Aloha Tribe,
Well, since I just talked about the 180 Hawaiian Pull Out, also sometimes called an Island Pull Out, it only makes sense to tie it in with the next move, the No Paddle Take Off, and, with perfect timing, which is the whole point of linking the two moves together, timing the moves right so that one naturally leads directly into the next move.
This sequence is about as tricky as it gets in surfing because there are a number of variables. Obviously, you'll have to have the waves, especially the subsequent wave for the No Paddle Take Off, all to yourself, or, be in agreement with everybody to share a Party Wave, otherwise, well, you could really get in someone's way, and, nobody wants to do that. Now, here in the Wilds, where I surf, there literally is nobody in the water, especially in the Winter, and even more so, when the waves are Double Overhead or higher.
So, the key to this move, is, picking your time and place to try it. And, let me tell you, once you learn to do it, you'll just have to quest for it again and again and again.
Essentially, here's how it goes. You do the standard Hawaiian Pull Out, modify it into my 180 Hawaiian Pull Out, then, as you ride over the shoulder, facing the shore, you keep your board pointing towards the beach and simply allow the following wave to life you up its face in exactly the right place, that, when you reach the peak, instead of dropping out the backside since you are NOT paddling, you instead are so perfectly positioned that you drop down the face on this new wave, without once having paddled.
This is a tough series of moves to perfect, and, it takes, as I said, the perfect breaks, with the right amount or types of brahs around, and perfect timing. But, then again, if surfing isn't about striving for Stoke, then, what's the point!!! Get this move down and you WILL be stoked beyond stoked.
As a prelude to this series of moves, practice both elements individually to truly master them. Once you have the fundamentals wired, then, make them art, and, following that, link them in this beautiful harmonious expression of dancing with the sea.
Bodaciously Stoked,
Lily of the Valley
Well, since I just talked about the 180 Hawaiian Pull Out, also sometimes called an Island Pull Out, it only makes sense to tie it in with the next move, the No Paddle Take Off, and, with perfect timing, which is the whole point of linking the two moves together, timing the moves right so that one naturally leads directly into the next move.
This sequence is about as tricky as it gets in surfing because there are a number of variables. Obviously, you'll have to have the waves, especially the subsequent wave for the No Paddle Take Off, all to yourself, or, be in agreement with everybody to share a Party Wave, otherwise, well, you could really get in someone's way, and, nobody wants to do that. Now, here in the Wilds, where I surf, there literally is nobody in the water, especially in the Winter, and even more so, when the waves are Double Overhead or higher.
So, the key to this move, is, picking your time and place to try it. And, let me tell you, once you learn to do it, you'll just have to quest for it again and again and again.
Essentially, here's how it goes. You do the standard Hawaiian Pull Out, modify it into my 180 Hawaiian Pull Out, then, as you ride over the shoulder, facing the shore, you keep your board pointing towards the beach and simply allow the following wave to life you up its face in exactly the right place, that, when you reach the peak, instead of dropping out the backside since you are NOT paddling, you instead are so perfectly positioned that you drop down the face on this new wave, without once having paddled.
This is a tough series of moves to perfect, and, it takes, as I said, the perfect breaks, with the right amount or types of brahs around, and perfect timing. But, then again, if surfing isn't about striving for Stoke, then, what's the point!!! Get this move down and you WILL be stoked beyond stoked.
As a prelude to this series of moves, practice both elements individually to truly master them. Once you have the fundamentals wired, then, make them art, and, following that, link them in this beautiful harmonious expression of dancing with the sea.
Bodaciously Stoked,
Lily of the Valley
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