Уроки серфинга для начинающих: бесплатные видео для самостоятельного обучения

Уроки серфинга для начинающих: бесплатные видео для самостоятельного обучения

Серфинг (от англ. surfing – скольжение по поверхности) – экстремальный и захватывающий водный вид спорта. Перед поездкой в серф-тур целесообразно заранее подготовить тело к специфическим нагрузкам. Главные качества серфера – развитое чувство равновесия, сильные мышцы, умение хорошо плавать. Последнее можно приобрести только в бассейне или водоеме, все остальное поддается тренировке в домашних условиях.

 

ВСЕ КУРСЫ ОНЛАЙН подобрали лучшие бесплатные видео уроки для обучения серфингу с нуля.

 

Подготовка и безопасность

 

Самый простой в использовании и легкий борд для новичков – из пеноматериала. Перед тренировкой обязательно проверить снаряжение на исправность и отсутствие трещин, сколов и повреждений. Второе условие безопасного серфинга – правильный пляж. Обязательно выбирать береговую линию без скал с разбивающимися далеко от пляжа волнами. Третье обязательное условие – хорошая погода.

 

 

Теоретические основы

 

 

Обучающий видеоурок с простым и понятным теоретическим обоснованием техник серфинга, который отлично подойдет для начинающих. Главное — занимать правильную стойку, чтобы контролировать наклон борда по всем направлениям.

 

Домашняя тренировка

 

План тренировок состоит из трех частей.

1. Прокачка гребли и спокойного дыхания на воде в бассейне.

2. Укрепление мышц рук и спины, приобретение выносливости упражнениями со скакалкой, отжиманиями и подтягиваниями.

3. Тренировка мускулов стабилизаторов и баланса с помощью баланс-борда и йоги.

 

Как стать на серф

 

Подъем на доску всегда осуществляется из положения лежа. Предварительно необходимо овладеть техникой «вспрыгивания» на земле. Именно таким образом в дальнейшем придется подниматься в стойку при подхвате волной. Можно использовать другой, менее динамичный метод: сначала встать на колени, затем поставить по очереди ноги. В обоих случаях обязательно следить за положением корпуса: чрезмерное отклонение вперед или назад перевернет доску. Стоять рекомендовано на широко расставленных ногах и согнутых коленях. Важно высоко держать голову и смотреть только вперед.

 

 

Как правильно грести

 

Умение хорошо и быстро грести руками является ключевым в погоне за сейшами. Правильная техника гребли предполагает следующие нюансы:

• смотреть всегда прямо перед собой, иначе из-за противовеса возникнет боковая качка;
• ноги держать вместе для идеального баланса;
• грести от плеча, высоко держа локти и полностью выпрямив спину;
• направление гребли – немного под доску, для увеличения скорости;
• выполнять движение рукой под водой от носа борда на 180 градусов, затем возвращаться в исходное положение по кромке воды.

  

Глайдинг – упражнения для баланса 

 

Глайдинг (или скольжение) – простые упражнения для новичков, чтобы научиться чувствовать центр, так называемую среднюю линию. Упражнения можно выполнять в открытом водоеме или бассейне. Особенно эффективно заниматься в море, качка максимально быстро приучает тело к положению серфера. Техника глайдинга часто используется начинающими серферами вместо гребли, пока бицепсы еще не натренированы и мало выносливы. 

 

 

Как правильно падать и кататься на мели

 

Начинающие серферы обычно катаются на мели и чаще падают, чем совершают удачные проезды. Научитьс я правильно вести себя и ориентироваться в падении – жизненно важно в любом экстремальном спорте. Падение на воду по ощущениям немногим мягче приземления на асфальт. Умение сгруппироваться предотвращает тяжелые травмы и серьезные проблемы. Вайпоут на серфовом сленге означает правильное покидание доски в чрезвычайной ситуации (потеря контроля, столкновение, полом борда). Главные правила:

1) не падать плашмя или вертикально, идеальнее всего – «пятой точкой» вперед;

2) защищать голову;

3) выплывать с открытыми под водой глазами.

