Ocean animals are among the widely spread fear for surfers. The very real danger of sharks, jellyfish, and other creatures living in your sports field is an unpredictable factor yet can be avoided if you know how to respect their habitat. But urchins and stingrays aside, there are more factors to consider when you are a starter surfer.
Surfing as an art has been first described in the year 1769. Evolving from ratchet boards to Walden surfboards made by the Steve Walden who is known for the longest nose dive, surfing became a mainstream hobby for the adrenaline rushers. Because of the risks of the sport, it has caused many casualties over the years. Here are some elements you have to be smart with in order to live another day of surfing.
Understanding the weather is a very important tool for wave riders. Because the sea is a dicey place to be, knowing how the weather affects it and why the sea behaves in such a way is your first task as a newbie. This is where you can evaluate whether you can handle the ocean today or not.
Listen to the locals when they are discussing weather conditions and if the water is ridable. Hurricanes are the biggest wave producers, so it is never a good idea to surf during a hurricane swell. Make use of your best judgment when you see the ocean getting all messed up because of the weather.
Landscape features may make or break your surfing experience. Watch out for jetties and do not dive from your board. There are real tales about people bumping their heads into a random rock when wiping out and such. Leave the piers and cliffs to the veteran surfers.
Waves are two faced. They can either be your source of pure ecstasy or terrible fear. The size of the waves represent how hazardous they are, so stick to smaller ones if you are still a noob. Keep in mind that a cubic yard of water weighs almost a ton, so be careful even if you think the wave seems to be very cute. Again, let the veterans handle the crumbling and hollow waves.
The same principle should also be applied with currents. Rip currents are often dreaded, but are also the joy of the seasoned surfer, depending on the situation. Longshore currents, on the other hand, are those that run parallel to the shore and have the tendency to drag you down.
Respect your fellow surfers. When the water is crowded, it is as dangerous as a mosh pit, where you can seriously get hurt. Boards will fly in all directions and colliding with other riders is as harmful as car collisions. Never let go of your board unless you are sure that there is no one near you.
Finally, get your swimming skills ready. Some surfers make the mistake of depending too much on their surfboards for buoyancy. But they can be separated from you, so you should rely on your ability to swim against the current. Practice treading water to avoid cramps. Stay fit so you will have the energy and stamina to endure the tides.
Surfing as an art has been first described in the year 1769. Evolving from ratchet boards to Walden surfboards made by the Steve Walden who is known for the longest nose dive, surfing became a mainstream hobby for the adrenaline rushers. Because of the risks of the sport, it has caused many casualties over the years. Here are some elements you have to be smart with in order to live another day of surfing.
Understanding the weather is a very important tool for wave riders. Because the sea is a dicey place to be, knowing how the weather affects it and why the sea behaves in such a way is your first task as a newbie. This is where you can evaluate whether you can handle the ocean today or not.
Listen to the locals when they are discussing weather conditions and if the water is ridable. Hurricanes are the biggest wave producers, so it is never a good idea to surf during a hurricane swell. Make use of your best judgment when you see the ocean getting all messed up because of the weather.
Landscape features may make or break your surfing experience. Watch out for jetties and do not dive from your board. There are real tales about people bumping their heads into a random rock when wiping out and such. Leave the piers and cliffs to the veteran surfers.
Waves are two faced. They can either be your source of pure ecstasy or terrible fear. The size of the waves represent how hazardous they are, so stick to smaller ones if you are still a noob. Keep in mind that a cubic yard of water weighs almost a ton, so be careful even if you think the wave seems to be very cute. Again, let the veterans handle the crumbling and hollow waves.
The same principle should also be applied with currents. Rip currents are often dreaded, but are also the joy of the seasoned surfer, depending on the situation. Longshore currents, on the other hand, are those that run parallel to the shore and have the tendency to drag you down.
Respect your fellow surfers. When the water is crowded, it is as dangerous as a mosh pit, where you can seriously get hurt. Boards will fly in all directions and colliding with other riders is as harmful as car collisions. Never let go of your board unless you are sure that there is no one near you.
Finally, get your swimming skills ready. Some surfers make the mistake of depending too much on their surfboards for buoyancy. But they can be separated from you, so you should rely on your ability to swim against the current. Practice treading water to avoid cramps. Stay fit so you will have the energy and stamina to endure the tides.
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