Things To Know Before Surfing
Check out the Surfing
Equipment for Beginners page to find out what surfboard
and other equipment you'll need to start you off. It is also
a good idea to have a look at the things to beware of when
surfing so you don't hurt yourself, anyone else or annoy everyone
else on the beach. Find these on the Basic
Rules to Surfing page. Oh no - Surfing and rules in the
same sentence ahhhhh. When you have completed the Surfing
Knowledge Quiz you are allowed to continue reading
the next section. No cheating now!
Pre-Surf Warm-up And Stretching
The pre-surf warm up and stretching is an important part
of your surfing. If you are going to regularly surf and want
to be ready for the waves, make sure you do not sustain any
unnecessary injury (especially if you are surfing in cold
water) while in the water. Not going into detail, just make
sure that you stretch all the main muscle groups and that
you are not entering the water cold. (A good overall level
of fitness will ensure that you surf to the best of your abilities
- not that you are ready to drop after your warm-up session). Find out more about preparing for a surf.
Your First Surfing Lesson
 You
are now at the water's edge, board in hand and ready to paddle
out. But wait - there is more. Have you waxed up your board?
You do not want to slip off as you get up to your feet for
the first time. Check out the Surfboard
Wax section to find out all about surf wax and how it
will help you out on your surfboard while riding the waves.
Next have a look down at your legs and ask yourself two questions:
Question Number One: Should you have waxed your legs to look
good in just boardshorts?
Question Number Two. Is your leash (leg rope) attached to
your back leg at the ankle?
Let's not worry about question one, but if you are now panicking
about question two, not knowing what on earth a leash is,
or which leg is your back leg (they look both the same to
you) then worry no more. All is (hopefully) explained later
on. For now go and have a look at Surfing
Lesson One to find out where we go next.
If you need any further information and cannot find the answer
why not take a look at the Surfing
for Beginners section on the forum.
Next Up - Surfing Lesson One
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