Surfing Lesson 5 - Finding your feet on the Surfboard
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by: RodneyLister
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Before you try to stand up on a wave, you should know the process on dry land first.
Lay your surfboard on the sand, check the fins wont break by pushing on the board, if your worried remove them. Get on your board like you would if you where paddling for a wave, then push off the board with your hands just below chest point. In a single motion you need to bring your knees inwards and land on the board, so that your dominant leg is at the tail of the surfboard, and your other leg stays above the middle.
When you move to position, stay low keeping your center of gravity low. Try to keep your weigh central, if you have to keep holding your board thats fine, so long as you get on your feet as quickly as possible.
Keep your knees bent and stay low, this will help to stay on your feet for as long as possible.
Repeat the process several times on the beach so it becomes ingrained in your mind, because you can easily forget everything once feel the power of the wave under you.
When you get out and try to stand up on a wave, take your time extending your arms, and make sure you are well balanced before standing up, then pop up to your feet quickly, while keeping your hands on the rail.
Once you have this mastered, you can start standing up quicker, and then try it just as you begin to drop down the face of the wave.
Now you've covered the basics, you just have to practice, practice, practice. So best of Luck.
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