23 things to know before you start surfing
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Loading... - Marilyn Zarate
- 03 Apr 2023
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There are certain things every potential surfer should be aware of before they get started. This list will save you heartache and needless worry, and will maximise your surfing life.
1) Don’t worry about what other people might be thinking about your board, wetsuit, skill level, etc. Focus on surfing: paddling out and catching waves back in.
2) Learn to duck dive before you can even stand up. Being able to duck dive will exponentially increase the number of waves you catch.
3) Surf mostly in the morning and late afternoon. Sunburn isn’t cool and you’ll regret having been sunburnt later in life.
4) Catch as many waves as possible. Don’t sit out there waiting for what you might think is the perfect wave – catch everything you can.
5) Don’t be overly timid. Know your place in the line-up, especially as a beginner, but don’t go surfing and catch no waves. Sometimes you need to get amongst the action to get your share.
6) Smile and be friendly in the line-up. Other surfers are people too. You might even find a mentor who’ll take you under his or her wing. Read More..
