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Newb in water
Posted:
Tue Aug 14, 2012 7:59 pmby Ridick_Bowen
Hi Everyone!
Ridick here. Just wanted to introduce myself. I know nothing about surfing but I'm going to get me a board and wetsuit and paddle out.
I look forward to all the assistance I'll be receiving from this forum.
Thx in advance. Peace!!!!!!
Re: Newb in water
Posted:
Wed Aug 15, 2012 8:26 amby surf patrol
Hi Ridick_Bowen, welcome to Surfing Waves!
There's plenty of articles and forum topics to help you get started. Have a search around the site and see what you can find.
You will get plenty of assistance here, any questions just ask away!
Re: Newb in water
Posted:
Fri Aug 24, 2012 10:00 pmby Ridick_Bowen
Picking up a Gotcha surf board this weekend. It's 7'4" 3 fin. I know nothing about anything so I'm buying it as long as it seems decent. I'm currently deciding what kind of wetstuit I need. Leaning towards a 4/3 long sleeve suit.
Re: Newb in water
Posted:
Sat Aug 25, 2012 12:07 amby jaffa1949
Ridick, I hope you've read up on all the advice before your choice of board, there is lots of advice have a look around both about the board that is suitable and the wetsuit..
Lots of luck
Re: Newb in water
Posted:
Mon Aug 27, 2012 6:34 amby surf patrol
I'm sure that a local surf shop can advise you on the thickness of wetsuit you'll need in your local waters. Make sure it fits really snugly.
Re: Newb in water
Posted:
Thu Aug 30, 2012 10:23 pmby Ridick_Bowen
I've got a 4/3m suit. Should work fine for SoCal waves.
I know I should start on a longer board but I'm pretty optimistic about my skills. We'll see this weekend. I'm paddling out Sunday. Yea!!!! Pumped!!!
Re: Newb in water
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Thu Aug 30, 2012 10:57 pmby dtc
Ridick_Bowen wrote:I know I should start on a longer board but I'm pretty optimistic about my skills. We'll see this weekend
Famous last words? Or the start of a brilliant career!
Actually, while 7ft4 is not the 'best' choice, its not totally unreasonable. Good luck
Re: Newb in water
Posted:
Fri Aug 31, 2012 8:32 amby surf patrol
Have a great time on Sunday, I'm sure you'll be hooked.
Fingers crossed for some suitable waves for you.
Re: Newb in water
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Tue Sep 04, 2012 7:05 pmby Ridick_Bowen
Wow! Surfing requires a whole........ lot of physical strength/conditioning.
I was able to stand on my board a few times which was amazing. I definitely need lots and lots of practice. But, I'm hooked.
Re: Newb in water
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Wed Sep 12, 2012 4:56 pmby Ridick_Bowen
Woohoo!!!! Surfing again this Saturday!!!!
Re: Newb in water
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Thu Sep 13, 2012 8:13 amby surf patrol
Practice practice practice, it's the only way to improve
Re: Newb in water
Posted:
Mon Sep 17, 2012 5:48 pmby Ridick_Bowen
Woo-hoo!!! 2nd time out and seeing improvements. Stood on my board for 3-4 seconds this time.
I need to hit the gym and do more cardio. I'm beat after a 1-2 hr session.
Re: Newb in water
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Tue Sep 18, 2012 1:24 amby jaffa1949
Ridick_Bowen wrote:Woo-hoo!!! 2nd time out and seeing improvements. Stood on my board for 3-4 seconds this time.
I need to hit the gym and do more cardio.* I'm beat after a 1-2 hr session.
Welcome again Riddick you can come and play on the rest of the forum now, post your adventures in the learners section and help out others who are in/on the same boat( board) as you.
*More surfing is the recommended process truly ,the coordination of surfing is the needed skill, gym and cardio will only be an add on. BTW there is a very good set of training skills and exercise posted right here on this very site
