Topic: Is Surfing Dangerous
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When is surfing dangerous?
It's dangerous when: There is wildlife around (e.g. SHARKS!!!!!) It is too crowded at the break Nobody is obeying the surf rules The waves are too big (this only applies for beginner surfers, but it can also apply for casual surfers) If the... Read More »
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Why is surfing dangerous?
it's not really, but if you can't swim, or there a lot of sharks, then i suppose it is :D however it is the best sport ever Read More »
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What is more dangerous snowboarding or surfing?
I'd go with snowboarding because you might hit a tree or turn in a wrong way and fall of the mountain but in surfing you can choose a beach without sharks. Read More »
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Answers to Other Common Questions
Teahupoo is known as the heaviest wave in the world by many people. When a swell moves in over the reef it builds up out of nowhere and slams into some of the most insane barrels in the world. The water is around 6 feet deep and the waves u... Read More »
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wear a leash, dont start surfing reefs until you feel completely confident, avoid surfing alone (buddy system), dont surf at mavericks =), and surf near where you live, so you dont have to worry about localism. all of which i avoid Read More »
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There is a lot that can go wrong when you're kite surfing . Make sure you've had proper training and are with someone else who knows what they're doing. Tangled lines are the cause of most accidents - especially when you're starting out. Th... Read More »
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i surf like everyday in southern CA. the worst thing that could happen, depending on where you are is breaking your neck by getting slammed into the sand, it happens but its very unlikely. and you have a better chance having a coconut fall ... Read More »
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Been to Newquay lots of times...When you go to Fistral beach, there are hundreds of surf dudes/dudettes in the water, so, there are no sharks to worry about. The surf school really looks after you. PS. Off there for Easter. hee hee hee...ca... Read More »
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Since we don't know how experienced you are at surfing, that's hard to say. I have surfed in some heavy downpours, and if the the wind isn't too strong, it actually glasses out the waves. But, those conditions probably aren't the best for b... Read More »
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In addition to carrying all the risks of regular surfing, big wave surfing has inherently more danger than its less extreme forerunner. Because the waves are so much larger than normal surfing, the wipeouts a big wave surfer makes are expon... Read More »
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