pren wrote:1. Looking down at the board THEN look down the line
2. Timing is off. Pop up late, already at the bottom of the wave face when the board is finally turned
3. Posture is off, rigid, but don't' know where is wrong/How to improve
Welcome any comments on what to work on next step
BTW, there is a lot for me to comment and give you advice on your riding/posture/technique, but I'll let you "spin your wheels" a bit as you first figure out your angled take off and such.
But let me give you a little insight into your problem(s)
On the video, watch it again but just focus on one thing. Forget about the wave and board. Just look at your left hand. Nothing else, just your LEFT hand.
Take notes and reflect on what you viewed. Then ( maybe another day ), sit down and focus on your right hand ( then left knee, neck, back, butt, and so on. Soon it will dawn on you, the problem at hand.