| How to Recover from Zika Posted: 28 Aug 2016 05:00 PM PDT Zika outbreaks are common in many countries around the world. According to the CDC, the latest list of countries with outbreaks includes: Bolivia, Ecuador, Guyana, Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Suriname, Venezuela, Barbados, Saint Martin, Haiti, Martinique, Puerto Rico, Guadeloupe, Samoa, and Cape Verde.[1] There is no cure for Zika, but you can use a combination of home measures and medical treatments to help you recover as fast as possible. EditUsing Home Measures - Stay hydrated.[2] As you recover from Zika, make sure that you drink plenty of fluids. You can become dehydrated when you have Zika, and having a fever can make dehydration even worse. Drink at least the minimum amount of water each day (8 cups of water per day is recommended as the minimum), if not more.
- Drinking non-caffeinated tea and/or electrolyte sports beverages is also a good way to stay hydrated.
- Stay away from coffee and alcohol as you recover because they will dehydrate you even more.
- Rest often.[3] One of the best and easiest ways to boost the strength of your immune system is to get plenty of rest. Try to get at least eight hours of sleep every night until you have recovered from Zika.
- You may also want to take a few days off work and avoid any stressful or physically demanding activities as you recover.
- Try some relaxing activities as well such as reading a good book, watching a program on TV, or listening to some soothing music.
- Boost your immune system. Since you will be relying on the natural strength of your immune system to fight off Zika, using strategies to boost your immune system may help. Be aware that there are no peer-reviewed studies supporting the use of supplements or vitamins to bolster your immune system. All evidence is anecdotal, so the following may or may not have an effect (but may be worth a try anyway).
- Vitamin C. Take around 500 to 1000 milligrams of vitamin C daily to help boost your immune system.[4]
- Zinc. The recommended daily intake of zinc for adult men is 11 milligrams and the recommended daily intake for women is eight milligrams.[5]
- Garlic. Try drinking a tea made from a few cloves of crushed garlic or add a few cloves of minced garlic to your food each day.[6]
- Echinacea. Drinking a few cups of Echinacea tea daily may help as well. You can also take 300 milligram capsules of Echinacea capsules three times daily.[7][8]
EditUsing Medical Treatments - See a doctor if your symptoms progress. In most cases, medical treatment for Zika is not necessary. You can just stay home and rest until you recover from Zika. However, if you experience any symptoms or pain that you cannot manage on your own, then you should see a doctor right away.
- Since Zika can resemble dengue fever and chikungunya, it is a good idea to see your doctor to confirm your diagnosis as well. Your doctor can perform a simple blood test to confirm whether you have Zika or something else.[9]
- Take acetaminophen for pain. [10] If you are struggling with symptoms of fever and/or pain (the Zika virus can cause muscle aches and pains), then you can try taking acetaminophen (Tylenol). Acetaminophen is available over-the-counter at your local pharmacy or drugstore.
- The usual dose is 500 to 1000mg every four to six hours. Do not exceed the recommended dosage.
- Stay away from ibuprofen and aspirin. Note that, until your diagnosis of Zika is confirmed, it is wise to stay away from ibuprofen (Advil) and aspirin. If you have dengue fever instead of Zika (both are transmitted via the same type of mosquito), both ibuprofen and aspirin increase your risk of bleeding.[11]
- Look out for complications. As you recover, one thing to be aware of is the potential complications of the Zika virus. In many cases, you will recover within a week or so. However, there can be complications of Zika that you should watch for as you recover. Complications may include:[12]
 - Guillain-Barre Syndrome.[13] As you recover, look for any unusual signs of numbness or tingling in your feet or lower extremities. Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is an autoimmune disorder that sometimes follows a virus. It damages the outer coverings of your nerves, leading to numbness or even paralysis. GBS begins in the feet and lower legs, and moves up the body towards the head. This complication is rare, but you should see your doctor as soon as you can if you notice any of these symptoms.
- Microcephaly.[14] If you are recovering from Zika and happen to be pregnant, there is a possibility that your baby could be born with microcephaly. This is an abnormally small head circumference that is connected with developmental delays, mental retardation and, in the most severe cases, death. If you are pregnant while recovering from Zika, or trying to become pregnant and have visited the above countries and develop symptoms, talk to your doctor to prepare for the possibility of this birth defect.
