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Basic
SURF TIPS, Surfing
gear, Surfing Rules text below.
Surfboards.
The long and
short of it.
The
surfboard size is probably
the most critical gear choice. When in doubt get the bigger one.
It
will make it easier to
start learning. Start with a used board or
soft
surfboard is a good idea.
If
you have questions on
what size board is right for you. Email me at matt@malibulongboards.com
with your height and weight and I will get right back with some
suggestions.
1. Girls, how to change into your wetsuit.
"Matt,
you are the greatest! I had so much fun! And I will be calling you for
some tips."
Thank
you so much, Jill, Burbank, CA
Lisa
from LA, CA "I had such
a great experience with you,
I
had a great lesson, and
he really helped me get a grasp on surfing.."
"
Hi Matt. I just wanted
to say thanks so much for putting that lesson
together
on such short notice.
I had such an awesome time.
Joel
was a great instructor
and I got some really good rides."
Thanks
again! Bridget
2. How to pop up on your
surfboard. (examples)
3. Where to stand on your board.
4. How to turn your surfboard.
5. Where to paddle out.
6. How to catch a wave
"
Hi Matt, i'm returning
to l.a. next week, will be there about ten days.
would
love to get in another
surf lesson or two..."
best,
nicole
alexandria,
virginia
Malibu
& Santa Monica
summer time Surf
Camps
310.467.6898
call Matt to
reserve or book your surfing lesson online.
Hey
Matt, my name is Stephen, you and another girl taught me and my
girlfriend
Jennifer how to surf back in May at Santa Monica. I just wanted to tell
you how stoked I am to have learned to surf. I have gone out almost
everyday
since that day, (even when the surf is not good) just to be on the my
surfboard.
Thanks again, surfing has definitely changed my life. Stephen
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Matt now to reserve
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10. Advance Surfing You should be able to surf like this after a couple years of practice.
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Dear
Matt:
Thank
you very much for our wonderful surfing trip earlier this summer. I was
very impressed with your company and you provided a great experience
for
my camp.
The
kids talked about our surfing trip for the rest of the summer. I am
very
grateful that the day went so well and your hard work and
professionalism
contributed to the success of our summer. Please know that I think very
highly of your and your company and that I will recommend you to anyone
I can.
Sincerely,
Mathew
Polin Camp Director
Editors
note:
When
I first started surfing
25 years ago, I spent the first six months trying to catch a wave on my
6'4 Plastic Fantastic. I was totally frozen in my spring suit but I was
still stoked on surfing.
Finally,
I caught my first
real wave and the stoke continues decades later.
Surfing
is a very tricky
deal and surf lessons can help eliminate some of the pains and
sufferings
a beginner can have. The location for learning should be a surf spot
noted
for an easy entry into the wave. A nice mellow slow roller is
perfect.
Thanks again, Matt
Leash
and wet suit. A leash
is a must and should be the same length or longer than the surfboard in
most cases. Wet suits are not optional in most areas of Southern
California.
A full suit is the usual in the Fall, Winter and Spring. Make sure you
get one that fits snug but not restricting.
The
paddle out.
Make
sure you study the
waves if they have any size before you paddle out.
You
are looking for the
best spot to paddle out with the least amount of white water
resistance.
Watch others who paddle out and see where it is easiest. Then walk out
until you get about waist deep( most areas )and get your stroke going
and
paddle as hard as you can. Keep your chest up when you paddle for more
power.
Picking
your wave. Timing
takes time. Just like a baseball batter waiting for the
pitch, the
surfer is waiting for the wave, sets and then paddles to catch it. The
timing required usually comes with surfing experience or jump started
with
a professional surf lesson. Try to start with the small waves first.
Start
in the white water if you are having trouble getting out. Watch others
who are successfully catching waves. Pay attention to when and where
they
start paddle from when they catch a wave. That is close to what will
work
for that day. Paddle until you feel the momentum of the wave under your
board and then goto stand up.
The
Pop Up. Practice this
at home if you want. You want to be able to pop up to stand in one
motion.
Bringing your feet underneath your body without using your knees. It
can
take a little practice. Note: There are some pros who don't pop up like
this but it is really rare.
Now
you are surfing. To go
faster lean or move forward on the board. . To slow down lean or move
back
on the board.
Important
Surf Rules.
Generally,
speaking the
person closest to the curl or the white water is the owner of that wave.
If
you take a wave in front
or behind that person already surfing you would be penalized if it was
a surfing contest. It is a good idea to surf by this rule.... contest
or
not.
MalibuLongBoards.com
original surf pics click here
Thanks
again,
Matt
Mailing
address
MalibuLongboards.com
4964
Sepulveda Blvd. #C
Sherman
Oaks, CA 91403
310.467.6898
Hey
Matt, just wanted to let you know that I got the video and it was great!
Now,
anytime I want to get stoked I can just pop that video in.
I
thanks for a great video. Bob
Check
out the Molokai, Hawaii Winter Surf Camp
Hi
Matt,
Daniella
here ( English girl
who you taught to surf) . Just to say a big thanks for the surf lessons
two weeks ago. They really were FANTASTIC.
Thanks
again, you were a
great teacher and I had so much fun.
Reviews:
Reviewer: A reader from
Newburyport, MA
United States
This has a lot of interesting
and useful
information on techniques to make a better surfer
out of a beginner to
intermediate level
surfer - The comparison of short vs long board
techniques were pretty good.
I consider
myself intermediate and when spring rolls around
next year, I will read this
again to improve
my surfing.
Solid Primer, January
25, 2000
Reviewer: A reader from
Atlantic Coast
A good primer gets novices
into the sport
but doesn't swamp them. This does the trick.
Pray for surf!
Good, with one
(serious) caveat,
Reviewer: Brackett Omensetter
(brackett@pobox.com)
from La Jolla CA
A good, no-nonsense book that
should have
beginning longboarders up and annoying
shortboarders in no time
flat. Werner
covers the basics without any mystification, cutting
through the crap and helping
people understand
just what that 747-sized piece of expoxy
doing under their feet.
If you are
buying a long board read
this first,
Reviewer: RODNEY.BARR@MTS.COM
(see more
about me) from Cary North Carolina
It is a very informatitive
book, It helps
you identify what type of long board you will need
to get the most out of your
surfing, It
also goes into great detail on how to get up, trim,
and ride the board.
If you
surf, or plan to surf, read
this book!,
Reviewer:
jason_goode@yahoo.com from Austin,
Texas
Doug Werner has written a
wonderful beginner's
guide to anything and everything to do with longboarding. An extremely
easy read, Longboarder's Start-Up has photos and descriptive text that
literally walks you through the basics of longboarding. From the design
of the board and how it effects different aspects of your ride to
paddling
out to standing up to shredding the wave on a vicious cut-back, Doug's
casual style and crisp humor give the feel of receiving a world-class
surfing
lesson from your local surf bum. Interviews with pros and loads of
great
action shots make this as interesting a read as your favorite surf mag,
only you don't have near as many pictures of beach babes. Altogether,
this
is a great addition to your library. Don't forget to bring it on your
next
beach trip.
Malibulongboards.com
How to Longboard Start
Up Guide Mail ORDER FORM:
$19 each.
Mail to:
M R
4964 Sepulveda Unit C
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
