by To'skookin » Mon Jan 09, 2006 1:27 pm
I just read this thread, and wonder why no one said, "just surf" A lot. There is a lot of good info on getting/staying in shape, and surf ability was pointed out, but... I know guys who fully ascribe to the "Eat, Drink, and be merry" routine, but when it come time to surf they are on it.
This is my thought on the above - these guys surfed hours daily in their youth and got it into there bones, or more percisely (Pardon my spelling, or lack there of, but I'm too lazy to spell check) thier muscle memory. Granted, staying in shape would help them more, but there is no physical substitute for experience. "Reading" the situation - and being able to do something about it - is a main key.
My "advice" would be - for those who didn't/haven't/don't have the experience of being "on it" every chance/day - get in the ocean every chance you get. The more you know, the more you know.
tO
Ps. I know you may think this a no brainer, but maybe there are some here who might be encouraged just to get in the water and see what they can see.