| There are many reasons why someone should | | | | starters. Often times, a friend may take |
| learn to surf. Not only is the sport great exercise, | | | | someone surfing for their first time. Unless the |
| but riding a wave is a totally unique experience. It | | | | friend is qualified and is ready to devote time and |
| is something surfers fully understand and and | | | | energy to surf instruction, there is a good chance |
| outsiders will never fully grasp. Surfing connects | | | | the beginning surfer will not catch a wave. If you |
| the surfer to the energy of the ocean. It | | | | decide to sign up for a lesson from a qualified surf |
| connects the surfer to the storm that produced | | | | instructor, you should be able to stand up on at |
| that energy in terms of waves and swell. When | | | | least a few waves on the first day out surfing. |
| you surf, you are riding the energy from a storm | | | | Following that day, surfing requires a whole lot of |
| that generated swell and waves in a far away | | | | work to master but everyday in the water is a |
| place. | | | | great and enjoyable learning experience. |
| To most surfers, surfing is a zen experience that | | | | As you progress and get better at surfing, the |
| takes over the surfer when riding a wave and | | | | reward is huge. My first time out surfing was a |
| connecting with the ocean. That thrill of riding the | | | | significant experience. As you improve as a |
| wave keeps many surfers hooked for life. People | | | | surfer, you get more out of the sport. Surfing |
| may think other sports are comparable to surfing. | | | | waves is a feeling and rush similar to no other for |
| Other board sports ride boards similar in shape to | | | | the expert surfer just the same as the beginning |
| surfing, but do not have the same feel as that of | | | | surfer. As a beginner, stick to smaller waves and |
| riding a surfboard on a wave. When a surfer rides | | | | build your skills. Getting into the larger waves is |
| a wave, the wave is in existence for a single | | | | only a way to get hurt. If the wave looks difficult, |
| moment in time. Other board sports focus on | | | | it usually is above your skill level. Take your time |
| riding permanent structures like snow or concrete | | | | learning and make certain you understand proper |
| allowing repetition to get better. In contrast, | | | | surf etiquette before venturing out to a crowded |
| surfing demands dedication and commitment to | | | | surf break where more advanced surfers are in |
| improve as repetition is not as possible in the | | | | the surf lineup. |
| ocean with each wave being a unique experience. | | | | Surfing is a very rewarding sport to those that |
| Learning to surf is a difficult task. A lesson from a | | | | learn correct technique and surf etiquette. Get out |
| professional instructor is highly recommended for | | | | there and give it a try. |