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Read moreIntroduction to surfing
As early as the 12th century, Polynesian cave paintings recorded the activity of surfing. After the Age of Discovery, this ancient activity was brought to Hawaii and flourished. The three most popular surfing genres at present are longboarding, bodyboarding, and sandboarding. Some people may wonder: "Can I surf even if I don't know how to swim?" In fact, surfing is a sport that pays more attention to the core ability and balance of the body. With the buoyancy of the surfboard, it is no longer out of reach for landlubbers to ride on the top of the waves!
Introduction to surfing longboards
Longboard surfing is the most classic form of surfing. As the name suggests, a longboard is the longest and widest board. Its length ranges from 8 to 12 feet, and the most common and beginner-friendly one is 9 to 10 feet; its thickness is between 2.5 -3 inches. Surfboard longboards provide better stability and balance, helping novices enjoy surfing even in the beginner stage.
The nose (top) of a longboard is usually wider and rounder, with a smooth overall profile, making it suitable for beginners to build confidence and technique in small waves. After you are familiar with certain skills, you can also choose a short board with higher flexibility. The length of the short board is less than 7 feet. Although the buoyancy is lighter, the maneuverability of riding waves is better. It is a good choice for advanced people to enhance their fun.
How to play longboard surfing
After warming up on the shore, you can take your surfboard and longboard into the water! There are four basic processes in stand up surfing: paddling, getting up, riding the wave, and returning to the outside of the wave. First, put your body on the board: support your upper body, bring your whole body to the board in one go, and then move your feet up. Avoid climbing up with your feet first to prevent losing your balance.
Then carefully observe the suitable wave and paddle closer with both hands. Remember to observe the etiquette of not jumping on the wave and give priority to the surfer closest to the wave. After selecting a wave, place your hands on both sides of the board, quickly push yourself up and stand. Then comes the exciting surfing session, enjoy the comfortable interaction with the ocean! When you finish surfing and return to the outside of the wave, remember to be careful not to bump into other surfers.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Surfing and Longboarding
It can be seen from the four links of longboard surfing that it is a sport that tests basic skills: core ability, balance, body coordination, adaptability, etc. If you master it properly, you can step out of the surfing novice village. Fortunately, most people can get the pleasure of surfing after practice, so longboard surfing is both a classic and the first choice for beginners. It is easy to find shops that offer surfing lessons in Taiwan.
Where can I find longboarding experience lessons?
【Northern】
Yilan Toucheng - Pirate Surfing: One-to-one or one-to-many lessons, class time can be arranged flexibly, and you can continue to use the surfboard to practice after class, so you can have enough fun! (One-to-one $1,600/One-to-two $1,200/person/One-to-three $1,100/person)
[Chubu]
Songbai Harbor, Dajia, Taichung - 61-SURF Taichung Aloha Surfing: Located in a beginner-friendly sea area, the terrain is flat and suitable for beginners to solidify their basic skills. It also sells a variety of cool surfboards. ($2,000/person for one pair or two)
【Southern】
Anping, Tainan - Surfing Coconut Studio: Both introductory and basic advanced surfing courses are available to satisfy students of different levels. The step-by-step surfing instruction allows you to stand on the wave efficiently! (Entry one-on-one $2,500/entry group class $2,000/basic advanced (three classes) $5,000)
Kenting, Pingtung - Lawa Surf Studio: In addition to single-class surfing lessons, there are also intensive training classes to help you learn more solidly. (One-to-one $2,500/One-to-two $2,000/person/One-to-three or more $1500/person)
Introduction to bodyboard surfing
If you're not confident about your balance, you might want to consider a bodyboard or boogie board. In 1971, the inventor of the bodyboard, Tom. Murray cut some leftover flexboard in the garage into 4.5-foot lengths and took it out to the waves to try out, and the results were surprisingly good! The board is flexible, lightweight yet safe, and is widely recommended for beginners and children.
The length of a bodyboard is usually about 2.5-4 feet. A hand rope is used to connect the person and the board, and fins must be worn to facilitate chasing waves. Compared with longboard surfing, the learning rate of bodyboarding is relatively higher, and there is no need to overcome the obstacles on the board. The difficulty of standing up is a good choice for beginners.
Surfing and bodyboarding
The steps of bodyboard surfing are similar to those of longboarding, but it saves the effort of standing up and makes it faster to get started. After warming up, get on the board and paddle with your hands and fins. While keeping your body stable, you can search for suitable waves. Then you can prop up your upper body, kick your feet and ride the waves. Doesn’t it sound simple and fun? Bodyboarding allows more people to build confidence, which is even more helpful for learning stand-up surfing in the future.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Surfing and Bodyboarding
Bodyboarding is undoubtedly a good introduction to surfing, and its easy-to-learn characteristics attract many beginners. After you become familiar with the waves, you can practice turning and jumping across the wave crests to sublimate the experience of bodyboarding into a richer sport. For those who are already longboard surfers, if they occasionally want to save energy for chasing waves, You might as well try out the new experience of bodyboarding!
