Rules of Surfing To Keep Yourself and Others Safe

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Surfing is now more popular than ever. But, there
are some basic rules to surfing you must be aware
of since the activity can leave you at the
receiving end of unlimited possibilities of
disaster.
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The golden rule of surfing safely being one
should never go surfing in water that one is
unsure of. The ocean and waves can be quite
unpredictable. Its better that you sign up for
Huntington Beach surf lessons to gain knowledge
about the different types of waves and how waves
break will help you assess what waves to catch
and which ones to stay away from.
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Here are some basic rules to surf safe and have
more fun
Sleep Well- Get a good nights sleep before the
surfing day since going surfing exhausted means
you wont be as alert and on form as you are
expected to.
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Alcohol- It isnt a good idea to surf under the
influence of alcohol.
Stretch or Warm Up- To help prepare your muscles
for the in activity that you are about to get
into, a quick stretch in the form of some
downward dog yoga stretches and squats can be
useful. tense
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Learn The Surf Lingo- Besides common surfing
terms that experienced surfers use, they also use
shouts and signals when out in the water. Master
the surf lingo. Some common terms include Hang
Ten, Tube Riding, Snap, Floater, Pump, Cutback,
Regular, Goofy, etc.
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Understand Surfing Rules- Like every other sport,
surfing has rules to ensure the activity is safe.
Understanding the rules is of utmost importance.
Having surfing awareness is as essential as its
easy to get absorbed in the surfing experience
and become oblivious of all that is going on.
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Besides taking note of the conditions, wildlife
and to see if any other surfers require
assistance, you should constantly be aware of all
that is happening around you when out in the
water to ensure you are not an impediment (hazard
or danger) to other surfers and swimmers.
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Check Your Gear- Its a good idea to check your
gear at regular intervals, which can quite
literally save your life. Make sure its all in
good condition. Check if your legrope is properly
attached, check your fins regularly, and so forth.
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Know Yourself and About The Sport- Knowing more
about the sport will ensure you surf safely,
singing up for surf lessons can ensure that. Your
development as a surfer depends on your ability
to take risks, perseverance, being tough in the
face of failure and always ready to face new
challenges when they come,
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not to mention the fact that surfing requires a
high level of physical fitness and the ability to
keep calm if you find yourself in areas where
experienced surfers are heading straight towards
you. No need for you to panic as experienced
surfers will adjust their line of surfing to go
around you.
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