Surfing is an ancient sport that was only reserved for royalty in Hawaii since the 1700s. But now it has become a popular and thrilling sport, trendy worldwide. Wherever the waves break, you’ll never be “board” for the rest of your life. So read on and learn the sport that has changed the lives of thousands around the globe. The first thing to do is to get prepared. When you choose your surfboard, start with the long board, and later move on to the others. The long board is the easiest to use because of its basic shape. Later you can move on to board like the fish, gun, short board and fun board. It’s a good idea to get surfboard wax. It will help you get a much better grip on the board. You’re not prepared yet though. First you need a leash. It will stop the board from getting pulled away from you and makes sure that your board doesn’t hit anyone. The leash is essential; it’s like walking without feet. Optionally you could get a wetsuit. A wetsuit is important to keep your body warm in chilly waters to prevent chills or hypothermia. This is optional …show more content…
If you do, I’m unimpressed. You’re here for the real deal, aren’t you? You want the experience of standing on a surfboard, waves curling behind you. This technique, called popping up, takes a while to master in water (should be easy on land)! You should have practiced with your instructor of friend, but if you haven’t here’s how to do it. While you’re lying on the board, grab both sides of the board with your hands. Then, in one fluid movement, push your body up onto the board, putting your feet where your waist was. One foot should be standing in front of the other. If you can’t do this straight away, try kneeling on the board first and stand on it later. Remember, this technique can take from a day up to a few weeks to master, so don’t be surprised if you can’t do it the first few times. Once you get the hang of it, congrats! You’ve learned how to