am i too late to start

[baker2125]

hi I am 16 and live in the uk just ask is it to late to start surfing and will my mild haemophilia be a problem please get back to me thank you

[surf patrol]

Hi baker2125, welcome to Surfing Waves!

16 is just fine, you're a spring chicken. I'm not a doctor, but I don't see why mild haemophilia would be more of a problem while surfing that any other sport. If in doubt, have a chat to your doctor.

[jaffa1949]

Hi Baker, your age is no problem, the haemophilia risk would be about the same as for any other contact sport, have your doctor assess the risk for you, , bruising and minor cuts and abrasions happen with the sport and major cuts are a risk to anyone! You probably have dealt with things at that level in you day to day life already.
I would suggest wearing a medi alert bracelet, and have a decent first aid kit with you when you go surfing.
Oh it's good to go with a buddy who knows how to look after you and good fun to have a friend just to share the surfing with.

[esonscar]

hi I am 16 and live in the uk just ask is it to late to start surfing and will my mild haemophilia be a problem please get back to me thank you

http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Haemophili ... ction.aspx

No one here on SW is positioned to give you medical advice. Ignore all that have.

Having said that, 'we' hope you do as you wish and come to a safe end, ready to fight another day . . . just like any other surfer !

Ask your doctor to devise a safety paln, go with someone just in case (as we all should anyway) . . dunno really but hey . . . go ask the Doc.

[FYI: I am fully trained to CPR & AED humans from babies to OAP's so I have condition empathy]

EDIT: A first Aid kit does not contain what you might require - you know, go ask the Doc dude.

[billie_morini]

Hi Baker,
You are not too old! I started at age 46. There are many guys that have started post 30.

About your health condition: depends on how good or bad it is. Also, you can control how much you can exert yourself. In surfing, you can be a kamakazi or go EZ.

Billie

[IB_Surfer]

If you live in San Diego: Yes you are too old to start, my lineup is too crowded.

If you somewhere else: No, go for it, crowd the lineup!

[Jimi]

So, the short answer is probably yes, haemophiliacs can probably surf, provided you have considered prophylactic therapy, are wearing medic alert bracelet, and have a plan in place with your doctor, family and friends. Also think about a helmet.

DO NOT go surfing without seeing your doctor.

You really need to sort it out with your doc and your family. Also, if you haven't already, see a haematologist and discuss your situation.

It is reccomended to avoid contact sports, due to the significant risks of joint damage, which can lead to very serious consequences in hemophilia. Surfing can easily lead to similar injuries in certain circumstances, so you must be prepared and seek medical advice from you doctor.

Hope that helps.

[baker2125]

thank you all and I look in to it and starting it soon as I lose some weight

[jaffa1949]

Do both, reward your weight loss with surfing , notice the improvement across your whole life as they go hand in hand.

[baker2125]

one last thinf im 5.8 what size board should I get

[IB_Surfer]

how much do you weigh?

[baker2125]

190lb

[IB_Surfer]

you need to start on a longboard or a fatboard.

I weigh 200lbs, I started on an 8ft pig board, super thick super wide, single fin with thick fat rails. I didn't try a longboard until much later, but I bet I would have stood up sooner on a longboard.

[baker2125]

thank you can you link me to some websites please

[IB_Surfer]

I like to buy local shaped boards, but if you just want to order online here is a good starter

https://surfing-waves.com/Item/SHbic ... d_hype.htm

[baker2125]

hello again it been over a year now I've haven't started yet due too family problems im looking to start this summer ive seen my doctor she said my mild haemophilia is fine that I wouldn't be a problem so I've got some questions number 1. I live in England wheres the best place to start learning in England (ps I live in maidenhead near London) question 2. what board to start with im 5ft,10 190lb last question im studying media at college (eg film making,photography so on is there many jobs to do with that area of skills. last thing im now 18 lol

[dtc]

I can only answer (2), to repeat what you were told earlier - get a longboard. 9ft or so will suit your weight

[surf patrol]

Hi baker2125,

Make sure it's this summer - don't keep putting it off.
Not a lot of swell around London during the summer, but basically you have 3 options. The Norfolk / Suffolk coast have surf - 2-3 hours. The south coast has surf - Brighton / Bournemouth etc - 2 hours. Both you can do on a day trip when you know there will be waves.
West - Cornwall / Wales, not really a day trip from London but more chance of a wave.

[baker2125]

yeah I know this summer for defo what the best way to get started buy a board and just go for it or get some surf lessons

[jaffa1949]

Simply I'd suggest a couple of surf lessons. Why?
Then you don't have to outlay the cost of a board, if it's a good school then you will learn quite a lot about all aspects of surfing.