SURFING TIPS AND TRICKS
Surfing is a sport which is popular with people of all ages. It is thrilling, and there is an element of danger involves. It is also great exercise as it involves using arrange of muscles to balance your body on an object moving at speed. There is a lot scope for developing your style, and as you advance, you may be able to learn to attempt and learn some of the tricks that the professionals use to impress.
If you are just starting out then the main aim will to find the right help and an environment to learn in which is safe. A good instructor will find somewhere even and non stony for you to learn. You first need to learn to balance the board so that the front or the back is not dipping in the water; otherwise this will mean that the board is prone to capsizing. The aim should be to balance the board as evenly as if you were not actually on it. Lie flat on the board to begin with, and see if you cn achieve that balance. Paddling plays a large part in surfing technique; so ideally, it is a good idea to develop a good technique. Try paddling one arm at a time. Over time you will develop stamina and endurance. Once you have begun to master paddling with both arms, you then need to develop the skill of standing up on the board. This can be the trickiest thing to learn, but involves you jumping up quickly and placing your feet evenly on the board. You will fall off many times before you master this, so do not give up! Try not to be too rigid,. The more relaxed you are, the easier it will be. Crouching a little will lower your centre of gravity and should allow you to distribute your weight more evenly.
Choosing the right board and equipment is very important. A larger board is better for beginners. Make sure it has a leash attached to keep you and your board together when you fall off. You will also need a good wetsuit to give you protection.
When you become a more advanced surfer, you can try some of the more advanced tricks, for example, a roller coaster re-entry means trying to get a bit further ahead of a wave as it breaks, and turning into the break. Aim for the lip and try to ride on the peak of the curve which you can achieve with enough speed. A smaller wave will make this more difficult so try with a wave size you feel comfortable with.
You may want to try to learn to surf of somewhere warmer such as Lanzarote. Why not try a surf camp in Lanzarote, suitable for beginners and more advanced surfers. Learn in warm waters with professional instructors. All your equipment is included and you can learn all year round because the weather is so good. Learn more at animal surf
Date Published: 12-05-2009
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