5 tips to progress from beginner to intermediate surfer
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Loading... - Oliver Smith
- 04 Apr 2023
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Have you ever wondered what kind of scenery you could witness from behind the waves? Or do you feel the need to ride those picture perfect “green waves”?
Well, in this article we are going to bring you a paddle stroke closer to reach the line up.
Reading waves!
The ocean is just like a book with many different kinds of waves, as different kinds of letters you have in the alphabet.
The more you enter the ocean, the more you will understand its surroundings. Even if you just sit on the beach and watch other surfers or just notice how the waves are breaking , you will improve a lot on your “reading” skills.
The goal would be to understand the right timing for paddling out and to choose the right direction of the waves . This can be left or right or a no go “closeout”.
Be aware of the hazards!
Since surfing is an extreme sport, safety always comes first and as soon as your feet leave the ground and your body lays on the surfboard to paddle you have to be more aware of the hazards.
Ideally you always want to check your surfspot from high up. That way you can spot the currents , the rocks, and how the sandbanks are located.
You also want to see if the size of the waves matches your skills. A good measurement can be to compare the surfer who is riding so you can see the wave behind.
It can be ankle high, knee high, shoulder high or head high. At one point it is just becoming too dangerous for all of us.
If you don’t feel confident when judging the conditions and hazards, always speak to people around. Contact a local surf school, lifeguards or local surfers to help you. Read More…
