Wednesday, October 1, 2008

history of surfing

Undoubtedly one of the best places in the world to learn to surf is Australia. Surfing is the kind of sport where the person sits out past the break and is waiting for a wave to come so they can paddle and try to catch it before it breaks so that they can ride it and get a good ride.

A surfboard that has enough flotation for your body size will be crucial to how easy it will be to stand up. Now surfers can surf year round, as well as in places with freezing cold water, and keep warm. You can find a private surf instructor by simply searching the internet for a surf instructor in the area in which you want to learn how to surf, they will surely be knowledgeable about all regional beaches and together you will choose the surf break best suited for you.

Softboards provide great buoyancy and stability for beginners, but you will probably progress to a different kind of board after you really get the basics down. Lead with your head. You will notice that it is more natural to have one of your feet forward than the other.

Once you are confident, you can advance to the water. Start in the whitewater, practice paddling your board and catching waves to start with.

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