Learn Surfing
Surfer's Start-Up Guide
If you want to learn surfing in an easy-to-unstand format,
check out Doug Werner's Surfer's Start-Up. Both surfing pros and
surf instructors agree that this guide is ideal for
beginners.
What you'll learn >>
- The right surfing gear to get
- How to find the right waves and learn the
correct paddle techniques for surfing
- How to catch a wave, safety, etiquette and
surfing in a crowd
- Includes over 100 photos. Click here >>
Surfer's Start
Up
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Beginner & Intermediate Surfing Techniques
1&2 DVD
If you have just started surfing and want to go the next
step and learn more advanced techniques, this instructional
program is for you. It will give you a helpful review of the
basics and tips on doing cool intermediate tricks, saving you
the cost of constantly taking lessons.
What you'll learn >>
- Choosing the right surfing equipment and how to
wax your surfboard
- Wave knowledge, ocean safety & surfing
etiquette
- How to paddle out, catching your first wave
- Getting speed and bottom turning, learn tricks and
turning maneuvers off the lip
- How to do intermediate surfing tricks like
cutbacks, floaters, tube riding, airs, 360's and the
alley-oop
- Click here for 1&2 DVDs >> Beginner &
Intermediate Surfing Techniques
Surfing
Gear 
When you're learning to surf, you want a board that you can
sit on comfortably, paddle easily and not sink! The length of
your surfboard should be as tall as your hand raised above your
head. Avoid thin, small boards, and look for boards about three
inches thick and 22 inches wide in the middle.
 - Surfboards - Long
Generally about 9 feet or longer. Since longboards are
bigger with a greater planing surface, you'll be able to
paddle faster abd catch waves sooner. They do require more
footwork because of their size.
- Surfboards - Short
Usually 7 feet or shorter. Shortboards are more
maneuverable because they're lighter, thinner and have a
tighter turn radius. You can stand in one spot and simply
shift your weight.
- Surfboards - Hybrid
You guessed it! These boards are in between longboards and
shortboards. You get a little more maneuverability while
keeping a little more planing surface area.
- Full Wetsuits
| Rash Guards
| Wetsuit Hoods
| Wetsuit Gloves
| Wetsuit Booties
If the water is cold, you may want to rent or buy a
wetsuit. Get something that is snug and comfortable and
doesn't have holes or tears in it.
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Surfboard Wax
| Traction
Wax is rubbed on the topside of the surfboard to
prevent slipping. Don't wax traction patches if your
board has them.
- Surfboard Leashes
| Surfboard Fins
Don't worry about fin placement if you're a beginner, just
make sure you have at least one!
- Surfboard Repair
Surfing News
& Tips
 Surfing Videos & DVDs
Learn surfing by watching pro surfers in action -
conveniently from your own living room.- Surfing Magazine
Awesome photography and interviews with pro surfers in the
world's surfing hot spots. Easy way to see great surfers in
action.
Surfing
Spots
- Find a Surf School
Find information on surf camps and surf schools worldwide.
Plus international surf travel.
- Surfing Vacations
Select your favorite surfing destination with the world's
leading surf tour operator for an awesome getaway
- Plan a trip with your friends! Use this unique online
group travel planner to organize Extreme Surfing Getaways |
Classic Group Surf Trips or browse
hundreds of other cool trip ideas to help you book your
trip.
- Find People to Surf With
Find people in your area who are interested in surfing, and
make new friends who enjoy spending time in the water as
much as you do.
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