If you want to improve your surfing you have to be willing to take risks & have some unpleasant wipeouts. One thing that distinguishes an intermediate surfer from an advanced surfer is how they handle a Late Takeoff.
Advanced surfers take these in stride and can continue to surf the wave to its fullest.
So you might be wondering, "how do I get better at late takeoffs?" I suggest getting a small shortboard - something around 5'0 - 5'7 depending on how tall you are. Having a tiny board like this will require you to catch waves very late, right where it is breaking. Not to mention that a smaller board gives you a better work out.
Pretty soon you will be looking for late takeoffs because the air drop is alot of fun.
