A Surfer’s Dream

I’m 11 years old and I’d like to start to surfing. I am about 5 feet tall, 70 pounds. So what type of surfboard should be my first?

Your first surfboard should be one that you are renting from the instructor who is teaching you how to surf! Owning your own surfboard is way down on the list of the things to do to start surfing. Before you even think about surfing, there are some things you should understand. Surfing is an ocean sport, that should only be practiced by persons who are already competent ocean swimmers. Swimming in a pool is neat, but it’s not ocean swimming, with undertows, rip tides and sometimes BIG waves. I have seen lots of great pool swimmers get rescued. So, my first tip on how to surf is to be at home in the ocean.There are way too many dangerous people in the water now. They are a danger to themselves and other surfers, don’t join their ranks. We don’t know too much about you.

Lessons are the best way to start. Lessons can come from a professional instructor, or surfing family members or experienced surfing friends. You have to learn surf etiquette (so the experienced surfers in the line up don’t want to drown you), how to paddle and take off on a wave, and how to ride a wave. The last thing experienced surfers want is for inexperienced people to just grab a board, rush into the surf and get in our way. Lessons shorten the learning curve significantly. And they help keep ignorant, un-prepared kooks out of the water and out of the way of more experienced surfers. .

Beginners should take advantage of renting boards and wetsuits while taking lessons. If it turns out you don’t like surfing, you haven’t wasted a whole lot of money on gear that you are not going to use. If you decide that you really like surfing, a soft top foam board is ideal for a cjild to leran on. But, in time, you will want a "real" fiber galss or epoxy surfbord. My 10 year old grand son just got his first real board this summer. The best place to go for advice is a good local surf shop. I have been sufing for 45 years, and that is where I good for surfboard buying advice. A surf shop is a good place to find surfing lessons, too.

I would suggest that you get a chance to get familiar with the ocean, before you even try any surfing lessons. All of my grandchildren started out by playing in the ocean, getting used to the waves and swimming. Then they moved on to boogie boards, before we started them surfing. They all surf now, with varying degrees of skill and interest. But what is most important, they love to play in the ocean. they know that it is fun, but it is very powerful and they respect its power.

there are lots of places that offer fun "tourist" type group lessons. While you will never learn to surf (for real) from these lessons, it will give you a taste of what it is like. But, I cannot emphasize enough that you need to be comfortable in the ocean first, if you intend to really pursue surfing asa hobby (lifestyle?). Don’t invest any money in a surf camp if you really aren’t at home in the ocean.

The ocean is one beautiful thing. But it is also one dangerous thing, and I have seen it cause great tragedies over the years. Get your ocean skills down, and then find a good surf camp, and you will be set.

Good luck, and welcome to surfing

What type of surfboard is suitable for a beginner

I am 5ft 7, weigh 70kgs and I am a complete beginner.
I would be surfing off the coast of Barcelona.
Let me know if you need any further information for a more accurate answer

you need a big fat board

I have a brand new surfboard that I want to sell. It’s an 8ft town and country surfboard. Anyone happen to know of good places in the OC area? Thanks.

Promote and sell in in Free Community Classifieds or Free Classifieds Directory.

So, my daughter recently started surfing. Her birthdays coming up and I want to surprise her with a new surfboard! She likes white ones, not colored ones for some reason. Lol. I have no clue what brand or whatever to get for her either. She prefers the fishtail (?) boards I think. I’m kind of on a budget so I need a NEW good quality surfboard for as little as possible. Thank you!

We really can’t answer the question properly. We don’t know anywhere nearly enough about her, or where she surfs, or how well she surfs and we don’t have an opportunity to discuss these things with her. We aren’t her surfing buddies, we don’t necessarily surf where she does or know anybody who does.

Anybody who would give you SPECIFIC advice as to what size or type board to buy on-line is foolish. Anybody who would take that advice is more foolish

A surfboard is a fairly personal thing and a lot more goes into it than the color. If you really wanted to give her a great present, you could get a her a gift certificate good for the purchase of a new board at her favorite local surf shop. That will give her an opportunity to get aboard that is right for her size, skill level and local conditions, as well as giving her the fun of picking out the "Just Right" board.

