Will skateboading for 5 years help me learn to surf more easily?

Question

Will skateboading for 5 years help me learn to surf more easily?

Answer 1

Yes it will. Balance is very important in both activities. If u can balance well, you can do it! But i do agree with Hawaiian surfer girl on this.

Answer 2

Its similar like that but no.

take it from a native Hawaiian girl. Surfing is way more dangerous and harder than skateboarding.

PROS OF SURFING-

it feels good to be in open water

its a fun hobby

you can chose ur own surfboard

CONS OF SURFING-

you must have extremely good balance

you must have good hand eye coordination.

you must know how to swim very well!

you have to beware of big currents and waves that are coming towards u so you dont get caught in them

you have to wax your board before taking it in water...EVERYTIME! It helps with balance

You always must have a partner or buddy by you

You must make your stances very clear and well balance, like i said before!!!!

But first, watch a pro surfer and get a good idea on what its about.

AND i skateboard when i have the chance too with my friends too. Been skateboarding since 11 years old.

Answer 3

A lot of surfers skateboard as the movements are very similiar in nature.

Will your skating help you learn to surf more easily? I would say yes, because of the balance required. You're also used to navigating turns.

Most people live and surf near average waves. There's sharks and rip tides, but skate boarding has traffic and concrete. One sport is really no dangerous than the other.

Answer 4

I will tell you this it won't hurt.  I mean skateboarding takes great deal of balance so that will always help converting to surfing.  I was in the same spot at you when I was around your age.  Been hardcore skateboarding then went onto surfing (better way to get the girls).  I believe snowboarding is more closely related then skateboarding however.  

If you need some tips just give me a holler.  I'll do my best to answer all your questions about surfing.

To the person below it isn't way harder then skateboarding and it isn't more dangerous either.  Where did you come up with that.