How to Surf

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Learn how to surf the ocean waves and understand the basics of wave judgment, longboarding, surfboard stance, surfing etiquette and more in this free video series.

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Tags: board, surfing, surf, tube, waves, surfboard, crash, wipeout

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Summary: Surfing comes in many different forms: kneeboarding, bodyboarding, surf-skiing, tow-in surfing and, of course, the traditional stand-up surfing. Some surfers enjoy the sport as recreation, while others surf competitively for national and worldwide titles. Traditional surfing consists of paddling out on a surfboard into the ocean and waiting for a breaking wave to come along. Once you see an opening, you paddle in the direction of the moving wave, matching its speed. Once the ocean begins to carry you, you can hop to your feet and maneuver your board, whether it’s to do tricks like hang tens or stalls, to go inside the tube or to just enjoy riding the wave.

If you are a beginner surfer, watch these instructional videos to familiarize yourself with the basics of surfing. Our expert teacher will give you some tips about different types of surfboards, show you a few good stretches before you go out on the waves, explain the importance of learning to predict what a wave will do, show you how to wax your board and how to stand up on the surfboard, and more.

About the Expert

Contact: surfsdsa.com

Expert: Pat Weber is the founder, owner, and head instructor of the San Diego Surfing Academy. Pat started surfing at the age of 6 and has 40 years of surfing experience. After traveling
extensively in search of the best waves, he has settled down a bit now, so that he may share his experience in the sport he loves with others. Pat has been teaching students how to surf at the San Diego Surfing Academy for the
past 11 years.

The San Diego Surfing Academy is located At Carlsbad State Beach in San Diego County and offers Baja surf trips, surf camps, and surfing lessons year-round for all ages.

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