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Newbie!! - female Devon

Postby Scooby21 » Tue Apr 22, 2014 9:51 pm

Just had my first surfing lesson this weekend in Newquay and absolutely loved it! Just wondering if anyone has any advice on the next step so to speak!?? Would be much appreciated!! :)
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Re: Newbie!! - female Devon

Postby drowningbitbybit » Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:06 pm

Couple more lessons... buy board... become obsessed with surf forecasts... surf every weekend... become more obsessed with surfing... surf every day... buy a new board... surf some more... quit job... move to somewhere warm and sunny... surf in boardies every day... buy another new board... get barrelled in warm water wearing boardies... repeat last stage again and again.

Easy.
You'll probably find me surfing, but if not, I'll probably be in the photography studio
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Re: Newbie!! - female Devon

Postby Dead_One » Wed Apr 23, 2014 7:46 am

what he said.....:-)
although i would add, surf more to his comments..don't think he stressed that enough:-)
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Re: Newbie!! - female Devon

Postby Scooby21 » Wed Apr 23, 2014 12:52 pm

Haha thanks guys! Time to book some lessons then! :D
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Re: Newbie!! - female Devon

Postby Dead_One » Wed Apr 23, 2014 2:17 pm

i can recommend a really good school just outside newquay if you like....best teachers out of the 3-4 schools i tried.
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Re: Newbie!! - female Devon

Postby Scooby21 » Wed Apr 23, 2014 3:23 pm

Yes please that would be amazing! Looking at different schools price wise etc
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Re: Newbie!! - female Devon

Postby surf patrol » Thu Apr 24, 2014 8:42 am

Hi Scooby21, welcome to Surfing Waves!
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Re: Newbie!! - female Devon

Postby Scooby21 » Thu Apr 24, 2014 9:34 am

Hey thanks! Feeling excited! Can't wait to get out and practice!
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Re: Newbie!! - female Devon

Postby Dead_One » Thu Apr 24, 2014 10:04 am

from my limited experience, 12-16 months surfing every month or 2, seems like the only thing you need is experience, a few tips from here or a surf pro, and lots of time in the water:-) its a great sport where you can get better by behaving like a kid for a few hours a day playing in the ocean :-)
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Re: Newbie!! - female Devon

Postby CARBr6 » Thu Apr 24, 2014 10:29 am

Just to be clear on this.
Surf more!

Glad you're enjoying it, hope you keep on going. Once the bug bites then you are in for life!
Read this forum, a lot, ask questions of the many experienced surfers here, but mostly just get in the water and have fun!

Welcome to the forum and welcome to the waves.
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Re: Newbie!! - female Devon

Postby Scooby21 » Thu Apr 24, 2014 8:20 pm

Can anyone recommend good spots in Devon for beginners?
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Re: Newbie!! - female Devon

Postby CARBr6 » Fri Apr 25, 2014 9:12 am

Westward Ho! is a pretty decent spot, and Saunton Sands is one of the most well known spots, dominated by longboarders.
You are highly placed for many good breaks as you are a lot closer to Cornwall than the rest of us!

I have found this book to be very helpful: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Surfing-Britain-Footprint-Activity-Lifestyle/dp/1906098301
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