I want to learn how to SURF!

**Basic_man** · 03-31-2005, 07:10 AM

I'd like to surf too, but there is no wave at all here!

**MickeyG** · 03-31-2005, 07:12 AM

yeah man there are no waves down here, I think you have to go upto Sebastian. It does sound fun though, let me know how it turns out.

**Forest** · 03-31-2005, 07:15 AM

Originally posted by MickeyG

yeah man there are no waves down here, I think you have to go upto Sebastian. It does sound fun though, let me know how it turns out.

I see some guys out surfin down here
the waves are small but i think that would be good for me to learn

then move up to loactions with bigger waves

**bringer** · 03-31-2005, 07:17 AM

long board for the novice

**bringer** · 03-31-2005, 07:23 AM

http://www.soul-surfer.com/how-to-surf.html
these tips seem about right

**Forest** · 03-31-2005, 07:49 AM

Originally posted by bringer

http://www.soul-surfer.com/how-to-surf.html
these tips seem about right

good resource thanks!

**shuki** · 03-31-2005, 08:01 AM

well the first thing you need is a fast internet connection. I suggest broadband from cable

**Antonio** · 03-31-2005, 09:07 AM

Come to South Africa, white sharks tend to improve the surfes' speed ;)

**axelcat** · 03-31-2005, 09:10 AM

Ive surfed once and it is hard

**KMR Stitch** · 03-31-2005, 09:22 AM

Sooo easy ;-)

If you have money get a Stwert 9'6 Long Board Squash Tail. Around 700-850.00 For a nice new one.

Florida waves kinda suck it's a lot of Slop and white water

**spideriux** · 03-31-2005, 09:28 AM

it's easy

**Tony Montana** · 03-31-2005, 09:35 AM

I thought he meant surf teh tgp's

**ITG-Obi** · 03-31-2005, 09:52 AM

surfing is fun..

**sonofsam** · 03-31-2005, 10:51 AM

arn't there any classes in your area?

**Forest** · 03-31-2005, 11:12 AM

Originally posted by sonofsam

arn't there any classes in your area?

im going to find out

**Downtime** · 03-31-2005, 11:14 AM

quick poll - how many of you actually thought he was talking about surfing, as in on a board in the ocean?

**MakingItPay** · 03-31-2005, 11:18 AM

I would watch some surfing at the beach or on TV and decide which style appeals to you the most. Then, you might rent a board (short or long) and get some instruction. Trying it without instruction could get you hurt, and make you not continue something that can give you a lot of joy.

I love to longboard, and it is a wonderful, healthy sport.

Best of luck!

**Forest** · 03-31-2005, 11:59 AM

Originally posted by MakingItPay

I would watch some surfing at the beach or on TV and decide which style appeals to you the most. Then, you might rent a board (short or long) and get some instruction. Trying it without instruction could get you hurt, and make you not continue something that can give you a lot of joy.

I love to longboard, and it is a wonderful, healthy sport.

Best of luck!

I didnt know you could rent boards...Ill look into that

Thanks for the input man! Ive been a fan of watching it for a long time and am finally going to take the perverbial pluge
lol

**MakingItPay** · 03-31-2005, 02:33 PM

I think you will have a great time! I envy you. Trying it for the first time is exciting, and when you get the hang of it, it can be a real spiritual exerience.

**webair** · 03-31-2005, 02:39 PM

its not hard definitely start with the longest board you can get your hands on

I want to learn how to SURF!

I want to learn how to SURF!

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