 

Пампинг

 

Pumping – прием для более продвинутых серферов, но новичкам тоже стоит попробовать. Суть трюка – взобраться на самую верхушку гребня и на хорошей скорости съехать вниз. Пампинг помогает новичкам научиться «считывать» вейвы, чувствовать энергию и ритм воды, понимать океан. Несколько удачных пампингов помогают набрать максимальную скорость для захватывающего катания и трюков. 

 

Повороты

 

Приступать к поворотам можно едва научившись уверенно стоять на борде и разгоняться к берегу. Существует множество видов поворотов, главное освоить базовую технику. Предварительно определяют ведущую руку (совпадает с ведущей ногой). На максимальной скорости нужно сначала посмотреть в сторону поворота, затем начинать тянуться ведущей ладонью под углом 45 градусов к носу доски. Нащупав устойчивое положение, присесть и перенести в нужную сторону вес тела. По окончании маневра нужно сразу вернуться в стойку.

 

Движение вдоль волны

 

Профессиональные серферы разделили волны по форме на пологие, резкие и трубящиеся. Первые – самые идеальные для обучения новичков. Важно понаблюдать за ритмом и выбрать «зеленые волны», которые еще не начали ломаться. Катиться положено вдоль, влево или вправо, зависит от выбранного положения и ведущей ноги. Ладони требуется поднимать высоко и вытягивать ведущую по направлению к носу. Со временем из «зеленой» зоны можно перейти к стандартному катанию, когда вал разбивается позади серфа. 

 

Водный старт и набор скорости

 

Без набора скорости нет трюков и прогресса в технике. Есть несколько стандартных приемов для разгона и поддержания динамики. 

• Всегда оставаться в верхней трети гребня (там основная мощь).
• Вес тела должен быть сосредоточен на передней ноге, для усиления эффекта руки вытягивают вперед на уровне пояса.
• Небольшие приседания с опусканием рук и возвращением в стойку (пампы).

Занятия серфингом – скорее философия, чем спорт. Созерцание красоты природы, общение с океаном, экстрим позволяют пробудить силу духа и зарядиться колоссальной энергией.

Как и где научиться кататься на серфинге

Вы знаете, что самые красивые фигуры — у серферов? Неудивительно, ведь это зрелищное увлечение еще и отличная тренировка. Хотите почувствовать себя повелительницей водной стихии? Действуйте — в ваших силах научиться кататься на серфинге!

Итак, вы отлично плаваете, находитесь в хорошей физической форме и имеете сильное желание освоить серф — это главное! «Начните с выбора школы, — советует наш эксперт. — В настоящее время Интернет способен предложить огромное количество вариантов. На одном из них и следует остановить свой выбор, делая его в пользу профессионализма инструкторов, который легко проверить по отзывам. Помните об одном: как бы прекрасно ни преподносился «вольный» инструктор на различных форумах, за школой серфинга стоит как минимум больше ответственности, методика, подтвержденная международными сертификатами, обязательная спасательская квалификация, опыт и страховка.

 Отдавайте себе отчет в том, что серфинг — дисциплина, требующая определенной нагрузки, ведь перед волнами равны и новичок, и профессионал, поэтому, покупая курс в школе, нужно быть к этому готовым. Кстати, нагрузки будут не только физические, но и моральные. Иной раз не так-то просто переступить через себя и научиться не контролировать доску и волну, а гармонировать с ними».   

Возможно, вы удивитесь, но среди учеников в школах серфинга больше девушек, чем молодых людей. «Они просто менее самоуверенны, — объясняет Никита. — А мужчины поначалу думают, что сами все сумеют и во всем разберутся. Однако, как показывает практика, потом все равно приходят в школу».

