Friday, March 13, 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Cyril Coste riping on the 8.6 SUP performance
Our new French importer is having fun on his new 8.6 SUP performance !
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Coaching 101
It is time to start up a new coaching blog.
My daily coaching routine is very successful but am only able to work one on one with a handful of surfers at a time. This new section of the blog will give everyone a little insight to what we are doing on a daily basis. Keep in mind that even the most basic techniques need to be practiced by everyone, including my professional riders.
To be a great surfer, you need to master the basics. It doesn't matter if you are a professional or beginner, it is still the core to a good day of surfing. Never overlook the basic stuff because that is what allows you to do the advanced moves.
Tip #1
The source to 90% of all surfing problems is "trying too hard" It doesn't matter on your skill level and it happens to us all, we try too hard and our surfing falls apart. YOU CAN ONLY DO WHAT THE WAVES LET YOU. Don't ever forget this. Before you even paddle out, look at the waves and get an idea of the quality and power of the surf. If it is a small weak and mushy wave, (which it usually is) don't even expect to throw down huge moves, expect to do soft bottom turn/cutback combinations. Wherever you surf, there is a limit to what you can do and once you start trying too hard your performance will go down. Push too hard in your turns and you will start digging rail which will slow you down which will limit what you can do. Most surfers get frustrated and push harder when this happens which compounds the problem. Do what the wave lets you do, push softer in the turns and your board will respond and speed up which will let you turn harder. Sounds simple but it is natural to go big all the time. Slow it down and you will speed it up. Think about this today, I do every single day.
Tip#2
Now that you understand that "you can only do what the waves let you", lets continue along with that train of thought. The quality of the wave has a huge impact on your surfing potential and a better wave will let you do bigger and better quality maneuvers. On any given day, the best waves are usually found at the peak. You can increase the potential of a wave by simply taking off from the right spot on the wave, did you ever notice that the best surfers in the lineup always catch it from the peak? Getting an early takeoff from the very peak can increase your performance by 30 percent because an early takeoff from the peak allows you to start your bottom turn early which gives you more speed through your top turn which will flow you into your 2nd turn with speed. Everything seems to fall into place and your turns just link together effortlessly. Combine this with tip#1 above and you will really step up your surfing performance.
My daily coaching routine is very successful but am only able to work one on one with a handful of surfers at a time. This new section of the blog will give everyone a little insight to what we are doing on a daily basis. Keep in mind that even the most basic techniques need to be practiced by everyone, including my professional riders.
To be a great surfer, you need to master the basics. It doesn't matter if you are a professional or beginner, it is still the core to a good day of surfing. Never overlook the basic stuff because that is what allows you to do the advanced moves.
Tip #1
The source to 90% of all surfing problems is "trying too hard" It doesn't matter on your skill level and it happens to us all, we try too hard and our surfing falls apart. YOU CAN ONLY DO WHAT THE WAVES LET YOU. Don't ever forget this. Before you even paddle out, look at the waves and get an idea of the quality and power of the surf. If it is a small weak and mushy wave, (which it usually is) don't even expect to throw down huge moves, expect to do soft bottom turn/cutback combinations. Wherever you surf, there is a limit to what you can do and once you start trying too hard your performance will go down. Push too hard in your turns and you will start digging rail which will slow you down which will limit what you can do. Most surfers get frustrated and push harder when this happens which compounds the problem. Do what the wave lets you do, push softer in the turns and your board will respond and speed up which will let you turn harder. Sounds simple but it is natural to go big all the time. Slow it down and you will speed it up. Think about this today, I do every single day.
Tip#2
Now that you understand that "you can only do what the waves let you", lets continue along with that train of thought. The quality of the wave has a huge impact on your surfing potential and a better wave will let you do bigger and better quality maneuvers. On any given day, the best waves are usually found at the peak. You can increase the potential of a wave by simply taking off from the right spot on the wave, did you ever notice that the best surfers in the lineup always catch it from the peak? Getting an early takeoff from the very peak can increase your performance by 30 percent because an early takeoff from the peak allows you to start your bottom turn early which gives you more speed through your top turn which will flow you into your 2nd turn with speed. Everything seems to fall into place and your turns just link together effortlessly. Combine this with tip#1 above and you will really step up your surfing performance.
Tip#3
Great surfing revolves around a good bottom turn. Plain and simple, if you have a solid bottom turn surfing becomes easy. A good bottom turn will take you from the bottom of the wave to the top in one continuous arc and when done correctly, you will accelerate from start to finish of the turn. This acceleration creates explosive surfing and will allow you to link together all your moves with speed and flow. Haven't you ever wondered how these 100 lb groms can be so explosive and powerful? They all most certainly have a good bottom turn.
