Q: Okay. So I have been skateboarding for YEARS, and I can skate pretty well. Surfing seems like a pretty rad sport, and I would like to start surfing. Do you think that knowing how to skate will improve my chances on learning how to be an okay surfer? Thanks all!
A: Yes definitely. Surfing requires a lot of balancing on the board and using your feet for direction. Although unlike skateboarding, surfing is in the water and requires a lot of paddling in which you use your hands a lot, so a lot of upper arm strength is necessary. Also it would be best if you already knew how to swim and are familiar with the currents of the ocean.