Перед любыми нагрузками желательно провести разминку: настроиться и подготовить мышцы к работе. Серфинг же дополнительно требует хорошей координации, гибкости и спортивного упрямства. По словам Никиты, физическая подготовка и выносливость — залог успеха серфера. В момент выхода в океан он должен находиться на пике готовности, а это достигается в том числе и хорошей разминкой. И речь идет не только о разогреве мышц или суставов, но и о моральной подготовке. В физическом плане все просто. Подойдет любой комплекс общих разминочных упражнений, а если вы уже успели позаниматься плаванием, тем более. Что касается разминки моральной, то под ней подразумевается мотивация не на борьбу со стихией, а на гармонию с ней. Нужно объяснить себе, для чего ты хочешь заниматься серфингом и чем он для тебя важен. 

Какая экипировка нужна начинающим

Для многих девушек спортивная одежда не менее значимый элемент занятий. Однако яркие бикини, в которых позируют для съемок серферши, — совсем не идеальная форма для занятий. «Специальная экипировка, — говорит наш эксперт, — как и в любом спорте, играет не последнюю роль, особенно если речь идет о катании в холодной воде. Она должна быть незамысловата: надежный гидрокостюм или плотно прилегающий топ из лайкры и удобные, специально скроенные шорты. Если речь идет о тропиках, то дополнительно понадобится солнцезащитный крем.

Обычно доски для серфинга выбирают в зависимости от веса и роста человека. Чем доска больше, тем проще процесс постижения дисциплины. Тут главное не увлечься и не переборщить в сторону комфорта за счет опыта. В целом профессиональный инструктор способен с первого взгляда и по вашей походке определить, какой борд вам понадобится. Но хочется сказать не об этом, а о волне. Она самое главное в серфинге, без нее и доска, и остальные аксессуары будут просто кучей экзотических предметов. Нужно, чтобы волна подходила по размеру — не была слишком большой — и высота прилива/отлива ей соответствовала. Однако приливно-отливные условия индивидуальны для каждого места, потому понадобится помощь местного инструктора».

Где научиться кататься на серфинге

Многие бывалые серферы говорят, что идеальное место для покорения волн у каждого свое. «Новичку лучше всего начинать с тропических теплых волн, — советует Никита. — Наиболее качественная волна, ровная, постоянно работающая, практически без перерыва на сезонность, находится на Бали. Второе место, на мой взгляд, — Шри-Ланка, где особенно хорошо в зимний период. Летом неплохо в Португалии. Везде в этих странах можно найти школы серфинга.

У нас в России, конечно, тоже можно найти места для серфинга. Например, я начинал свой классический серфинг в Крыму в 1994 году. Катался во Владивостоке и Санкт-Петербурге. Однако у нас это выглядит только как сезонные мероприятия или планируемые под прогноз погоды. Более-менее постоянная волна в России — на Дальнем Востоке и Камчатке. Она идеально постоянная, но очень холодная».

Смежные с серфингом виды спорта

Вас интересуют смежные направления? Подробнее о них узнавайте в школах серфинга. Есть, например, виндсерфинг — покорение волн за счет силы ветра на доске с парусом, кайтсерфинг — катание на доске, прикрепленной к воздушному змею-парашюту, что позволяет не только скользить по воде, но и выполнять трюки в воздухе. Или вейкбординг — экстремальное направление, когда серфер ловит волны, образующиеся за катером, держась за прикрепленный к нему трос.

«Что касается классического серфинга, — говорит Никита, — то он сам делится на лонгбординг, шортбординг и бигвейв райдинг. Они разнятся не только длиной и формой досок, но и идеологией. Шортбординг динамичен и резок. Лонгбординг учит балансу между собой и волной, а в бигвейве важен размер волны. Каким бы серфинг ни был, прежде всего он — дорога к себе настоящему. Цельному, счастливому и соленому. Хорошей вам волны!»

