The ocean is a wonderful and powerful thing. The force of the ocean has been known to erode sand dunes, crush cars, and even demolish buildings, yet it is home to countless sea-life and a popular attraction for hundreds of millions of people every year. Having something this powerful and popular, it was inevitable that an "Extreme Sport" was spawned.

Surfing isn't the easiest sport out there, but in the same respect, isn't the hardest either. First things first, the board: when first starting out, you want a long board because it will be easier to get up and balance on. A board like this is between seven feet and twelve feel in length (an eight to eight and a half foot board is general

Now that you're up and riding around, you've probably figured out just how to stay balanced on your board, this is good. Getting balanced isn't the same for everyone, so just do it however it is most comfortable and easy for you. Now you're surfing, congratulations. There are a lot of tricks to be learned now, but that's a different guide. So grab your board and get out there. Surf's up!

ly an ideal size. Next you'll need wax. Wax is important because it will keep your board under you feet for the most part (surf wax was created to make your board "tacky" so it wouldn't slip out from under you every time it got wet). There are a variety of brands out there, just pick out your favorite, I personally use "Sex Wax" or "Sticky Bumps", these will both get the job done. Then y

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