Month: February 2012

 For some people, surfing is solely a recreational port while others consider it as a way of life. For those people who have never tried it before, it may appear too daunting to even try. Nevertheless, when you start surfing, there are some things that you should consider.

Any surfer will tell you that surfing starts with the surfboard. There are several boards you can use when you surf. A funboard is the preferred surfboard for beginners. They are typically 7-8 feet long, faster and longer than short boards and more manageable and shorter than long boards. The reason why these are great for beginners is because they are more buoyant and eases the transition to a shortboard or longboard.

Find a surfboard for you by asking someone who surfs. Your friend might have an extra board or know where to find the best deal. You can also visit your local surf shop. Make sure you personally inspect the board, particularly if it is a used one. Other accessories to consider include a leash which keeps the board from getting lost. You should also make certain that your surfboard is waxed properly. As a beginner in surfing, you should also be able to find the right wetsuit. Wetsuits are made of neoprene, synthetic rubber and come in various thicknesses, depending on the coldness of   the water.

 Children could be taught surfing by the age of four, as long as they know how to swim. Most surfing coaches have young kids of their own and have a lot of years experience working with children and keeping them safe.

Teaching kids how to surf could sometimes be tricky. Nurturing kid’s love affair with surfing begins with the teacher. The key to teaching the art of surf to kids is patience and more patience. Do not rush a child into the water and on the board. If he or she wants to hang on the beach then so be it. Each time you go to the beach, bring with you a surfboard and your child will want to try it out eventually.   You can also show some surf movies or go to a local surf shop once in a while.

If your  child is  between the ages  of 3 and 8, it is recommended to suit him or her  up with a thin life preserver to  help build confidence and help  the child feel better when  a wipeout holds him  or her down  for seconds. A soft surfboard is an invaluable tool to help build confidence in a child. New soft boards cost from $300 to $400. Ask the local surf shop or school if they have available used soft boards you can buy cheap. Moreover, these boards could often be rented at many larger surf shops. These boards are wide and buoyant and made of soft body board material with dull flexible fins. All    these designs are aimed to blood-free and bruise-free surfing.

 For decades, women have been surfing. Nonetheless, it has been in the 90s up to the present that some female surfers have acquired notoriety for their surfboard skills and popularize the sport, making other female athletes realize that you could get serious strength and muscle through the sport.

Surfing for women provides many benefits. One of them is brain power. The sport is demanding and could take its toll on the body. It minimizes mental stress and boosts the mood. Surfing provides core strength, particularly if you want abs. Paddling requires plenty of upper body strength and your body uses the lower back muscles, abdomen and hip flexors to paddle hard into a break, producing great killer abs.

Women who surf also benefit from a healthier heart. The sport offers cardiovascular endurance and stamina boost. By balancing the  body on the board, riding  a wave and  paddling, you will be able to work every muscle in your body, which  improves heart function, reduce heart disease risks and   increase muscle mass. Surfing for women also helps one keep in touch with nature. When you surf, you will notice thins you haven’t noticed before when you are out in the water. You will   gain   more instinct about the temperament of the ocean and the weather conditions when you become a seasoned surfer.