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Learning to stand up on a surfboard has a degree of difficulty of between 4 and 7 on a scale of 1 to 10. 90005 90042 90027 Trimming the Wave 90028 90045 90004 Once you’ve learned the basics and got used to the pop-up-and-stand-up surfing technique, it’s time to make the most out of unbroken waves.90005 90004 In other words, after you caught the wave, you’ll either go left or right. That is the moment when surfing really becomes an exciting sport. 90005 90004 Riding along the face of the wave starts with a good bottom-turn, one of the most important maneuvers in surfing. 90005 90004 The access to the clean, unbroken region of a wave has a degree of difficulty of between 3 and 6 on a scale of 1 to 10. 90005 90004 You’ll find it relatively easy because you’ve already ticked the basics — lying on the board, paddling for a wave, popping up, and standing up of the surfboard.90005 90004 So, is it difficult to learn to surf? 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It can even put your life at risk, so there’s no way you can simply buy a board and chase the best waves in the world. 90007 90004 Surfing requires dedication and practice. The more waves you catch, the faster you’ll learn and progress. 90007 90004 That said, the good news is that learning the basics is reasonably quick and uncomplicated. Once you grasp the theory behind the surfboard and the wave, you’re ready to get wet.90007 90004 As you progress through to intermediate and advanced levels, there will be a lot more to improve, correct, and polish. But that’s another dance. 90007 90018 90005 The More You Practice, The Faster You’ll Learn 90006 90021 90004 So, how fast can you learn to surf? How much time do you need to stand up on a surfboard and glide across the glassy waves? 90007 90004 Learning to surf requires between two hours and one month of practice. If you’re struggling for more than two months to ride a wave, then there’s 90005 something wrong with you 90006.90007 90004 90029 90029 90007 90004 The first thing you’ll need to master is lying and balancing on a surfboard — that could take you between half-an-hour and two or three hours. 90007 90004 The next step is to paddle for a wave and catch it — that’s another hour or two, depending on your fitness level. 90007 90004 Finally, the hardest part, the pop-up move. You’ll fall off the surfboard a lot, and get pounded by closeout waves. It will happen 50 times or more, and that’s fine. 90007 90004 However, if you overcome that initial frustration — and sooner or later you will — it will be like riding a bike.Once you get used to it, it’s for life. 90007 90004 People who book 90005 weekend surf lessons 90006 tend to learn slower that newbies who own a board and hit the water two, three, or four times a week. 90007 90004 Depending on your commitment, aptitude for water sports, and physical exercise in general, you may not need much time to earn the title of surfer. 90007 90004 Age is not a decisive factor either. A healthy and fit 60-year-old beginner will always learn faster than an obese 16-year-old starter.90007 90004 So, although it can be impossible to tell precisely the amount of time needed to ride a wave, we could say that, equipped with a big and wide surfboard, a total of between five and 20 hours are enough. 90007 90004 The majority of beginner surfers fit in the above parameters. Then, it’s only a matter of persistence, patience, and motivation. 90007 90004 The more waves you catch, the better you get. The more you observe others, the faster you’ll learn. The more you want it, the faster you’ll trim a wave.90007 90004 The most common problem beginners surfers struggle with is 90005 feet positioning 90006. In most cases, they’re too far back on the board. 90007 90004 90059 90059 90007 90004 Surfing involves a series of physical and mental skills that should be taken into consideration by someone who wants to engage with it and enjoy the experience to the fullest. 90007 90004 The quality of the waves, the regularity of practice, the swimming skills, the knowledge of the ocean, and the appropriate equipment will also speed up or slow down the learning curve.90007 90004 Nevertheless, the most important characteristics are as follows: 90007 90018 90005 Endurance, Strength & Power 90006 90021 90004 90005 Paddling 90006 is without a doubt one of the most demanding skills in surfing because you have to learn how to balance on a surfboard, and then paddle for the waves simultaneously. 