TO become a professional surfer do you have to be a big wave rider

Question

TO become a professional surfer do you have to be a big wave rider

Answer 1

Well, in some cases yes and in some no. Every surfer, even pros all start out on 1 foot waves and build up from there. And then eventually after years of commitment 15 foot waves aren't that scary to a pro. But it doesn't matter what size wave you ride it depends HOW you ride.

Answer 2

no not really. you can do some pretty awesome tricks on some small 6 ft waves in competitions and maybe get noticed. but mostly, if you can surf almost any size wave, you can probably get noticed. then get a sponsor. then get better and go pro. i hope this helps.

and if you were asking this question because you are scared of big waves, keep surfing a lot and soon you will actually look forward to walking out on the beach and looking at those awesome big waves and thinking, YEAH! IM GONNA GO SURF THOSE WAVES! once you have riden your first big wave, you just cant get enough of it.

have fun surfing!!!

Answer 3

the big clambouski thinks not

Answer 4

There are lots of good answers here. But let's look at the important issue. When you get really good on whatever size wave you usually ride, becoming a big wave rider is a much more attainable goal.

Answer 5

NO.....h**l NO if u can ride a wave thats over head ie 6ft n up u will b just fine ay..its all about knowing the conditions and knowing the break ov where ur surfing... like whats under the water like reef to sand bars..but u can tell all that by how the wave breaks and look out 4 rips n currents and positioning...drop in the deeper the better and practice backdoor drop ins hope this helps ay wooooooh go 4 it ay

Answer 6

No, look how many professional surfers are Brazilian.  They usually suck when it gets big, with a few notable exceptions like Bruno Santos and Maya Gabiera.

Answer 7

yes if u wanna make act as it is very competitive these days

Answer 8

Yes, contests take place all over the world. Pipline Sunset Beach Teapuhoo. These are all big wave spots and If you want to compete on a pro level you have to surf these spots and surf them well

Answer 9

Kelly Slater learned to surf in Cocoa Beach, FL

We do not have large waves here, at all. We're lucky if we get anything overhead.

He made it.

Answer 10

how big?

if you are a contest surfer---you have to surf the contest waves. your sponsors wont let you drop a contest at Pipe because its 15 ft. you have to be ready to surf any condition.

if you are a free surfer---you have to surf the wave that your sponsor sends you to. thats how you get paid.

with time you'll get over that fear of bigger waves--you'll start to love surfing them.