Moving to SoCal next year..I plan on learning to surf, any tips to get me prepared?

Question

Any certain balance exercises or specific muscles to work out before next fall?

Answer 1

I learned during my trip to Hawaii. One thing i have to say is BE CAREFUL!!!! I took a lesson and the people helped my the whole time since i am only a tween. The next day we decided to rent out boards and go on our own. That didnt work as planed. I got stuck under waves and was scared to death. I never want to be alone with the ocean again. Coral was also a big problem. My board got stuck in it a couple times and i flipped over. I am not trying to scare you it's  just i dont want you to hurt yourself not knowing what your getting into.

Answer 2

the problems youre most likely going to have are: 1) you wont be able to paddle fast enough. 2) youre not going to be able to stand on the board.

make sure you swim A LOT. because if you dont, i guarantee youll be dead. do some pushups. maybe invest in an indo board to help out with balance. pilates and yoga are pretty good too.

but mostly, stay in an area thats not supercrowded because if youre knocking into people you wont make many friends in the water haha.

Answer 3

The best way to learn is to take a lesson from someone experienced. Many SoCal surf shops have employees who offer lessons (or know someone reputable), and these are invaluable to learning to surf. Surfing is much more than standing on a board and riding a wave. There are many unspoken rules that people are expected to know when they enter the water- even beginners. I went to school in Orange County, so I surfed a lot at Huntington and Newport. The waves can be great with the right swell. But make sure you get some quality lessons before you venture into the water by yourself. It will only help you become more confident, and you'll get respect from other surfers when you know what you're doing. One last thing- if you're truly serious about learning to surf order this book online: Taj Burrow's Book of Hot Surfing. I got it a couple years ago, but it's written by Taj Burrow (a pro Australian surfer). The book goes through everything that every surfer should know! Good luck. Ü

Answer 4

Hey there, sure there are tones of Surfing Yoga DVD series, these may be good for you. Also try holding your breathe in the pool or something as this helps you to relax when you are under water, thus making you be able to hold your breathe for longer :)

Answer 5

Remember your balence, make sure you know how to swim and don't for get that when you wipe out don't fight the wave let the wave carry you and watch out for the breakers.

Answer 6

yes...dont bother!  The last thing we need is another beginner crowding the lineup and getting in the way.  Try skimboarding!

Answer 7

Remember go under the waves!If your surfboard's nose goes under wich is called pearling the water you must move the location of your chin back.What begginers will normaly do is put to much weigh in the back..dont do that! Do not paddle with both arms alot because that will cause the board to speed up and slow down in the water. When its time to stand on the board and your standing erect you will fall. To be safe never have the boards betweeen yourself and the waves! If your a begginer wear a leash or leg rope tied to the surfboard.. If you are paddling for a wave and someone is paddling out toward you, make eye contact with that person and indicate to them the way your going in reference to them. Remember every situation so practice alot being nice in the water!It will make u feel good.Becareful at all times!

BREAK a LEG!!! hAVE FUN!