what size wave?

[Magic-Carpet]

what size wave should i start on?

[gdude335]

big enough so it will push you and you can catch it.
small enough so it wont scare you and wont pummel you too much.
try surfing whitewater first!!

[Magic-Carpet]

when i try whitewater i always stall

[northswell]

It depends on the white water. If its pumping out back, like at least 4ft+, yes Dec UK surf, catch the white stuff. If its below that paddle out and give it a go.

[Sar]

.....or you may be positioned a little incorrectly. I think if you stall you have to get further forward but not so much that you pearl.

[Magic-Carpet]

cheers

[northswell]

Get to bed if your only 13

[Magic-Carpet]

y what does age matter and how old are you

[scuba steve]

y what does age matter and how old are you

Bit defensvie, I think northswell was jokin.

[rich r]

I'd echo the positioning.

With little forward motion, whitewater should be able to push anyone for a bit, if not into shore, provided you're positioned right on the board.

[Sillysausage]

i can catch white water if its any bigger than 3 inches, but just not stand on it, only lie flat, and thats on a shortboard

[RJD]

Longboard I can 'ride' 10inches(or less) or so of whitewater.

You have to be moving close to the wave speed, you have to be in position on the board & have it flat/trimmed. Having the tail dug in etc wont get you going.