Tuesday 23 October 2007

Learn how to Surf


New comers to the sport or even Surfers just wanting to improve can go to a BSA Qualified Surf School, and learn the basics techniques of surfing and basic maneuvers.

On this site I will concentrate on the basics of standing, as you can’t really learn complex maneuvers from a piece of text.

First lie on your board with your back to a wave and start to paddle. Use long powerful strokes similar to when swimming breaststroke.
Once you feel you have caught the wave move your arms down the rails until your hands are in line with your nipples. Start to lift your chest off the board; just like a press up.
Using your toes and abdomen, try to bring your legs up under you and in to a side ways crouch.
Once you have attained your balance lift your arms off the rails and with your legs still slightly bent bring yourself into an upright position, head facing forwards.

Once you have mastered the art of standing up without falling off the next step is turning.

Once standing turn your head and angle your body in the direction you want to go and put more weight on your back foot.
Continue facing in the right direction for as long as you want.

A word to the wise: You will fall off and you will get wet, get used to it!

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