Surf Tips

[Redshift Spec]

Hello everyone, i've read everything i can on this site, i've built the balance board, but i've only been surfing 2 days, 2 years ago. I'm going for a full 2 weeks of surfing in bude and i plan to try and get in at Falmouth uni. I've got my wetsuit sorted and wonderd if anyone had any tips or tricks to help my surf, i'm a large fella so pop ups can be difficult but i'm open to any help i can get to help.


Cheers

Red

[PapaW]

Keep exercising, keep practicing and enjoy!!!

[Redshift Spec]

Will do

[bluesnowcone]

well if your a big guy i would advise getting a big board, but i wouldnt advise a longboard as some of them can be dificult to turn as most have big chunky rails.(nothing against longboarders, as im one myself) also watch other surfers and copy them.

[Redshift Spec]

ah cool, does weight (of me) affect the size of board i should get? should i get a huge mimi mal because i'm 6 foot1 and well over 15 stone, no where near surfing fit but i'm hoping the surfing will encourage me to stop playing computer games (usually surf, shooter or pool ) and get me out. I was thinking of a 9 foot one or does anyone recon bigger?

[tomcat360]

First off, welcome to the forum!

Your weight greatly effects what board you should ride. Check this thread:
https://surfing-waves.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2305

The size of the board determines how much bouyancy it has, and the heavier you are, the more float(bouyancy) you need to be able to easily paddle(gotta catch the wave somehow!) and plane(ability of the board to lift out of the water as it gains speed, think about a small boat when it's starting off).

[Redshift Spec]

aww brilliant dude, thats put my mind at ease, i need a dingy

[GowerCharger]

i would say, forget the minimal, those things where outdated when foam board became popular - thats why surf school use them now!

Apart from the obvious fact they do less damage when they hit you (and others), they have loads of volume to get you paddling quick and catching waves, but still retain a lot of manouverability, - ive seen the guy at the local surf school here doing 360s on them. Learners i see on these foam boards seem to be catching a lot more waves than the learners on minimals, and that is the key to having fun and progressing. Also they dont crack/ding/break as easily, which is important if your going to uni and will be short of cash for repairs/new boards etc.

[Redshift Spec]

I didn't think about foamies, i am tempted by getting a huge malibu, i'll take all of this into account and rent a few boards when i'm down there and decide after that. Cheers guys

[Sweet!]

Hay Red..

You totally rule!

Go hard man and let me know how you go k.