Wavalien, help me!
What’s up?
I can’t take off. I’m very disappointed.
Is the timing right for the correct takeoff position?
I fail even in the correct takeoff position.
Is the surfboard horizontal?
I’m trying to level my surfboard, but the tail is lifted by the waves. The waves leave me behind.
Are you looking horizontally?
I look horizontally.
Are you paddling hard?
Yes I am.
Well, I’m sure your position on your surfboard is bad.
This time, I will teach you the correct position on the surfboard.
・Position on the surfboard for a successful takeoff.
・In my case, the difference in knee position between paddling and takeoff
・How to make sure you are in the right position every time
Position on the surfboard for a successful takeoff
The position on the surfboard is very important. If you load it forward, the nose will sink. If you load it backwards, the tail will sink. In both cases, the surfboard does not advance. Find a position to keep the surfboard level.
Don’t be sloppy. Move your body back and forth by 0.5 inches. Then find the position where the surfboard is level.
In my case, the difference in knee position between paddling and takeoff
Is position so important?
It’s very important. In my case, the position is slightly different when moving with the paddle and when taking off. At takeoff, I put my knees just in front of the traction pad kick, as shown in the picture below.
Surfboard / Channel Islands : Model name unknown for Taylor Knox (Al Merrick hand-shaped)
6’3″ 18 1/2 “ 2 3/8″ volume: unknown
See the image below. The take-off is behind the knee position than when paddling.
| When moving by paddling | When to take off |
Surfboard / Pyzel surfboards the Ghost
Size 6’2″ 19 1/8″ 2 3/8″ 28.4L
The ghost is a surfboard for big and steep waves. Due to the round pin tail, the tail width is narrow. That’s why it’s difficult for me to put my knees on the takeoff.
| When moving by paddling | When to take off |
Surfboards / Pyzel surfboards Gremlin
Size 5’4″ 19 3/4″ 2 3/8″ 27.9L
Gremlin is a surfboard used for small waves and weak waves. The tail width is wide to make it easier to catch the force of the waves. So it’s easy for me to put my knees on the takeoff. From this point as well, beginner surfers will find it easier to take off with a wider surfboard.
| When moving by paddling | When to take off |
In my case, I put my knees just in front of the traction pad kick on any length of surfboard.
This position makes it easy for the surfboard to start running when the tail is lifted into the waves at takeoff. The success rate of takeoff is greatly increased.
I think the position where you can take off depends on the height and weight of the surfer and the size of the surfboard. Find the right position for you and your surfboard.
How to make sure you are in the correct position every time
Every time you need to be in a position where you can easily take off. To do this, remember where your knees are placed on the traction pad. The most accurate judgment is based on the position of the traction pad and the knee.
There are surfers who visually judge the position of the logo in front of the surfboard. But this is very inaccurate. Also, depending on the surfboard, the position of the logo will be different, so this is a bad method.
Thanks so much. I will try this method.
This time I’ve talked to you about a very important method. This method increases the success rate of takeoffs. However, few surfers may be aware of this method. If you want more successful takeoffs than your rivals, you shouldn’t tell them.
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I hope this article has helped you.
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