Surfing itself is a graceful and graceful water sport. Surfers can stand on the surfboard or directly step on the water, and float on the water by being lifted up by the waves rushing towards the shore. Especially in summer, many obese people can't stand the high temperature and jump into the sea one after another to get rid of the fat on their waist, legs and arms by surfing.
Surfing equipment What are the surfing equipment and what do you need to prepare for surfing
Surfboard board
Of course, the surfboard is one of the most important equipment for surfing. Before you decide to buy your board, be sure to know your surfing habits, usage, and the general wave conditions at your surfing location. For beginners, it is necessary to find an experienced person to help you choose a board.
Surfboards are generally divided into the following types:
Shortboard: short board, small board. The length is between 5 feet 9 and 6 feet 8. The head is in the shape of a sharp triangle and has low buoyancy. It requires sufficient thrust and well-shaped waves to play happily. It is a technical board with flexible steering and can perform fancy moves.
Longboard: Longboard. The length is between 8 feet 6 and 11 feet. It is semi-circular at the head. It has high buoyancy and slow speed. It can be played in small waves. It is suitable for Taiwan’s summer wave conditions and for beginners to practice.
Funshape/Minitank/Mini Mal: ??As the name suggests, a fun board, a small longboard. It looks like a Longboard but is between 7 feet and 8 feet 6 in length. It is an improved Longboard in recent years. Since the board is shorter than the Longboard, it has the advantages of the Longboard. It has high buoyancy and can be played in small waves. However, it is slightly smaller and does not lose flexibility in movements. It is very suitable for the wave conditions in Taiwan all year round. .
The Gun: Some people call it a gun board, or a big wave board. It is close in length to a longboard but has a pointed head and a pointed tail, making it the fastest. Used to rush between 10 feet and 30 feet. It is rarely used in Taiwan, and it may only be on the eastern coast or before and after typhoons where the Gun's power can be demonstrated.
The Fish: Fish board, but it may be more appropriately called "big belly board", the length is between 5 feet 6 to 6 feet 11. It is basically a type of shortboard. The board is usually wider and thicker than a shortboard. When the summer waves in Taiwan subside, Fish will be easier to ride in small waves than Shortboard due to its slightly greater buoyancy. Generally speaking, the longer and thicker the board, the easier it is to use, but the harder it is to make beautiful moves. As mentioned before, everyone needs different boards, which are absolutely related to your personal height and weight. Therefore, how to choose a board is also one of the necessary courses for learning to surf.
Rudder fin
Surfboards must be used with rudders. Rudders are available in single, three-piece or five-piece types. Usually Longboard uses a single larger Sngle fin, while other boards mostly use a three-piece Tri fin system. In the past two years, a five-piece type has also appeared. Today's board rudders mostly use the patented detachable (Fin Control System) FCS, which is convenient for replacement and travel. However, the early fixed type (Glass-on) is also loved by surfing experts and has better strength than FCS in big waves.
Leash
This is the only thing that can guarantee your safety in surfing. It can be used to retrieve your surfboard when you wipe out. , and your board will not wash back to the shore with the waves or hit other people, allowing you to rely on it at sea. The general length is slightly longer than the board. Today's leg ropes also need to be designed in different thicknesses according to different wave conditions. Usually, those with double bearings (double swivels) are better than those with single bearings and are less likely to get tangled.
Wax block
Putting wax on a surfboard can increase the friction between the board and the human body, allowing you to stand more firmly on the board and avoid slipping. fall! Based on the temperature changes throughout the year in Taiwan, different types of wax need to be used accordingly, including base wax, cold water, warm water and hot/tropical wax. water).
Wetsuit/rash guard
Wetsuit - mostly made of a kind of synthetic rubber (neoprene), it is better if you want to swim in Taiwan when the weather gets cold. When surfing, you need a warm jacket. Depending on the material, thickness (3mm-5mm) and length, the cold resistance is also different. Short-sleeved ones are lighter and are called shorty or spring suits. Rrash guard - Even if the water temperature is not cold, most surfers will wear a rash guard, otherwise it will not be very comfortable to rub against the board for a long time. Other benefits of wear-resistant clothing include waterproofing, warmth and sun protection. A well-fitting wear-resistant garment is definitely worth the investment.
