For all of you who are just learning to surf... I've prepared a few basic tips to help you get started. These may seem super simple, but it really helps when you’re just learning... especially for safety reasons.
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Use a Soft Top Long Board
This is definitely the best type of board to use when you're first learning to surf. It's the easiest board to use. Because a long board is longer and thicker than a short board, it makes it easier to grab a wave and keep your balance.
If you decide not to use a soft top you can also use a fiber board. A fiber board is slippery, so you will need to wax it to make it easier to keep your grip.
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Use a Leg Rope
Using a leg rope is very important for safety. If your using a let rope and you fall off the board your board won't get too far away and hit other surfers or swimmers.
If your surf board drifts away when your far out in the ocean it can be really dangerous... and you have to swim all the way back to shore. This can be so tiring, especially when the waves are big and the currents are strong. So... it's better not to take the risk.
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Wear Boardshorts and a Rashvest
It is highly recommended to wear boardshorts and a rashvest to protect your skin from scrapes and rashes, which can happen from rubbing against your board.
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Wear Sun Screen
To avoid sunburn don't forget to wear sunscreen before you go surfing. Check the Surfer Girl shop for some awesome new Surfer Girl Sunscreen designed especially for Fun in the Sun!
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Observe Beach Warning Signs
There are usually signs on the beach showing where people aren't allowed to be surfing. The signs are usually flags that are either red or yellow and red.
Red Flags with a skull image mean that in that area the currents are too strong and dangerous. So, it is important not to surf in parts of the ocean where there is red flag nearby.
Red and Yellow Flags mean that the area is reserved for swimmers. Surfers aren't allowed to surf in these areas to make sure they don't injure or bother swimmers.
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Use the Current to your Advantage
When you want to paddle out, you can use the current to your advantage. If you notice that lots of surfers swimming out from the same spot they’re probably taking advantage of the current.
Now that you know some basics, go practice and have fun!
If you have more specific questions about surfing you can drop me a comment here or Ask Becky.
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