does anyone have any advice for a beginner surfer?
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learn the "rules" of the water. Know who has priority on the waves. Know where to be without getting in people's way. As far as the actual skill of surfing, practice paddling. That's the most difficult part for beginners. Your shoulders and arms will tire out so quickly. Just keep practicing until you get better conditioned.
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It's called "Surf School". Check the link out.
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I wouldn't recommend buying a surfboard online.  For instance, there could be pressure dings and cracks that the picture doesn't pick up, and shipping can also be somewhat of at b*tch.  If you live in or near Encinitas or Solana Beach then you might check out the Surfride shops on the 101 Coast Highway.  There's one just north of Encinitas on the 101 North past Encinitas Blvd. and one just south of Pipes in Solana Beach  They both have excellent selections, or you could ask around, but I still recommend against buying online.
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these are all hoaxes man, you should find a real JOB that requires to do more than just SURF, tell me will anyone pay you for breathing? or having fun? if you really know someone like that let us all know :)
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lol Well, where do you live? I love Walt Disney World, so if I decided to learn to surf, I'd go to Typhoon Lagoon. They give surf lessons in their surf pool. It'd probably be little safer than at an ocean, or something. And then you could move up. Plus, it's a whole water park! It'd be fun.
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The board you choose depends on many factors. The type of board you choose should depend on what type of waves you will be surfing and how you surf. A longboard will perform well in slopey, slow waves. Depending on your ability you are also able to use a longboard in steeper conditions. A traditional board is more for hollower, faster waves. There are other boards such as a fish and mini tank that can fill in the gaps.\n\nOnce you decide what type of board the size, shape and dimensions need to be considered. Your height, weight,type of waves you will be surfing, and surf ability will determine the overall shape.\n\nConsidering that you are 166cm (about 5'5") and are a beginning surfer, a general assumtion is a mini-tank (mini longboard should suit you well. You will be able to paddle easily, and have the stability in the board to stand quite easily. The maneuverability will be more difficult than a shortboard but not as difficult as a longboard. \n\nDoes the break you will be surfing have a channel? Take this into consideration because if there is no channel to paddle out you will want a board that you will neeed to be able to duck-dive your board under the waves when paddling out. Get a board with thicker rails, and consider getting a a squash-tail, thruster. This will give you buoyancy, speed and maneuverability.
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Take a lesson\nJust a heads up\nBe prepared to fall, a lot.\nBut dont let that discourage you. It happens to ALL of us. Make it through that first time and you will be surprised at how easy it is after that. \nNot to mention you get lift line priority with an instructor. \nDon't be afraid to get "a little" speed as you learn to stop. I found that a lot of people go so slow that their boards end up grabbing too much and they lose their balance and fall instead of sliding to a stop like they should. Believe it or not, it helps.
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Lay on your stomach on the board with your forearms flat on the board. Your hands should be right at the front end of the pad. Start off going kind of slow, just enough for the board to be completely on top of the water. When you feel steady, pull yourself up. Don't try to strap in right away if you don't feel balanced, catch your balance first. Also, make sure that the strap is up by your hands and the handle and loose when you start so that you can easily slide it over your legs then tighten it.
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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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If you skateboard, wakeboard, or surf that would help you learn. I would recommend taking lessons your first several times til the get the hang of it. I started skiing when I was 9 and then started snowboarding when I went to college.
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The first thing you need to deside is what sort of fish you want to catch. This will be on what you base your tackle. Since I don't know this, I will just give you my ideas on what tackle and bait you should get, and how to fish it. \n\nSince you will be fishing off a pier, you will not need to worry about casting very far. If the pier is in the surf, don't walk all the way to the end. Start fishing just out side of the waves, were the water is all churned up. If this does not work, start to work out along the pier, until you hook a fish. Droping the bait strait down will work, as will casting a short way away from the pier and reeling the bait back very slowly.\n\nAs far as tackle goes, a 6+ft rod, with a spinning reel with 10 to 20 pound test line will be about right. You can buy rigs just about anywere, and you will want one with circle hooks (if you can find them) that are about a little bigger than a quarter, this will let you catch more of the smaller fish. Attach a weight to the bottom of it (2oz is about right most of the time).\n\nAfter you get your tackle all set, you will need bait. What I would recamend is asking at the local tackle shop which bait is working best. This might be shirmp, sand fleas, or blood worms (depending on were you are). Fish bites are a new bait that stays on the hook well, and that the fish love.\n\nHope this helps you some. There are alot of good web sites, Florida Surf Fishing is a message bord that has lots of good in for. Search with Google. Tight lines!
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Here are some sites you can check out.\nhttp://waterski.about.com/od/tipstricks/a/howto_index.htm\nhttp://www.ehow.com/how_18512_wakeboard.html\n\n\nHave fun out there!
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If you live in SoCal, Huntington Beach area--this might help. \n\nhttp://www.isurfing.com/links.pl/60/Cams,Weather&Reports\n\nSome of the surf shops (on the web) have links to daily wave and surf reports.
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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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hah. wow. well go to a resort they'll massage your legs and back. ok? i'm a surfer so i dont do that.
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Before you rush out a spend your hard earned cash on a board, borrow some of your friends' old boards or rent a board, if possible. Your board will take some punishment if you are learning and you want to be concentrating on surfing, not on the damage you are causing to your board. If you go out a lot, pick up a used board. It's cheaper than a new board or even renting. \n\nSince you are a beginner, I would suggest starting on a longboard. A longboard will provide stability in both paddling and standing. The dimensions of your board will depend on your height and weight. A 9' long board should be a good starting point. Once you become a little more experienced you can select what features you would like in a board. The type of waves you surf will also be a factor in deciding what type of board to pick up.
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Hi, i am doing beach lifeguard this year, the training is good fun. i got a website for you it will give you some infor on it. http://www.nsvl.org.uk/training/beach.htm