Anyone know of good breaks for riding longboard in monmouth county? I was out the last two weekends and keep getting pitched over the nose b/c my longboard doesnt have the rocker for the steep beach break. Or anyone have any tips for surfing a 9' board on faster moving beach breaks?
well from your handle, my first bit of advice would be to stay in north jersey preferably above exit 125 on the parkway. next take a band saw and cut off 3-4 feet off the nose of your board. once you do these two steps hop in the raritan bay and playing in shipping traffic. next question.
wait for high tide.. Cant log every wave.. has to be filled in. I log it allot when the waves are small.
dude, longboard = 2-5 foot waves. thats all you really gotta know dude. there is no break just for "longboarders". Im guessing that your just learning how to surf. it sounds like your not putting enough weight on your back foot. hope this helps: 1. Catch a wave earrllyy 2. Go for the shoulder of the wave if possible (easier) 3. Paddle hard enough to get deap into the wave (this way you dont get stuck on the peak and go over the falls) 4. Pop up and put most of your weight on your back foot without leaning your upper body backwards (this one can only be learned with practice) 5. As you go down the face and hit the bottom, point in the direction you want to go(leading hand) and lean your weight(NOT YOUR UPPER BODY) in the direction you want to go. Remember to keep most of your weight on your back foot throughout the entire turn. Good luck man. Surfing is hard. You gotta put a lot of time into it to progress. P.S. The hardest thing about a bottom turn is timing. You can get the motions right and still wipeout everrry time if your not timing it right.
Welcome to the forum. When you say you're getting pitched, do you mean that the board is "pearling" (nose digging in)? Where are you on the board when it does this? What makes you think you don't have enough rocker? What board do you have? What are the other dimensions & features? How long have you been surfing & where? How much do you weigh? You're going to have to provide a lot more detail if you want an accurate answer.
yes. also shoe size, skin color, age, hair texture, and a picture of your girlfriend would help alot. thanx
Good advise from all.. If you watch the endless summer 2 You will see Wingnut (robert weaver) absolutely ripping every type of wave on his longboard. It just takes time. But I know What kind of wave your looking for...
Ive been surfing for a while, just never very consistently. I know there are no waves "just for longboarders." More like im looking for a wave which doesnt break so steep. I have surfed head high waves before, to me its all about how fast they break, not the size. And i do basically what you are saying i.e. i catch the shoulders all the time. Thing is i would like to be getting in on the peak and not the shoulders. Basically why i am shopping around for a smaller board i.e. 6'7", but until i get it wanted to see if anyone knew of some softer waves around here.
My board is a 8'11" walden magic model and weigh about 160 lbs. Ive been surfing bradley beach and sandy hook. By pitching over the nose i mean "pearling". I think it lacks rocker because even when i keep my weight back, on a steep wave i tend to go over. Ive been surfing for a few years, but never lived close enough to the water to surf daily or weekly basis.
Go to Long Island, start with Rockaway Beach and go East. The waves are mushier and softer. I know you asked for Monmouth County but based on where you say you surf and your screen name you're coming off the GSP. Its probably just as quick a drive to surf Long Island.
I'm gonna suggest you try a couple of things before we blame the rocker. First and foremost, longboards are a completely different timing than shortboarding. You may see shortboarders (and some longboarders) doing turn-and-goes, but your advantages with that board lie in getting the board up to speed before the wave gets to you and getting up early. This is why longboarders are generally further outside. First, note where the waves are breaking and go a little further outside. Eye your wave before it starts to form (say....50 yds out?). Turn around and start paddling. You're goal is to have the board up to speed as the wave meets you just outside of the point where it breaks. Everything varies on wave strength and wave speed. Also, try taking off on an angle, especially on steeper waves to help keep your nose from pearling. If you're on the tail, it shouldn't pearl, but more times than not, less experienced surfers aren't on the tail (or keeping their "weight back") as far as they think they are...which brings up another point: Put a visual landmark or tail pad on your board to make you truly aware of where you are standing. On smaller/quicker waves, you're going to have to "trim," so as soon as your bottom turn is finished, you need to immediately start heading towards the nose. Between the middle of the board and the nose (not on it), there's a spot that allows the board to go it's fastest. You need to find that spot. Lastly, don't learn this stuff where everybody else goes. You were asking where a good break is. I suggest that until you get that board wired, the best break is the one nobody else is surfing. When you start blowing waves on a crowded peak, you'll be completely disregarded and either paddled around or dropped in on. Regardless, you won't be "surfing" as much as sitting on a surfboard and/or getting in the way until you figure out your stick.
For days like Sunday...heed Ray's advice and think about getting something like this...http://www.tcsurf.com/surfboards/longboards/pro-model.aspx. Typically...wide hybrid/trad. LB will work in most anything...but Sunday and days with similar size and energy...I would think about something a bit more pulled in and "pinny". There are probably tons on craigslist, forums, etc....for instance...http://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/spo/2330988637.html...
I ride a 9'0 epoxy magic model and I surf every type of wave, you just need more experience. I will say it doesn't work well for that ankle to knee high log style wave though.
