Surfing Position On The Wave

Surfing is all about going fast enough to keep on the wave. Forget what your driving instructor has told you, there is no such thing as going too fast in surfing! Your Surfing Position On The Wave is where your speed will come from.

Surfing is like going downhill. As you drop down the face of the wave you will build up speed. You can use your legs and body weight to keep your speed up and carve on the wave. To pick up speed you need to keep high up on the wave.

When you are just beginning to surf you'll initially have far too much on your mind to think about speed, you'll think that you are ripping along no matter what! To start with just think about cruising along the shoulder of the wave and keeping in front of the white water. When you feel you are ready to start speeding up then take a look at how other surfers do it.

Picking up speed is probably the first thing you need to work on once you are no longer a total beginner. Speed is the base for many surfing tricks and is needed to throw up plenty of spray.

Surfer High Up A The Wave

The above picture shows the surfer high up on the wave. He will be able to dramatically increase his speed by dropping down the face of the wave if required (not that there will be any lack of speed on this wave!).

After Surf Position

So what about after surfing? What is the best position then. Well - at the bar obviously. (Only a soft drink for all you under age grommets!). But what is the best position to be in at the bar? Like any good surfer make sure that you put your hand in your pocket when it is your round. Check out this picture and then have a look at the explanation below.

People Standing At The Bar

Position A - A great way to relax after a full day surfing. Get a few games of pool under your belt and punish the guy who has been snaking you all afternoon

Position B - If you are having a few drinks make sure you are near to the little boys room, and the way is clear.

Position C - Underage? - well you should not be in the pub at all. Stop reading this section and get on with your homework!

Position D - If you want to get served then make yourself seen. If you are not very tall try wearing a pair of 70's style platform shoes, guaranteed to add an extra couple of inches - oh, and always give the bar person your best smile.