Surfing - How to
Surfing - How to
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- gramme0
I've been surfing since I was 14, although I currently live in St. Louis and only get to surf on vacations. Boo.
Anyway: what IRNlun6 said. Costa Rica is a great place to learn. Tamarindo in particular, over on the west coast. Also: Florida, southern coast of Oahu (HI), some parts of SoCal.
Swim your ass off, for starters. It's the best exercise to get you in paddling shape. Do it for a couple months and you'll see big results.
Don't try to be cool like the guys carving huge hacks and boosting air. Get a longboard. Easier to paddle, get into waves, and a stabler ride. Master this and only then move to a shortboard if you feel so inclined.
Pay attention to right of way. The guy closest to the peak of a breaking wave has priority. Be patient.
- NOOOOO tamarindo is polluted like crazy! head south where the waves are clean and pesticide / poo free.Countryman
- He could head north across the rivermouth for cleaner, less crowded waves.gramme
- Jaco/Hermosa might be a bit heavy for beginners.gramme
- dude you gotta move. I live in cali and there are waves everyday. Let me reiterate, EVERYDAYCountryman
- Check out bill of rights and lefts from the link stoplying sent. Could help you avoid serious trouble out in the water.IRNlun6
- I know.... getting harder to leave each day. Wife, kid, family, business here.gramme