Instead of thinking about how you re going to get your board into your car and how you re going to feel after your first wipeout, your most important thought should be what beach am I going to choose to get acclimated with my board and which beach is going to be easiest for me to catch my first waves. A crowded beach with large, aggressive waves and experienced surfers is not where you will want to attempt surfing for the first time, it will be a very daunting experience and probably discourage you.
Not only that but you can always talk it up with your mates over a few cold ones after. Obviously, if you have a longboard it will be much taller than you, but the six inch rule is a standard. A private surfing tutorial will have you well on your way to surfing like a pro in no time.
Most surfers will tell you that surfing is more than just a sport; it s an existential experience, the ultimate rush, and it can be addictive. Basically a rubber cord that attaches from the fin area of the surfboard to the ankle, a leash keeps a surfer s board in arm s reach even after a wipeout so he can quickly retrieve his board without a long swim to shore. I also recommend a leg-rope, because sooner or later your going to need one, and you don't want to be chasing your board around all the time when you could be catching more waves.
Unless the board you are using is a soft-top, or fully covered in deck-grip, you will need some surf-wax. Always wear sun-block.
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