90007 90004 There’s quite a lot of paddling in surfing because you’ll need to get out-the-back whenever you finish a wave, to correct your position constantly, and, last but not least, paddle for the best waves.90007 90004 Your endurance and strength levels will be put to the test, especially when you’re in the water for more than an hour. 90007 90004 Surfing can be an intense outdoor activity, and quick bursts of power are often required to overcome the natural liquid challenges. 90007 90018 90005 Agility & Flexibility 90006 90021 90004 People normally refer to surfing as an action sport. And they’re right. 90007 90004 Surfers must be in relatively good shape in order to respond to the behavior of the waves.It’s a motion sport, so you’re expected to bend your knees, rotate your hips, shift your feet back and forth, etc. 90007 90004 If you can not get from a prone to an upright position relatively fast, you will not be able to take off on a wave and ride it on a standing position. 90007 90004 Waves are continuously forcing us to adjust the surfboard and the body stance to their unstoppable breaking force. 90007 90018 90005 Nerve 90006 90021 90004 It’s paramount that anyone who takes on surfing feels confident and comfortable in the water and the waves.90007 90004 Without the right spirit, a first-timer will not learn the tricks of the trade. Do you fear small waves? If your answer is yes, then you should probably try another sport. 90007 90004 90103 In conclusion: surfing stands roughly in the middle of the «Degree of Difficulty Sports Ranking.» It is not as hard as gymnastics, wrestling, and even tennis, and slightly more difficult than badminton and bowling. 90007 90004 90106 90107 90108 90107 90007.90000 The Beginners ‘Guide to Surfing 90001 90002 Welcome to «The Beginners ‘Guide to Surfing.» If you are ready to learn how to surf, then you’ll find here all the resources, tips, requirements and information needed to stand up on your first wave. 90003 90004 Surfing is an exciting sport. It has been an outdoor activity for centuries, but it only spread as a popular physical recreation in the early 20th century. 90005 90004 Surfing has many practical advantages: it is relatively affordable, it has a fast learning curve, it is a fantastic exercise for the whole body, and it can be enjoyed in any coastline.90005 90004 You can become a surfer at any age. The sport of surfing is all about yourself, a surfboard, and the waves. It could not be simpler. And you do not need much time and effort to ride your first wave. That is what’s cool about surfing. 90005 90004 Getting ready can be important. That is why you should learn a few things before paddling out, with our without a surf instructor. With the right spirit, you can 90011 start surfing 90012 in less than 24 hours. 90005 90004 Just catch between 30 and 50 small waves or whitewater rollers, and you’ll be up and riding in no time.But before anything else, follow «The Beginners ‘Guide to Surfing.» Trust us, it’s a roadmap to happiness. 90005 90004 1. Ask yourself: why do you want to 90011 learn how to surf 90012? 90005 90004 2. Take a look at a few 90011 things you should know 90012 before becoming a surfer. 90005 90004 3. 90011 Surfing is an addiction 90012. Do you know the reasons why you will surf for the rest of your life? 90005 90004 4. Get a 90011 beginner surfboard 90012. It will be the wisest decision you’ll ever make in your surfing life.90005 90004 5. Got the plank? Learn how to 90011 wax a surfboard 90012. You will need grip and traction. 90005 90004 6. Are you planning on enrolling in a surf school? Know what to expect from 90011 surf lessons 90012. 90005 90004 7. Learn 90011 how waves are formed 90012. 90005 90004 8. Beginner surfers start in 90011 small ripples 90012. And there’s nothing you should be ashamed of about that. 90005 90004 9. There are many hidden 90011 surfer-related diseases 90012. Know them and protect yourself.90005 90004 10. Surfing is a safe sport, but accidents can happen. Take a look at the 90011 most common injuries 90012. 90005 90004 11. Now, you’re ready to hit the water. Remember that there is a 90011 Surfer’s Code 90012 with the «unwritten and unofficial» rules of surfing. 90005 90004 12. Before you start, read our 90011 beginner surf tips 90012. 90005 90004 13. Promise yourself you will never touch the salted water without a 90011 five-minute warm-up 90012. 90005 90004 14. Learn where to put your 90011 feet on the surfboard 90012.90005 90004 15. 90011 Duck diving 90012 is an essential technique for all surfers. Master it. 90005 90004 16. 90011 Whitewater waves 90012 are your best friends. Catch them, and learn from them. 90005 90004 17. Your session is over, and it is always good to know how to 90011 remove wax 90012 from your board. 90005 90004 18. Surfers tend to 90011 make the same mistakes 90012 over and over. Avoid them. 90005 90004 19. Surfing has its own dictionary. Do you know all 90011 surfing’s terms and expressions 90012? 