16/02/2023
Surfing in crowds is like mind over matter.
If I don't mind, it doesn't matter. (Brodus Rogers)
However if it does matter to you, check this out ⬇️
1. Know your surf etiquette. Understand the laws of the line up, play your part and there will be plenty of waves for everyone.
2. Pick a peak and stick to it. Don’t waste time and wave opportunities paddling across different peaks in a busy line up. Stick to one and get into the flow with it.
3. Have a plan! Linking into the tip above. By this we mean something like “I’m gonna surf lefts today” then sit on a peak that has left potential and stick with it.
4. Examine the line up. (And we don’t mean in an arrogant way) but have a look at who’s getting waves and why? And also who maybe isn’t position themselves in prime wave catching positions.
5. Use the power of communication. A simple tool to allow everyone a simpler surf. We like the phrase “Are you gonna go?” This signals your intent if you’re not maybe in the priority spot, particularly if the surfer who is has missed a few waves or isn’t committing. Another is “I’m going left” when you have wave priority, again signally intent to surfers other surfers around you, allowing them to go right if they choose.
6. Ride a suitable surfboard. If it’s soft and mellow ride something longer & wider with more get up and go. If it’s heavy and sucky, then hop on your better wave surfboard of choice!
7. Sit inside. Sometimes the ones that fall through the cracks on the outside offer up a nicer shape on the inside. However, if you’re doing this make sure you’re adept at navigating set waves and know how to not interfere with a surfers ride passing through the inside.
Final tip: the “best” looking peak with 25 surfers on it is undoubtedly going to face a lot of competition for waves. While a quieter, slightly less exciting looking peak with only 5 surfers on it may not offer the best waves of the day, but will certainly offer more opportunities.
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