Surfing Waves

Unless I travel to get lessons I doubt I'll be able to surf, the waves here aren't bad but not good either. The only way for me too get proper equipment and training is if I headed up north to cornwall. There is no way my parents would shell out for a surfboard they think I'll give it up too easy, but that's if I was to try by myself.
The only objective is wait until a surfing vacation comes my way or wait until I'm older becuase I'm only 14 at the moment. We have surf shops but the one that is open at the moment (the other is being refurbished) is really expensive for what it is.
So I'm just saving up doing jobs to earn cash, first off I need a wetsuit, I'm aiming for a £90 one any suggestions

Have you tried body boarding? Perhaps you can do this first just to get yourself (even your parents) acquainted with the idea (some people change their mind about surfing when they find out how cold the water could be). That's what I did before I commit myself into taking lesson and buying all the surfing gear.

You can get yourself a Body board because it's cheaper than surfboard in general, plus it's easier to carry and store (but don't buy those really cheap one as they snap easily). Also, this way you may not have to trouble your parents when travelling with it (like putting the surfboard on top of their car roof). And when you think you really like being in the water no matter how cold it is, then go ahead and proceed to plan your first surf lesson and/or camp.

As for wetsuit, there are plenty out there that cost less than £90. Especially for juniors. Try this shop, they are very good in price, shipping and exchange if the suit you've ordered turn out to be too small. Also check ebay regularly, second hand suit and/or board could be good (make sure you clean the suit with wetsuit shampoo before using it). You could even be lucky and get wetsuit, boots, fin and boadyboard all for around £100 on ebay.

The important thing is you are committed and not just in it for the looks. Being far away from good surf should not stop anyone from surfing or even start learning. I met couple of girls from Sweden in Lanzarote. Despite living in the land where there is very little surf, they are as eager and committed to learn to surf as anyone who lives near plenty of surf. When there's a will there's always a way.

Thanks man much appreciated advice, I will probably use the idea it sounds the best option other than whining about it

you're only 14 -- i didnt start till i was 20.

hey, im 14 and iv been surfing since i was about 11 or 12, best thing to do is show ur mum n dad that ur realy commited and ask for a few surf lessons, and if you dont like it you can stop. then go and find some where that dose surf lessons in ur area, you whould be abel to borow a suit and board. keep on saving up your money and then buy a suit, and you should be abel to pick up a 2nd hand board cheep ( go 4 nsp or bic, their good beginer boards). show ur parents thet you realy realy want to have surfing as your main hobby and well it worked for me.
And south devon has some good breaks, all iv got is bournmouth, that hasent been surfable for at least 2-3 weeks, and when the surf is good its always packed.

good luck

And you live in Devon!!!! There are people on here who live hundreds of miles from the nearest coast or thousands from the nearest break!

Count yourself lucky, this is merely 'anticipation'

I'm 16, started at like 11 or 12, and I had to go through the same thing (actually still am). Just do it when you are there, show your parents that you absolutely live for it (if you do) and they will take pity on you more often and take you (hopefully). Or, look around for a surf club, or another person you know that surfs who can drive.

It starts to get better when you can drive and you friends can drive. Just a couple more years, hold in there!

if you find some kids around your age in your area, when you can surf get the bus down to the beach if you get a short board or wel a small ish board, cas thats what i do and its good fun.