Tuesday, December 23, 2008

surfing pictures - you should know the fundamentals first

It can be a challenge to find the right surfboard with so many choices out there. Instead of thinking about how you re going to get your board into your car and how you re going to feel after your first wipeout, your most important thought should be what beach am I going to choose to get acclimated with my board and which beach is going to be easiest for me to catch my first waves.

That would be horrible to have to carry a piece of wood down the beach until you got to your spot and then you jump in the water and the water just water logs the wood surfboard that is the main reason why I can see why people changed the surfboard. For instance, if you are beginner, you will want to start out on a softboard or a longboard, which will meet the six inch rule of thumb easily. Tom Blake, founder of the Pacific Coast Surf Championships that ended with the onset of war in 1941, was the first man to photograph surfing from the water.

This winter wonderland of monster waves is also one of the most dangerous surfing locations in the world. Get fit and spend time in the pool if you need to. While it is usually by beginners you will often see an advanced surfer using them between the flags at the beach.

You don't want to sink. You should be a confident swimmer, and know the dangers and how to spot them.

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