Friday, January 9, 2009

I (heart) Surfing - helps get rid of cellulites too hehehe

Surfer Chicks - Not as easy as it looks babe...

pic credit to roxy - no I'm not advertising for roxy... lol

Okay... So surfing is probably one of the most difficult sport to learn. And... feels like you've got to be really fit to be able to do surfing.. But... if you have got a good stamina, strong determination, loves swimming and beaches and don't mind the occasional jellyfish stings and bruises from falls or getting hit by your surfboard... I think we'd make very good friends! lol...

Some YouTube vids from "Surfing for girls" which I found were really helpful:

Now, I can't really explain to you WHY all the fuss about surfing... You'll just have to try it out for yourself. If you do manage to stand on the surfboard, glide through the water, and feeling the breeze of salty air in your face... you will understand.

Here are some tips from a lousy beginner to another on making your first stand (pop-up):
  • Take lessons if possible! (I had some and the instructor was really strong, since he needs to hold your board when the waves are pounding in and you're struggling to stay on it)
  • Watch the vids before going to your first lesson
  • Remember sunblock - suffering from sunburn is not part of the learning experience
  • You'll need rash guards and board shorts... Normal cotton wear is going to wear you down... And... you don't want to get rashes on your bod on your first lesson...
  • Yes, wearing a bikini looks hot but... no... you won't look hot sputtering and choking on seawater in a bikini.. And later having red rashes on your body... Get a rash guard!
  • Practice on land to get your body positioning right and your feet right
  • Learn how to carry the surfboard correctly... This will save you tons of muscle aches
  • Learn how to get through the waves correctly... Otherwise you're so gonna suffer in the water when the waves are hammering you through... You're just gonna get no where
  • Talk to your instructor... Don't be shy to ask... He/She's not gonna eat you...
  • When catching a wave, lift your chest up (very important!), otherwise you might just drown head on with your surfboard... I'm forever getting that... lol
  • When exhausted, take a break... Otherwise you might just decide... surfing is a torture and you never want to do it again...
Why surfing is not for you?
  • The beach?? Sticky salty air... Eewww...
  • Can't swim well enough to not drown in waves
  • Getting a tan? No way... you love your Snow White skin way too much!
  • Even the weight of your handbag is enough to wear you out... Imagining yourself carrying a 4 liter bottle or mineral water up a stairs?! What?! You must be kidding...
  • You're easily embarrassed and hate looking stupid in front of hot chicks or hot studs
  • Forget about the thought of having sticky saltwater on your skin... you'd rather go to a spa and zen out...
I'm still having lotsa trouble popping up on the board... But... heck... its worth all the effort when you do manage to stand up. Surfing... feels pretty amazing...
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