Learning To Surf For Absolute Beginners

If you are learning to surf, you already know just how fun and exciting it can be

. There are many people out there though that would love to learn and hit the waves from time to time. Many people seem to be under the misunderstanding that learning to surf is difficult. The learning process is not the hard part, the getting out there and doing your own thing can be the hardest.

The most important things you need to remember is to have the right gear and the right attitude. The gear includes a surf board with a leash and a suit. The attitude on the other hand cannot simply be bought. You need to be determined to surf if you want to be any good at it. Just because you have a board and can paddle it out to the break does not mean you are ready.

Start off by choosing a surfing buddy. This may not seem all that important but it is. A surfing buddy rides the wave with you and is paddling out to the next one by your side. This gives you someone to talk to on the way out and someone to call for help should something go wrong. Most of all though, you might want to start by choosing someone who has a little bit of experience in the sport to help guide you along the way.

This last part is important because no matter how good you are at getting to your feet, it will not mean a thing if you cannot read the waves. What this means is that you have to watch the swells as they are approaching to determine which ones will be good and which ones to let pass you by. You have to determine speed when riding with the wave and determine when to jump to your feet. All of this takes experience but is made easier when you have an experienced buddy to go surfing with.

Furthermore, while there tend to be no real rules to surfing, those who are learning to surf will learn the following unofficial guidelines to ensure the most enjoyable time as well as prevent any injuries or upsetting other surfers.

In general practice, the one at the crest of the wave will own it. This does not mean that you can take that next smaller wave right behind and call it yours unless you want some trouble. At the same time, just because they may not be on their feet at the moment, does not mean they are not going to ride the wave. Some more experienced surfers may wait and ride in behind the wave so let them own it.

When you are paddling out to the break make sure that you do not cross another surfer's wave. In other words, look for the wave's break and paddle towards it. Although this may be an inconvenience for you, should you cross the wrong surfer you may end up stirring up some trouble. Play it safe and never cross the path of another.

Above all though, make sure that your board has a leash and that you have it attached to your back foot. This is very important because if you should fall off, not only will you be stuck swimming to shore, but your board may be damaged by the wave, or worse; dragged out by the undertow. Furthermore, if your board is left in the break, another surfer by happen upon it and get injured so always have and use your leash.

by: Troy Carruthers

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