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Patience, positioning, and a bit of courage. You need a wave that’s pitching, not just crumbling. Take off at an angle, set your line high in the pocket, and commit. Don’t look down at your feet—look ahead through the tube. Stay compact and let the wave do the work. You’ll get swallowed more times than you make it, but that one moment you get slotted will be worth every beating. Just go for it!

Prepping for juice like this is a full-time lifestyle. It starts with next-level paddle fitness and breath-hold training. You need the right sled: a heavy-duty gun with plenty of rocker. Mentally, you study the break relentlessly—understanding the take-off zone, the ledge, and the escape routes. Most importantly, you build a trusted crew. You never paddle out alone. It’s about mutual respect for the ocean and having a solid team watching your back when things get hairy, because out there, they definitely will.

Volume (measured in liters) is your float and paddle power. More volume means easier paddling, earlier wave-catching, and more stability—key for groms or bigger surfers. Less volume means a more responsive, sinky board for radical turns, but requires stronger paddling. It’s about matching the board’s “foam” to your weight and skill level. Too little, and you’ll struggle; too much, and you’ll feel corky.

It’s about paddling out with full commitment and heart. Don’t just go through the motions; attack each section, go for that turn with everything you’ve got, and never mentally bail on a wave. Embrace the stoke and the frustration—surf with passion. Whether in a friendly heat or just trying to nail a new maneuver, that fiery, focused intensity is what AI brought every single time.