found the most useful videos:
Key videos that helped me the most:
BEST SIMPLE SUMMARY OF KEY TECHNIQUES:
NOT OVER-REACHING:
ELBOW POSITION/PROPER USE OF FORCE:
CREATING FORWARD PROPULSION:
BASIC PHYSICS BEHIND IT (KINDA DRY, BUT WORTHWHILE):
All of this has made a huge difference. Catching way more waves, and MAKING more waves, instead of dropping in too late and falling behind. And this on a lower volume board than what I was riding before (only a liter less, but still). And my shoulders don't hurt after my sessions anymore!
Lohena and Maz pointed me towards this information, so want to thank them both
Curious if anyone else has gotten benefit from applying Rob's methods, or any other methods they've found that actually work to increase wave count.
I've been trying to use the "S" stroke, but not sure I'm doing it right. Feel pretty hit & miss on that still..
I've watched a few of Rob's YouTube videos, and it's been transformative for me. Finally understand the physics behind efficient paddling (Duh! And I studied engineering for a year!)
Main things I've been focusing on:
1. Not over-reaching, especially when sprint paddling. Focusing on instead entering the water not too far in front of my shoulders. The over-reaching was a constant mistake of mine, I now realize.
2. Keeping my elbow high when paddling, so entering the water at a more vertical angle. Also making a smoother entry.
3. Thinking of my hands and forearms like a canoe paddle.
3. Focusing on pushing BACK not DOWN. This is probably what made the biggest difference overall. Seems super obvious now, but I never really thought about it before (because dumb).
4. Head down close to deck when getting into a wave (I already did this, but more conscious of it now).
5. Keeping my belly lifted slightly off the deck while paddling. This was mainly to relieve new back pain I was experiencing (worked!), but also seems to speed up my paddling for some reason. Body more horizontal, so board more horizontal?
LInk to Rob Case's YouTube page, which is where I found the most useful videos:
Rob Case
Catch More Waves, With Less Effort. Surfing Paddling Technique Expert and Coach with over 20 years of research. Learn how to paddle with less effort, how to ...
www.youtube.com
Key videos that helped me the most:
BEST SIMPLE SUMMARY OF KEY TECHNIQUES:
NOT OVER-REACHING:
ELBOW POSITION/PROPER USE OF FORCE:
CREATING FORWARD PROPULSION:
BASIC PHYSICS BEHIND IT (KINDA DRY, BUT WORTHWHILE):
Surfing Paddling
Surfing Paddling is dedicated to helping surfers catch more waves with less effort. Surfing Paddling Technique, Surf Technique and Training, and Surfing Fitness.
www.surfingpaddling.com
All of this has made a huge difference. Catching way more waves, and MAKING more waves, instead of dropping in too late and falling behind. And this on a lower volume board than what I was riding before (only a liter less, but still). And my shoulders don't hurt after my sessions anymore!
Lohena and Maz pointed me towards this information, so want to thank them both
Curious if anyone else has gotten benefit from applying Rob's methods, or any other methods they've found that actually work to increase wave count.
I've been trying to use the "S" stroke, but not sure I'm doing it right. Feel pretty hit & miss on that still..
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