Where can I find bodyboarding experience courses?
【Northern】
Toucheng, Yilan - muiiclub: An exclusive women's experience course. Girls aged 18-60 are welcome to join the bodyboarding group for teaching. Surfing-related knowledge is carefully taught before entering the water. Even beginners with poor water skills can quickly get started. (One-to-one $1,500/One-to-two $2,800)
【Southern】
Kenting South Bay - Muyang People and the Sea: A parent-child bodyboarding course to improve children's hydrophilicity is here! It is a great learning experience for children who are new to the sea. It is recommended that children over 6 years old sign up, but the store also welcomes parents to accompany children under 6 years old to the class! (One pair of two $1200/person/One pair of three $800/person/One pair of four $600/person)
Introduction to surfing sandboards
The skimboard, the latest among the three major genres, was invented in 1920 by lifeguard George. In order to quickly cross the beach, Griffith and his friend Jimmy cut the original sandboard from redwood. After improvement, the common sandboard is about 5 feet long. Its thickness is the thinnest of the three, and it has a flat and smooth appearance. No fins, symmetrical from front to back.
Sandboarding is performed in the shallows. By running quickly towards the waves, you drop the sandboard and step on it to enjoy the excitement of sliding. Because surfboards are not suitable for use in deep water, some people think this activity is more appropriately called "sandboarding." Sandboarding in the shallows requires almost no swimming skills and is more like extreme skateboarding.
Surf sand board play
Sandboarding is divided into flat surfing and wave surfing. Flat surfing is best done on a thin layer of water left after low tide; wave surfing is best done on a beach with small waves.
Three steps to start surfing a sandboard immediately: the first "Run-up", the starting distance depends on the skating speed and proficiency, generally about 3-5 meters is recommended; the second "Getting on the board", throw the board to a distance of one step, Jump vertically onto the board and pay attention to whether you are stepping in the middle to maintain the balance of the center of gravity; thirdly, "sliding", keep your knees slightly bent and the center of gravity of the body slightly lowered, steadily control the direction of the sandboard, and adjust the body swing according to the current. Enjoy the thrill of sandboard surfing!
Advantages and Disadvantages of Surfing and Sandboarding
Surfing a sandboard seems simple, but it actually requires some skills and practice to be able to slide on the board at a certain speed.
However, sandboard surfing requires relatively little equipment and is easy to play. As your skills improve, you can also create handsome fancy surfing techniques. Combined with the all-round exercise of running, jumping, and gliding, your body's flexibility will be improved. , as the youngest form of surfing in the surfing family, the popularity of sandboard surfing continues to rise!
Where can I find sandboarding experience courses?
【Northern】
Taipei, New Taipei, etc. - DB SKIMBOARDS: Provides sandboard sales and course experience. You don’t need to have swimming skills to experience the extreme excitement of the beach! (Trial class $1,500/person)
[Chubu]
Zhunan, Miaoli County - SPOT Taiwan: The store not only provides surfing lessons, but also serves as a backpacking inn, so you can plan your weekend trip in one stop! (One-on-one $3,000/One-on-two $2,000/person/One-on-three or more $1,700/person)
【Southern】
Cijin, Kaohsiung - Crazy Dog Wave Sandboard Factory: Customized and original brand of Taiwanese sandboard, small class teaching by appointment so that everyone can have fun, correct posture immediately after each wave, allowing you to learn quickly and well ! (Trial class $1,500/person)
Longboard, bodyboard, sandboard, the differences between the three types of surfing
After introducing the three surfing genres, here is a simple table to help you review. Choose surfing lessons according to your own preferences and level, and have a great time in the summer!
longboard surfing |
boogie boarding |
Sandboarding |
|
length |
8~12 feet |
2.5~4 feet |
3~6 feet |
board shape |
Long and wide, with rounded nose and flat bottom |
Short and broad, with a thick nose |
Flat and finless, symmetrical from front to back |
surfing pose |
Standing |
Lying or kneeling |
Standing |
Surf environment |
various waves |
various waves |
淺灘 |
Pros |
Easy to balance, suitable for small to medium waves |
Easy to use and simple to operate |
You can play in the shallows and train your whole body coordination. |
Cons |
The control sensitivity is not as good as the short board; the gaming efficiency is not as good as the other two |
There are fewer tricks to play after you get started. |
Proper beach conditions are required, and those unfamiliar with it may fall easily. |
Newbie friendliness |
Suitable for beginners to advanced people |
Best for beginners |
Advanced |
Course price |
$ 1,100- $ 2,500 |
$ 600- $ 1,500 |
$ 1,500- $ 3,000 |
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After reading two-sevenths of the exploration and sharing of surfing tips, do you feel eager to give it a try? There are many surfing lessons all over Taiwan. If you are a beginner, you may want to try a trial class first to see if you like this sport. You can also learn about the teaching methods of different coaches and choose the surfing class that suits you best! This summer, let us put on the most confident bikini or shorts, bring the most handsome surfboard, and rush to the beach!
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