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How Long Is It Going To Take Me To Ride My First Wave?

How Long Will It Take Me To Ride My First Wave? Typically for any beginner, we would suggest taking a few lessons to begin with just so you can get the hang of the motions, as well as being able to ask as many questions to your expert teacher. After a few lessons, it is up to the individual and how often they are willing to spend in the water practising. Some people pick up how to catch a wave quickly, while others, it takes longer to learn how to balance and get used to the movements. The more hours...

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What are the Best Surfboards to Learn On?

What are the Best Surfboards to Learn On?

Authored By DisruptSports

So you want to learn to surf? Well let's go through a list of the best surfboards to learn on and get you started. There are three types of boards that we recommend. And sorry, none of them are a shortboard. To ensure fast progression in surfing, opt for one of these classics, long boards are the best surfboards to learn on.   1. The Mini Mal Mini Mals or Mini Malibu’s are one of the best surfboards to learn on, they’re not as bulky as longboards but are still super buoyant with awesome paddle power to ensure you get out the back faster! The key features of Mini Mals is the manoeuvrability of a shorter stick, but the buoyancy of...

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Where is the Proper Place To Stand on a Surfboard?

Authored By DisruptSports

Where Is The Best Place To Stand On Your Surfboard?   Finding the proper place to stand on a surfboard will come naturally with time but we have some tips for you in the meantime. Stand side on, with your back foot midway towards the back of the board. If you have a tailpad, this is where it should be. Your front foot should be just below  the centre of the board. This will prevent the board from nose diving, and the tail from digging in too deep. According  to the clever bunch at SurfScience.com they have made it easy...

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