Where did you surf today ?

[BA]

I’m riding a 6’1 with a bit of beef. Previously it was 5’10s and 11s.

As we go into winter, I’ll probably get something bigger for the strong offshores and chunk.

[foamy]

Nathan Florence was saying the only land-based exercise he has encountered that seemed particularly good for paddle fitness was using a SkiErg machine.

https://youtu.be/9Jqcxr8Iq5E

Is he sponsored by them?

No. The sticker isn’t on his board. Nate just made a passing remark. He is a gym junkie.

[buddy]

I like the pun, beans but still think there are much better suggestions.

I don’t do the illustrated exercises if that’s what you are referring to but the stuff I have done with it for an extended period has kept my core strength pretty constant. Also beefed up the springs. 100% relevant for surfing.

Beany, whatever works for you is the go.
Doing something is better than doing nothing.
If that machine motivates you to do something then great. I don’t think it’s necessary for a strong core though.

To motivate myself, I bought an online program for $200.
Could I have come up with something similar myself?
Sure.
But this laid it all out in front of me and motivated me to get my 3 workouts in per week rain, hail and shine without having to think about it.

It was a 6 week program but now I just use the template and sometimes substitute the exercises in it too mix it up.

And I use the warmup they provided daily. Easy, routine, don’t have to think about what I’m gonna do as I know it back to front.

Works for me.

[Beanpole]

Definitely. My missus bought the machine off some friends who were going OS. I definitely wouldn’t have bought it myself but I’ve found the particular exercises I do on it really improves my core strength and balance. There’s a few light weights I use as well lately.
Also have used bolsters and a few other things to stretch after surfing.
Since I’ve retired I have made it an objective to surf every day possible regardless of how crap it is. That’s been really good but I was getting really really stiff in the back and shoulders after a few days.
My daughter was a yoga instructor for a while and is still pretty full on with it. She really helped me with stretches.So going pretty well at the moment.

[Hatchnam]

Headlands then macauleys. Funz

[Pants]

I find the Swedish Penis pump an excellent apparatus to improve my technique, especially my pop up. Barring that (sorry) I just keep the weight down and surf a bit.

[Hatchnam]

Sandon point. 3-4 foot. Good swell direction but with moderate onshore winds jumbling things up, though still some good runs linking thru to the boat sheds.

[steve shearer]

Might go up to the Super-y tomorrow and do a few laps.

[buddy]

I’m thinking Byron during 2up hours

[steve shearer]

Leaving for a few laps of the Pass now Buddy.

On little green .

[buddy]

Good luck

[BA]

He’s gonna need it. What a circus.

[buddy]

Superbank is no better though.
Give it a few more hours.

[BA]

Jeebus. It’s not much better down here. I’m hoping for the 2up exodus as well. There’s fuckers everywhere at the moment. Doesn’t help that it’s 25 degrees down here today, it’s offshore, and there’s a few little waves.

[Trev]

Ha. You should see Noosa.

[Trev]

Hopefully tomorrow won't be so bad. Heading there early

[BA]

Ha. You should see Noosa.

Just had a look at the cam. Another superbank. Yuck.

[buddy]

It's not as depressing as when there's a small wave at Lorne point and 50 blokes waiting for that one rideable peeler every 15 minutes