surfing a shortboard

[kjloi]

is it hard to learn how to surf on a shortboard

[wanto]

that depends, lets put it into perspective: how did you go learning how to be an idiot?

[stinky_wes]

It didn't learn stupidity, it was either hereditary or It was gifted from birth. You cannot teach a Homо Sapien to be this stupid.

But seriously, learning on a shortboard is alot harder, more skillful and more aesthetic than laying down on a piece of foam. Maybe you should stay in line with your brain function level and slide around on your gut.

[danga]

Sure is., its really hard. . . .I dont think you should give it a go. . .It will only frustrate you more. . . Stick to doing what your doing now, otherwise go down to Sandon Point on a big day and they boys will teach you

[bonusbeats]

learning on a short board might not be the be easiest and you might give up quickly - so don't waste money buying one. instead, just nick one from the northern beaches on a weekend. most shortboards are so generic looking and made in the same factory that no one will ever be able to call you on it.

in fact, steal as many shortboards as you like. shortboarders are an easily excitable bunch, and fun to watch when they're all worked up.
just watch them go...

[Chop]

that depends, lets put it into perspective: how did you go learning how to be an idiot?

for some it just comes naturally

[Kunji]

It didn't learn stupidity, it was either hereditary or It was gifted from birth. You cannot teach a Homо Sapien to be this stupid.

But seriously, learning on a shortboard is alot harder, more skillful and more aesthetic than laying down on a piece of foam. Maybe you should stay in line with your brain function level and slide around on your gut.

Fcuk, you sound like an idiot.

[Natho]

No its very easy to learn on a shortboard.
The shorter the easier it is. However once you get good its becomes much harder. Then you progress to a longboard as you get very good.
Then once you are totally ripping, you could try your luck on a boogy board, but keep in mind that's very hard and takes alot of skill.

[creased]

I'd have to agree with Natho piss easier than body boarding and the shorter and narrower the board the better, prefferably have plenty of stickers/logos on your stick to help with respect in the line up

A couple of hot tips from the car park to the peak:
*Greet fellow shortboarders on the beach, in the car park or in the water with "hey dudes" or "sup bro's" they respect confidence.
*Dont forget to put plenty of sunscreen on your feet as they burn easily when exposed whilst paddleing.
*If you haven't got a wettie, woolen jumpers are an ideal substitute.
*It is really important for new surfers to spend as much time on the sand stretching before heading out, people who have surfed for years don't need to stretch as much.
*To prevent excess drag and to increase board speed in the water, wear your legrope on the front leg, just bellow the knee.
*Always throw (bail) you board when diving under waves, especially when it's crowded, this helps give you more space in the line up.
*When paddleing for waves the nose of your board should be at least a foot out of the water, this helps prevent getting sucked over the falls. If you can see over the nose of the board you are too far forward.
*Always get to your knees first mand don't let go of the rails until you are on your feet.
*Make sure you keep your centre of gravity low, feet far apart, knees bent and back straight.
*For speed helps to repeatedly pump your body up and down once you're up, use long circular motions with your arms to give you extra momentum. (Practice this by tic-tacing on a skateboard during out of water training)

*But most importantly obey the priority rule, every wave belongs to the first person who paddle's for it, hoot loudly and repeatedly to signify to others that you were first to start paddleing. "Yip!, Yo!, Whoop! Whoop!!!!"

[jfdi]

...
Also remember that shortboarders are an open, friendly, gregarious lot..

Too true. Just ignore the others entries as twisted comments brought about by boredom by not currently being in the surf.

Also give yourself targets. Say six weeks. The first six weeks, make sure you have at least 3, 2 hour surfs every week, then assess where you are and work out your next goal. Go at your own pace and abilities and persistence pays off.

[offshore1]

...
Also remember that shortboarders are an open, friendly, gregarious lot..

Too true. Just ignore the others entries as twisted comments brought about by boredom by not currently being in the surf.

Also give yourself targets. Say six lidders in six weeks. The first six weeks, make sure you have at least 3 kills, , then assess where you are and work out your next goal. Go at your own pace and abilities and persistence pays off.

[Sausage]

I'd have to agree with Natho piss easier than body boarding and the shorter and narrower the board the better, prefferably have plenty of stickers/logos on your stick to help with respect in the line up

A couple of hot tips from the car park to the peak:
*Greet fellow shortboarders on the beach, in the car park or in the water with "hey dudes" or "sup bro's" they respect confidence.
*Dont forget to put plenty of sunscreen on your feet as they burn easily when exposed whilst paddleing.
*If you haven't got a wettie, woolen jumpers are an ideal substitute.
*It is really important for new surfers to spend as much time on the sand stretching before heading out, people who have surfed for years don't need to stretch as much.
*To prevent excess drag and to increase board speed in the water, wear your legrope on the front leg, just bellow the knee.
*Always throw (bail) you board when diving under waves, especially when it's crowded, this helps give you more space in the line up.
*When paddleing for waves the nose of your board should be at least a foot out of the water, this helps prevent getting sucked over the falls. If you can see over the nose of the board you are too far forward.
*Always get to your knees first mand don't let go of the rails until you are on your feet.
*Make sure you keep your centre of gravity low, feet far apart, knees bent and back straight.
*For speed helps to repeatedly pump your body up and down once you're up, use long circular motions with your arms to give you extra momentum. (Practice this by tic-tacing on a skateboard during out of water training)

*But most importantly obey the priority rule, every wave belongs to the first person who paddle's for it, hoot loudly and repeatedly to signify to others that you were first to start paddleing. "Yip!, Yo!, Whoop! Whoop!!!!"

*Make sure you do all the above activities at Maroubra, the locals are super friendly.

[Eski]

Your all smart asses

[Trev]

Your all smart asses

What did you expect with a thread like this.
In fact I suspect the asker is one of the regulars, fishing..... and Boy did he get some bites.

[Nappy]

This thread has proved idiots can copy and paste .......claps

[radiator]

*If you haven't got a wettie, woolen jumpers are an ideal substitute.

we have a winner

[Beanpole]

Speaking of sunscreen. About this time last year I'm packing the car after a surf at bondi when this bald headed pommie surfer rocks up and goes "Hi, mate. Got any sunscreen I can borrow?"
I told him I only had some zink cream and hand it over.
He goes "okay, great thanks 30+".
...and smears it all over the top of his head

Add that to the how to look like a local tips.