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a board beyond my ability question

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Created by Jawgar > 9 months ago, 23 Mar 2016
Jawgar
ACT, 21 posts
23 Mar 2016 2:06PM
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What happens if you go out on a board beyond your ability?

paul.j
QLD, 3367 posts
23 Mar 2016 1:28PM
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Just a guess here but i would say you will fall off

Zeusman
QLD, 1363 posts
23 Mar 2016 1:30PM
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paul.j said...
Just a guess here but i would say you will fall off


Repeatedly

DavidJohn
VIC, 17569 posts
23 Mar 2016 3:22PM
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Zeusman said..

paul.j said...
Just a guess here but i would say you will fall off



Repeatedly


And then trade it or sell it..

Comrad
SA, 70 posts
23 Mar 2016 3:02PM
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Jawgar said..
What happens if you go out on a board beyond your ability?


Keep trying, paddle continuously into the chop. Catch a few waves and after you have surfed the board on a wave a few times they always seem easier to stand on while waiting for the next set.

Sailhack
VIC, 5000 posts
23 Mar 2016 3:36PM
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Jawgar said..
What happens if you go out on a board beyond your ability?


If you keep going out on it - eventually your ability will catch up...

...just to throw in a different opinion.

sameh
WA, 310 posts
23 Mar 2016 12:43PM
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depends on how much beyond your ability!! going from something like a 9.6 170 litre board to a 9.1 140 litre board is easier than going from that same 9.6 to a sub 8 foot sub 100 litre board. I no longer use the ability criteria, i prefer the fun factor, when a board gets too small that it stops being fun and becomes hard work, i go back to a bigger board.

Tern
VIC, 20 posts
23 Mar 2016 4:40PM
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Jawgar said..
What happens if you go out on a board beyond your ability?




It depends how far beyond your ability. But I'd say the same thing as with all the ocean skis that people bought that were beyond their abilities. A small percentage of people persist going for lots of swims before eventually mastering it. A whole lot more sell and buy something they can manage and actually have an enjoyable experience. The remainder hang them up in the garage for the birds to perch on.

I did a demo paddle on an SIC pro lite that was way beyond my ability and weight range. I remember thinking what an unpleasant experience and couldn't wait getting back to the beach after falling off a bunch of times.

briansup19
VIC, 33 posts
23 Mar 2016 6:05PM
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Never sell your old boards when stepping down in size. You can hop back on one and regain your confidence.

HumanCartoon
VIC, 2098 posts
23 Mar 2016 6:25PM
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Jawgar said..
What happens if you go out on a board beyond your ability?





A Russian girl in a bikini will film you and upload it to youtube

Tern
VIC, 20 posts
23 Mar 2016 6:48PM
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Just want you need. People on the beach laughing, a running commentary on how hopeless you are and to top it off posted on the web.

Hawaiiheke
319 posts
23 Mar 2016 4:20PM
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If it's a downwinder in a good breeze.....you might stay out.

Tardy
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23 Mar 2016 4:40PM
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Jawgar said..
What happens if you go out on a board beyond your ability?


Basically ..you have a **** time ..and wish you never did it ..
either stick with it ..or trade it straight away ..and let the good times roll.
thats if you brought it.?

Nozza
VIC, 2879 posts
23 Mar 2016 9:17PM
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Jawgar said..
What happens if you go out on a board beyond your ability?


Don't know about you, but I keep doing it again.
And again.
Every day.



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