If at all possible, avoid buying a "popout" made in a sweat shop factory in the far east, they are low quality and not a good investment, although they are cheaper to buy new. Read the link about "popouts" and you will understand.After 45 years of surfing, I still get my surfboard buying advice from good local shops in the places where I surf. If possible avoid popouts. Here is why:http://www.mckevlins.com/no%20pops.html

I know it is a bit early but my husband has been wanting a surfboard and I want to get him one for christmas gift. He has been talking about how he wants a short board. The sad thing is I know little to nothing about picking out a surfboard so plz help me lol. Thank you!

Forget the surfboard! Buy him a few lessons or a surfing class. He and the instructor will pick a suitable board.

I am currently in BC Canada and I have a surfboard on the Gold Coast, Australia and instead of buying a new board since my current one is newish, what is the best/cheapest and easiest way to get it sent out to me.

I’d say the safest way would be UPS international. Most carriers won’t handle a surfboard and those that would I’d question how safe the board would be in transit. Just to verify that UPS would handle the board I found the following quote from the link below:

"Shipping a musical instrument? Stereo equipment? a TV? Or maybe a surfboard? The UPS Store shipping services will fit your needs. Our locations offer an exclusive shipping service, as well as packaging and crating, for oversized packages. "

Good luck with your board..

The auto market research that I conducted for this article was based on finding the top 2 products that most drivers could make use of. I wanted to select one every-day product that almost every driver could use, and another lifestyle oriented product. One that personalizes a vehicle and also makes the driving experience more comfortable.

Something As Simple As New Wiper Blades?

For my first product, I wanted to find something that would offer a solution to the harsh elements that the winter throws at us. Whether you live on the East, West, South Coast…. Or reside in Fargo North Dakota, every vehicle has a set of wiper blades that endure a heavy workload when it rains or snows. This is a product that many overlook and rarely look to improve.

New wiper blades can enable for much clearer vision of the road. As if the slick roads weren’t dangerous enough, vision is impaired during bad road conditions. A new set of wiper blades helps keep your windshield free of dirt, water, and snow streaks when clear vision is most important. New blades are easy to find in local part store and on online for discount prices that are likely better than local part stores. Go with a top name brand, you’ll be surprised to see the difference in effectiveness from cheap blades to high quality blades. For such a cheap part that is so influential on your ability to drive during harsh road conditions, I would recommend going with quality here. PIAA, Rain X, Trico & Bosch are trusted brand names.

What’s All The Rack-it?

For my second recommended product, I did research to see what the most popular activity was during the winter. Yes, beer drinking came up in my online searches ? but I wanted to find what the top activity was that directly related to vehicle products needed for the activity/lifestyle. It may sound obvious to you, but I was surprised to hear that skiing was the top activity. Maybe it’s because I live in Southern California, but I was really surprised. When I think about skiing, I picture that classic 80′s movie “Ski School” and all of the funny things that they did to win the competition at the end of the movie. So the perfect auto product to fit this activity would have to be ski racks. Most people don’t ski by themselves; they go with family and friends. So anywhere from 6 to 12 skis are needed for the trip and that takes up a lot of cabin space. Not to mention the wet dripping snow they track after the long-days’ session.

The solution; throw a rack on the roof and strap those skis down! Many fit both skis and snowboards. Same idea applies here as for wiper blades. Go with a trusted name brand. You don’t want to see those expensive skis flying off the roof, and you certainly don’t want the skis falling out of the racks and dinging your precious ride. Thule and Yakima make trusted products, and many newer sport oriented vehicles come with their racks straight from the manufacturer.

I once purchased cheap soft-surf racks and regretted it. On the way to the beach, one clamp broke and my board slipped and hit my trunk on the way out, leaving a dent on my trunk and a busted Channel Islands surfboard on the road.

Andrew Bernhardt

Boardshorts are a style of men’s[1] and, recently, women’s swimwear that have long been associated with such aquatic sports as surfing and wakeboarding but have grown in popularity outside of these sports in recent years. The name of “boardshorts” likely originates from their affiliation with aquatic sports that use a board, such as surfing. They are sometimes called “boardies” in slang, especially in Australia, and “baggies” in South Africa.

