Even if someone has a couple years of practice doing freestyle on a lake. When you take a Flatwater routine out to 3-4 foot of surf, 90% of that routine is out the window.
My first competition was in the surf. I was at a tottal loss of what to do. I just bunny hopped a few waves and managed to pull a Sub off after jumping a buoy. Eric Malone was competing that day and said " Great job man, the buoy jump/sub combo was Sweet Old school" and patted me on the back.
After that i was fired up and competed in 14 more events that year finishing Second in Reg 7 and 5th at Nationals.
Had someone said.." Dude Go Home and practice, Stop wasting our time" I would have never done another competition.
Corey keep it up man. I have much respect for you takin on that Surf last weekend. I didnt even want to race in that mess, but i did and im a better rider for it. Keep it up Bro.