I've been contemplating taking 2-3 months off and camping at an inexpensive spot that has learner / beginner friendly waves & sandy beach + correct weather/ time of the year - as bad weather can make good surf for most people but be tough for learning.
So, suggestions inexpensive for beach spots/ towns & time of year to go there..
So, suggestions inexpensive for beach spots/ towns & time of year to go there..
Quote: (09-22-2014 10:59 AM)faznine15 Wrote:
I'll be frank you'll likely have to move to somewhere where you can have steady access to decent waves. It can take a month just to get in the type of phsycial shape that a few hours of paddling requires. "Paddle Fitness" it's often called. Then learning the actual activity can take a while.
The other thing is the sport doesn't have a come one come all culture so as a "kook" you'll likely feel like an outsider for some time until your skill improves. Not everyone feels this way and its a wide scale that I personally think varies with age, but it still something to keep in mind. Theres only so many good waves to be had a given time so it breeds this more surfers = less fun type of attidue at places.
If you have actual surfer friends this will help tremedously as they can help you avoid faux pauxs, and make you feel more at ease as you learn.
The surf camp likely wont' have this type of vibe so it could be a good start. However, 1 week isn't going to cut it.
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