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Your Surf Board

The basic rule to remember for your beginner board is the bigger the better. A bigger surf board will offer more flotation and stability which will assist you in paddling, catching waves, standing and surfing.

As a general guide, if there is no experienced person to offer you assistance when purchasing your surf board, put one arm straight up into the air and the length of your beginner board should approximately reach the tips of your fingers.

This article has been written for surfers using a correctly sized beginner board.

Parts of your surf board

There are parts to the surf board that you will have to know to help you with your surfing.

The more rounded or pointed end is known as the nose.

The opposite end with the leg rope is known as the tail, this is the end where your feet go when lying on the surf board.

The sides of the surf board are the rails, the rails are used for turning the surf board, but at this stage you should use them for HOLDING ON.

The top side is the deck, this is the side you lie and stand on.

The bottom is simply called, the bottom.

The leg rope is what attaches you to the surf board, it is a velcro strap that goes around your back ankle when standing. (We'll work on that later)

Surf board Wax is applied to the deck of your surf board to add grip, alternatively your surf board may have deck grip stuck to it.

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