When I was 15 years old, I started to practice with an old, beat up board with my cousin, Pako, here in Tamarindo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n I feel My style is very smooth and not too radical. I only like to use a shortboard when there is solid swell. Normally I use an 8’6 NSP coco model which is my favorite and perfect for the everyday waves of Tamarindo.<\/p>\n Playa Grande. It’s close to Tamarindo and the waves are much bigger and more powerful<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n For a beginner, it is important to stay low to maintain your center of gravity. The idea is to have a strong initial push up with your arms so you can then place your back foot in the correct position followed by your front foot. Beginners should always place their hands right next to their chest for maximum leverage to propel you into the rest of the movement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n Beginners always want to know about timing. A very common question I get is “At what point should I stand up on the wave?” I always tell them to stand up at the exact moment you feel the push of the wave and the nose of the board starts going down. At that point, you must stand up to prevent the board from nose-diving<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n The support has been excellent. I am sponsored by Witch’s Rock Surf Camp. I started to race about a year ago in Interclubes which is a street racing organization in Costa Rica and have made it to the championships. In all honestly, I am extremely proud to represent Witch’s Rock in my division, Circuito Grupo Sur (South Circuit Group).\u00a0 Stoked that Witch’s Rock is supporting me in and out of the work place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Introducing Randall (Fish) Ruiz: All-Star Surf Instructor for Witch\u2019s Rock Surf Camp. Randall has been an integral part of the Witch’s Rock Surf Camp since he joined the team on Christmas Day of 2017. You could say that Randall has been a “gift” for WRSC along with the countless students he’s introduced to surfing. 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<\/p>\nHow did you get into surfing?<\/h3>\n
What kind of surfer are you? How would you describe your surf style?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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<\/p>\n<\/div>\nWhat\u2019s your favorite spot in Guanacaste to Surf?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
Techniques for proper pop up<\/h3>\n
What are the most common questions you get from the beginner surfers?<\/h3>\n
How has Witch’s Rock supported your passion of race-car driving?<\/h3>\n
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