New Surfboard?

Question

Ok, so i want to surf, i have an indo board iv used for a year to practice balance, and can do many tricks and yet feel fomfortable. so now im ready to get out there, but what board should i get? obviously im a beginner, but im about 5'1" and 125 pounds. so what board should i get? also im not that rich, so i cant be a big spender.

Answer 1

First I would recommend getting into shape because surfing uses very specific muscles you may not be using now.

You need to do push-ups and bench presses to build your chest muscles, (pecs), so you can push yourself up to stand.

Next you need to do pull-ups or lat pull-downs to work the muscles along your sides, (lats), that you will use to paddle.

A little running will build your cardio and legs muscles.

Then I would take a couple of lessons to get the basics down.

After that it's just going to take time in the water.

I always recommend that beginners get a longboard, (at least 9' long), as these are the easiest to catch waves with and balance on to stand up. You can either rent one or find a used one in your local surf shop or Craigslist.

And finally this site has a great article called 'Learn How to Surf in One Day' that I think is terrific:

http://www.BeachTrading.com

Good luck and have fun!!  :-)

Answer 2

befor u start take at least one lesson

if u want to start out with a foam board(cheaper), i'd get a seven or eight foot, these are good companies:

http://www.intsoftboards.com/

or

junior lifegards (kind of a camp, but u do pushups, crunches, leg lifts, and mock rescues) uses this company:

http://www.glssurf.com/?id=boards.soft

if u get a fiberglass board(much more expensiv) i'd ask at your local shop

for a fiberglass short board i'd get between 6'6" and 7'

for a fiberglass longboard u culd get any where from 8' to 9'

Answer 3

im over answering these quesions

Answer 4

Surfing is an ocean sport, to do it right, you have to be at home in the ocean, with its currents, rips, undertows and sometimes big waves. I don't just mean being good at swimming in a pool, the ocean can be very unforgiving. I have seen lots of really good pool swimmers have to get rescued. You have to learn surf etiquette (so the experienced surfers in the line up don't want to drown you), how to paddle and take off on a wave, and how to ride a wave.

Lessons are usually the best way to start, unless you are an adolescent or young adult with lots of pals who surf who can teach you. Go to a real surf shop. The folks there can hook you up with lessons, and even rent you a board to learn on. Why not wait until you find out if you are really into it before you buy a board. There is no rush.

Be careful of what you read here on line. There are lots of really well meaning young folks who have neat answers about surfing, but at almost 56, I tend to classify anyone under 25 as a kid. After I found this site, I figured that I could answer a few questions, and spread the 'good news' of surfing. After you learn to swim and master the ocean, get your REAL advice from a surf shop, where industry professionals earn their rent money selling surfboards. However, if they think you are just a 'kook' tourist out to rent a board, you won't necessarily get the best attention.

Most people learn best on long boards, although I have seen lots of surfers start on a short board and master it. In the long run, there are NO RULES on what type of board you have to learn on. Long boards are ideal for learners. There are also good internediate length boards to learn on, funshapes, mini-mals and some hybrids. What you are going to need is a board that will float you well enough that you can paddle and take off (catch a wave). Don't get surfboard information from us on line, the folks in the surf shop are the ones who know the conditions at you local breaks. They will help you choose a board that is just right for you size, skill level, local conditions and you budget. (it is okay to buy a nice floaty popout for your first surfboard, if that's all you can afford).

Go TO A SURF SHOP, and they will give you good advice.

I have been surfing since 1966, and it is the greatest stoke of all. Go ahead and get started and if you take the time to learn the right way, you will have fun for life!!!

http://www.surfingforlife.com/history.ht...

http://www.explainthatstuff.com/surfings...

http://www.mckevlins.com/nopopstory.htm

http://360guide.info/surfing/surfboard-t...