Names for my surfboard?
Hey so today I just got my first surfboard and I want to name it cause its special to me when I ride it its very strong but I want a loyal strong also loving cute name I want girl names and nothing like wave or tide I want something you don't usually ever hear or has something fancy and nice please help thanks
Challenger surfboards?
Challenger were a powerhouse US surfboard company in the 50s and 60s. I'm not sure at what point they went out of business, but I'm pretty sure it was around the time of the 'short board revolution' in the late 60s, early 70s. The rights to the Challenger name was bought up by a Chinese manufacturer. Newly built Challengers are chinese popouts, made in sweat shop factories in China. My son got suckered into buying one about 15 years ago. It looked nice, and to be honest, it wasn't a bad ride. But, like all cheap pop outs, it started having glass problems and delamination. Lots of leakage and rot. I talked to some knowledgeable folks in some shops, and it wasn't worth the money for me to even try to fix it at home. It's still in my garage if you want to buy it. Lots of big name manufacturers went out of business, and shrewd Chinese entrepreneurs bought the rights to their brand names. It is pretty common. Most of the Chinese boards (and Thai boards, and eastern european boards) are all factory made popouts made with substandard materials and workmanship.
Is Surfboards Australia a good brand?
Once upon a time, Surfboards Australia were some of the finest boards made. They were great, hand shaped boards made with care and craftsmanship. When the company went out of business, the brand name "Surfboards Australia" was bought by a far Eastern company, that cranks out low quality factory made surfboards in third world country sweatshops by people who have never even seen the ocean, let alone surfed in it. The boards are made with substandard foam and fiber glass, built without adequate quality control. Here is a fairly up to date list of third world country "China Boards" I guess it is better than no surfboard. It is your choice about how you spend your money.
I am looking to buy a surfboard are there any good long lasting brands?
The laminents (logos) you see on the board don't really determine the life of your surfboard. The logo is basically the company that pays the shaper to shape the foam blank. The strength of the board depends more on the glassing of the board. Fiberglass is laminated by resin onto a shaped, foam blank. The weight of the fiberglass is one factor of the strength of the board. The skill of the glasser is another factor. Bottom line, the company/person who laminates the fiberglass to the board is the main determining factor on the strength/integrity of the board.
How can i convince my mom to let me surf?
The best way to convince your parents to let you surf in my opinion is to sign up for some lessons. Find a reputable company who's instructors are trained lifeguards etc. Lessons will teach you the basics of surfing and being safe in the water. This should decrease their hesitancy to let you surf. The Surfboard Man http://www.thesurfboardman.com/
What's the oldest surfboard manufacturer?
I guess as far as manufacturers who are still producing quality sticks Hobie Alter, Rick Harbour and Rennie Yater were all building boards as far back as 1959. Some of the other old timers still shape for other companies, or have realigned their corporate structures, like Channin and Diffenderfer. Unfortunately, some have died like Dale Velzy and Mike Diffenderfer, and others have just moved on, Like Greg Noll. Some of the great old brands, like Surfboards Australia and Challenger went out of business, and the rights to their brand names were bought up by Chinese popout factories.So, now when you buy a Challenger, you are buying junk popout, unless it's an antique. By they way, Marc Andreini still shapes today doing business as "White Owl, 'Andreini' and 'Vaqueros de las olas', but he didn't start making boards until around 1971. Dave Sweet had a major stroke on '02. I don't know if he is still in business or not. But if he is, I think the young lady has the winning answer. HB Snake might be able to give you a better answer, he's a west coast original who was around a few years before me.
Is Dhd a quality surfboard manufacturer?
yes DHD is a quality board, I have a feeling mick fanning rode these, but don't quote me on that. 6'4 should be about right as long as its wide and thick enough for you, really depends how well you got on with the fun board. I think it that size would probably be challenging but not overly so and certainly achievable and you would progress quite fast when you get used to it. its incredibly hard to judge because there are so many variables, but I used to ride a 6'4 and i was 150 pounds - I now ride a 5'9!
How hard is it to learn how to surf?
Surfing is one of the hardest sports to master. 25 years on since I first picked up a board, and I’m still trying to figure it out. The key reason for it being so difficult, is it doesn’t allow for the systematic repetition required to drill a new skill into the brain. You can’t simply go out and repeat standing up on a wave like you can drill a forehand tennis swing over and over, or a left jab right hook combo in a mirror.Varying environmental elements such as swell size, direction, wind, tide, sandbank position, competitive crowds all play into making sure that whenever you go down to the local beach to give it a another try, you’ll be greeted with completely different conditions. Soccer pitches and basket ball courts always have the same dimensions, the ocean does not.Another key element is fitness. To be a reasonably good surfer above average fitness is required. The friends I’ve taught surfing that learn the quickest are generally in good shape, it goes without saying if you’re fit, you’re able to paddle faster, catch waves easier and have more stamina to stay out there and improve your skills. One friend, in particular was standing up in his first lesson, he stayed out there for an hour and caught about 10 decent waves in the whitewash, standing up all the way to the beach. He is also a state grade tennis player, and AFL player so this background really helped him.I’ve played plenty of other sports over the years, including tennis, soccer, martial arts, kitesurfing and golf. Surfing still ranks above all of them in terms of difficulty to learn, but this is probably why it is so addictive and rewarding once you do start to progress. Good luck if you decide to take it on!
My goal is to learn how to surf, but I can’t even swim at all. I’m 25 years old. Is it too late to learn how to swim well enough to be able to surf?
You need to be a pretty strong swimmer, You are not too late to learn how to swim. You should be able to hold your breath underwater for at least a minute to 90 seconds. You will have wipeouts and be churned in the water. I liken some of my wipeouts to being stuck inside a washing machine on the wash cycle. The visibility sucks and you’re being spun 360 degrees over ans over.So, once you are good at swimming, then you should swim in the ocean to get a feel for it’s power. You can not fight the power of the wave, you need to learn to use that power, to go with it.Now you’re ready for surfing. I would suggest you go to your local surf shop. They can give (you pay for this) you a basic lesson and some time on the ocean with guidance. I would recommend a large board like 9 to 11 feet. This will allow you to catch waves and focus on that instead of right off the bat trying to balance a small board, which can be quite squirmy.Good luck!