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| How to Buy Bitcoins Posted: 28 Aug 2016 09:00 AM PDT Bitcoin is an online alternative currency system, which acts as a form of digital money. Bitcoin is used both as an investment, and as a method of payment for goods and services, and is touted as a means to do so without needing to involve any third parties. Despite their growing popularity, most businesses still do not accept Bitcoin, and their usefulness as an investment is both highly questionable and potentially risky. Before proceeding to buy Bitcoin, it is important to understand what it is, and it's advantages and disadvantages.[1] EditUnderstanding Bitcoins - Understand Bitcoin basics. Bitcoin is a completely virtual currency, that allows consumers a way to exchange money for free, without the use of a third party (like a bank, credit card company, or other financial institution). Bitcoin are not regulated or controlled by a central authority like the Federal Reserve and all Bitcoin transactions take place in an online marketplace, where users are anonymous and untraceable for the most part.[2]
- Bitcoin allows you to exchange money instantly with anybody in the world, without needing to create a merchant account, or use a bank or financial institution
- Transferring money does not require names meaning there is little risk of identity theft.
- Learn about Bitcoin mining. To understand Bitcoin, it is important to understand Bitcoin mining, which is the process by which Bitcoin are created. While mining is complex, the basic idea is that each time a Bitcoin transaction is made between two people, the transaction is logged digitally by computers in a transaction log that describes all the details of the transaction (like the time, and who owns how many Bitcoins).[3]
- These transactions are then shared publicly into something known as a "block chain", which states every transaction, and who owns every bitcoin.
- Bitcoin miners are individuals who own computers that constantly verify the block chain to ensure it is correct and up to date. They are the individuals that confirm transactions, and in exchange for doing so, they are paid in bitcoin, which increases the supply.
- Since Bitcoin is not overseen by a central authority, mining ensures that the individual transferring the bitcoin has enough, that the agreed upon amount is transferred, and that the balance for each member of the transaction is correct afterwards[4]
- Gain familiarity with the legal issues surrounding Bitcoin. Recently, the federal agency responsible for combating money laundering announced new guidelines for virtual currencies. The updated guidelines will regulate Bitcoin exchanges, but will leave the rest of the Bitcoin economy alone, for now.
- The Bitcoin network is resistant to government regulation, and it has gained a loyal following among people who engage in illegal activities like drug dealing and gambling due to the fact money can be exchanged anonymously[5]
- Federal law enforcement may eventually conclude that Bitcoin is a money-laundering tool and may look for ways to shut it down. Shutting down Bitcoin completely would be a challenge, but intense federal regulation could push the system underground. This would then diminish the value of Bitcoins as legitimate currency.
EditLearning The Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Bitcoins - Become aware of Bitcoin's advantages. Bitcoins major advantages include low fees, protection from identity theft, protection from payment fraud, and immediate settlement.[6]
 - Low fees:Unlike using traditional finance systems, whereby the system itself (like Paypal or a bank) is compensated with a fee, Bitcoin bypasses this entire system. The Bitcoin network is maintained by the miners, who are compensated with new Bitcoin.
- Protection from identity theft:Bitcoin usage does not require a name, or any other personal information, simply an ID for your digital wallet (the means used to send and receive Bitcoin). Unlike a credit card, where the merchant has full access to your ID and credit line, Bitcoin users operate totally anonymously.
- Protection against payment fraud:Because Bitcoin are digital, they cannot be counterfeited, which protects against payment fraud. In addition, transactions cannot be reversed, like what occurs with a credit card charge back.
- Immediate transfer and settlement. Traditionally when money is transferred, it involves significant delays, holds, or other hassles. The lack of a third party means that money can be transferred directly between people with ease, and it without complexities, delays , and fees associated with making purchases between parties that are using different currencies and providers.
- Become aware of the downsides of using Bitcoin. With traditional banking, if someone makes a fraudulent transaction on your credit card or your bank goes belly-up, there are laws in place to limit consumer losses. Unlike traditional banks, Bitcoin does not have a safety net in place if your Bitcoins are lost or stolen. There is no intermediary power to reimburse you for any lost or stolen Bitcoins.[7]
- Keep in mind the Bitcoin network is not immune to hackers, and the average Bitcoin account is not completely secured against hacking or security breaches.[8]
- One study found 18 of 40 businesses offering to exchange bitcoins into other currencies have gone out of business, with only six exchanges reimbursing their customers.
- Price volatility is also a major downside. This means that the price of Bitcoin in dollars fluctuates wildly. For example, in 2013, 1 Bitcoin was worth about US$13. It then quickly moved to over US$1200, and is now approximately US$573 (as of 2016/08/28). This means if you are converting to Bitcoin, it is important to stay in it, as moving back to USD could result in a significant loss of funds. [9]
- Understand the risks of Bitcoin as an investment. One of Bitcoins popular uses is as an investment, and this deserves a special word of caution before proceeding. The main risk of investing in Bitcoin is it's extreme volatility. With prices moving rapidly up and down, the risk of loss is substantial.
