Some easy steps for you to learn to surf

1. Learn
To
Surf
Learn
to
Long
Board
in
Six
Easy
Steps
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Monday, 1 August 11

2. Learn
To
Surf
So, you've sat on the beach watching all those cool surf dudes dancing
around on the waves and you really want to get out there and join
them. A good place to start is on a long board, you can hop up on
greater variety of waves and you'll feel a whole lot more stable than
on a short board. Get to grips with surfing the long board and you'll
soon be gagging for more. Read on for a guide on how to get started...
Monday, 1 August 11

3. Learn
To
Surf
Step One
You can hire a long board form a local surf shop, they should be able
to help you match the board to your body size. Rent for half a day or a
day, or longer if you have time. Practice makes perfect after all.
Depending on where you are surfing and the time of year you might
just want to hire a wet suit too, we don't want you getting to cold now
do we, you are going to be in the water a lot after all....
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4. Learn
To
Surf
Step Two
When you get to the waters edge strap you board to your back ankle.
Hopefully you know which your back foot is going to be. Left foot
forward is a regular stance; right foot forward is a goofy stance. A
good way to find out if you are regular or goofy foot is to put on some
socks and run then slide along on a hard shiny floor, whichever foot
you naturally put forward will be your front foot on a surf board...
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5. Learn
To
Surf
Step Three
To start with you need to get used to the board, find some calm water
near the shore, lie down on the board and paddle around. Get used to
the balance and weight distribution necessary to get the board gliding
around with the least amount of effort.
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6. Learn
To
Surf
Step Four
OK you ready to hit the waves, but only the little foamy breakers.
Paddle further out to where the small waves are breaking and you're in
the rolling foam. Point your board back towards the shore. When you
see the next wave coming, paddle hard, keeping the board pointing
forwards. Don't be surprised if to end up in the drink a few times
before you get the hang of this, but you should soon get the balance
issues sorted and you'll know when you've caught the wave right as
you'll be able to ride it all the way to the shore.
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7. Learn
To
Surf
Step Five
Now you've learned how to catch a wave lying on your stomach its
time to start standing up. You should know by now at what point the
wave is carrying you without you having to paddle, this is the time to
pop up onto your feet as smoothly and quickly as possible. Get up as
soon as you can as you'll have better stability the faster you are going.
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8. Learn
To
Surf
Step Six
Practice as much as you can without drowning, as you progress you
will be able to start catching the small waves before they break. You
will be able to learn how to make the board go faster and slower by
moving your weight around on the board and as you get better you
should be able to turn your board 'down the line' in the direction the
wave is breaking. When you can do that you are well on the way to
becoming a surf dude.
Monday, 1 August 11

9. Learn
To
Surf
Learn
to
Long
Board
in
Six
Easy
Steps
www.thesurfersforum.com
Monday, 1 August 11