need some words of encouragement

[mike2266]

Just wondering how long it took you guys before you could consistently stand up on waves in whitewash.

[mike2266]

Because I work 2 jobs I only have time to get out twice a week. Trying to figure out how long it will take me.

[GowerCharger]

some people get it quickly, some take longer, just stick at it if your going twice a week you should get it soon.

[dreamer]

it took me 2 days to stand up on the white consistently - and about a month or 2 to be somewhat consistent on the green face - but i'll have weeks where i'm a complete kook & fleshin' just about every popup i attempt.

[libby]

Ha ha ha aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaages for me

[surf patrol]

It's easier to stand up on the face of a wave than in the whitewater - if you are on a small board it's a nightmare.
Try getting some unbroken waves and you'll have much more fun (and probably success)

[bluesnowcone]

some people have naturel surfing ability, but others have to work realy hard at it, i have a mate who started surfing at 13 and is now 16, and hes as good as some of the locals, hes got natural surfing ability and hes self taught.

[iomarti]

Hi Mike, welcome to the board!

I'm still learning to stand up in the whitewash after 2months, but i've finally nailed it... after learning to pop straight to my feet, and i practice my pop ups each day. I'm not a natural at all, and it took a while, but you get it in the end, no matter what.

Keep us up-to-date on your progress!

Marti xx

[David S]

What board are you riding? You need a basic long or soft beginners board to stand easily in the whitewash I reckon.If you're on a better board then try paddling into small green waves just before they break,you'll feel more stable (and it's much more fun!).

[redbanana]

I'm not a natural. It took me a long time to ride whitewash consistently. Probably in the neighborhood of 3 months. Then it took even longer to get the hang of paddling for unbroken waves. Finally after about 2 years I could consistently get into waves and have some face time. There's a ton of variation with this. My buddy started just after me and surfs half as much as I do but is at the same skill level. He's younger and a better athlete.
I learned on a longboard and can't imagine even trying to learn on anything less than 9 feet (unless you're a kid).

[borneng]

I'm not a natural. It took me a long time to ride whitewash consistently. Probably in the neighborhood of 3 months...

It took me slightly more, around 4 months. Just to stand up and stay standing up while the board remain gliding on the mushy water.

...He's younger and a better athlete.

Age and fitness level does play a major role for starter/beginner. But the hard work will pay off eventually.
It doesn't matter how long and what way you achieve it. It's all about the fun in surfing itself.