Im 6'3", 190lbs at 18. Im an amateur riding a 41.5' WR Tamega bat tail but need more speed since I keep getting stuck and dropping back in the barrels. Heres how I ride:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FC7n8xMgzGE Should I get a bigger board or a new riding style?
well being that you're 18..maybe it's time to grow up and learn how to ride a surfboard. In case your family or friends haven't told you...I'll let you know. Boogie boarding is for: A) Children, B) Hacks, C) Old Guys, 60 yrs old and up, or D) Puerto Ricans living in poverty
Lol!!!!!!!!!!!!! Puerto ricans living in poverty. That was classic!!!!!!!!!!!! Bwahahahahaha!\ LOSTsoul, I have no idea who you are, but judging by that comment, I'd have absolutely no objections to you marrying my daughter, if I ever have one. I wouldn't care that you'd probably be 30 years older than her, and an old, pervented man by then, I'd still be ok with it, by that comment alone.
Sounds like the board is a bit small for someone your size. The WR you are riding if more suited for a guy about 5'10, not 6 '3. You need to buy something atleast 43 inches, but I would probably sell you a 44 in or 45 in board. Also, step it up a bit, and buy a more reliable brand (Custom X, Tobbs, No. 6, BZ, etc..)
incredible.... your innocence in trying to find help on the forum lead you to get ripped on in more ways than one... next time either go to a surf shop to get advice or research on your own to save yourself the embarrassment
After close analysis of your video. Several hydrodynamic engineers concur that if you left yer gawdern tongue in your mouth maybe you'd experience less drag, and would therefore go mo fasta. Seriously, though, a bigger board will help.
Wow... That video is amazing! I think everyone on this thread needs to watch the video before they bust on this guy. That video coupled with your expression just made my day... Thanks!!
http://vimeo.com/11130442 Its all about riding style watch videos to improve your posture when you ride ok so when generating speed on a boogie board its all about shifting your weight. Riding up on you elbow and hips, arching your back and leaning your weight forward, will help you generate speed. Seeing your video you are riding way to far back and low on your board. Your board is small for you, picking a board more suited for weight then height is a better way for beginners to learn the basics. I would get a board that is 42.5 in length. stiffness and flex of a board will be a contributing factor in determining how fast you want to go. The stiffer the board the faster it will be, having a board that is too stiff tho will be hard to ride. Look into TOYS bodyboard. custom x or toobs, they are American companies who support US riders. Also don't let all these surfing jerk offs tell you how uncool the sport is, if you like it keep doing it. These are the same clowns who sit on the shoulder and watch the boogies get the ones when its actually firing.
I would be really carefull of that tongue, I have lost a bunch of teeth surfing by being hit in the face by the board, my knee etc. You could do some real damage in a bad wipeout.
and by the way i'm going to penn state and majoring in medicine. that doesn't sound so mentally handicapped does it?
Ok now i see what the problem is.. its not that your a sponger.. and its no that your mentally challenged (But really whats up with the tongue?).. Its that your living in PA and we all know people from PA cant drive or make barrels...
If you're so smart college boy..you should be going to Princeton or UPenn!...you're probably part of the group of hacks that pollute the water at Monmouth Beach!...