90005 90004 20.Your first surfing experience is over. Relax and discover 90011 dates in the history of surfing 90012. 90005 90004 90097 90097 90005 90004 Now, for those willing to paddle the extra mile, we’ve got additional information on surf science, surfing techniques, and surf culture. Remember that knowledge is power, and yes, surf books will make you a better surfer. Extend your know-how: 90005 90004 1. Which wave should you paddle for? Which waves «look» good? Do you know how to 90011 read a wave 90012? 90005 90004 2.Discover the different 90011 parts of a wave 90012. 90005 90004 3. Analyze the variables of an 90011 ocean swell 90012. 90005 90004 4. What are the scientific 90011 secrets behind surfboards 90012? 90005 90004 5. Get a good 90011 surf forecasting book 90012. 90005 90004 6. Get inspired. Read a 90011 surf classic 90012. 90005 90004 7. Read Tom Morey’s «90011 10 Commandments of Surfing 90012.» 90005 90004 8. Uncover a few 90011 mysteries about surfing 90012. 90005 90004 9.Take a look at 90011 ten details 90012 that might change your surfing forever. 90005 90004 10. 90011 Triangulation 90012 will get you more and better waves. 90005 90004 11. It’s an unwritten rule. Never pick the 90011 first wave of the set 90012. 90005 90004 12. 90011 Open your fingers 90012 while paddling. Do you know why? 90005 90004 13. 90011 Kicking your feet 90012 in surfing might look odd, but it works. 90005 90004 14. Ninety-nine percent of all surfers are recreational surfers.90011 Treat your body 90012 accordingly. 90005 90004 15. Surfing needs our 90011 muscles 90012. Which ones? 90005 90004 16. Do you want a 90011 surfer’s body 90012? Yes, it is possible. 90005 90004 17. 90011 Drink and eat 90012 well. You will surf better. 90005 90004 18. The 90011 shaka sign 90012 is cool, but what is the story behind the famous surfers ‘hand gesture? 90005 90004 19. Who were the 90011 fathers of modern surfing 90012? 90005 90004 20. You can easily spot a surf conversation.What are the recurring 90011 words in a surf talk 90012? 90005.90000 Learning How To Surf | Tactics 90001 90002 90003 People who surf claim that it’s one of the best ways to experience nature. While it’s true that a seasoned surfer can take the time to enjoy the water and the scenery, it does require going though an initial learning stage to really get the most out of it, as with any sport. This article will help you understand the basics of surfing — the water, the etiquette and the actual steps to catching a wave. Once you’ve got this part down, you can say you’re a full-fledged surfer, ready to paddle out and take on the swell.90004 90005 Checking the Set 90006 90002 90003 90009 THE SURF 90010 90004 90003 It’s always a good idea to spend a few extra minutes on dry land before you get in. Keep an eye on the waves — where they are, how they break and if they are coming in patterns of sets. Even if you’ve surfed a spot before, the ocean is always changing. So take the time to observe from a good vantage point on the beach and map out a general surf plan in advance. 90004 90003 90009 THE SURFERS 90010 90004 90003 The best way to plan out your entry into the water is to watch the way the other surfers move about in the waves.Often, a rip current provides a good channel for getting back out to the sets, allowing surfers to paddle out around the breaking part of the waves without as much difficulty and effort. If you do not notice such a current, take a cue from the people in the water. You may find that the only way to get to the «taking-off» area is to battle the whitewater and multiple cresting waves. Decide whether you are ready to tackle a harder paddle-out before you suit up and ride out. 90004 90003 Note: Rip currents can be highly dangerous, so only get in if you’re sure you know how it works.90004 90003 90009 STRETCHING 90010 90004 90003 While you’re on the beach checking the set, you should stretch a bit to get limber and loose. Paddling out is a real upper body workout, so pay closest attention to your arms, shoulders and back. It’s not a bad idea to give take a few «pop-up» practice runs, too. Lying stomach-down on your board, jump into a standing position to get your body used to the motions before attempting it in the water. This maneuver is explored in more detail later in the article (under the «Standing Up» header).90004 90005 Paddling Out 90006 90002 90003 90009 WHILE STILL ON TWO FEET 90010 90004 90003 First things first: decide which of your feet will be placed in front and which will be in back. If you’ve participated in other board sports, you may already know your stance. If you can not decide which feels more comfortable, try having a buddy gently push you from behind while you face forward; the foot that you use to steady your fall is probably the foot that will feel best up front. 