LEARN SURFING BEGINNER 1

1st Wave Surfing  is a licensed Surfing Australia Surf School

YOUR SURFBOARD

The basic rule to remember for your beginner board is “the bigger the
better”, a bigger surfboard will offer more flotation and stability which
will assist you in paddling, catching waves, standing and surfing. As a general
guide, if there is no experienced person to offer you assistance when
purchasing your surfboard, put one arm straight up into the air and the
length of your beginner board should approximately reach the tips of
your fingers. This booklet has been written for surfers using a correctly
sized beginner board. Parts of your surfboard.

The surfboard's essential parts by

Jay DiMartino

There are parts to the surfboard that you will
have to know to help you with your surfing.

1. The more rounded or pointed end is
known as the nose.

2. The opposite end with the legrope is
known as the tail, this is the end where
your feet go when lying on the surfboard.

3. The sides of the surfboard are the rails,
the rails are used for turning the
surfboard, but at this stage you should use
them for HOLDING ON.

4. The top side is the deck, this is the side
you lie and stand on.

5. The bottom is simply called, the bottom.

6. The legrope is what attaches you to the
surfboard, it is a velcro strap that goes
around your back ankle when standing.
(We’ll work on that later)

7. Surfboard Wax is applied to the deck to
add grip, alternatively your surfboard may
have deck grip stuck to it.

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