I've been developing a technique that helps me catch better waves. I've found that when I'm paddling laterally to reposition myself among the break, I end up catching a pretty good wave. This has happened ever since I started surfing; so it's about time that I start using this technique to catch better waves. Once you get the hang of standing up, turning, etc, you begin to realize to that sometimes the hardest part of surfing is getting in position to catch a wave. So here's the basic steps:
1. Get out to the break and position yourself facing the oncoming waves at a forty-five degree angle. I.E.- if the waves are coming out of the north, face northwest or northeast. I recommend facing the direction you surf the wave. I surf goofy so, if I look at the beach from the break, I'm planning on trying to cut to the left if possible.
2. When you see a wave coming towards you, begin paddling parallel to it, and pick up speed. I find this helpful in getting enough speed to properly catch the wave so your less likely to be pitched over the falls. Also, you won't have to hold off on paddling to prevent yourself from passing the idea breaking point of the wave. I find that when I tried to hold off paddling, I'm moving to slow by the time I start paddling that I might hit the wave at the right spot, but I'm going to slow to catch the wave low enough.
3. When the wave is almost upon you, angle towards the beach, you wanna be at least a 30 degree angle or more.
4. Catch the wave as you normally would, catch the wave and enjoy the ride.
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