Am I too old to learn surfing?

by **ginat** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 1:15 am

caracas_surf wrote:I have started ridding the green face of the wave i hope to be turning a bit in a couple of weeks.

Sounds like you are getting along fine! Good for you!

by **pobbles** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 9:37 am

I am 34 and started for the second time last week...I love it and its a great way to get peace from kids lol....am still in the white water but standing more times than not!! So so so chuffed with myself lol

by **keef** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 4:55 pm

never too old. i'm 38 this year and have been surfing for about 4 weeks.

by **pobbles** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 5:53 pm

cool keef - how is it going?

by **Otter** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 1:56 am

HAHAHAHAHA!!! You guys make me laugh! Call me Gramps, I'm 51, been surfing since 1967 and plan on surfing til I die. Age is immaterial as long as you aren't so old and crotchety your bones and muscles don't work any longer!

I've spent most of my life surfing, the rest I've wasted...

by **keef** » Thu Mar 22, 2007 8:22 pm

pobbles wrote:cool keef - how is it going?

yeah wicked thanks. still more bad days than good at the moment, but will keep practicing.

by **pobbles** » Thu Mar 22, 2007 8:42 pm

In my humble eyes its a good day if there is surf and you get time to go out!!! ...was blown out by the wind earlier this week and is now flat, not a ripple in sight

by **RJD** » Thu Mar 22, 2007 8:53 pm

I've been dry for over a week.

No waves, Daylight saving has changed so midweek surfing is soon to be a thing of the past, and it'll be getting cold in a month too, then the snowboard season starts,.

Facing a severe case of no surfing for a while:(

May get a day or two in Devon in July when I go to the UK tho

by **pobbles** » Thu Mar 22, 2007 9:30 pm

RJD wrote:I've been dry for over a week.

No waves, Daylight saving has changed so midweek surfing is soon to be a thing of the past, and it'll be getting cold in a month too, then the snowboard season starts,.

Facing a severe case of no surfing for a while:(

May get a day or two in Devon in July when I go to the UK tho

You are mourning the thought of no surfing for a while, I have a huge grin on my face with the thought of summer and surf....if waves allow down here...

by **RJD** » Thu Mar 22, 2007 9:35 pm

Well I'm waiting for my snowboarding season pass to turn up so its not all bad.

by **pobbles** » Thu Mar 22, 2007 9:48 pm

good point - ok so you beat me, have never had the chance to do that

by **Surfing-Innovation** » Wed May 09, 2007 6:43 pm

I first tried surfing at the ripe old age of 37 - wished I'd done it 20 years ago!!

I was lucky that I managed to stand up (and ride into the beach, like you do on the first one) my very first wave - been hooked ever since.......

Never too old..........

by **pobbles** » Fri May 11, 2007 5:31 pm

I had my second lesson this week...changed my position on the board a tad and stood a little further forward - wow what a difference!!!! caught so many waves and surfed into the beach....love this game, such a buzz

by **Dignan** » Mon May 28, 2007 8:47 pm

I was wondering the same thing. I'll be 30 in july and looking to relocate to a beach and learn to surf. I've always been fascinated by the sport and have wanted to get into it but there are unfortunately no waves in Pittsburgh, PA. I am determined to make it happen, I'm just glad there are forums like these where experienced surfers can offer tips and encouragement.

by **justloafing** » Tue May 29, 2007 11:27 am

Dignan wrote:I was wondering the same thing. I'll be 30 in july and looking to relocate to a beach and learn to surf. I've always been fascinated by the sport and have wanted to get into it but there are unfortunately no waves in Pittsburgh, PA. I am determined to make it happen, I'm just glad there are forums like these where experienced surfers can offer tips and encouragement.

Where are you moving? Have fun learning

by **Dignan** » Tue May 29, 2007 10:23 pm

justloafing wrote:
Dignan wrote:I was wondering the same thing. I'll be 30 in july and looking to relocate to a beach and learn to surf. I've always been fascinated by the sport and have wanted to get into it but there are unfortunately no waves in Pittsburgh, PA. I am determined to make it happen, I'm just glad there are forums like these where experienced surfers can offer tips and encouragement.

Where are you moving? Have fun learning

Right now my main options are Virginia Beach and Wilmington NC. I'm a registered nurse and can pretty much transfer anywhere after I have a year in at the hospital I'm at now. I've already interviewed at 2 hospitals in VA Beach and I have a few friends who live there so that would prolly be my top choice but we'll see. I'm sure it will be very fun learning I just wish I could be out there now.

by **Dignan** » Tue May 29, 2007 10:29 pm

justloafing wrote:
Dignan wrote:I was wondering the same thing. I'll be 30 in july and looking to relocate to a beach and learn to surf. I've always been fascinated by the sport and have wanted to get into it but there are unfortunately no waves in Pittsburgh, PA. I am determined to make it happen, I'm just glad there are forums like these where experienced surfers can offer tips and encouragement.

Where are you moving? Have fun learning

Hey brother,
I just noticed that your location is Wilmington. Off topic but do you know anything about New Hanover Health Network?

by **justloafing** » Wed May 30, 2007 10:37 am

Dignan wrote:
justloafing wrote:
Dignan wrote:I was wondering the same thing. I'll be 30 in july and looking to relocate to a beach and learn to surf. I've always been fascinated by the sport and have wanted to get into it but there are unfortunately no waves in Pittsburgh, PA. I am determined to make it happen, I'm just glad there are forums like these where experienced surfers can offer tips and encouragement.

Where are you moving? Have fun learning

Hey brother,
I just noticed that your location is Wilmington. Off topic but do you know anything about New Hanover Health Network?

I do not know if that is with the Hospital or not. PM me and let me know what you want to know and I do know a person that can probably fill in the blanks for you.

If you do choose Wilmington let me know and I will help you out ie. finding a place to live. Ohh and if you need to come for a visit I do have an extra room for you to stay in but leave a day in your trip to go surfing.

by **waveseeker** » Wed May 30, 2007 12:12 pm

I don't think that you are ever too old ! Just get out there and have fun. I, at the grand old age of almost 35, am seriously thinking about competing again next year, its been 12 years since my last comp (and that was short board) and now I really fancy getting on the longboard circuit, so I don't think you are ever too old !!

Look at it this way - a guy I work with is 58, he had a heart scare (he smoked too much), the Doctor said "exercise or die" and he went - "Right". He ran a marathon last year. From never running before - he is a legend. Anyone can go for it.

by **Dignan** » Thu May 31, 2007 7:51 pm

justloafing wrote:
Dignan wrote:
justloafing wrote:
Dignan wrote:I was wondering the same thing. I'll be 30 in july and looking to relocate to a beach and learn to surf. I've always been fascinated by the sport and have wanted to get into it but there are unfortunately no waves in Pittsburgh, PA. I am determined to make it happen, I'm just glad there are forums like these where experienced surfers can offer tips and encouragement.

Where are you moving? Have fun learning

Hey brother,
I just noticed that your location is Wilmington. Off topic but do you know anything about New Hanover Health Network?

I do not know if that is with the Hospital or not. PM me and let me know what you want to know and I do know a person that can probably fill in the blanks for you.

If you do choose Wilmington let me know and I will help you out ie. finding a place to live. Ohh and if you need to come for a visit I do have an extra room for you to stay in but leave a day in your trip to go surfing.

Thanks man, I did pm you about it. I'll let you know if I have questions as I look into it further.

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