should i learn to surf?
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Sure u never no it mite even become ur favorite sport!!
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By better off, do you mean safer? Cause you might be "safer" on  alongboard, but a shortboard will more likely perform better. However, you have to take into account the size and shape of the wave as well. If it's less than, say 4 feet, and not barreling, go with the longboard. If it's more than that or if it's barreling, go with the shortboard. Also, look at the shape of the board. If it's a traditional longboard, then I stand by my word. But if it's something wierd, like maybe a longboard/gun hybrid that can go fast enough, take that baby for a cruise.
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If your anywhere near Yorkshire, I could do with a crew, for sailing trips, both in Yorkshire and the Lake District, Been sailing since I was 7, so should be able to show you what to do?\nDon't be scared to get wet, but an RYA level 1 or 2 course will give you a good starting platform.\nI would suggest going on a course, as there is so much you pick up that is very hard to put into writing, such as wind awareness etc...
194576
Try flying a kite first.  Then pick up surfing....then maybe then you should look into getting a rig.
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Do u stiill want to keep learning?
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Not advisable get a teacher. Or at least someone to be there so u dont drown.\n\nif u absolutely wont get someone to watch do it in a guarded pool, stay in shallow end. then practice floating and the front stroke.
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Due to the fact that skiing is a little easier to pickup I would say start there, to not only pick up skiing but the rule on the mountains, that way if you still want to learn snowboarding you just have to worry about not landing on your backside.
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Don't worry !!! First you must feel very comfortable in the water - walk, run, jump etc. Next step is contact water with your face. If you feel that everything is all right then you can hold your breath under the water: standing at the wall, with and without float (or another equipment). First start swimming with some equipment (legs, hands) and then start do it without those things. Process of learning  is very difficult to describe and put it down.I can say something more about your movement in the water  if I could see how you move.Some people learns very fast some doesn't want to even put their face into the water. I had all of them and now their can swim :) so don' worry :)
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I think for your first time it is best to take a class at the beach, that way you don't have to buy anything until you know you like it.  YOu can also rent boards at some shops.  If you want to buy, you should go to a place like play it again sports so you don't have to spend too much money before you are good!
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Another option is SSI.   The skills are compatible with PADI and NAUI.  The real learning comes after the initial classes as you dive more and take more skill building classes.  Many people decided on certification purely by price.  Pay attention instead to the level of service that the shop provides and the options they have for purchasing gear. My shop wasnt the cheapest but they applied half of every equipment rental I made towards the purchase of my own gear, saving me hundreds of dollars.
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You can check out some web sites for established surf clubs, like the Windansea Surf Club or the Pacific Beach Surf Club.  You'd need to get members of course, that can be done with word of mouth and flyers or over the internet, and get some events scheduled like parties or surf contests or outings to surf flicks or screenings of surf flicks or tape each other surfing and show the tapes, or organize some surfin safaris to different spots.  Just make it a fun group centered on surfing.  Good luck, happy waves!
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Give me the money and 30 plus years to pursue the dream and I'd do it in an instant.  I've surfed big waves but its been 10 years since anything more than 15 foot faces.  Laird is recognized as the finest big wave surfer in the world and is unique even in their ranks...considered to be better than anyone and able to do things most professionals would not attempt.
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It's best to have someone to train you how to do it! But if you REALLY want to learn start by doing back flips off diving boards on trampolines. Then your muscles will start to remeber how to do it and then you can do it!
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You should have stated wether you can surf or not, cause that would have changed the answers. Yes if you can surf, you could maybe get away with a 6'3 maybe but a bit wider than usual.\n\nIm 5'10 and 85 kg. Im riding a 6'0 fish 6'3 All rounder and a 6'8 All rounder cause its easy to paddle when i cant be buggered.\n\nIf I was you, Id buy this exact board.  A 6'6 Al Merrick, Black Beauty. Its got a good shape, and some thickness to it. Havent ridden one, but it seems like its a pretty sick board just from lookin at it. Go check one out.
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I can do both and I think initially snowboarding is more difficult, but once you get the hang of riding it's much easier than skiing (at least for me). If you skateboard or wakeboard or surf then snowboarding will probably be easier for you. If you know how to waterski then try skiing. I like snowboarding better because you only have to worry about one thing - the board! Having 2 poles and 2 skis that can go flying all over the place when you fall is too much trouble for me =) If you are interested in moguls then learn to ski, but if you are interested in being in the park and halfpipe then snowboarding is your best bet.
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Here is a site that you can go to, additionally many mags have tips of course. Having said that it all comes down to trying to execute safely and practice. Almost every advanced trick you try is predicated on being able to generate speed always a good place to start. \n\nhttp://www.transworldsurf.com/surf/archive/howto/1,19931,,00.html\n\nHave fun and safe surfing.
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what kind of surfers do i like?  what r u asking there miss?