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Apr 13, 2011 | 04:33 AM

KrisXpc

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Surfer dudes

live right on the beach and i always enjoyed watching people surf.

So...

I got the fiance and myself some suits and boards today and wanted some newby advice.

Plan on playing in the water for a week or so and then trying some lessons from a local.

I did decide that we both needed 4.3 mil full body, and took the risk of getting us both 7 foot mini long boards even as newbs.

Thanks guys!

Apr 13, 2011 | 10:50 AM

sandsk8erz400

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Have fun man, surfing has been the only reason I'd wake up early before class haha.
Must say, I'm pretty envious of your car too

Apr 13, 2011 | 09:57 PM

jsteele90

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have fun with it man. i used to surf when i was alot younger. i rode a 6'6 shortboard though. i did learn on a longboard though. much easier.

Apr 13, 2011 | 10:00 PM

XpEdItIoUs

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Look out for sharks.

Apr 13, 2011 | 10:24 PM

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go to Donheny state beach to learn.. best place to learn, slow small waves, everyone is on a long board..

stay away from HB north side.. WAAAY too many ******** HB "bro's" that have this thing about them being so awesome..

upper newport is ok too to learn..

rules of the surf, whoever has the inside track has the right of way.. dont drop in, in front of someone.

dont try and stand straight up.. keep your center of balance low, pop up in 1 shot, meaning both feet hit the board at the same time, dont try and walk up on it.. its like a quick push up with both feet landing at the same time..and sideways..

front foot is balance, rear is steering, but just work on getting up and balancing first.

4.3 ahahha you guys are going to sweat.. a 3/2 is plenty for socal..

i surf mostly salt creek or 50-56th st. in newps..
have fun

Apr 14, 2011 | 10:18 AM

ConElite

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hope you got a long board. Gr33N has a lot of good pointers. morning high tied in NP is nice. We used to go to the Wedge 7 days a week. Take the bus.. lol. fun times. good luck, watch out for strong side currents.

Apr 17, 2011 | 05:35 PM

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Have fun it can be addicting, when you're ready to step up to a shortboard i have a really nice one for sale, I have about seven boards in my quiver and there's a few that I just don't ride very much anymore.