Surf Talk Guru

In previous blog entries, we’ve talked about the most basic steps a beginning surfer must take to catch a wave. It all begins with finding the board’s balance point and paddling with the crawl stroke. After all, before we learn to walk we must learn to crawl. Still, there’s not much fun to be had when you’re lying face down on the board. True surfing glory is only attained when you’re standing atop the board like a king or queen observing their domain.

Lying on your chest with your head facing forward, perform a pushup while sweeping your feet underneath. Your feet should both be positioned near the middle of the board so as to maintain balance. In time, you’ll learn to perform this technique with speed and efficiency. It’s often said that you learn by doing, and that is especially true in surfing. Reading about it won’t have nearly as much benefit as getting out there and getting wet in the waves. Oregon surf lessons present the perfect opportunity for improvement, no matter your skill level.