Key points: 1) start your bottom turn early, don't go too far down into the flat of the wave. Going down into the flat will take you out of the curve of the wave and you won't be able to make it all the way back to the lip in one continuous arc. 2) Your weight has to be balanced between your feet, if anything a Little front foot weighted. 3) bend your knees and get LOW while putting weight on your toes. This will get your board on it's rail which will give you that nice long arc. 4) Don't rush, a good bottom turn takes time. Let it flow and you will accelerate through the turn. 5) Don't push too hard. If you are slowing down, you are probably pushing too hard. Soften up and you will gain speed and power.
http://www.criticalbench.com/exercises/dumbbell-squat.htm Dumbbell squats are the best exercise to get your bottom turn stance dialed in. This is the correct position to be in during your bottom turn. I do these every other day to make that psoition feel natural and it helps keep me properly weighted and balanced over my board.
Go out and try this and remember, don't rush the bottom turn.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Matt Meola, Hookipa.
Bad weather and short rides, but it looks like we can make good vids with the camera. It's still working after some good aerials and crashes !
We carry the gopro cameras at the shop, come check them out.
We carry the gopro cameras at the shop, come check them out.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
ASP Australia - Melanie Bartel takes second place
SNAPPER ROCKS, Australia (Sunday, March 8, 2009) –
Great start from our team rider Melani Bartel who is now second in the ASP ranking.
Melanie's board is a eps parabolic epoxy 5"10 x 18 x 2.215, squah tail milkman. Melanie got her boards just before the contest, what a magic result.
Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 21, reigning two-time ASP Women’s World Champion, has won the Roxy Pro Gold Coast presented by LG Mobile, defeating Melanie Bartels (HAW, Kazuma), 26, in the Final to claim the inaugural event on the 2009 ASP Women’s World Tour.
Great start from our team rider Melani Bartel who is now second in the ASP ranking.
Melanie's board is a eps parabolic epoxy 5"10 x 18 x 2.215, squah tail milkman. Melanie got her boards just before the contest, what a magic result.
Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 21, reigning two-time ASP Women’s World Champion, has won the Roxy Pro Gold Coast presented by LG Mobile, defeating Melanie Bartels (HAW, Kazuma), 26, in the Final to claim the inaugural event on the 2009 ASP Women’s World Tour.
Gilmore wasted no time in the Final, securing the day’s high single-wave score of a 9.57 out of a possible 10 on her opening wave for a fluid series of fin releases and power carves.
“It’s a new start for me,” Gilmore said. “To win on your home turf, in front of all these people, it’s unbelievable.”
Bartels struggled to secure a scoring wave in the first half of the Final, only able to a post 7.50 out of a possible 10 with under five minutes to go.
"I am ecstatic right now,” Bartels said.
“Surfing against Steph (Gilmore) in a heat is always a challenge for me. I know how good she is.
I knew I needed to put up big scores, but no waves came through. She surfed unreal and I am just glad that I got to surf Snapper with one other person out."
Despite the disappointing showing in Final, Bartels’ runner-up finish sees the Hawaiian rocket up the ratings from ASP World No. 7 to No. 2 heading into the rest of the season.
"To get a good result at the beginning of the year gives momentum to go into the next event and feel a little bit more confident and relaxed,” Bartels said. “I’ll just work on my surfing and see what mistakes I have done in this contest and just hope for the better in the next and try not to make the same mistakes."
ROXY PRO GOLD COAST FINAL RESULTS:
1 – Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) 16.07
2 – Melanie Bartels (HAW) 12.50
ROXY PRO GOLD COAST SEMIFINALS RESULTS:
SF 1: Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) 16.33 def. Paige Hareb (NZL) 12.16
SF 2: Melanie Bartels (HAW) 17.34 def. Coco Ho (HAW) 13.27
CURRENT ASP WOMEN’S WORLD TOUR RATINGS:
1 – Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) 1200
2 – Melanie Bartels (HAW) 972
3 – Paige Hareb (NZL) 756
3 – Coco Ho (HAW) 756
5 – Sofia Mulanovich (PER) 552
5 – Rebecca Woods (AUS) 552
5 – Chelsea Hedges (AUS) 552
5 – Bruna Schmitz (BRA) 552
9 – Silvana Lima (BRA) 360
9 – Amee Donohoe (AUS) 360
9 – Samantha Cornish (AUS) 360
9 – Jacqueline Silva (BRA) 360
9 – Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS) 360
9 – Rosanne Hodge (ZAF) 360
9 – Alana Blanchard (HAW) 360
9 – Megan Abubo (HAW) 360
17 – Jessi Miley-Dyer (AUS) 180
18 – Layne Beachley (AUS) 0
Gilmore To Take On Bartels In Roxy Pro Final
The stage is set for the final of the Roxy Pro presented by LG Mobile, with the semi-finals of the ASP women’s world tour event being completed at Snapper Rocks on the Gold Coast this morning.
The grand final will pit two-time world champion Stephanie Gilmore vs. Hawaiian hotshot Melanie Bartels and is expected to hit the water at 11am (Qld time).
In semi-final one, Gilmore used her home court advantage to post a sensational win against 2009 debutant Paige Hareb. Gilmore netting a high scoring 9.33 ride at her local break to defeat Hareb 16.33 to 12.16.
Hareb's impressive result has seen the young rookie jump into the world no.3 spot after just one event on the 2009 ASP women's world tour.
