How do I find my surf stance?
This is often a confusing thing for a beginner surfer. There are several ways to find it
These 2 things are the most popular ways to find it :
- The strongest foot is the foot in front
So the strongest foot is the foot you use to kick something if you kick something more often use your right foot then the right foot in front (Goofy foot) as well as the left foot steps (Regular feet)
- The foot that goes first is the foot in front
So stand up straight and have your friend push gently from behind and let your feet move on their own to move. If the right foot steps first then the right foot in front (Goofy Foot) as well as the left foot steps first (Regular Foot)
The questions above are the most frequently asked questions by beginners and now we will discuss Beginners Surfers Mistake & How to fix – Surf Stance Technique & Position
1. Surfing weight distribution
Problem : by putting your weight too forward or too back then you will lose your balance very easily
How to fix : by placing your weight in the middle it will make it easier for you to maintain your balance on the surfboard
2. Foot position surfing
Problem : Often beginners overlook the importance of foot position on the surfboard. if you put it on the side or not parallel then you will easily lose your balance
How to fix : Placing it parallel and in the middle of the surfboard will help keep you balanced on the surfboard
3. Surfing Position on Surf Board
Problem : This is also one of the important factors in the success of your riding waves. If you stand too in front the nose of your board will sink into the water, and if you stand too behind you will not be able to go fast because your weight is on the back of the surfboard.
How to fix : stand in the middle and you will ride perfectly. and feel the nose of your board flat above the water not too deep into the water or looking up then it’s the perfect position
4. Ben The Knees
Problem : stand in the middle and you will ride perfectly. and feel the nose of your board flat above the water not too deep into the water or looking up then it’s the perfect position
How to fix : stand in the middle and you will ride perfectly. and feel the nose of your board flat above the water not too deep into the water or looking up then it’s the perfect position
5. Eyes Look Forward
Problem : Looking down will make you insecure and tend to make us rush to stand on the board and by looking down our bodies will automatically push downwards so you will fall.
How to fix : looking ahead will make you more confident in the process of standing on the surfboard and looking ahead will make you put your weight automatically in the middle so as a beginner looking ahead will help you to stay balanced on the surfboard
