How do i get better at surfing when i live in Colorado but we go to Hawaii every year and i surf there?

Question

How do i get better at surfing when i live in Colorado but we go to Hawaii every year and i surf there?

Answer 1

Definitely pick up snowboarding.

Especially since you live in one of the greatest place for skiing & boarding.

Snowboarding will help with your center of balance, and you will probably get better at surfing with the aid of snowboarding.

I snowboard and am going to try surfing soon, and I've heard that it is much easier to transition to surfing when you have a background in skateboarding or snowboarding.

Good luck.

Answer 2

try grass boarding .............................. ll

Answer 3

Watch videos on how to surf and use a balance-board, you can get them at a local sports retailer

Answer 4

snowboard or skateboard, both activities will help with balance and body control

Answer 5

Yeah, watching videos is a great idea.  Pay attention to when they stand up, where their hands are, what they do with their arms, how much their knees are bent.  You'll be able to pick up on a lot of good tips if you pay attention.  And, they're fun to watch and get you stoked!  :)

Also, practicing on an Indo-board or similar product are good ideas for balance.  To maintain upper body strength I recommend doing some push ups every night before bed.  

And, lucky you, you can snowboard in the winter and swim laps in he summer.  Both will have a positive effect on your surfing.

Answer 6

Talk to the shaper....if you talk directly to a shaper who specializes in precision custom surfboard design, they can detail the best board for you based upon the waves you surf, how often you get to surf, and your height, weight, and other specs.

Todd Proctor has been shaping surfboards for 17 years and sell custom board direct to surfers all over the world.

You can check proctorsurf.com to get 360 degree views of 35 of his board models, movies of the boards in action, and read all about his approach to custom board design. There are links there for how to place custom orders as well.

Enjoy!

www.proctorsurf.com

Answer 7

to practice your balance try longboarding(skateboard) its helped  my skimming alot

Answer 8

skate the nearest skatepark

Answer 9

I surf everyday and the ONLY way you can get better at surfing is to surf. I've watched videos and it did nothing for me, but the best way to TRY and improve your game is go snowboarding at one of your hills in Colorado. Its the closest thing to surfing you can do when your knee deep in snow...

Answer 10

get an indo board- http://www.indoboard.com/

you can also get the wave board- http://www.onlinefitness.com/product.cfm...