Using a GoPro during surf sessions: Pro & Cons

Using a GoPro during surf sessions: (Go)Pros & Cons

Using a GoPro during your surf session, recording yourself while your surfing has its pros and cons. So here is a list of Pros and Cons that I have noticed while of surfing with my GoPro.

Pros: Recording or taking pictures while your in the water surfing can be fun and exciting. I love taking my GoPro Hero 4 Black with me. I like to be able to look back at myself and see how can I correct myself while surfing, so that I can always get better. The GoPro has a great range of options while your shooting, so you can get the best picture or video while shooting. You can also set the camera to start recording with just a push of a button. 

Cons: Surfing with a GoPro can be kinda distracting. If your focus is on the GoPro and not the wave, it will distract you from the wave or other surfers. And you could miss the wave, go over the falls, or drop in on another surfer. You could also lose a GoPro, like my friend Luke, who had a GoPro until it broke of his surfboard mount and is now chilling at the bottom of the ocean. You can also look like a Kook while playing with it in the water. 

So in the end, its all up to you! Personally I take my GoPro out with me if I know that I'm just going to play around in the water and on big wave days so I can brag to my friend Luke. Leave comments or stories about your experience with GoPro. Thanks 

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GoPro Shot of Trestles (cottons) stupid water drop

Surf Etiquette: How to conduct yourself in the water with other surfers

Surf Etiquette

​6 General Rules of Surfing

1. Be Safe ,Be Patient, and Have Fun!
​2. Who Gets the Next Wave?
The person closest to the curl (breaking part of the wave) has the “right of way.” If the wave is breaking right, the surfer to the outside (furthest left), or closest to the curl, is in position to catch the wave. The reverse is true of a left-breaking wave. Communication is key when catching waves, so call out which way you're going.
3. Respect the Beach and the Locals
You want to keep it light and fun, and hassles with locals will certainly sour your session. Some spots are known for intense localism, while others are mellow.
4. Paddle Around the Take-Off Zone
Paddle around a defined peak or take-off spot to avoid oncoming surfers. A surfer dropping in to a wave has little room to maneuver around you.
5. Hold on to Your Equipment
Surf leashes enable you to spend more time surfing than swimming. However, the leash is best used as a tool of last resort, and not as a means to power through breaking waves. When confronted by a breaking wave, you should try your best to hold on to your board and not let it fly off behind you.
A surfboard has many sharp points, and should be kept under control. If it is difficult for you to control your surfboard, you should choose a less crowded spot until you have mastered the duck dive, or other wave-avoiding techniques.
6. Share the wealth
Don't be wave hog.

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Health Benefits From Surfing

Health Benefits that come from Surfing in the Ocean

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It is now scientifically proven that surfing may just be the best medicine for a variety of ailments. Surfing can cure Depression, Back Pain, Boredom, Improve Attitude, Releases Stress, and much more. They attribute it mostly to the Vitamin D intake, which improves blood flow and releases chemicals in the brain to change your mood.

The Physical Benefits

Most of the physical aspect of surfing is paddling, surfing is a lot of paddling. The benefits from paddling; cardiovascular fitness, shoulder and back strength - these muscles will get stronger from lots of paddling, leg and core strength - once you're on a wave and standing you're core and legs will do the rest of the work.  Surfing is a great workout, some surfers can surf up to 4 hours with the right conditions. 

The Psychological Benefits 

Physical exertion with intense focus (reading and watching the waves) often produce flow states which flood the brain with Neurochemicals like Anandamide; which creates a better mood, releases stress  and more. It as been reported that breaking waves can release negative ions in  the air which are thought to improve mood. To sum it all up surfing has many benefits and is good for the soul. So if you don't know how to surf or want to learn how? We offer surf lessons through Newt's Surf School, we offer 1- 3 hour private lessons as well as group lessons. So check out our website for more info about surfing and surf lessons. We look forward to seeing you out in the water with us.

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