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| Before entering the surf you should
practice all techniques on the beach and familiarise yourself with
what you are trying to achieve with each stage. Sorry, but you are
not going to stand up with this stage. Stage 1 is all about your body
positioning on the surfboard and catching waves. |
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| To catch waves and surf it is
important that the body is positioned correctly on the surfboard.
Correct positioning will assist in keeping the surfboard stable and
in trim and most importantly prepare you for the stand up which is
described in Stage 3. |
| The correct way to lie on your
beginner surfboard is to place your toes on the tail of the board,
grip the rails below your chest, keep your head looking forward at
all times and slightly raise your chest off the board. All these points
are vital if you are to achieve your goal of standing and surfing
waves. |
| Your toes should be in a position
where you can cup them over the tail off the board, if you can do
this your body is positioned on the board correctly, but where we
want your toes is on the surfboard. |
| Next, grab the rails below your
chest (for future reference we will call this the chest line) by grabbing
the chest line we are preparing the push-up that is required to assist
you get to your feet. It is vital you grab the chest line with your
ELBOWS UP and not down, they are described during lessons as chicken
wings. Try and identify something on your surfboard with this line,
it is where your hands will remain for the duration of your surf.
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| Very importantly your head should
be looking up and forward, this will give you balance on the surfboard
and help you progress must quicker. |
| Once you have worked out your correct positioning,
the next progression is to push up. The push up is to prepare you
for the stand up, it requires you to strongly push your upper body
up creating an arch in your back and giving the maximum amount of
clearance between your chest and the deck. An even amount of power
should be used by each arm to keep the surfboard stable and in trim.
Once again your head should be up and looking forward. |
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| Before any surfing activity you
should do a full body stretch. Surfing is great fun but it is also
a very physical activity and the ocean is very powerful. Even if you
are just out there for a bit of fun you will exert a high rate of
energy from your body. Stretching before you go surfing will help
you get maximum results and help prevent injuries. If it is your aim
to be surfing regularly stretching should become part of your daily
routine. |
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| Leucadia
Surf School is licensed and fully insured for the beaches of Encinitas,
Leucadia & Oceanside in North San Diego, California. |
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of Encinitas License #17029 |
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of Oceanside License #103444 |
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Lessons and Surf-a-Thon Surf Camps on
the beaches of Encinitas, Leucadia & Oceanside in North San Diego, California. |
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surfing lessons and surf camps are near La Jolla, Torrey Pines, Del Mar,
Solana Beach, Cardiff by the Sea and Carlsbad. |
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