90004 90003 Next, you’ll need to wax your board with the proper wax for the water conditions.There are various types of surf wax to choose from, but some are more efficient in cold water, while others are better in warmer temps. Using circular strokes or a crosshatch pattern, apply wax to the deck of your board, mainly focusing on the spots where you will be standing (this may require you to check your stance again). 90004 90003 Finally, attach your leash to the ankle of your back foot. The leash is an important safeguard in the ocean, keeping board near you even when you bail on a wave.However, keep in mind that what flies out from under you will quickly spring back toward you … so watch your head when you do lose your board. 90004 90003 90009 FINALLY ON YOUR BOARD 90010 90004 90003 At first you’ll carry your board into the water (do not trip on the leash!). When the ocean reaches about hip height, you can put it down in the water and hop on. Get settled on your board by moving side to side or up and down until you feel steady. Now it’s time to start paddling. 90004 90003 Since you’re probably riding a board that is bigger than you are, the question of where to put your feet might arise.While a few surfers dangle their feet in the water while paddling, more often than not you’ll see people in a halfway seal stretch — feet behind them on the board, back arched, head up. 90004 90003 Your arms will be doing most of the work here, as you swim using «freestyle» strokes with cupped hands to push back as much water as possible. Be sure that the nose of your board is about two or three inches above the water’s surface as you go; progress may be slow, but keep heading out towards the waves.Continue to refer to the mental map of the water that you devised from shore; you should know the best route out to the breaks, hopefully avoiding any crashing waves that could knock you off your board. 90004 90003 90009 APPROACHING THE WAVES 90010 90004 90003 Why is it always the case that the small waves you saw from the beach seem so huge from the water? It’s a two-fold phenomenon. First off, yes it’s true that your mind is playing tricks on you — a little fear can set off a touch of paranoia, especially when you are staring down a churning ocean.Second, consider your point of view: when you are on the beach, you’re farther away from the waves and you’re standing up. Obviously, these same waves seem bigger as they’re charging toward you and you’re lying face down. It takes a little while for most surfers to get used to the feeling of approaching a wave, but once they learn the best techniques for beating them, they feel a lot more comfortable going for it. There are a couple of moves in particular to assist you in passing a wave: 90004 90003 90009 The Duck Dive 90010 90004 90003 When a sea of ​​whitewash or the bottom of a breaking wave is headed your way, you have two options: go over or duck under.The duck dive is a trick used by surfers to pass underneath a rolling wave, surfboard and all. First, be sure that your board is perpendicular to the wave. When the edge of the oncoming water is about two feet away, grab the rails about halfway between the tip and the mid-point of the board and lean forward to push the nose underneath the wave. Push down with the force of your weight on the front of the board and duck under with your head down. Next, use your strongest leg to press down the back half of your board as you begin to dive, righting your board’s position and lessening the chances of hitting the seafloor.Soon, you’ll begin to surface on the far side of the wave, having successfully avoided a good thrashing. 90004 90003 90009 The Turtle Roll 90010 90004 90003 There are times when a turtle roll is the best idea to keep you from getting battered by a wave. Keep paddling into the oncoming wave until it comes within a couple of feet of your position. Grab along the rails and flip the entire board over your body so that you are floating underneath the board, feet toward the shore, hanging on with both hands.The idea is that your buoyant board will lift you to the surface, where you’ll ride the wave to safety. As soon as you can, flip back on top of board and resume paddling ASAP; the downside to a turtle roll is that you will be swept closer to shore, when the point is to be paddling out toward the set. So start moving to make up for lost time. 90004 90003 90009 The Bail Dive 90010 90004 90003 The bail dive should be your last resort when faced with an oncoming wave. You should do everything you can to avoid separating from your board, but sometimes it is the safest move.Remember, as soon as you hop off, you