Tuesday, June 2, 2009

wake surfing - the basics

The surf culture is so deeply rooted in Australia that coupled with the extensive coastline means that practically anywhere you go in Australia you will be able to find a good cheap surf school to get you through the basics and to the fun part within a few hours. If you been trying to surf and have felt unbelievably hopeless or frustrated, here are a few tips to help you get up on your surfboard and ride for longer.

There are even surf clothing and surfboard manufacturers who cater specifically to women. Even if you think you're going to get beat by the wave, just keep paddling straight toward the wave. You can learn the rules, so that you don't steal or snake someone else's wave, or do anything else that's a big surfing no no.

375 miles to the west of Cape Town is Eastern Cape, home to Jeffries Bay, or J-Bay as it is known, is a pristine spot for consistent surf with famous curls. You may need all the strength you have at some stage. If you want to go down the face of the wave, you have to keep your head down.

Also practice paddling for waves, getting as much speed as possible, and jumping up as quickly as you can. If you are going surfing at a spot you are unfamiliar with it is a good idea to get some advice from a local.

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