Thanks. Awesome coaching - I will try.
I woke up this morning dreaming about surfing.
Working on the arms. I went to crossfit and that made me so sore, paddling is easy compared to pullups and presses. I read about a different way to paddle, making an S shape in the water with your hand. To vary the muscles used and to direct water flow under the board. Psyched to try it out.
grubbers the wetsuit is awesome. I'm perfectly comfortable in the water and don't feel any hindrance in my movement either, it is really like a second skin. The only time I get any chill is when I take it off and my hair is all wet. Thank you so much for the great hookup. I feel like I need to pay it forward somehow...
The ankles and wrists are so snug, hard to get on. I read about using plastic bags, but I don't see anybody doing that in the parking lot. Hmmm.
Originally Posted by
ate'em
great attitude SheRa, you'll get this.
One tip when catching waves is to get as much speed as possible on the paddle in. So start paddling earlier, from further out, so that when the wave catches up to you, you have a lot of speed already, and just slide right into the takeoff. You will get into the wave earlier, when it is less steep, and can then pop up earlier. Everything will just seem easier, rather than like it is all happening so fast all at once. On a longboard this is particularly easy and advantageous.
Also, when you do pop up, really commit to it and make it a quick, clean motion. Dont kneel, then wobble to your feet. Make it a habit to just jump to your feet, land crouching and ready to surf. This too is easier if you can catch the wave earlier, which is easier if you start out with a lot of paddling speed.
Strong paddling arms are the greatest asset when learning to surf. Being in the right place at the right time is essential.
Live each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each.
Henry David Thoreau
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