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Too late to start?
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Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:24 pmby 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?
Re: Too late to start?
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Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:51 pmby owlbassboy
If it was me I would just get a board and enjoy to see how good you are anyway
Re: Too late to start?
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Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:53 pmby TimLee
owlbassboy wrote: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.
Re: Too late to start?
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Wed Aug 15, 2012 11:12 pmby 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
Re: Too late to start?
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Thu Aug 16, 2012 9:55 amby 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!
Re: Too late to start?
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Fri Aug 17, 2012 6:19 amby aldramelech
Ive only just started this year and I'm 40, I think you'll be OK
Re: Too late to start?
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Fri Aug 17, 2012 6:46 pmby 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!
Re: Too late to start?
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Mon Aug 20, 2012 3:51 amby TimLee
Alright guys thanks for the encouragement! I got someone to teach me how to surf starting next week wish me luck
Re: Too late to start?
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Mon Aug 20, 2012 5:36 amby 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.