Surf “How to do it for your Safety”
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In the exciting world of surfing, there are some rules that many times, being a beginner you don’t know until you have some experience that makes you learn based on a blow or an accident with another surfer.
Learn about Surf and safety
In this post we remind you of certain guidelines and tips to follow to stay safely both in and out of the water.
Surfing is a sport that keeps your muscles in constant motion, which implies a great physical effort. A proper diet will be your best ally to be full of energy.
You should strengthen the torso, arms and legs to have a better performance on the waves. Before entering the water, it is important to warm and stretch the muscles well to avoid injury.
It is important to know and respect the rules of surfing. Leave enough space with other surfers to avoid accidents and not disturb them.
If you are going to surf in a spot that you do not know, it is necessary that before entering you study the place and see how to get out of the water quickly.
Before traveling to the new beach, it is good that you inform yourself about the surf conditions of that place. Find out the type of tides and the size of waves that you will find once you are in the water.
You can ask local surfers to let them know if there are dangerous currents that can get you trapped. In addition, you should keep in mind if there are areas of corals, rocks or any other risk to consider.
Make sure the place and type of waves are suitable for your skill level and can evolve on the board.
Always check your equipment before starting. Verifying that everything is in good condition is essential for you to surf safely and avoid accidents.
Choose a suitable board and a wetsuit that suits your movements. Wearing your board tightly will prevent it from loosing, losing it and hitting other surfers. And for the same safety reason, never lift a wave behind another surfer.
Keeping in mind the weather forecast will help to know if the day will accompany for a good session. It is true that you must adapt to the different types of waves and climatic conditions to gain experience and advance in this sport, but always look carefully and respect towards nature, trying not to enter the water when there is a risk of storms or high tides.
And if you are tired because you have been surfing many days in a row, take a break of one or two days to renew energies and return with your mind and body relaxed, to give it all in the waves.
