
Takeoff is difficult. I can’t pop up smoothly.
There are many causes. In your case, why not grab the surfboard with both hands at the time of takeoff?


that’s right. I’m holding a surfboard.
Grabbing the surfboard will slow down the pop-up.


But I’m scared if I don’t grab the surfboard. This is because the surfboard is not stable during takeoff.
You are misunderstanding. Takeoff is easier if you don’t grab the surfboard.
This time, I will talk about how to put your hands during takeoff.

・Disadvantage to grab a surfboard
・How to put your hands on the surfboard
・Exception: Backside grab rail take off
Disadvantage to grab a surfboard

I’m scared if I don’t grab the surfboard.

Don’t grab the rails on the surfboard. The time to take off is very short. It’s a waste of time to remove the hands that grabbed the rail. Also, during takeoffs, surfers act like push-ups. You can’t do push-ups quickly if you’re holding the rail.


I realized that I couldn’t waste even the slightest amount of time.
That’s right. Takeoff requires all actions to be done in a short amount of time.

How to put your hands on surfboard
Pop-ups on take-off are different from push-ups. This is because the pop-up raises the upper body while pushing the tail with the knee. However, the movement of stretching your arms is similar to push-ups. At the bottom of your chest, push up as if you were pushing the surfboard down.



Surfers do push-ups, so it’s a mistake to grab the rails on the surfboard. However, I’m still worried if I don’t grab the rail.
Contradictory to the above explanation, I’m actually grasping the rail a little. Only the little and ring fingers may get caught in the rail. This method may not be the best method. However, it is my habit.


Exception :Backside grab rail take off
I will talk about exceptions. This is for the backside grab rail. If the waves are steep, grab the rail as soon as you take off. (I’m a regular footer, so I grab the rail with my right hand.)
In my case, only at this time, I grab the rail with my right hand from the time of push-up and it pops up as it is. (The left hand does not grab the rail.)


Your right hand grabs the rail and your left hand doesn’t. It looks difficult.
It is not a technique for beginners. However, the backside grab rail is a very exciting technique. Please challenge someday.

Push up without grabbing the rails for a quick pop-up.
The following articles will surely help you. Please read by all means.

Cause of surfing takeoff failure(6)-Because you have a surfboard that is difficult to take off
Cause of surfing takeoff failure(7)-Because you haven’t practiced take-off body motion repeatedly on land.
Cause of surfing takeoff failure(8)-Because you misunderstand that takeoff is a steep fall
Cause of surfing failure(10)-Because you stopped paddling in the middle. A minimum of 10 paddles are required
Cause of surfing takeoff failure(11)-Because your knee are not bent enough
cause of surfing takeoff failure(12)-Because you are trying to use your ankle, calf and thigh muscles to keep you from falling off the surfboard
Cause of surfing takeoff failure(13)-Because you have little experience with takeoff
Cause of surfing takeoff failure(14)-Because your stance is narrow and you put your feet in the wrong position
Cause of surfing takeoff failure(15)-Because it is slow to move your paddling
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Surfing – Why surfing backside riding is difficult? The cause is your misunderstanding.
Surfing with style/How to improve your surfing style / instagram / YouTube
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