Position When Catching A Wave
The Position When Catching A Wave is critical in getting
the wave. If you are not committed enough you will not be
catching waves, and if you are paddling into waves too late
then you will be pitched nose first into the water.
Aim to
catch the wave in the moments before it breaks into white
water. Timing is the key.
You will find it much easier to get up when catching
unbroken waves as the surface of the wave will be smoother
and your surfboard will not be pitching all over the place.
Another thing to make sure of is that you are starting to
paddle along the wave and not just straight into shore. Paddling
at an angle means that you are already travelling along the
wave.
The photo below shows a surfer getting into just the
right position. He is already paddling into the wave and is
nearing the critical take off position. You can also see that he is already angling
down along the line. (Looks like this guy is in for a really
nice wave, he probably learned all about surfing from these
very pages!).
We've got more positions than the Kama Sutra, so let's continue
on another page. Next up it is the information on Position in the line-up. Then onto more Surfing Positions You Need To Know.
If you think you are ready then why not find out what is
next on your path to surfing enlightenment by taking a look
at the next Surfing
Lesson, #6 What's Next.
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