sitting on surfboard

[br1an]

hi how do u sit on a surfboard in the ocean . i have a 6 '6'' short board n cant seem to balance on it while sitting. do i have to sit right on the middle of the board so the board balances?

[Sar]

Hiya and welcome,

Have a look at this

https://surfing-waves.com/surfing_lesson_two.htm

and then practice lots and lots, I still cant do it but I am getting better......very, very slowly

Sar

[justloafing]

Ohh that brings back memories. Nothing like getting out there and looking like a rolling log. Ya feel like such a kook. Just keep practicing. You will get it and soon it becomes very comfortable.

[Jonah_Fro]

Ah, many times I've found myself under water and letting my toes enjoy the breeze. Stick with it, I had trouble on a longboard, so it must be hell on a 6 footer

[Sillysausage]

i found it easyer on a shortie than on a longboard, dunno why, maybe its just me bein weird.

[drowningbitbybit]

i found it easyer on a shortie than on a longboard, dunno why, maybe its just me bein weird.

Me too (found it easier that is, not being weird. That's your affair). I think its cos on a longboard you sit above the water so can easily overbalance while on a shortboard you sink a bit and so you're floating IN the water.

[rich r]

It's all about balance. you need to understand where your center is. If you have trouble sitting on the board, you're going to have way more trouble catching a wave and standing because you don't know your board very well.

And when I say 'center' it's not necessarily the middle of the board, as the tail is usually a bit more buoyant than the front. But just like paddling and standing, a half and inch can make a big difference.

[boco rio]

One sign that your not a total kook is when you can sit relaxed on your board without flopping over.

[surferdude_scarborough]

although everyone falls off every so often

[WooD]

Oh that does bring back memories.

I think its way easier to sit on a longboard, then a shortboard thou.

[MyanRellick]

I just recently got it down.......kinda...

[bmth.longboarder]

i had no problems what so ever with sitting on my longboard

[Guest]

Just sit on your board, about 3/7 down towards the tail. increase or decrease the distance from the tail depending on how comfortable you are. you can also hold onto the rails, and kick your feet in a circular motion to turn around away from the waves to catch it. I had a hard time learning this too, but as everybody said, just keep practicing.

[hiimbong]

i found it easyer on a shortie than on a longboard, dunno why, maybe its just me bein weird.

same here, i would always tip over on my 7'0, but after i started using my 5'11" i always managed to sit up right.

[long_man]

ahhhh....good times

i tried it when i 1st got on a softboard and it just kept happening, hopefully when this flat spell moves on, i will be able to try again on MY OWN board

[Katza8uk]

iv never found this difficult :S although to be fair its about the only thing i can do! i can just about paddle and stand up once in a blue moon! dont really care though, im having fun

[drowningbitbybit]

hopefully when this flat spell moves on, i will be able to try again on MY OWN board

Best moment to practise.... when its flat!!

[kitesurfer]

Try it with your eyes closed just as a set is approaching!

KS

[long_man]

Try it with your eyes closed just as a set is approaching!

KS

OK OK, i set myself up for that, but you know what i mean, when the flat spell passes i can actually get out on my board.......

[Otter]

It's a learned skill just like most of surfing. Keep it up, don't be intimidated and you'll get there.