<a href=”http://www.himfr.com/buy-open_top/”>open top</a>Boardshorts are designed to be quick-drying and are generally made from smooth polyester or nylon material. They are durable and hold up to wear from contact with a surfboard, yet are comfortable and light-weight.

Boardshorts are normally longer than the common shorts or form-fitting speedo styles of swimwear and sometimes have a baggy appearance. They extend to the knee area or slightly above it in length. Many designs feature vibrant colorful patterns, Hawaiian floral images and highlighted stitching, however not all boardshorts have these designs.

Boardshorts are especially popular in North America and became very popular outside of board sports especially as the skater punk fashion trend got underway. They are also typically worn in men’s beach volleyball. They are less popular in other parts of the world where other suit styles are preferred.

Although the basic boardshort design remains largely the same, some manufactures have taken advantage of new technology. Because surfers and other water-sports enthusiasts commonly wear boardshorts without underwear, one of the major complaints has been about the use of velcro for the fly closure which tends to entangle body hair. A solution that some manufactures have come up with is to use a neoprene fly, which does not allow the fly to completely open, but provides enough stretch so that the shorts can be easily pulled on and off. Body hair does not get caught on the neoprene fly. To remedy another common complaint, about boardshorts stitching in the inseam area which would rub directly against the wearer’s skin, many manufacturers switched to a seamless design, or use welding or glue, rather than stitches. Many boardshorts designs also utilize a light, net-like material stitched to the inside of the shorts that is designed to be a substitute for underwear. Some wearers prefer to wear boxers, a jockstrap or briefs under the boardshorts.

Almost all swimsuit manufacturers and many designer brands now produce boardshorts. Some companies that specialize in the product include Billabong, Quiksilver, Kanvas by Katin, Killer Dana, Rip Curl, Speedo, surfstitch, Hurley, and Volcom. There are even boardshort-specific retailers, which offer an assortment of boardshorts to the surfing public.

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., November 10, 2008 – The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) today announces a new partnership with The Luggage Club that will offer reliable and secure shipping of luggage and clubs for LPGA members and fans alike.  The Luggage Club (TLC) is the premier door-to-door pick-up and delivery service of luggage, golf clubs, skis, mobility-impaired equipment and business goods.

 “Since the nature of our business requires LPGA members and their families, as well as staff and fans to log thousands of miles traveling each year, we are happy to offer the services of The Luggage Club and welcome them as a partner of the LPGA,” said LPGA Chief Marketing Officer Bill Susetka.  “The Luggage Club’s worldwide service insures that our members and fans will always have an option for affordable and dependable luggage transfer in lieu of simply checking bags week-in and week-out.”

            As part of its partnership with the LPGA, The Luggage Club will offer LPGA members, staff and fans a 15 percent discounted rate on purchases for all TLC services.  This will provide for a safe, reliable method of shipping their luggage, golf clubs and other packages around the world. 

            With the global nature of the LPGA business, The Luggage Club has the capabilities and experience to accommodate door-to-door luggage and goods delivery to more than 220 countries and territories located throughout North and South America, Africa, Asia, Australia and Europe.  For the many LPGA members who travel domestically and internationally week-in and week-out, this provides a seamless and easy option for transporting their luggage and golf clubs for their multi-week and sometimes multi-month trips.

            “We are extremely excited about our newest partner and proud to be associated with such a fine organization as the LPGA” says Todd Kempinger, CEO of The Luggage Club.  “Our luggage delivery service is a natural fit for the LPGA, and offers today’s travelers the peace-of-mind of knowing their bags and clubs are going to be safe and secure, and waiting for them when they arrive at their final travel destination.”

About The Luggage Club

The Luggage Club (TLC) is the travel industry’s premier door-to-door luggage, golf clubs, skis, surfboard and goods delivery provider.  With services available domestically and in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, TLC provides a complete range of specialized delivery services to make any travel process more stress-free in today’s travel environment.  By having your luggage, golf clubs and goods shipped in advance, TLC provides an alternative to the hassles of airport transfers and airline fees while eliminating the risk of lost luggage through its arrival guarantee and premium insurance coverage.  For additional information on The Luggage Club, please visit www.theluggageclub.com or call toll-free 877-231-5131.

