Friday, May 16, 2008

surfing accessories

Maybe you are just visiting the golden state's coast and want to give those renowned waves a ride. The first thing you will need is the right equipment.

Remember, even when you think you are regressing, you are in fact progressing, some days you`ve got it and other days you don't, the more you use up the bad days the sooner you will reach your goal. Your height will also help you determine which board is for you, because your surfboard should always be at least 6" taller than you are no matter what.

Don't be discouraged and keep at it. Even if you think you're going to get beat by the wave, just keep paddling straight toward the wave. Surfing gear such as wetsuits and surfboards that are in good shape and well maintained is another great sign that they are serious about their business.

Depending on how serious you are about the sport, you ll be able to choose from surfing lessons of a couple of hours at a time to surfing clinics and camps for more intensive training. Make sure you are a strong enough paddler and are physically fit enough to surf. Surf wax can be purchased at your local surf-shop.

Last but certainly not least, having an instructor to teach you the basics of surfing, safety, and the rules will help you get the most out of your surfing sessions, while making friends at local surf spots. If you want to improve then you need to be in the water surfing as much as you can.

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