How to Enhance Your Surf Skills When You Are Not In The Ocean

  In Southern California, we surfers know the despair that comes with seeing a lake instead of our local break on the cams. But when those XL winter swells roll in, you'll find the lineup sparse. For days like these, I often find myself heading up the coast to find better surf or just staying home. However, it's still possible to improve your surfing even when you're not in the water. Below are a few tips on how to practice surfing when you're not in the ocean.

Riding a Skateboard

  Engaging in the activity of skateboarding has become increasingly popular in recent years. Many people have taken to this sport, which requires a certain level of skill and technique. 

If you're looking for an activity that is closely related to surfing, skating is it. There are several parallels between both sports that will help you with board riding. In comparison to surfing, skating is actually much easier and could be useful for those who have never tried surfing before. Learning the skills of carving, power sliding, and pumping and gaining speed will be helpful. The best board to get the feeling of surfing is a cruiser or anything with loose trucks. SBBC has both cruiser and trick boards, perfect for honing your surfing skills. Check out our skate collection here

Snowboarding

  Snowboarding is another great option. With this activity, your feet are securely attached to the board, making it a great way to improve your turns and posture. It's also incredibly enjoyable and a great substitute for surfing if you're in a snowy climate. Many surfers, myself included, love to skate and snowboard when not in the ocean as it reminds us of surfing.

Taking a Dip in the Pool

  Going for a swim is a great way to have fun and stay fit. It also provides several health benefits due to the cardiovascular exercise it provides. Swimming is an activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and can be done in a variety of ways. Whether it's in a pool, lake, river, or ocean, taking a dip in the water is a great way to get in some exercise and have fun.

Having the ability to last long in the water is essential if you want to become a great surfer, particularly when the waves are large. Surfing is a very difficult activity and having a basic level of swimming skills is a must. Having superior swimming capabilities is a great benefit, because it will improve your paddling and staying power. It's also an excellent way to get to be more familiar with the ocean and its beauty. Make sure to observe the circumstances of the sea, dodge rip tides, and if it's your initial time in the water, make sure to swim with someone else or a group.

Balance Board

  Achieving equilibrium can be done with the use of balance boards. These items are quite helpful in helping an individual to maintain their balance. They are a great way to improve posture and coordination.

This product is ideal for honing your surfing skills, as well as strengthening your core and back. Furthermore, it is an exceptional means of learning how to cross step and can be used practically anywhere. Even though nothing beats surfing on a daily basis, if you can't make it to the water then employing this type of cross-sport is an outstanding way to stay in shape for your next excursion.

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See ya on the water!