Taking first lesson

by **CALHOUN** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 8:34 pm

Going to take 1st lesson.
Looking forward to it.
This will determine if I want to get a longboard or go back to just bodyboarding.
I'm 47 (not that bad out of shape).
I live in Ventura County, Ca.
Just wanted to make a post here.
I already think I will like longboard surfing, I get real impressed seeing guys my age, most even older surfing them in little wave, even!
Later,

by **isaluteyou** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 8:41 pm

three people i surf with are 45, 54, and 48 and they only started last summer

Good luck with the lessons

by **RJD** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 8:51 pm

I used to see a bloke in his late 60's pass my house with a longboard under his arm (was 100m or so from the beach).

And he was jogging, man if I'm there at his age I'll be so stoked...

by **Old Guys Rule** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 9:08 pm

I surf with a guy who is 72 and is still out there hitting it hard. It is my plan to be still hitting it hard at that age also.

by **isaluteyou** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 12:56 am

"surf to the grave" is alive and well

hope im still surfing at that age.

by **Otter** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 3:47 am

I'll be 52 in July.

Where you going to surf in Ventura? I lived there from '76-'78, really enjoyed the Fairgrounds, Rincon, Pier and Hollywood by the Sea. You ever come down to San Diego, look me up!

by **CALHOUN** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 2:30 pm

Otter wrote:I'll be 52 in July.

Where you going to surf in Ventura? I lived there from '76-'78, really enjoyed the Fairgrounds, Rincon, Pier and Hollywood by the Sea. You ever come down to San Diego, look me up!

It will be Silver Strand surf school.
I don't know where lesson is at. Will book lesson for next week.
I like county-line and Neptune's Net area
However, probably won't learn and pratice there.
Will know more later.
I'll keep in mind the invite, thanks.

by **justloafing** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 7:48 pm

I started last year at 48. Have fun and practice. You will have a blast. Good luck and have fun!!!

CALHOUN wrote:Going to take 1st lesson.
Looking forward to it.
This will determine if I want to get a longboard or go back to just bodyboarding.
I'm 47 (not that bad out of shape).
I live in Ventura County, Ca.
Just wanted to make a post here.
I already think I will like longboard surfing, I get real impressed seeing guys my age, most even older surfing them in little wave, even!
Later,

by **justloafing** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 7:50 pm

I hope I am still surfing at Otter's age :twisted:

isaluteyou wrote:"surf to the grave" is alive and well hope im still surfing at that age.

by **Otter** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 1:22 am

Quit loafing and you will be! J/K, keep the stoke Brah, you'll be there!

by **Otter** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 1:26 am

Calhoun,
Good luck with your lessons, just remember after you break a few bones, swallow several hundred gallons of seawater and get bitten/stung by rays and Jellies, it's all worth it! BECAUSE IT IS!!!!!

Get the stoke, keep the stoke.

by **justloafing** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 11:17 am

Otter wrote:Quit loafing and you will be! J/K,

by **Otter** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 1:47 am

by **CALHOUN** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 9:55 pm

Otter wrote:Calhoun,
Good luck with your lessons, just remember after you break a few bones, swallow several hundred gallons of seawater and get bitten/stung by rays and Jellies, it's all worth it! BECAUSE IT IS!!!!!

Get the stoke, keep the stoke.

Signed up for the 2 hr lesson for this Sunday!
Will post about it next week!

by **RJD** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 10:50 pm

If you survive!:D

by **Otter** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 7:34 pm

Calhoun,
My cousin lives in Camarillo, and he surfs. Maybe you guys should hook up, he's a really great guy. Probably about 40 or so now. Let me know.

by **CALHOUN** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 1:21 pm

Otter wrote:Calhoun,
My cousin lives in Camarillo, and he surfs. Maybe you guys should hook up, he's a really great guy. Probably about 40 or so now. Let me know.

I took the lesson, did not stand all the way up, but caught and rode a few wave in squat position was told I did great and was looking good. however this was my very first time and I think I will get the hang of it.However I cut the lesson short I bumped foot onto a rock and broke off a part of my big toe nail, I did not want it to get any worse..so I had a great time, good little workout and scheduled another lesson!
I was a beatiful day, water was great, and 93 degress out!
Yes message me abput your cousin in Camarillo!
Oh, it was 2-3 foot waves!
Thanks
Gary

by **Otter** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 8:42 pm

Sweet! Glad to hear you had a good time. I don't have the info avail right now as I am at work, but will try to remember to bring in his phone number so you can give him a call.

by **justloafing** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 11:38 am

Awesome. So you just squatted? Pretty cool. When I started I stood straight up (stiff legged) I think your ahead of the game if your squatting, standing will come more easy for you as your knees are already bent. Good job.

by **CALHOUN** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 2:09 pm

justloafing wrote:Awesome. So you just squatted? Pretty cool. When I started I stood straight up (stiff legged) I think your ahead of the game if your squatting, standing will come more easy for you as your knees are already bent. Good job.

Well, took second lesson Yesterday, I still did not stand up, however I can get in squat positon and I kept the board trim and going straight, I do believe I could have and could have and should just stood UP but did not, seemed the ride was at the end. So I have learned and experienced alot during the 2 lessons and next step is to buy a longboard. and keep at it.
I am glad I took the lessons and could not imagine buying a board and going by myslef and getting out there.
BTW..after the lesson I was just sitting around..didn't feel too good , could have been from night before, the red bull & energy pill I had for breakfast and a little salt water blended in..and all of a sudden it all came out!
Whew!..

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