Thought I would introduce myself, I'm John 37 from Durham in the Northeast UK.
I've lurking around the forum for a few weeks now trying to soak up as much info as possible really loved the "Later in life beginners" thread, I didn't want my first post to just be questions so I waited until I had something to say.
I have fancied giving surfing ago for quite some time now (there always seemed to be something in the way though)
& finally on Sunday I had my first experience, I went up to see the Guys & Girls at Tynemouth surf co for my first lesson.HOLY WATSITTS BATMAN
Is it possible to get addicted to surfing within 2.5hrs????
I started my trip thinking of all the info I had picked up on here of late however I think it all went out of the window when the excitement took over, yes today I'm sat here still feeling like I've been hit by a truck (aching from head to toe) and sporting some lovely bruises on my lower ribs, yes I got smashed about by the waves took a number of nose dives (pearling), swallowed a lot more of the North sea than is probably healthy
& got hit by another first timers board.But hey none of that matters as I took my first ride
fair enough it only lasted about 5 seconds but WOW what an amazing 5 seconds. I do genuinely believe those 2.5 hours and in particular those 5 seconds have changed what lies ahead for me in life, unfortunately I can not get back up there for at least 2 more weeks
The whole thing has left me stoked beyond belief I still have an ear to ear grin from it.
Thanks to everyone on here the info and general vibe here is amazing
