Surfing????

Question

how old do u have to be to surf? and is it dangerous and is it fun and should i try it

Answer 1

I love to surf, and I am really happy when other people learn to enjoy surfing, too. Surfing is an ocean sport. before you decide to surf, decide to know and understand the ocean. Learn to be at home 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.

So, if you are already a good ocean swimmer, you have a great start. There is no age limit. I know folks who started in theor 40s, and I have five grandchildren who are all at various stages of building up their ocean skills and starting to surf.

My nine year old granddaughter has her own surfboard, her little sister is just getting ready. The younger ones are all working on swimming and boogie boarding.

Lessons are usually the best way to start, unless you have lots of pals who surf who can teach you. 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.

I learned how to surf on my own, but that was 42 years ago, and there were a lot fewer people in the water. The line up wasn't crowded, and older guys and my friends spent time being informal instructors. And aside from that, I had spent years before that swimmming, body surfing and body boarding in the ocean. By 13 or 14 years old, I had years of ocean swimming experience. I spent almost all of my teen years, swimming, sailing, surfing, scuba diving and fishing.

Surfing can be dangerous, so you have to understand the risks involved. Unless you are a good ocean swimmer, the ocean can be very dangerous. And, you can get banged up by your own surfboard, so you really need some lessons or help to get started. For young folks just starting out, I think that softtops (soft foam surfboards) are the best.

Yes, you should try it! It is great fun, but make sure you are a good enough swimmer first, and then get some lessons and you will have fun for life.

Answer 2

you don't have to be a certain age. I know surfers that range from ages 4-60.

It can be dangerous, but you shouldn't think about the dangers.

Surfing, i my opinion is the best sport out there. Whenever I just want to get away from people, and have alone time, I go surfing at a nice quiet spot.

If you have a board, and potential, then I say you should go for it!

:)

Answer 3

my cuz was 2 when he started his dad is a pro though