lose control of your board. This can lead to injury to you or any fellow surfers in the line of fire. The leash attached to your foot will prevent, under most circumstances, the loss of your board, but it also means that a loose board with sharp fins is strapped to your leg, so watch your head. When you bail off your surfboard, plummet your body into the wave, getting low to the seafloor if possible (this will allow the wave to roll over you). Pay attention to the pull of the leash, as it may be an indicator of where your board is and whether you’re in danger of it snapping back.Break the surface of the water with extreme caution, keeping an eye out for both your loose board, and anyone else in the water who may not see you. 90004 90003 As you are paddling out be very mindful of the other surfers out in the water. As crazy as this may seem, as soon as someone catches a wave, they have the right of way. This means that everyone else, even those paddling out, must clear the way for the rider. If you find yourself in the path of a surfer, your best bet is to duck dive out of the way.Before it comes to that, however, try to avoid the situation entirely by paddling out of the way of the surfer’s line, going over the already-broken part of the wave.An Important Note to Beginning Surfers: These tricks will put you on the other side of the breaking waves, a place that you want to avoid until you’ve spent some time in the whitewash. In the mushy stuff you can spend your time working on standing up and really get used to the feel of the board, which is a crucial first step in the learning process.You should not head for the bigger waves until you’ve been in the water awhile and have begun to get the hang of it all. Additionally, a few lessons are highly recommended to help ready you for the task of riding a breaking wave. An instructor will teach you all of the basic tools you need to know before you venture much further into the ocean. 90004 90003 90009 REACHING THE LINE-UP 90010 90004 90003 Once you’ve gotten past the breakers, the water will chill out some and you’ll finally have the opportunity to take a breather.This area is the waiting zone, where you sit back and watch the waves come in. Different people have different waiting «styles,» but most surfers sit in the middle of their boards with their legs in the water, watching the water further out. You’ll notice that you are on the higher part of the ocean here — as the waves roll in you’ll feel a surface bump, but you will not be thrashing through any more breakers until you paddle out again. 90004 90003 Now you need to find the right take-off spot. Watch a few sets roll in and note where the curl of the wave begins.This is going to be the best place to drop in. Paddle to that area and map out your location by sizing up landmarks on the beach. 90004 90003 Here you’ll enter the line-up, a notorious, tradition-based part of surfing wherein waves are doled out to riders based on a number of factors. Here are a few general points regarding the line-up that will keep you from looking like too big of a kook. 90004 90003 First, know your place. The surfer who is closest to the breaking part of the wave automatically gets to ride it.That means that anyone else who attempts to ride the wave out of position is dropping in, a situation you should try your best to avoid. Second, know your place … again. Surfing is known to be a sport with a lot of localism, so just be aware of the attitudes and temperaments of the other surfers in the water and respect their turf. Under most circumstances, you’ll have no trouble as you work your way into the line-up, eventually finding yourself first in line at the crest of a wave. 90004 90003 Uh oh.Now what? 90004 90005 Catching a Wave 90006 90002 90003 90009 TIMING 90010 90004 90003 Catching a wave is all about timing. Just as you did from shore, you’ll want to spend some time watching the swells come in, getting a feel for their breaking patterns and gauging their size. After some time, you’ll be able to predict, roughly, how big an oncoming wave is and where it will begin to break. When you see a wave rolling in, and assuming you’re in the proper position to catch it (remember, the person closest to the breaking potion of the wave gets first dibs), you should face the nose of your board toward shore and lie down, ready to paddle.90004 90003 90009 PADDLING 90010 90004 90003 When paddling for a wave, you need to center your body weight across the width of the board, but scoot up a bit toward the nose to give you added momentum. While it’s a natural tendency to lean backwards (you know, away from the crushing power of the breaking wave), to actually catch it you’ll need to commit and paddle your heart out. 90004.