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Tuesday 25th September 2007 at 12:48:30 AM  

rowl_n_surf
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hello. i wonder how u sit on your surfboard in the ocean. my board is 6'6" short and i cannot seem to balance myself while sitting on it. what should i do? do i have 2 sit right in the middle so my board gets balanced too?
 
Tuesday 25th September 2007 at 12:58:21 AM  

jadedson
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keep on practicing. definitely, u will get it and no doubt it will become something u're comfortable doing i've found myself falling in the water far too many times before. let your toes enjoy the breeze!! but i should say ur board is pretty long. i stick with the shorter ones.

 
Tuesday 25th September 2007 at 1:15:52 AM  

surfboi
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one word: Balance! know where your center is! you should know your board, too. because if u already find it difficult to sit on your board, then you'll have more trouble catching waves and standing when surfing.
 
Wednesday 26th September 2007 at 2:32:11 AM  

surfingsin
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hi. i think i have the same problem, good thing i found this section, i wonder if anyone here can teach me how to sit on my surf board when in the water? i have read a lot og guides and tutorials and i still cant seem to get it right. i lose my balance every time i do.
 
Wednesday 31st October 2007 at 3:41:44 AM  

eveboard
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Lay down on your board, grab the rails & gently push up. Put your legs on both sides & don't let go of the rails. Just keep on trying & do it slowly until u get used to the method. Then let go when u think you've already gotten used to it.

And as soon as u sit up, helicopter your legs around, that will help to keep your balance!

Dont get discouraged easily. It won't be easy during the first few times & if there's a strong current. It'll also make use of a lot of different muscles.
 
Thursday 17th January 2008 at 1:03:38 AM  

Otter
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Just find the sweet spot like when you ride. There's a particular spot for sitting, just like for riding. You'll find it.

A bad day surfing is better than a good day working

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