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Postby noble » Fri Nov 09, 2007 8:51 am

hey I'm from Australia from Australia and ive just started Surfing does any one have any tips on how i can stand up faster with out losing balance?? :D

thanks Jake
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Postby Old Guys Rule » Fri Nov 09, 2007 8:24 pm

Practice your pop up a good 30 times a day on land. No board just the ground. This will help you pop up quicker and with more stability.
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Postby YANNI » Fri Nov 16, 2007 10:02 pm

Watch clips on the internet they help also but listen to old guys rule that is the best....Good luck n have fun!
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Postby smallwavegrovellerchick » Wed Nov 21, 2007 7:13 am

having a solid stance and crouching down (lowering your center of gravity)provide more stability. bend at the knees, not at the hips.
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