Which Surf Board to Use
When students learn how to surf in my Oceanside Surf Lessons, they learn on a high volume board so the new techniques they learn are not hindered by the surf board. New students think surfing will be as easy as it looks. Film is quite deceiving in that experts with years of experience and in top “surf” condition seduce people to start. I am not complaining, but in lessons the reality becomes apparent.
Surfing is a serious sport that requires skill building, conditioning, dedication, practice, and heaps of courage. Other than football, few sports can trash beginners like the ocean. The problem for beginners is they have to learn the hard way through the experience of hard knocks. We soon learn to avoid the impacts.
Students would be happier to utilize the board that supports their conditioning and skills. This keeps it fun. You can learn on most any board. Staying on the soft tops for a good period of time acquaints one with techniques, the waves, safety, and stamina.
Anyone finds their first day tiring. How much physical conditioning you pledge is a function of your ambitions and anticipated rate of growth. Learning techniques is a function of study time and practice. Its good to read books, watch videos, and real surfers in the water. Each time you learn something, you can see more when you observe.
Moving down in board size should not be as big an objective as being fit and skilled.
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This is a good video on Learning How to Surf