Surfing Etiquette

      It's important to observe the correct etiquette while out surfing, otherwise things will just descend in to total chaos. Most of the do's and don'ts here are explained in more details in the articles elsewhere on the site. Do try to stick by these unwritten rules, keep yourself out of trouble, and enjoy your surfing. Also take a look at the surfing rules for related information.

Observe Right of Way :
Learn who has the right of way on the wave. Please take a moment and read all about wave priority. For those in a rush, here is the condensed version :

• Furthest out: the surfer that is furthest out or that has been waiting longest
• Furthest inside: the closest surfer to the peak of the breaking wave
• First to feet: the first to feet or first onto the wave
• Communication: the call of "Left!" or "Right!" if the wave is dual-peaking.

Don't Drop In :
Cutting in front of other surfers who are up and riding is a quick way of getting yourself in trouble with the locals. Observe the right of way and you should be fine.

Don't Snake :
Repeatedly paddling round someone to get into the inside position on a wave is a no-no. Where would we all be if everyone did this?

Don't Hog the Waves :
Share them around. Even if you can paddle furthest outside and catch the waves first every time you reach the lineup, don't do it. People will quickly get annoyed at this sort of behavior and will simply start dropping in at every opportunity. Again, everything descends into chaos!

Do Apologise :

If you drop in on someone, run over someone, or breach the etiquette and rules in any way, just apologise. It's just plain good manners. We've all done things that we shouldn't have when out surfing, saying sorry goes some way to smoothing things over. (Obviously snaking, dropping in, hogging the waves and running everyone over will probably end in a beating, no matter whether you say sorry each time or not.)

 

Respect the Locals :
Keep in mind that the locals surf the spot every day. Give respect and behave while visiting a spot, keep things friendly, earn some respect yourself. Don't mob surf spots in large numbers. Don't rush straight outside, take your time.

Learn the Right Way to Paddling Out :
This includes not throwing your board or paddling into the path of other surfers. Take a moment and read up on how to paddle out to the lineup.

 

Surf Spots that Suit your Ability :
Try not to pick a spot that is out of your ability range. You'll only end up upsetting the other surfers by getting in the way or being a potential hazard for everyone.

Surfing Lessons, Your Friends, and Surf Holidays

      I guess how people start surfing can be pretty different. Personally, we here think that the best way to start surfing is with your mates. It doesn't matter whether they can actually surf or not; the important thing is about having fun. Becoming a good surfer takes an awful long time and a hell of a lot of practice. You'll forget about how many times you've fallen off or how many mornings following a day of surfing that you've woken up hardly able to move your stiff arms. If you happen to be a coastal dweller of Hawaii, Australia, or someplace similar, you won't need to read these pages — surfing is a way of life. Your dad surfs, your mates surf — even your little sister surfs. That is just the way it is.

      If you happen to live in Arizona, then it's a little different. If you're land locked, then the best start is to arrange a trip with a friend or two with the sole purpose of giving surfing a try. If you're lucky enough to have a mate who can lend you his surfboard for a try, then all the better. If not, you're looking at having to hire the surfing equipment you need or taking part in an arranged surfing lesson or two. Surf schools are springing up all over the place. (Although we're not quite sure about Arizona yet!)

It's not a good idea to get all the gear before you actually find out if you like it or not. There is a considerable cost in getting yourself kitted out for full time surfing. Check out the sections on the surfboard, the wetsuit (if it's gonna' be cold) and surfboard accessories. If you don't have anyone experienced to help you out, or if you are taking a lesson and want something to start you off, then check the beginners guide. The information here should help you get off to a good start, and it will mean that you don'tt have to stare blankly when someone mentions that you need to duck dive! (You may want to have a look at the "Surf Talk" section to learn some of the useful surfing lingo around).

Surfing Lifestyle

      A colleague started a training course a few years back for a job that he had just got. As part of the introduction to the course everyone was encouraged to step forward, give their name, history, etc., and also their hobbies. It was an IT-related training course and when asked he gave surfing as his main interest. He didn't realise at the time that he should have qualified this with saying that he was actually a surfer of waves and not of the Internet. It seems strange how some people when hearing the word "surfing" automatically associate it with the Internet and not with surfing waves on a surfboard. (Perhaps this may only seem strange to a surfer.) Still, for the purpose of this site they could be both right. Here we're talking about surfing waves, the sport of surfing, and the lifestyle of surfing. For the favoured few in the world, surfing's elite such as Kelly Slater and Andy Irons (but to name two of many professional surfers out there), it is their job. For a greatly increasing amount of others it can be one of the most enjoyable pastimes there is.

Why Surf?

       Ask anyone who surfs why they surf and they'll give you their own individual answer. "Because it's fun," "its cool," "it keeps me off the streets," "surfing is my life," or "I like to get wet." To some people it's their entire life, and to others it's something to do when they have a week in the sun every year. To many like me it's simply because there is nothing else like it. It's one of the few sports that directly utilises the power of nature; nothing mechanical — purely natural. If you're thinking of giving it a go, then YES, it's great fun and that's the bottom line.

The Best Way to Start Surfing

The best way to start surfing is to have great parents who, before giving birth to you, decided that they would settle down in Jeffrey's Bay, the north shore of Hawaii, Raglan (or somewhere equally near great quality waves) and who as a fourth birthday present buy you your first surfboard. Unfortunately if you're reading this and do not already surf, then it's probably a good few years too late.

Still, let's not let that little setback hold you back. You may never become world champion, but that doesn't matter one bit. As we always say, "the greatest fun can be had from the smallest of wipe-outs!" What you need to consider is how you can get yourself — complete with the equipment you need — to where there are waves.

Spyderbilt

       According to our group logo from Spyderbilt interesting and simple. By using a red background and white boxes in there dalamnnya spider symbol like spiderman. And includes brands Spyderbilt by using letters of interest and stylis, because it is market segmentation for this product diperuntuhkan for young people. But in choosing the brand by our group is very difficult to remember and pronounce by people in general because it uses the English language that is rarely used and sound unfamiliar to the general public.

Rusty

      Logo created by Rusty is very simple at all. Because the logo is only bearing the letter "R" which is the first letter of the brand which is usually black Rusty and next to the "R" tesebut been added to Tanta "." (Point) and then put their brand on the bottom. But the segment for this product diperuntuhkan for young people who want to look stylish. Selection of the brand is also very easy to remember and pronounce on the general public because it is very simple spoken.

Volcom

      According to our group logo made by Volcom is interesting and unique. Because the eye is shaped like a spear that the left side is black and white right side inside the eye logo, there are also spear jajargenjang shape and taper that uses triangular-shaped black and white as well. Then below it reads black Volcom brand. Segmentation for this product also diperuntuhkan for young people. Selection of brands also easily pronounced and remembered by the general public. Because simple and lettered impression that a little.

Quiksilver

      Quiksilver logo by our group is very interesting because mengusungkan styles of young people. Because it is market segmentation of Quiksilver diperuntuhkan for the young people today. Quiksilver logo use writing graffiti and simple logo using the color red backgroun. But in our opinion the brand selection is very difficult to pronounce and remembered by the general public. Because using the English language which, according to the crowd uttered a long and difficult.

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