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Where to catch waves?
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Sun Oct 02, 2011 4:37 amby bazza87
Hey
just having a bit of trouble on where i catch the waves normally i just paddle, use all my body, shift weight down the wave, and still it passes under me i think i probably need to be further in but the wave gets steep i see pros on tv and their boards look like they stay level any suggestions??
Re: Where to catch waves?
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Sun Oct 02, 2011 6:31 amby surf patrol
If the wave gets steep, it sounds like you are not paddling fast enough for the wave to take you. Try getting to your max paddling speed earlier, and don't try to get up until you have caught the wave. Are the waves breaking straight after they pass under you?
Re: Where to catch waves?
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Mon Oct 03, 2011 3:17 amby bazza87
I don't get up until i know i have caught the wave, and no the wave does not break straight after they pass me, so i should go in a bit and start paddling earlier?
Re: Where to catch waves?
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Mon Oct 03, 2011 5:29 amby LTran562
I would say reposition yourself in the lineup, maybe go closer to shore a tad bit. like surfpatrol mentioned, try to position yourself where you would be able to gain your max paddling speed just before the wave breaks. this way you can stay ahead of it and catch it. also i would try to scoot up the board while paddling to make sure you have as much of the boards volume contacting the water as possible, this way you will have maximum paddle efficiency
Re: Where to catch waves?
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Mon Oct 03, 2011 8:47 amby bazza87
Thanks, nailed it today!
Re: Where to catch waves?
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Mon Oct 03, 2011 10:33 amby surf patrol
Good to hear. Now start working on those bottom turns!