Surfing Waves

Just wondering how long it took you guys before you could consistently stand up on waves in whitewash.

Because I work 2 jobs I only have time to get out twice a week. Trying to figure out how long it will take me.

some people get it quickly, some take longer, just stick at it if your going twice a week you should get it soon.

it took me 2 days to stand up on the white consistently - and about a month or 2 to be somewhat consistent on the green face - but i'll have weeks where i'm a complete kook & fleshin' just about every popup i attempt.

Ha ha ha aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaages for me

It's easier to stand up on the face of a wave than in the whitewater - if you are on a small board it's a nightmare.
Try getting some unbroken waves and you'll have much more fun (and probably success)

some people have naturel surfing ability, but others have to work realy hard at it, i have a mate who started surfing at 13 and is now 16, and hes as good as some of the locals, hes got natural surfing ability and hes self taught.

Hi Mike, welcome to the board!

I'm still learning to stand up in the whitewash after 2months, but i've finally nailed it... after learning to pop straight to my feet, and i practice my pop ups each day. I'm not a natural at all, and it took a while, but you get it in the end, no matter what.

Keep us up-to-date on your progress!

Marti xx

What board are you riding? You need a basic long or soft beginners board to stand easily in the whitewash I reckon.If you're on a better board then try paddling into small green waves just before they break,you'll feel more stable (and it's much more fun!).

I'm not a natural. It took me a long time to ride whitewash consistently. Probably in the neighborhood of 3 months. Then it took even longer to get the hang of paddling for unbroken waves. Finally after about 2 years I could consistently get into waves and have some face time. There's a ton of variation with this. My buddy started just after me and surfs half as much as I do but is at the same skill level. He's younger and a better athlete.
I learned on a longboard and can't imagine even trying to learn on anything less than 9 feet (unless you're a kid).

redbanana wrote:I'm not a natural. It took me a long time to ride whitewash consistently. Probably in the neighborhood of 3 months...

It took me slightly more, around 4 months. Just to stand up and stay standing up while the board remain gliding on the mushy water.

redbanana wrote:...He's younger and a better athlete.

Age and fitness level does play a major role for starter/beginner. But the hard work will pay off eventually.
It doesn't matter how long and what way you achieve it. It's all about the fun in surfing itself.