Learn to surf the easy way

Learn how to stand up paddle surf with these free tips from C4Waterman. The full How To DVD is available at c4waterman.com.

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big wave

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Discover how to select the right wave, catch a wave, and identify common mistakes beginners make.

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BARRAVEL, a word which means storm in “Breton”…a new dvd that showcases a season of winter surf in Brittany. Watch the best surfers of the region rip a wide variety of spots over a period of 8 months. Discover the beauty, colour & powerful waves of Brittany…

Surfers: Thomas Joncour, Gordon Fontaine, Aurel Jacob, Greg Salaun & many more

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I have NO previous experience of surfing whatsoever, but I really REALLY want to learn how to surf. So, I wanted to know what do I have to do in order to be physically fit to learn how to surf…What excercises do I need to do, etc?

The best exercise for surfing, is… surfing. But swimming, since it’s similar, helps.

Your upper body is what needs to have the strength.

If you look at the total time spent out in the water, and see how much you actually spend standing up surfing, the percentage of the latter is very small. For example, if you surf for 1 hour, and catch 10 waves, you probably spent a max of 1 minute actually surfing. The rest is paddling around trying to catch waves. So you see how preparing your shoulders and arms is key.

Try going to a pool and only swimming with your arms. That’s what you do when you are paddling on a surfboard. You can put a kickboard under your chest too.. Anything imitating the actual action of paddling helps. But you can lift weights, use weight machines, etc. to strenghten those muscles.

When you start surfing a lot, you will begin to paddle out faster, catch more waves, and be able to surf longer.

Other areas that might help:

-Balance. Having a lower center of gravity helps for that. Work out your abs and lower back.

-Cardio. You will feel that when you surf hard, you might get out of breath. This doesn’t help when you are in the water.. Do exercises to get your heart rate up for a stronger heart.

I still say just surfing itself often will be the best way to get you into shape for surfing.

are the waves at the beach still big a day after the full moon?
like tomorrow is the full moon.
but are the waves still big the next day?

I hope you are aware that it has nothing intrinsically to do with the fullness of the moon. The reason you get high tides at full moon is that the moon and the sun are diametrically opposite each other, and the sun contributes a considerable amount of pull on the tides which adds to the effect.

(I do hope you realise a full moon is not bigger than any other moon, and that it just has its Earth-facing side fully lit by the sun. I say this because some people think when they see a half moon that only half is there.)

The large tidal effect will persist the day after full moon, since the moon’s position in relation to the sun will only be a little changed

I’ve surfed beach breaks, sandbars and points on waves up to 6-7 foot and I would like to try my hand on reefs. Does anyone have any recommendations where would be a good spot to learn? I still consider myself a beginner and made the transition to riding short late last year.
I’ve been surfing in Europe and most recently North Africa.

Indonesia of course!

I need to know the cheapest it would cost to get into surfing and I don’t need the best of any thing I just need what it takes to get stared.
I know the boards are more less depending in the size. I am 260 I will probaly be around 200 to 210 by the time I am ready to invest into surfing.

Lessons are the only sensible way to start surfing, either from a professional instructor, or surfing family or friends who are experienced surfers.There are way too many dangerous people in the water now, who THINK they can surf. Please don’t join their ranks.The VERY LAST THING the rest of us experienced surfers want is people to take silly on-line advice, and go down to the beach, grab a surfboard, and go out and get in our way.

Most people start out best on long boards, but I have seen plenty of surfers start begin with a short board and master it in no time. It just tends to be more difficult. The bottom line is there are NO RULES as to what kind of surfboard you learn on. Certainly a longboard usually is more user friendly.There are also good internediate length boards to learn on, funshapes, mini-mals and some hybrids. That is why instructors use long boards or fun boards (or even softtops).

THE REAL BOTTOM LINE IS: Go to a Surf Shop, not a computer. I have been surfing since 1966 and I get my surfboard advice at good local shops at the places where I surf. The pros there can give you the right answers!!

Most professional instructors will rent you a board to learn on. Beginners shouldn’t even think about buying a board until they master the basics, and decide they really want to keep on surfing.

Lessons can cost anywhere for $75. to $100. for half day to $100. to $200. for full day, for private lessons, and about half that for group lessons, and almost all include board and wetsuit rental. If you decide you like surfing, and want to keep on doing it, you can buy a nice used board for anywhere from $250.00 to $500.00, depending on what you decide is right for you. Just please, avoid popouts and junk made in far eastern sweatshops.

Coming from Atlanta, your best bet will be for you to head east to South Carolina, or south to Florida for some decent surfing spots. The Georgia coast tends to be pretty ’surf-less’. There are a couple great surf towns in both states, with great shops and good instruction.

And, I know there are lots of nice kids who want to share information with you on line. But don’t take the advice from youngsters, who may know even less than you do about surfing, a surfboard is a big investment. I am sure you are mature enough to read through the BS that lots of people throw at you on line.

Anybody, on-line, who gives specific advice on what size board someone should buy is foolish. Anyone who takes that advice is more foolish.Good luck!

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Expert surfer shows how to wax your surfboard to help you stay on your board in this free surfing video for girls learning how to surf.

Expert: Schell Michael
Bio: Schell began surfing at the age of 4, but at age 15 she really started to explore her surfing abilities.
Filmmaker: Patrick Eaves

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This is Reis. Here are some big waves in Hawaii. Go surf!
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