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surfing lessons and
surf camps in encinitas, leucadia & oceanside
north san diego, california
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| BUYING
YOUR FIRST SURFBOARD |
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When you're buying your first surfboard,
it's best not to spend any money, or as little as possible. All you're
going to be doing when with your first board is riding white water,
getting your balance, and learning to move your board out through
the waves with a minimum resistance. |
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| A
group heads down the beach on a mellow winter day at Grandview
Beach in Leucadia for their first surf lesson, and their first
waves. |
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That's why it's
good to spend as little as possible. A board full of dings is okay.
You're going to be getting more dings, believe me. WHAT'S IMPORTANT
IS THE SHAPE of your first board. A longer board is easier to balance
on, but harder to get out through the waves. But since you're not
going to be riding anything big or anything with power for a while,
a longboard is the best way to go for a beginner. |
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student heads out for the first time. |
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For just about
all beginners, I'd suggest an 9 or 9'6" longboard with a wide
tail (for stability). Go to the local surf shops in you area, find
the used board rack, and tell the sales person that you want 9 foot
or 9-6 longboard for a beginner, and you can't go wrong. What you
want is a board that is easy to catch waves, easy to paddle, and easy
to ride. |
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| A
student holding a softboard, and ready to go for her first surf
lesson. |
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If you don't
like the color, or the board has a number of dings, don't worry about
it. What's important about dings is
that they're sealed, so that water doesn't get in. This isn't extremely
critical, but water does seep in through the dings and make your board
heavier over time, in addition to discoloring the foam which is the
core of the board. After much time spent in the water and at the beach,
you will have a better idea of what kind of board you want to get,
so when you do spend the money on a board, you'll be getting a board
that's right for you. |
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Another student holding a softboard and ready to go for his
first surf lesson. |
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You may also
want to consider getting a "softboard" for your first board.
That way, if you get hit by your own board, it'll only be a bummer
instead of a trip to the hospital for
stitches (which will cost more than your board). Softboards also get
waves easily, and are easier to balance on. |
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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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City
of Encinitas License #17029 |
City
of Oceanside License #103444 |
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| Surfing
Lessons and 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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