[Paddlewise] surf boats

From: <WILAX_at_aol.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1998 09:51:05 EDT
I want to start ocean surfing.  I have been a SK paddler until now but my boat
is like driving a tractor trailer in the surf.  
I have talked to some locals that say the Nekey Jive and Rip are great.  Are
these a bit forgiving for someone not accustomed to surfing a short boat?  I
like the idea of being able to use them in whitewater too ....when the time
comes.  I also hear the Wilderness Systems Alamak is decent but more geared
only to surf and cant cross to whitewater....true?
Suggestions?
Now, the technical stuff...how to get started.   Is this a situation of "just
do it" or are there a few things I could do in a new boat to get used to it
(say on flat water).  Of course I plan on using the roll to the max. 

TM
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