JONG surfer question

[Clack]

I think tuffy wants to give antisocal a kiss.

[subtle plague]

You dont need a monster board to start surfing.
i started on a mini malibu and it worked quite well.(ok i have to say i was a sponger before so i knew how to deal with the waves in general)
i think if you have the right conditions learning is pretty ok on those boards.
To get a feeling for the waves bodyboarding is really nice. and it's cheaper.....

i will fall of my first shortboard in a few weeks when im going to portugal....... but i wanted to take the next step down from 7.0(fun/shortboard thing) to a 6.8 swallowtail. and im ready to pay the price.

[tuffy109]

Originally posted by monster dump.
I think tuffy wants to give antisocal a kiss.

1) i love arguing about surfing
2) i will argue with anti about anything, even if i know i'm wrong (not that i'm wrong in this case)

[dead-horse]

Anyway, I've never claimed that I'm any good.

BEAT ME, BEAT ME!

[Agent 00X]

AntiSoCalSkier-I do agree that some folks are just naturals but also think that just about everybody can eventually develop the fitness and skills needed to surf.
You ought to look into the freestyle, backstroke and sidestroke swimming techniques. They will help keep you out of trouble too. Also the freestlye arm stroke is directly usefull to paddling. In particular the part with lots of elbow flex and hand sweeping under the body (board).
Sounds like things are progressing and you are building experience. Good stuff. Super small waves are pretty fun, you have so little to work with.
If you got a pair of flippers (but focused on arms ) and worked on freestyle wednesdays at Manhatten/Hermosa/Redondo plus did 3 sets of 30 dryland pop ups on the sand and had a snack or meal after that your fitness development for surfing would accelerate a lot, I'm pretty sure. I think you could do all that in an hour.
When I'm fiiddling around with paddling, or whatever I'll drag my toes just to help gauge if the new idea is faster.

Subtle Plague-mandatory Portugal TR you know, since you mentioned it! Where abouts you going?

[TheDingleberry]

I learned on a 7'6" fun shape. Then switched to a 7'0" Fish. Now I am looking for a 6' 8" shortboard. I have been surfing for 13 months.

Longboards are like cadilacs. Soft comfortable ride and like to go in a straight line.

Shortboards are like sports cars. Compact, light, agile and quick.

Pick wich one you like or meet in the middle.

[tuffy109]

Originally posted by TheDingleberry
I learned on a 7'6" fun shape. Then switched to a 7'0" Fish. Now I am looking for a 6' 8" shortboard. I have been surfing for 13 months.

Longboards are like cadilacs. Soft comfortable ride and like to go in a straight line.

Shortboards are like sports cars. Compact, light, agile and quick.

Pick wich one you like or meet in the middle.

funshapes = suvs?

[TheDingleberry]

Originally posted by tuffy109
funshapes = suvs?

Nahh. I see the funshape as more like a nissan maxima, it can turn when you want and get decent speed. But it really won't satisfy your every desire.

I am currently in search of the FX45 of the surf world. Any ideas?

[tuffy109]

Originally posted by TheDingleberry


I am currently in search of the FX45 of the surf world. Any ideas?

a hybrid. check the one on the left. that's what i learned on. 6'10/22W/2 1/2 Thick. just fucking flies and is beyond stable.

[boarderline]

Originally posted by vinzclortho
I'll be in Ventura, just south of Santa Barbara..

FKNA, that area has a TON of great places to surf. Try learning at C-Street. (the point by the California Street exit on the 101) Great waves, mellow vibe. Great place to learn; waves peel forever and don't break very hard. Great longboarder spot.



When you're ready to step it up a notch, drive north from Ventura for about 20 minutes and go to the Queen of the Coast: Rincon.

On a good day (such as pictured below), you can easily get 2 minute rides that alternate between getting standup barrels and racetrack sections that offer slash after slash off the lip.





Here's a map of the major breaks in the Ventura area:



and descriptions of said breaks.

Why did I move to Utah again?