Team Neighbor Beginner Surf tips for this summer!

Sets usually come in 3 to 4 wave groups.... But it varies depending on the swell...
I like to take one of the last 2 waves.... Everyone tries to position for the first ones...
If you think ahead you can have the last ones all to your self....
Paddle to the peak!! Don't let it come to you!

You go to it.... Keep your eye on the wave don't just start paddling for it....
The wave can change when your not looking..Try to match the speed of the wave by paddling smoothly into the wave,(Take 2 extra paddles just to make sure you catch it) .. Try to take off in that slight angle. Favoring left or right...Really pay attention to which way is better... Pop up as fast as you can, by placing your hand beneath your chest and pushing up, while swinging your legs into position....Take your hands off your rails quickly! (Do not stand like a skier!)

Put your rear foot over your fins and the other foot goes comfortablely forward...You should now be standing sides ways..But twisting forward.. Stay low and lean forward as the wave starts to push you...Knees bent...only stand up tall when you are turning...keep your arms out for balance...lead with your eyes and head where you want to go...your body will follow...look down the wave and try to make it.(Don't be a wussy!)..you can use your hand in the water to stabilize yourself...by dragging it in the wave as well...

Remember...
(If your going straight you can be up towards the nose more, But!!! if you turn you must get back towards the tail...if you fall kick your board in the opposite direction you are going...then reach over your head with both arms in front of your face and grab the back of your neck. this makes an arm helmet!!! and when your under water put one hand up to break the surface just incase your board is above your head!!!!)
Have a good time out there! Its supposed to be fun!
(When your a beginner its good to find a spot that is not crowded, other Surfers like to give Beginners a hard time because it makes them feel better about their crappy skills....) If you practice enough, and learn the rules you will be ready to surf any where you want!

Surfing is more of a life style then a sport!
Be careful and always wear a leash, Neighbor Tim

(The rules of sufing will be the next editorial)