Elianderthehateful wrote:
So here's my problem...I'm shit scared of surfing Caves at over 4 foot (and 4 foot is really pushing it at caves for me). Other spots don't fase me as much as this place (although I am admittedly a 4 to 5 foot kinda guy at best). So I just couldn't get myself to suit up that morning...
How do I get over my fear for a certain spot and well, frankly, for big surf...or is it just one of those things that one reaches a threshhold in wave size and then you just "think" yourself out of paddling in?
The other day me and a buddy came home from school and chilled at his house. We klapped our homework and decided we'd go surf some Kalk Bay, 'cos according to the sites and reports leading up to the day it should be epic (which it wasn't). Kinda big and not breaking too cool but barrelling if you looked hard enough.
Now we don't surf the reef often, mainly dawnies and the odd dusky (haha, work it out) so to be greeted with what we saw was a little (but not too) scary.
Well we surfed and got some crappy waves until the hordes arrived, but you know what pal, its all a question of getting into the water. Just like when you start surfing waves that are a little out of your comfort zone.
Now I'm no charger (I'll be the first to admit it, big waves aren't really my cup of tea), but paddle out and try stroke into a few bombs. If you have the ability (and I'm sure you do judging by what you say about what size you say you surf) then you'll handle it fine after a few beatings. Yes, beatings help aswell.
It's all about pushing yourself (don't rush it) to doing things that you gradually become more and more comfotable and confident with.
So next time you rock up and it looks hairy, give it a go!
Well thats my story
Later...