Ever have an "off day" surfing

CDABOAT · September 3, 2013

Went on vacation to Mexico a couple of weeks ago. Got back on a Tuesday and rode the following Sunday. Had a good outing, rode out a 3, got my legs back under me after a 2 week hiatus. Then, went out yesterday (so 8 days later). Didn't feel quite right the whole day. I kept falling back, only rode out 1 360 and just didn't "feel" the surf as I normally do. I felt slow climbing the wake, etc. My "surf legs" didn't feel right. Tried having a beer and then hitting it again.. nada. I guess I'll just chalk it up to an "off-day", much like a golfer or a professional athlete will have from time to time. But, kinda frustrating given I've made major progress with my surfing this year (rode out numerous 360's, got a good side kick down on top of wake, surfing more of the pocket, etc.).

Anyone had an "off day"?

I also noticed I have a bubble on the bottom of my Ronix Koal (black board). It's only 2 inches and not very tall, but wondering if that may have affected me?? My buddy rode it and he seemed to have no problems - said he felt great.

PayCheck · September 3, 2013

its mental, i am an avid wakeboarder and often find my best rides come after long break times. you gotta keep it fun, if you get frustrated it only gets worse. i come from many frustrating and successful competitions or sessions. i dont really surf, but i assume you just have to get back to fundamentals and do whats easy on an off day. thats what helps me on off days

LKASurfing · September 3, 2013

Definitely have off days...we ride almost every day and sometimes, I just cant stay on the wake, catch air, etc...I get frustrated and just get back in the boat!

CDABOAT · September 3, 2013

Yep... pretty much sums it up. Best thing to do is for me to get back out there soon. I guess the other mental part was knowing we're now in the "R Months", ( i.e., months that have an "R" in it which are the non-summer months) and that surf season's end is ahead.. However, I must remind myself there are still a good 60 days plus left of surfing for those of us in the Texas region...