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Hey guys,
I've never surfed before. I'm going to take lessons soon, though was hoping for some tips from any of you ... things you wish you knew before you started.
Any etiquette tips for the water? (like, surfer rules) ... since I wouldn't want to get in anyones way.
Cheers.
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no you can't drop in on "boogers" lol
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Yeah - I've had a brief look back through 'newbie' related questions.
Guess my main issue is that I've never obviously been out there surfing, so have no idea about decent times to go; quiet spots to spend time mucking around; any dangers involved; any considerations, etc. etc. etc.
I'm sure I'll figure it out eventually though.
WA
659 posts
What state are you in? Someone might be able to give you some tips on where to go.
also, change you avatar. it's gross.
NSW
5786 posts
get a big fat old board (well maybe not old, but definately big- as in long and fat-as in thick), find a place with waves that are small and rolling and have a fair travel of whitewater, just not dumping and fizzing out. stay away from crowds, but not so far away that people won't hear you scream if you need help, or not notice your limp arse face down floating, should you get knocked out... and just go for it!!!
unless you're a travelling tourist who's never seen the ocean before, asian(sorry but it's true) or a sixteen year old chick (in which case pm me for some free private tutorials!!! i say to hell with the lessons, you're just wasting your money. sorry to all you sh!t in your own nest surf school operators out there, but i hate your friggen guts, you like the faceless money hungry corporations have contributed to the death of surfing- i would not stop for you in traffic... sorry rant just about over..
three tips for a newbie surfer...
1... stay away from other surfers... simple enough, you'll just be in the way and a danger for everybody including yourself
2... don't get out of your depth too soon, like i said before, stick to easy waves, small swell, high tide, onshore beach breaks are the best for learning, let whitewash be your friend, it will give you a ride long enough to work out how to get to your feet. you're a learner so get a learners board, you can always upgrade later and learners boards if taken care of always, always hold their value.
3... never ever let the board get between you and a wave.... this is the most likely way of copping a board to the face. always try and fall behind, or to the side of the board and when surfacing, put your hand over your head or cover you face. you'll soon learn why.
but most of all... just get out there (only if you can swim)
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Hey Dawgs, Sandtrax tomorrow morning should be good one????
Thanks Brooko that gave me a lift, I learnt to surf at 21yrs.
And Neeks change your photo please!! Goodluck with your surfing lessons I took em and it helped a little with the basics, but remember when you finally get to your feet after months and months of wiping out and nose diving, it really is a tremendous feeling just shooting across a wave as you feel the waves force....I love it mate go for it!!!
WA
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Gee I dont know about being under 20. I come from the bush and didnt know what water was, does that mean Im not going to be able to learn it now? Im having a ball and I say go for it mate, the rules here are good idea but just do it. Stuff the age thing.
WA
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On most crowded beach breaks there are no rules, there all a bunch of drop in snakes....
just get out there and have a go, always give way to the inside and dont paddle past someone on the peak to take off inside of them.... surf instructor should give you a general heads up on surf etiquette.... when you move on to bigger stuff away from packs of grovelling morons, you find places with little or no people to bother you, just show everyone in the water respect and take your turn
