What are the steps to surfing. Like the Step 1, Step 2, and so on?

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What are the steps to surfing. Like the Step 1, Step 2, and so on?

Answer 1

There are a number of places where you can find tips on learning to surf before you actually get to the beach.  Take a look on the surfing library at surflibrary.org for the various references.  You can also read the chapter in my book devoted to learning to surf.  It's on the web at surfcoachbook.com

Answer 2

1) Head to the beach

2) Figure out where/ how the waves are breaking

3) Paddle out

4) Position yourself so that you can get a wave

5) Pick a wave

6) Catch the wave and pop up

7) Surf it

Answer 3

step 1 - move to the beach

step 2 - buy a surfboard

step 3 - paddle out often

Answer 4

Find a surfering instructor on the beach. Before taking lessons practice: 1 push ups, and 2. than shoot your legs under your chest and stand up. These process will get you started and 4. would be balancing using a ball under a board and practice shifting your weight back and forth, or ride a skate board.

The first three steps are like the military push up, knee to the chest, and standup excercise. Really easy to do....the 5. step would be watching the current, tide, channel and lineup of the waves. When you advance in surfing you will have common knowledge how to paddle out throught the channels, and how to come in through the currents, tide and channels. 6. finally, you paddle out  surfing the waves, and the more you practice the more radical manuvers you achieve. The ultimate ride is shooting for the tube rides....ENJOY!!!

Answer 5

Okay well you have to have a beach and a surfboard. If you have never surfed before you should probably have an instructor or a friend/family member who has surfed before and can help you. They are going to tell you to do this:

Step 1:Lay your board down on the sand and lay on top of it.

Step 2:Pretend you are out in the ocean and start paddling when you "see a good wave over your shoulder". You want to have good paddles but don't let your arms go on top of your board or over your head keep them on the sand/water.

Step 3: You have to learn to pop up. In great speed you have to pop up with your arms, stand IN THE MIDDLE of the board, hold you arms out for balance, bend your knees and if you feel you are leaning to one side lean to the opposite side.

Step 4: Repeat Step 3 until you feel you have it pack down.

Step 5: Get an experienced surfer to hold your board while you get on it in the water and to push you out on a good wave.

Step 6:SURF YOUR HEART OUT!!!!!!!!!!!

Step 7: When you get better try doing it without the helper. You will have to look over your shoulder to find a good wave.

Answer 6

1) Take a lesson first - always a good idea to make sure you learn the fundamentals.

2) Practice as often as possible - it's the only way you'll get better.

3) Enjoy yourself.

If you want the technical answer:

1) Watch the waves for awhile to get a feel for the pattern of the waves and ocean

2) Paddle out beyond where the waves are breaking (the line-up, you should see other surfers there waiting to catch waves if you can't figure it out yourself)

3) When you see the wave you want to catch, face the shore and watch over your shoulder for the wave

4) When you feel the wave pulling you back towards it, start paddling as hard as you can towards the shoreline

5) When you feel the wave take control (fast rushing movement forward) hold the sides of your board halfway between the center of your board and the nose of your board and push yourself up into the standing position, keeping your center of gravity low - try to do it all in one fluid motion - don't go to your knees first - BAD HABIT!

6) Balance and let the wave carry you

7) When the motion of the wave dies down, lay back down on your board

8) Turn around and paddle back out

9) Repeat Repeat Repeat

Answer 7

Beginners should take a lesson or two through their local shop. Surfing is like driving and there are rules you need to know before you just paddle out. Also, a shop can tell you the best place for beginners and help introduce you to the local surf community.

I highly recommend the Learn to Surf series which covers most of a beginner lesson:

http://www.podsurf.tv

If you don't have ITunes the videos are free to download and viewable with Apple's free Quicktime software: http://www.download.com