most important thing?

[niallhills]

For me, sometimes i find that catching the wave is secondary, i just love being out in the ocean, especially when the waves are great and its a good day. Catching a wave almost sometimes seems not as important, obviously if i didnt catch any i wouldnt be too happy, but there are times when i realise ive been sitting for 20 minutes or so, and havent been worried about catchin a wave.

Anybody else get this or is there something wrong with me

[surferdude_scarborough]

ive gone whole sessions without catching a wave and come out of the water thinking " that was fun"

[billie_morini]

I've gone entire sessions without even trying to catch a wave. I love the water and there is nothing better than being in it. Sometimes I'm out there simply to relax from my demanding job. Other times, I simply sit out there to watch the other surfers catch waves. It's a pretty cheap front row seat!

[pkbum]

I used to have a session where I only wiped out and ended up with a big smile. This way 1 years ago.

standing up in the board is a overated activity. Some people just like to be in the ocean and connect with nature...

[O_Danny_Boy]

once your having fun, who cares? all anyones looking for is smiles

[perusurf]

the best surf is when you have the biggest smile on your face no matter your level or how any waves you catch, just being surrounded by nature gets me stoked, i even like it when it's too big and can't surf and u just keep eating white water and fcks you up and beats the sh!t out of you, i lke that too!! even better when u get to catch one of those waves....

[isaluteyou]

There only thing that counts is if you are enjoying yourself or not simple as that

[Stone Fox]

Varies I think. I'd like to be a bit more chilled in general as I'm quite goal orientated and impatient (I'm blaming where I live).

I do sometimes get pissed off if all that's happening is that I'm getting beaten up by whitewater, and I do get frustrated when I can't catch anything.

But saying that, sometimes I'm sat on my board out back and I get this enourmous sense of peace and well being.

[Otter]

I'm not trying to brag, but I never get skunked. I always catch at least one wave, it's always fun being in the water regardless of how many I catch.

[The Fafanator]

On flat days I can spend hours just lying back on my board, but I do get frustrated if there are waves and I can't catch them (either because I suck or because someone is alredy on it, or both, depending on the situation.)

[Katza8uk]

love being on, in, or under the sea no matter what it is im doing! worst is being able to see it but not be in it though definatly!!!

[PapaW]

Moist...



the sea is moist...




I like moist.

[BoarderDave]

Yup.. I like to just look around while Im floating about. Look up at the sky, look down in the water below me.. just take everything in. Very enjoyable.

[Stone Fox]

Moist...



the sea is moist...




I like moist.

Dunno why, but I cracked up laughing when I read that!

[Surfing-Innovation]

In summer, then yeah, catching waves sometimes becomes secondary. I can sit and watch other people surf and judge myself by what I'm I'm seeing around me. If I see someone catch a good wave, then I always try to acknowledge it with a wave or thumbs up. Sometimes I'll even try to see what's going on under the surface if the water's clear enough.

In winter, then all that goes out of the window. All I want to do is catch waves. Sitting around admiring the scenery just makes you cold real quick (OK, I'm nesh). And with a 200 mile round trip to my nearest break, then bollox to just sitting around freezing my balls off!! I'll leave all the 'hello birds, hello clouds' to all you lot in warmer climates...........

[niallhills]

yea well im 60 miles from the beach, and its not warm in ireland il tell you...but even still...once im tired i will lie there. but yea if its dull i dont like it

[Otter]

Moist...



the sea is moist...




I like moist.

Dunno why, but I cracked up laughing when I read that!

Yeah, I did as well... we are talking about cake right?

[pkbum]

In winter, then all that goes out of the window. All I want to do is catch waves. Sitting around admiring the scenery just makes you cold real quick (OK, I'm nesh). And with a 200 mile round trip to my nearest break, then bollox to just sitting around freezing my balls off!! I'll leave all the 'hello birds, hello clouds' to all you lot in warmer climates...........

Yeah you need to keep paddling so you don't get cold. I HATE THE WINTER!!

[hawaiiSUCKSexceptsurf]

i dont do that. espetually in big surf, when im getting my lungs and sinus cleaned out by salt water. im happy if i catch atleast one.

i know what your saying though, i enjoy swimming when theres no surf. but being strapped to a board for me takes away from it, i like to be emerged and swim under water. so i swim, not surf. but its a lot warmer in hawaii, and a good part of the enjoyment is just cooling down the body.

[derbyshire surfer]

When I was learning, really learning I used to just love going on the trips, meeting up and being away from work etc.
More recently I get absolutely and totally stoked getting a nice ride I wouldn't have been able to catch a while ago.
I do think it is great to be just out there...doing something different, watching nature at work, and watching other surfers just sharing the stoke.
When I'm in the water I just leave everything behind, no thought of work, or commuting or any mudane stuff life throws at you, then to take off on your 'best ride so far' just adds to the stoke!