Surfing 101: Psyching Yourself for Surfing

So you have decided to try surfing and maybe you have a trip to somewhere which has some waves and maybe a surfshop nearby. When I first tried surfing most of the accessories and what you might need as a beginner is right there at the surfshop, but what caught me off guard was the lingo and explanation the surfer told me. It went way over my head especially if you have not done any other seaside sports like wakeboarding, bodyboarding or kite surfing. I should of motivated myself before going straight  to the sea.

Don’t be Part of the Surfing Dummies: Watch Surfing Videos

When I go out surfing I see so many people with these foam pop up boards just wading around in the water not knowing what they are suppose to do. I was actually part of the group too on the first day I surfed. I did not catch a single wave. The surfshop owner rented us the surf accesories and gave us few tips but I think it did not hit home. I should of watched some good surfing movies to motivate me. Maybe a few surfing documentaries would of helped as well. So I watched them later they did make an impact on me. Here is the comprehensive list.

• The Endless Summer (timeless classic, a must watch)
• The Endless Summer 2
• Blue Crush
• Blue Crush 3 (got me stoked on the more silent days)
• Surf’s Up
• Point Break
• Chasing Maverick (not everyone’s cup of tea)

Then there are some people recommended but I have not gotten a chance to watch them:

• Soul Surfer
• North Shore
• Thicker Than Water
• Riding Giants

Then there are some surfing documentaries that are nice to try (I will try add more along the way):

• The Endless Winter
• Billabong Surf Competitions
• Riding Giants

If you go to youtube on basic surfing lessons you could also get some really easy pointers on what to do during surfing.

So there you Go…

Now that you have motivated yourself and prepared yourself mentally now is the time to go surfing with your peers. Who knows you might even impress them with your knowledge.

In the End of 1st Day of Surfing

I actually never really got a chance to catch my first wave on the first day of surfing actually wiped out more than anything else. My body could not cope, it was actually not a good day for surfing. But I never gave up, and in the end it paid dividends as I started getting hooked every opportunity to get to the sea I gained experience. From hear on out I will continue on the basics of when you are out at sea.