7 Facts About Surfing That Every Beginner Should Know

When you start surfing, this new universe is a hugh mystery with many unknown things.

You cannot imagine how you could ever paddle out when it’s pumping, catch waves, do turns or at least get shacked. But don’t be scared – every surf rookie feels you! Besides having fun, you should know some facts about surfing from the beginning. I will tell you what you should think about when you first kick things off.

1. Surfing is a way of life, it’s not just a sport

When you learn to surf, you should know that it’s not just waves that will float in your way. More so, your entire attitude to life will change immediately. You will find yourself in different places looking for waves, heading to different countries, searching for perfect spots. Once you’re hooked, there is no coming back. You will be on the search always and everywhere. Keep in mind that being landlocked is the worst thing you will ever feel.

2. Surfing needs time – a lot of time

As a beginner you should know this: Surfing is one of the most complex sports in the world. It is quite a challenge to enjoy first achievements. A ‘wipe-out‘ is what surfers call it when you don’t succeed at catching a wave and you fall. This can be totally frustrating. In surfing, you will wipe-out again and again. Even the best surfers get hit by unexpected, huge waves and wipe-out. But always remember: Never give up. Surfing will hurt you once, it will hurt you twice – but one day you will have a smile on your face that cannot be removed. You will be stoked! You will have the best feeling when you surf that one wave you will never forget. Stay positive, patient, be passionate and practice hard.

3. Cut a fine figure in the water