Beginners learn to popup on a board and then typically don't think about their popup again. The popup and takeoff are the most important aspects of setting up a wave, especially a hollow wave. Holly (with special guest Charlie) shares thoughts on dos and don'ts for popups on shortboards, focusing specifically on steep hollow waves. Stay til the end for tube riding troubleshooting!
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