- In addition, because Bitcoin's value is determined by supply and demand, should Bitcoin end up being subject to government regulation in any form, it could reduce the amount of people who want to use Bitcoin, which could theoretically make the currency worthless.[10]
EditSetting Up Bitcoin Storage - Store your Bitcoins online. In order to buy Bitcoins, you first need to create a storage site for your Bitcoins, and this is the first step to purchasing Bitcoin. Currently, there are two ways you can store Bitcoins online:[11]
- Store the keys to your Bitcoins in an online wallet. The wallet is a computer file that will store your money, similar to a real wallet. You can create a wallet by installing the Bitcoin client[12], which is software which powers the currency. However, if your computer is hacked by a virus or hackers or if you misplace the files, you may lose your Bitcoins. Always back up your wallet to an external hard drive to avoid losing your Bitcoins.
- Store your Bitcoins via a third party. You can also create a wallet by using an online wallet via a third party site like Coinbase or blockchain.info[13], which will store your Bitcoins in the cloud. This is easier to set up, but you will be trusting a third party with your Bitcoins. These sites are two of the larger and more reliable third party sites, but there are no guarantees about the security of these sites.
- Create a paper wallet for your Bitcoins. One of the most popular and cheapest options for keeping your Bitcoins safe is a paper wallet. The wallet is small, compact, and made of paper that has a code. One of the benefits of a paper wallet is the private keys to the wallet are not stored digitally. So it cannot be subject to cyber attacks or hardware failures.[14]
- Several online sites offer paper Bitcoin wallet services. They can generate a Bitcoin address for you and create an image containing two QR codes. One is the public address you can use to receive Bitcoins and the other is a private key, which you can use to spend Bitcoins stored at that address.
- The image is printed on a long piece of paper that you can then fold in half and carry with you.
- Use a hard-wire wallet to store your Bitcoins. Hard-wire wallets are very limited in number and can be difficult to acquire. They are dedicated devices that can hold private keys electronically and facility payments. Hard-wire wallets are usually small and compact and some are shaped like USB sticks.[15]
- The Trezor hard-wire wallet is ideal for Bitcoin miners who want to acquire large numbers of Bitcoins, but do not want to rely on third party sites.
- The compact Ledger Bitcoin wallet acts as USB storage for your Bitcoins and uses smartcard security. It is one of the more affordable hardwire wallets on the market.
EditExchanging Bitcoins - Choose an exchange service. Obtaining Bitcoin through an exchange is the easiest way to obtain Bitcoin. An exchange works like any other currency exchange: You simply register and convert whatever your currency is into Bitcoin. There are hundreds of available exchanges, and the best exchange option depends on where you are located, but the more well known exchange services include:
- CoinBase: This popular wallet and exchange service will also trade US dollars and euros for Bitcoins. The company has web and mobile apps for more convenient Bitcoin buying and trading.
- Circle: This exchange service offers users the ability to store, send, receive, and exchange Bitcoins. Currently, only US citizens are able to link their bank accounts to deposit funds.
- Xapo: This wallet and Bitcoin debit card provider offers deposits in fiat currency that are then converted to Bitcoin in your account.
- Some exchange services allow you to also trade Bitcoins. Other exchange services act as wallet services with limited buying and selling capabilities. Most exchanges and wallets will store amounts of digital or fiat currency for you, much like a regular bank account. Exchanges and wallets are a good option if you want to engage in regular trading and don't need total anonymity. [16]
- Provide proof of your identity and contact information to the service. When signing up for an exchange service, you will need to provide personal information to the service to create an account. Most countries legally require any individual or financial system using a Bitcoin exchange service to meet anti-money laundering requirements.[17]
- Though you are required to provide proof of your identity, exchanges and wallets do not provide the same protection that banks do. You are not protected against hackers, or given reimbursement if the exchange goes out of business.
- Buy Bitcoins with your exchange account. Once you set up your account via an exchange service, you will need to link it to an existing bank account and arrange to move funds between it and your new Bitcoin account. This will usually be done via a wire transfer and entails a fee.[18]
- Some exchanges allow you to make a deposit in person to their bank account. This will be done face to face, rather than through an ATM.
- If you are required to link to a bank account to use the exchange service, it will likely only admit banks from the country where the exchange service is based. Some exchanges allow you to transfer money to overseas accounts, but the fees will be much higher and there may be a delay changing the Bitcoins back into local currency.
