Beginner's Guide To Surfing Step 5 - At Last, Standing Up

Standing up:

Before heading out into the surf, you should practice on dry land first to get a feel for it, so you know what you are going to do.

Lay your surfboard on the sand, check the fins wont break by pushing on the board, if your worried remove them. Get on your board like you would if you where paddling for a wave, then push off the board with your hands just below chest point. In a single motion you need to bring your knees inwards and land on the board, so that your dominant leg is at the tail of the surfboard, and your other leg stays above the middle.

When you move to position, stay low keeping your center of gravity low. Try to keep your weigh central, if you have to keep holding your board thats fine, so long as you get on your feet as quickly as possible.

Crouch on the board with your knees bent. By keeping your center of gravity low like this, you will be able to stay on your feet for longer.

You can easily forget the process with the rush of the wave, so repeat the process a few times on the beach, to really get the feel for it.

When you get out and try to stand up on a wave, take your time extending your arms, and make sure you are well balanced before standing up, then pop up to your feet quickly, while keeping your hands on the rail.

After you start to get more confident, you will find your balance quicker, and be able to stand up faster, even popping onto your feet as you first drop down the face.

Congratulations you've covered the basics now get out there, practice makes perfect Good Luck!

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