Surf/skateboard?

Question

If I'm a really good skater should I be able to surf or at least stand up on a wave the first day? Also would a skateboarding history be at an advantage for me with surfing even though they are different?

Answer 1

no.

Answer 2

No, they are two totally different sports. You may be able to use some aspects of skateboarding, shortening the learning curve a bit, but it will take a little time.

Answer 3

Yes, if you take lessons from an experienced teacher and surf in the right waves you should stand up on the first day.

The Surfboard Man

http://www.thesurfboardman.com/

Answer 4

Will it help...sure.  But it's not gonna make that big of a difference.

Answer 5

You would have a good grip on a surfboard if you can skateboard trust me just practice a lil bit and you'll start getting the hang of it ive tried it

Answer 6

my friend is a really good skater but he cant surf. but im a surfer and i cant skate. but there are some things like carving that are the same

Answer 7

most likely

Answer 8

skaters don't always know how to surf, but all surfers can skate, if they TRY a bit

skating doesn't help

Answer 9

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. Just work on your basics, and after you feel good, think about buying a board, but don't rush into anything.

Some folks have said that skateboarding may help. Well, any balance improving activity can be helpful to improve your surfing. That could be skate, snow, wake or skim boarding, working out on a Indo board, or doing the balance beam. HOWEVER, surfing is nothing like skateboarding. You have to paddle and catch a wave. First, and most important, you have to be at home in the ocean. You need to learn the mechanics of surfing, paddling out, catching a wave and standing up on the surfboard. It is after you have gotten all that down, that your balance becomes important, and if you have good balance (because, perhaps, you skateboard), that will only help you ride better.

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 55, 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.

I have been surfing since 1966, and had a lifetime of fun. take the time and learn the 'right way' and you will have a lifetime of fun too. Good luck

Answer 10

Skatebordin dudes are Hott.