Non-slip mat tracking
As mentioned before, if you don’t want to wax the entire surfboard, you can stick this thing on. Most people stick a piece on the tail of the small board. Anti-slip mat, which makes it easier to control the board to perform fancy movements.
Surfboard bag boardbag
Most surfboards are damaged during transportation. A surfboard bag saves you the trouble of having to patch things up if you accidentally knock them. place. Generally, there are two types of board bags, single-piece or double-piece daily bags and up to 6-piece travel bags. The travel protection is thicker to prevent airport porters from trampling on our precious boards.
Noseguard
The most easily damaged parts of a surfboard are the nose and tail. The nose is a rubber block that can protect the nose of your board and other people. Directly injured by your board.
Precautions for surfing:
1. When carrying a surfboard, pay attention to the turning places, place it on the ground with care, and cover it with sand when it is placed on the sand when the wind is strong. On the surfboard, avoid being blown away by the wind.
2. When walking out to the beach with a surfboard in hand, the angle of the surfboard in your hand should be in a straight line. Never put the wave board in front of your body to prevent the waves from hitting the wave board and hitting your body. .
3. When the surfboard washes back to the shore from the open sea and is about 30 centimeters deep, please get off the board immediately to avoid direct impact of the surfboard on the rocks.
4. When the surfboard collides with the waves, never pull the safety rope and the surfboard with your hands to avoid injury to your hands.
5. When surfing, please keep the distance between each person on the sea two surfboards long.
6. When you are a junior surfer, please check your equipment before going into the water. Check whether the wax block, safety rope, and life jacket have been checked. You can only go into the sea after doing warm-up exercises for 20 minutes. surf.
7. The rule of surfing is that the surfer is closest to the breaking point of the wave and his action is to stand up first. The surfers next to him must stop surfing. If he rushes down regardless of the situation, If an accident occurs, the person who grabbed the wave will bear all the consequences and liability for compensation.
8. The best wave shape for surfing is the wave that collapses in the middle and pushes towards the slopes on both sides. The most dangerous and bad wave is the wave that collapses instantly in a row. Please go ashore at this time. rest.
9. When doing calisthenics on the beach, the sea breeze is blowing very strong at this time. Please tie up the safety leg rope quickly. People's bodies should stand on the front edge of the downwind direction to avoid being caught by their own surf. Hit the board until it hurts.
10. If you see jellyfish or are bitten by jellyfish while surfing in the sea, please go ashore and rest as soon as possible.
11. When surfing in the open sea, the surfer who is closest to the first wave zone should quickly move his surfboard back if a crazy wave comes down from above him. Throw it away, quickly dive and hide.
12. When surfing a big wave, the surfer at the front and the surfers next to, in the middle, or behind should keep a safe distance of 3 waveboards, so as not to cause everyone’s surfboards to fall when the crazy wave comes down. Safety ropes tangled together.
13. Surfers must abide by the rules of surfing. One person per wave. Whoever is closest to the starting point of the wave wall has the first priority to stand up. At this time, the surfers competing next to him quickly brake or pump. The board stops surfing.
14. Beginner surfers should strengthen hand paddling training, physical training, foot training, and forward roll and breath holding training in the water.
15. To be good at surfing, you must have the skills to dive and break waves. You must have high fighting spirit and strong physical strength and muscles. Please watch more surfing videos, surfing magazines, surf with surfing masters, and observe more. It’s okay. Spend more time online and exchange experiences with fellow surfers to ensure that you will become a surfing expert in no time.
16. When surfing, if you encounter a current that is pulled out to the sea, just follow the current in an inclined direction and grasp the waves. Never throw away the safety rope and swim back with a swimmer. Please lie down. Rest on the wave board and wait for rescue.