Too late to start?

[TimLee]

I'm 15 and I want to try shortboarding but I want to try competitions later when I get better. I've already bodyboarded for 2 years so I know how the waves work. Do you guys think I'm too old to try?

[owlbassboy]

If it was me I would just get a board and enjoy to see how good you are anyway

[TimLee]

If it was me I would just get a board and enjoy to see how good you are anyway

I wanna surf so bad right now... It look super fun.

[owlbassboy]

I've only had a go on a short board in crap waves but have a longboard and a 7'3" mini mal to try this weekend

[surf patrol]

Hi TimLee, welcome to Surfing Waves!

No such thing as too old, and even if there was, it would not be 15. Get out there young man!

[aldramelech]

Ive only just started this year and I'm 40, I think you'll be OK

[Fay]

15 too late? No way, I wish I'd started at 15, rather than at 20 and then starting again at 42!

Good luck!

[TimLee]

Alright guys thanks for the encouragement! I got someone to teach me how to surf starting next week wish me luck

[jaktequila]

I started when I was 24! Now I'm 25 and have already caught up with some local guys because I just get out everyday unless it's flat or stormy. You're only 15 and can bodyboard, this is already an advantage. I suggest you find a good coach too becuase competitive surfing is different.