A Surfer’s Dream

1. Tysine Said,

   wake board is for a leaner an dont bestoned wen u try surf trust me
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2. John F Said,

   Aiyeeeee!! Doesn’t ANYBODY EVER read the Resolved questions? Okay Cody, I don’t mean to be rude, so let’s answer your question.

   Having surfed a "couple times" doesn’t really mean that you can surf. 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. When you are ready to buy, don’t waste your time on line, go to a good local surf shop to discuss your size (weight is import, height isn’t), skill level and local wave conditions. After almost 43 years of surfing, I still get my surfboard buying advice from good local shops in the places where i surf.

   Almost ALL instructors will start you off on a longboard. It is just too difficult for most people to leran how to surf on a short board. Most get quickly discouraged, and just quit. Now, over the years, I have seen some young surfers start out on short boards and master them in time. But it’s just common sense to learn on a long board.

   When you are ready to buy please avoid popouts in general, and especially popouts made in third world country sweat shops by People whop have probably never seen the ocean.

   Here is a list of sweat shop popouts:http://bp3.blogger.com/_hPACOtZKKko/RkSTwhvv9kI/AAAAAAAAAfg/QMqBFAtXzQ4/s1600-h/chinaboards.jpg

   And here is why to avoid ALL popouts:http://www.mckevlins.com/nopopstory.htm

   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

   And, I know there are lots of nice kids who want to share information with you on line. But don’t take the advice from youngsters, who may know even less than you do about surfing, a surfboard is a big investment. I hope you are mature enough to read through the BS that lots of people throw at you on line. Don’t waste your time on line, go straight to the source, a good local shop
   Good luck!
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3. Cj Said,

   Get a longboard.

   But go to your local surfshop, And talk to one of the guys there. They’re there to help you find a board

   But above all. Listen to JOHN F. he knows what he’s talking about
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4. spaghettiarms Said,

   longboard, longboard, longboard.
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5. John Said,

   foam longboard board
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6. Jason M Said,

   Since you already have surfed and im hoping that you took some lessons from someone, I will skip the lessons speach.

   Go to the surf shop to get your boards. Tell them your weight, where you surf, and your skill level. They will get you a good board that floats you well. Dont go online for advice for buying boards. Always go to the shop. Also avoid pop outs and buying boards online.
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   http://www.surfreel.com/sessions

7. HBHBHBgirl Said,

   softboards are good for beginners because they have more buoyancy then a regular board and you can’t really hurt yourself with a softboard if you don’t want one of those you can get a sea horse board.
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8. Katie Said,

   Deffinately a foam board. Those are soo much easier. Wavestorm makes great foam board and good quality one. i suggest a 7 or 8 footer.

   Good luck! =D
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