The second semi was equally impressive, with world no.7 Bartels dusting fellow Hawaiian Coco Ho. Bartels starting off with a bang, posting a 9.17 and an 8.17 on her first two waves to seal victory and an all-important final berth.
Mel Bartel will take on fellow Hawaiian Koko Ho in the semifinals
Roxy Pro presented by LG Mobile Only Three Heats Away From Crowning Champion
The Roxy Pro presented by LG Mobile is only three heats away from crowning a champion, with another call to be made at 7am tomorrow.
Contest organisers reconvened at 9am today and a call was made to proceed with Round 2 of the men’s Quiksilver Pro at Duranbah. An afternoon swell increase allowed organizers to relocate to the main contest site of Snapper Rock to hold the remaining 8 heats of round two in point break waves.
When the ASP women's world tour action commences, two-time world champion Stephanie Gilmore (Coolangatta, Aus) will take on rampaging rookie Paige Hareb (New Zealand) in semi one, while world no.7 Melanie Bartels will face off with young gun Coco Ho in an all-Hawaiian semi two.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Roxy Pro Gold cost Australia - Melanie Bartel in semi final
The season-opening Roxy Pro presented by LG Mobile is on hold for an 11am (Qld time) call when a decision will be made as to whether they will finalize today.
When the ASP women's world tour action commences, two-time world champion Stephanie Gilmore (Coolangatta, Aus) will take on rampaging rookie Paige Hareb (New Zealand) in semi one, while world no.7 Melanie Bartels will face off with young gun Coco Ho in an all-Hawaiian.
Will the Roxy Pro champion be crowned today?? Well, keep checking back for further updates or get down to D-bah for some exciting world tour action
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Monday, March 2, 2009
Package deal at the shop if you buy a board and the Go Pro camera, come check them out !
Vids on the blog very soon with some of our riders !
Tested and approved by pro surfers in macking Puerto, Northern California, and Hawaii, the Surf HERO is a revolutionary quick-release board-mountable camera.
Shoot 56 minutes of TV resolution video with sound or 5 megapixel photos automatically for over an hour while your surf. Waterproof to 100 feet/30 meters.
Features a 170º ultra wide angle lens and high-resolution 5 megapixel sensor. The lens is so wide, it can capture a 6'2" surfer from head to toe while he/she is riding a 6'0" surfboard.
Designed for maximum convenience, simply press the shutter button on the paddle out and the Surf HERO will shoot TV resolution video or 5MP photos every 2 seconds for an hour while you surf. Once it starts shooting video or photos you can forget about it until it's time to review your footage at the end of your session.
The Surf HERO includes two, removable mounting options:
1. A stick-on baseplate that takes a couple of minutes to set up and go.
2. An FCS™ compatible plug mounting system that allows you to allen-screw your camera into the deck of your board when you install an FCS™ center fin plug into the deck of your board. Easily done by any ding repairer or shaper.
Both options allow the camera to be quickly attached and removed from your surfboard.
What's Included:
* 5 Megapixel HERO Wide Camera with 170º Wide Angle Lens
* 1 Shockproof/Waterproof Quick-Release Housing—100 feet/30 meters
* 1 High-Impact, 3M™ Adhesive Mounting Disc with Integrated Leash System
* 1 FCS™-Compatible Male Plug Mount for Attaching to FCS™ Center Fin Plug
* 1 Quick-Release Buckle
* 1 Rubber Quick-Release Stopper Lock
* 1 USB/RCA Combo Cable
* Warranty: One Year
Tested and approved by pro surfers in macking Puerto, Northern California, and Hawaii, the Surf HERO is a revolutionary quick-release board-mountable camera.
Shoot 56 minutes of TV resolution video with sound or 5 megapixel photos automatically for over an hour while your surf. Waterproof to 100 feet/30 meters.
Features a 170º ultra wide angle lens and high-resolution 5 megapixel sensor. The lens is so wide, it can capture a 6'2" surfer from head to toe while he/she is riding a 6'0" surfboard.
Designed for maximum convenience, simply press the shutter button on the paddle out and the Surf HERO will shoot TV resolution video or 5MP photos every 2 seconds for an hour while you surf. Once it starts shooting video or photos you can forget about it until it's time to review your footage at the end of your session.
The Surf HERO includes two, removable mounting options:
1. A stick-on baseplate that takes a couple of minutes to set up and go.
2. An FCS™ compatible plug mounting system that allows you to allen-screw your camera into the deck of your board when you install an FCS™ center fin plug into the deck of your board. Easily done by any ding repairer or shaper.
Both options allow the camera to be quickly attached and removed from your surfboard.
What's Included:
* 5 Megapixel HERO Wide Camera with 170º Wide Angle Lens
* 1 Shockproof/Waterproof Quick-Release Housing—100 feet/30 meters
* 1 High-Impact, 3M™ Adhesive Mounting Disc with Integrated Leash System
* 1 FCS™-Compatible Male Plug Mount for Attaching to FCS™ Center Fin Plug
* 1 Quick-Release Buckle
* 1 Rubber Quick-Release Stopper Lock
* 1 USB/RCA Combo Cable
* Warranty: One Year
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