Too late to start?

by **TimLee** » Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:24 pm

I'm 15 and I want to try shortboarding but I want to try competitions later when I get better. I've already bodyboarded for 2 years so I know how the waves work. Do you guys think I'm too old to try?

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by **owlbassboy** » Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:51 pm

If it was me I would just get a board and enjoy to see how good you are anyway

by **TimLee** » Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:53 pm

owlbassboy wrote:If it was me I would just get a board and enjoy to see how good you are anyway

I wanna surf so bad right now... It look super fun.

by **owlbassboy** » Wed Aug 15, 2012 11:12 pm

I've only had a go on a short board in crap waves but have a longboard and a 7'3" mini mal to try this weekend

by **surf patrol** » Thu Aug 16, 2012 9:55 am

Hi TimLee, welcome to Surfing Waves!

No such thing as too old, and even if there was, it would not be 15. Get out there young man!

by **aldramelech** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 6:19 am

Ive only just started this year and I'm 40, I think you'll be OK

by **Fay** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 6:46 pm

15 too late? No way, I wish I'd started at 15, rather than at 20 and then starting again at 42!

Good luck!

by **TimLee** » Mon Aug 20, 2012 3:51 am

Alright guys thanks for the encouragement! I got someone to teach me how to surf starting next week wish me luck

by **jaktequila** » Mon Aug 20, 2012 5:36 am

I started when I was 24! Now I'm 25 and have already caught up with some local guys because I just get out everyday unless it's flat or stormy. You're only 15 and can bodyboard, this is already an advantage. I suggest you find a good coach too becuase competitive surfing is different.

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