Does anyone else surf?

[TheKiwi]

I figured this belonged in this thread as it has to do with Body, but feel free to move it mods.

Does anyone else here surf? I just learned a year ago, and it's such an amazing sport! Really great for your body, but also your soul. I've only surfed in Hawaii (we have a timeshare on Kauai), but I'd like to try surfing in New Jersey this summer at my friend's beach house.

Anyways, I just wanted to see if there were any other surfers here! We can use this thread for motivation, tips, or just to tell great surfing stories we've had!

[daddyslittlegrl8]

I've never surfed before but I'm going to Hawaii in January and I'm soooo excited! I've always wanted to learn how and maybe I'll get a cute surfer boy to show me how.

dlg

[TheKiwi]

Awesome, I'm sure you'll have a great time! What island(s) are you going to?

[moonbeam17]

I was surfing today!
I live in the South West of Ireland and go surfing in a small town called Castlegregory

I have been doing it for about 2 1/2 years.
Great exercise.

Pretty cold here though so I must always wear a winter wetsuit.

[SiennaInLondon]

I love watching surfing on the tv but when I am in the sea, I am the person who panics if there is seaweed or the water isn't clear or my feet don't touch the bottom... I don't think it is the best sport for me

[Tushka_BeLLa]

I don't surf, but surfing is huge where I live... especially amongst girls. Alot of my friends make money giving surf lessons.

[daddyslittlegrl8]

I'm going to the island of oahu and I'll be staying in Honolulu.......I cannot tell you how excited I am!

dlg

[Leimomi]

i live in hawaii but dont surf as much as i'd like to. but it is great!

[Party.in.Paris]

I love surfing!!!!
Im from Paris so I can't go surfing too often lol, but I have already been doing it in the southern France and in California! I just love it

[mcflyandgemmafan]

I've never been but I would love to learn!

[Stasha]

Planning to try this year! Can't wait!

[smartarse]

me

[MulletProof]

ooh I used to!, I was a mediocre surfer who'd just fool around with tiny waves but it was awesome while it lasted.. some of my friends still do it full-time...rain or shine.. it's a very popular sport where I live, since there isn't much space or budget to push anything else and the ocean is free and right around the corner.

I stopped doing it about 4 years ago, we had some funny accident in Cabo and it wasn't very good for my back [I ended up having a back surgery!], I guess I could still go back to it.. but I also got drowned that day so I stayed on panic alert haha.. haven't swam in the beach ever since..

[daddyslittlegrl8]

For those who live on the island of Oahu, are these any good surfing spots for beginners? I've heard about the North Shore and that is soooo not where I need to be. LOL

dlg

[TheKiwi]

There are all kinds of waves on the North Shore - really big, medium, and even really small ones. I think you should check out the North Shore's smaller waves. Maybe try taking a surfing class so you'll have someone who knows what they're doing watching you and making sure you're safe at all times?