Originally Posted By Labuda Hey all, has anyone taken the surfing lessons at Typhoon Lagoon? I'm considering splurging on this, but not entirely sure if it's a good idea for a person who's short and would still weigh over a hundred pounds if they lost 100 pounds, ya know?
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Can't help you on this one Labuda, but I just wanted to say it was great to see your name on the boards again, you've been missed. We remembered you fondly at the LP meet in California last week. Please do not be a stranger.
Originally Posted By Labuda Thanks, dave - I shall do my best to not be so much a stranger. With Eric out of town and me taking some time off from the theatre, I've got a bit more time of late and am glad to have LP back in my life.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 Wow what a splurge..Sorry never taken it before, but how is your blance? That has a lot to do with it.
Originally Posted By dshyates I have never taken the lessons at TL, but I haved surfed. Being short makes it easier because your center of gravity is lower. As far as the weight concern, it shouldn't be a problem at all. As someone else said, "How's your balance?" This is important, but my guess is its fine or you probably won't even consider surfing. Do you participate in other balance sports like skiing, skating, skateboarding, and the like?
Originally Posted By Labuda Thanks for the info, y'all! Yay for being short for once! And, nice to hear that the weight shouldn't matter. As for other sports, I used to ALWAYS roller skate, and I still own and at least once or twice a year use my Oberhamer ice skates. LOVE them! So, hmm.... this lets me get just a bit closer to deciding to get up that early and drop $140 at Typhoon Lagoon. I know I'd never surf in ocean water, so TL is about the only shot I'll ever have.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 I justthought of something Labuda, how are your knees? For that I mean that you would be getting up and down alot, which could be hard on the knees. I know with my age(37) my left knee sometimes has a hard time. Old sports injury.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Well Ann, you would have a pro instructor to help, and imagine TL nearly deserted - cool! Another tip. I am no surfer, but my uncle tried to teach me. There is something you can practice at home to see if you are up for it. Lay face down on the floor, and try to roll yourself forward, up from a laying to standing position. If you can do this and balance, then you are likely to have a good run.
Originally Posted By demderedoseguys I swallow enough water at that place without trying to surf. I'd probably drown. No thanks.)
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I think ( and could be wrong ) the instructors might be from Ron Jon.....my oldest daughter took lessons from thema few years ago at Cocoa Beach and she loved it. ( they might Vero's lessons - just can;t remember - getting old )
Originally Posted By Labuda Well, colro me bummed - both possibvle dates for my upcoming visit are booked up, but I'm going to keep trying. They're not from Ron Jon, but from Craig something or other. Anyhow, if I can get in, I'm going to do it - my knees are fine, I love to skate (quads, roller skates, and ice), and if I don't do it this trip, I'll do it on a future visit. Thew more I think about this, the more fun I'm sure it will be when I finally get to do it.