About the Ladies Professional Golf Association

As the longest-running women’s professional sports organization in the world, the LPGA features a membership comprised of world-class LPGA Tour professionals and dedicated Teaching and Club Professionals (T&CP). Today’s LPGA Tour features the most talented global group of professional athletes competing in 37 events in 10 countries with total prize money of more than $64 million. In addition to its dynamic Tour members, nearly 1,200 certified LPGA T&CP members serve the golf industry in teaching, coaching and management positions, and oversee programs aimed at increasing the involvement of women, girls and youth in golf. The LPGA’s Vision is to inspire, empower, educate and entertain by showcasing the best golf professionals in the world. Its Mission is to be a leader in the world of sports, to promote economic empowerment for all members, and to serve as role models on and off the course. The LPGA is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Fla. For more information on the LPGA, log on to www.LPGA.com.

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Media contact:  Jason Taylor, LPGA; jason.taylor@lpga.com, 386.274.6200

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The Luggage Club

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., November 10, 2008 – The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) today announces a new partnership with The Luggage Club that will offer reliable and secure shipping of luggage and clubs for LPGA members and fans alike.  The Luggage Club (TLC) is the premier door-to-door pick-up and delivery service of luggage, golf clubs, skis, mobility-impaired equipment and business goods.

 “Since the nature of our business requires LPGA members and their families, as well as staff and fans to log thousands of miles traveling each year, we are happy to offer the services of The Luggage Club and welcome them as a partner of the LPGA,” said LPGA Chief Marketing Officer Bill Susetka.  “The Luggage Club’s worldwide service insures that our members and fans will always have an option for affordable and dependable luggage transfer in lieu of simply checking bags week-in and week-out.”

            As part of its partnership with the LPGA, The Luggage Club will offer LPGA members, staff and fans a 15 percent discounted rate on purchases for all TLC services.  This will provide for a safe, reliable method of shipping their luggage, golf clubs and other packages around the world. 

            With the global nature of the LPGA business, The Luggage Club has the capabilities and experience to accommodate door-to-door luggage and goods delivery to more than 220 countries and territories located throughout North and South America, Africa, Asia, Australia and Europe.  For the many LPGA members who travel domestically and internationally week-in and week-out, this provides a seamless and easy option for transporting their luggage and golf clubs for their multi-week and sometimes multi-month trips.

            “We are extremely excited about our newest partner and proud to be associated with such a fine organization as the LPGA” says Todd Kempinger, CEO of The Luggage Club.  “Our luggage delivery service is a natural fit for the LPGA, and offers today’s travelers the peace-of-mind of knowing their bags and clubs are going to be safe and secure, and waiting for them when they arrive at their final travel destination.”

About The Luggage Club

The Luggage Club (TLC) is the travel industry’s premier door-to-door luggage, golf clubs, skis, surfboard and goods delivery provider.  With services available domestically and in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, TLC provides a complete range of specialized delivery services to make any travel process more stress-free in today’s travel environment.  By having your luggage, golf clubs and goods shipped in advance, TLC provides an alternative to the hassles of airport transfers and airline fees while eliminating the risk of lost luggage through its arrival guarantee and premium insurance coverage.  For additional information on The Luggage Club, please visit www.theluggageclub.com or call toll-free 877-231-5131.

About the Ladies Professional Golf Association

As the longest-running women’s professional sports organization in the world, the LPGA features a membership comprised of world-class LPGA Tour professionals and dedicated Teaching and Club Professionals (T&CP). Today’s LPGA Tour features the most talented global group of professional athletes competing in 37 events in 10 countries with total prize money of more than $64 million. In addition to its dynamic Tour members, nearly 1,200 certified LPGA T&CP members serve the golf industry in teaching, coaching and management positions, and oversee programs aimed at increasing the involvement of women, girls and youth in golf. The LPGA’s Vision is to inspire, empower, educate and entertain by showcasing the best golf professionals in the world. Its Mission is to be a leader in the world of sports, to promote economic empowerment for all members, and to serve as role models on and off the course. The LPGA is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Fla. For more information on the LPGA, log on to www.LPGA.com.

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Media contact:  Jason Taylor, LPGA; jason.taylor@lpga.com, 386.274.6200

golf, travel, golf club shipping, golf bag delivery, delivery courier, airlines

The Luggage Club