When to move to shorter surfboards is a question new surfers should take seriously. The ideal for all surfers is maximum fun. Moving to shorter boards too soon introduces frustration. Long time surfers often move to longer boards as they age to prolong the fun. The issue with moving shorter is that it decreases the…
Beginner surfers catch real waves after they have learned the fundamentals on foam waves. So many kids are taken by their surfer friends on their first experience out to the line up on short boards to catch real waves. They have no idea of the techniques or the timing. That is the purpose of starting…
Surfing the short board is a goal for many people who have not yet learned to surf. They see surfers in the movies and they want to do the same. When they take their first lesson, they get an idea of the challenge they are going to face. The short board itself poses challenges after…