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op de site van Seabreeze.com.au legt Ben Wilson uit wat en hoe je moet golfriden,
niet dat wij hier sublieme golven hebben, maar zo nu en dan is het toch aardig leuk!
What sort of board should I get?
Definitely get a surf board, There are 2 options here epoxy and polyester ( regular surfboard construction). Both have their benefits the epoxy is lighter and tougher and will handle smaller hits and knocks without getting damaged. Epoxy is also more bouyant which can make them a little bouncy in chop. Poly boards have a bit more flex and sit in the water giving them a smoother feel in the chop. You have to be way more careful with a poly board and generally they will not last as long an epoxy. Remember both boards will still break if you place extreme force on them. My advice to newcomers is to get an epoxy designed by a surf shaper. In the long run you will get better value out of an epoxy as it will last longer. If you are broke just grab yourself the same board that you would surf and get going on that - you can pick up boards that will work for as little as $100 which makes it pretty affordable to get into the waves. What do iI ride? - I ride both - When you see me on a polyester board I am trialing new designs that will appear in the next production board form Slingshot -
What about size?
I ride the same size board as I surf. This is ideal because I can travel with fewer boards and I can surf the board in the morning and kite it in the afternoon. However you need to be fit to surf a smaller board. A good rule of thumb is to get a board 2'' longer than you. Eg I am 6'foot and I ride a 6'2. If you are built like a brick then get a board with a bit more volume or a touch more length.
Do I need straps?
This is tricky and is different for everyone. We have had some people come to our wave clinics who have never been on a directional before and start riding strapless straight away. So it is possible to learn without straps. Most people feel more comfortable in straps and then progress to strapless
Lees de rest hier
niet dat wij hier sublieme golven hebben, maar zo nu en dan is het toch aardig leuk!
What sort of board should I get?
Definitely get a surf board, There are 2 options here epoxy and polyester ( regular surfboard construction). Both have their benefits the epoxy is lighter and tougher and will handle smaller hits and knocks without getting damaged. Epoxy is also more bouyant which can make them a little bouncy in chop. Poly boards have a bit more flex and sit in the water giving them a smoother feel in the chop. You have to be way more careful with a poly board and generally they will not last as long an epoxy. Remember both boards will still break if you place extreme force on them. My advice to newcomers is to get an epoxy designed by a surf shaper. In the long run you will get better value out of an epoxy as it will last longer. If you are broke just grab yourself the same board that you would surf and get going on that - you can pick up boards that will work for as little as $100 which makes it pretty affordable to get into the waves. What do iI ride? - I ride both - When you see me on a polyester board I am trialing new designs that will appear in the next production board form Slingshot -
What about size?
I ride the same size board as I surf. This is ideal because I can travel with fewer boards and I can surf the board in the morning and kite it in the afternoon. However you need to be fit to surf a smaller board. A good rule of thumb is to get a board 2'' longer than you. Eg I am 6'foot and I ride a 6'2. If you are built like a brick then get a board with a bit more volume or a touch more length.
Do I need straps?
This is tricky and is different for everyone. We have had some people come to our wave clinics who have never been on a directional before and start riding strapless straight away. So it is possible to learn without straps. Most people feel more comfortable in straps and then progress to strapless
Lees de rest hier
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