Newb in water

[Ridick_Bowen]

Hi Everyone!

Ridick here. Just wanted to introduce myself. I know nothing about surfing but I'm going to get me a board and wetsuit and paddle out.

I look forward to all the assistance I'll be receiving from this forum.

Thx in advance. Peace!!!!!!

[surf patrol]

Hi Ridick_Bowen, welcome to Surfing Waves!

There's plenty of articles and forum topics to help you get started. Have a search around the site and see what you can find.
You will get plenty of assistance here, any questions just ask away!

[Ridick_Bowen]

Picking up a Gotcha surf board this weekend. It's 7'4" 3 fin. I know nothing about anything so I'm buying it as long as it seems decent. I'm currently deciding what kind of wetstuit I need. Leaning towards a 4/3 long sleeve suit.

[jaffa1949]

Ridick, I hope you've read up on all the advice before your choice of board, there is lots of advice have a look around both about the board that is suitable and the wetsuit..
Lots of luck

[surf patrol]

I'm sure that a local surf shop can advise you on the thickness of wetsuit you'll need in your local waters. Make sure it fits really snugly.

[Ridick_Bowen]

I've got a 4/3m suit. Should work fine for SoCal waves.

I know I should start on a longer board but I'm pretty optimistic about my skills. We'll see this weekend. I'm paddling out Sunday. Yea!!!! Pumped!!!

[dtc]

I know I should start on a longer board but I'm pretty optimistic about my skills. We'll see this weekend

Famous last words? Or the start of a brilliant career!

Actually, while 7ft4 is not the 'best' choice, its not totally unreasonable. Good luck

[surf patrol]

Have a great time on Sunday, I'm sure you'll be hooked.
Fingers crossed for some suitable waves for you.

[Ridick_Bowen]

Wow! Surfing requires a whole........ lot of physical strength/conditioning.

I was able to stand on my board a few times which was amazing. I definitely need lots and lots of practice. But, I'm hooked.

[Ridick_Bowen]

Woohoo!!!! Surfing again this Saturday!!!!

[surf patrol]

Practice practice practice, it's the only way to improve

[Ridick_Bowen]

Woo-hoo!!! 2nd time out and seeing improvements. Stood on my board for 3-4 seconds this time.

I need to hit the gym and do more cardio. I'm beat after a 1-2 hr session.

[jaffa1949]

Woo-hoo!!! 2nd time out and seeing improvements. Stood on my board for 3-4 seconds this time.

I need to hit the gym and do more cardio.* I'm beat after a 1-2 hr session.

Welcome again Riddick you can come and play on the rest of the forum now, post your adventures in the learners section and help out others who are in/on the same boat( board) as you.

*More surfing is the recommended process truly ,the coordination of surfing is the needed skill, gym and cardio will only be an add on. BTW there is a very good set of training skills and exercise posted right here on this very site