Surfing Waves

hi how do u sit on a surfboard in the ocean . i have a 6 '6'' short board n cant seem to balance on it while sitting. do i have to sit right on the middle of the board so the board balances?

Hiya and welcome,

Have a look at this

https://surfing-waves.com/surfing_lesson_two.htm

and then practice lots and lots, I still cant do it but I am getting better......very, very slowly

Sar

Ohh that brings back memories. Nothing like getting out there and looking like a rolling log. Ya feel like such a kook. Just keep practicing. You will get it and soon it becomes very comfortable.

Ah, many times I've found myself under water and letting my toes enjoy the breeze. Stick with it, I had trouble on a longboard, so it must be hell on a 6 footer

i found it easyer on a shortie than on a longboard, dunno why, maybe its just me bein weird.

Sillysausage wrote:i found it easyer on a shortie than on a longboard, dunno why, maybe its just me bein weird.

Me too (found it easier that is, not being weird. That's your affair). I think its cos on a longboard you sit above the water so can easily overbalance while on a shortboard you sink a bit and so you're floating IN the water.

It's all about balance. you need to understand where your center is. If you have trouble sitting on the board, you're going to have way more trouble catching a wave and standing because you don't know your board very well.

And when I say 'center' it's not necessarily the middle of the board, as the tail is usually a bit more buoyant than the front. But just like paddling and standing, a half and inch can make a big difference.

One sign that your not a total kook is when you can sit relaxed on your board without flopping over.

although everyone falls off every so often

Oh that does bring back memories.

I think its way easier to sit on a longboard, then a shortboard thou.

I just recently got it down.......kinda...

i had no problems what so ever with sitting on my longboard

Just sit on your board, about 3/7 down towards the tail. increase or decrease the distance from the tail depending on how comfortable you are. you can also hold onto the rails, and kick your feet in a circular motion to turn around away from the waves to catch it. I had a hard time learning this too, but as everybody said, just keep practicing.

Sillysausage wrote:i found it easyer on a shortie than on a longboard, dunno why, maybe its just me bein weird.

same here, i would always tip over on my 7'0, but after i started using my 5'11" i always managed to sit up right.

ahhhh....good times

i tried it when i 1st got on a softboard and it just kept happening, hopefully when this flat spell moves on, i will be able to try again on MY OWN board

iv never found this difficult :S although to be fair its about the only thing i can do! i can just about paddle and stand up once in a blue moon! dont really care though, im having fun

long_man wrote: hopefully when this flat spell moves on, i will be able to try again on MY OWN board

Best moment to practise.... when its flat!!

Try it with your eyes closed just as a set is approaching!

KS

kitesurfer wrote:Try it with your eyes closed just as a set is approaching!

KS

OK OK, i set myself up for that, but you know what i mean, when the flat spell passes i can actually get out on my board.......

It's a learned skill just like most of surfing. Keep it up, don't be intimidated and you'll get there.