EditUsing a Seller - Search for sellers on LocalBitcoins.[19] This is the primary site used to make face-to-face trades with a local seller. You can arrange a meet up and negotiate prices for the Bitcoins. The site also has an added layer of protection for both parties.[20]
- Use Meetup.com to find sellers. If you are not comfortable with one on one trades, use Meetup.com to look for a Bitcoin meetup group. You can all then decide to buy bitcoins as a group and learn from other members who have used sellers to buy Bitcoins before.[21]
- Negotiate the price before the meet up. Depending on the seller, you may pay a premium of around 5-10% over the exchange price for a face-to-face trade. You can check the current Bitcoin exchange rates online via http://bitcoin.clarkmoody.com/ before agreeing to the seller's rate.[22]
- You should also ask the seller if they prefer to be paid in cash or via an online payment service. Some seller may allow you to use a PayPal account to pay, though most seller prefer non-reversible cash as payment.
- A reputable trader will always negotiate the price with you before you meet up. Many will not wait too long to meet up once the price is finalized, in case Bitcoin's value takes a dramatic shift.
- Meet the seller in a busy public place. Avoid meeting in private homes. You should take all the precautions, especially if you are carrying cash on you to pay the seller for the coins.[23]
- Have access to your Bitcoin wallet. When you meet the seller face-to-face, you will need to access your Bitcoin wallet via your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. You will also need Internet access to confirm the transaction has gone through. Always check that the Bitcoin has been transferred into your account before you pay the seller.[24]
EditUsing Bitcoin ATMs - Locate a Bitcoin ATM near you. Bitcoin ATMs are a relatively new concept, but they are growing in number. You can use an online Bitcoin ATM map to find an ATM near you.[25]
- Many institutions around the world now offer Bitcoin ATMs, from universities to local banks.
- Take out cash from your bank account. Most Bitcoin ATMs only accept cash, as they are not set up to process debit or credit card transactions.[26]
- Insert your cash into the ATM. Then, scan your mobile wallet QR code or access the codes needed from your account via your smartphone to load bitcoins onto your wallet.[27]
- Exchange rates at Bitcoin ATMS can vary from 3% to 8% on top of the standard exchange price.
- Be wary of mining Bitcoins. "Mining" is when you create your own Bitcoins by forming blocks of Bitcoin transactions.[28] While mining is technically a way to "buy" Bitcoin, the popularity of Bitcoin has made it more difficult to mine Bitcoins and most mining is now done by large mining groups called "pools" and companies set up to mine Bitcoins. You can buy shares in a pool or a mining company, but mining is no longer something an individual can do on their own and reap a profit.[29]
- Beware of anyone who tries to sell you software that allows you to mine Bitcoins on an ordinary computer, or equipment that helps you mine. These products are likely scams and will not help you mine Bitcoins.[30]
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| How to Bodyboard Posted: 28 Aug 2016 01:00 AM PDT Some say that bodyboarding is the earliest form of surfing. Most people ride their first wave on an exotic holiday, while the more advanced bodyboarders regard it as a serious sport, in which you treat the wave as a ramp for pulling tricks. Want to know how to bodyboard? See Step 1 to get started. EditGetting Started - Put safety first. If you want to be able to body board, then you should already be a good swimmer. You'll need to use a lot of the techniques you use for swimming to propel your board, and furthermore, you'll need to be a good swimmer to swim without your board if you wipe out. Additionally, you should only try bodyboarding if you know that the sea conditions are safe and that there's a lifeguard on duty. You should try bodyboarding with a friend or an instructor instead of by yourself. Once you get more comfortable with it, you can go at it alone.
- Get a leash. You'll need to attach the leash to your upper arm. This will prevent you from losing the board when you wipe out. Attach the strap to your upper arm tightly, but loosely enough so that your arm is still comfortable. The leash will keep your arm and the board secured together.
- Get a wetsuit or a rash guard. If you're swimming in colder water, you'll need a wet suit to keep your body warm. A rash guard will also do, keeping your body from getting irritated while you're bodyboarding, and protecting you from the sun. They are made of Lycra and can also be worn under your wetsuit to keep chafing or rubbing to a minimum.
- Get fins and fin socks. Get some fins with tethers and attach the tethers firmly to your ankles. You'll need fins to help you kick with higher speed, making it easier for you to catch a wave. You should also consider getting a pair of fin socks to wear under your fins, to add an extra layer of warmth and comfort for your feet.
- Practice the correct position. Before you try to catch a wave, you should have a strong sense of how you should be positioned on the board. Get in the sand and lie on the board with your hands at the top (nose) of the board, and the back (tail) of the board under your lower belly. Keep your weight centered on the board. Once you're in this position, you can practice paddling. Paddle your hands at the side of the board, like you're scooping water towards you, or as if you're doing the free stroke in swimming. Kick your feet under the water for the best propulsion and faster movement while bodyboarding.
- Walk into the water. Walk into the water with your board until it's about knee deep. Lift your feet high with every step to avoid getting stuck. You should start looking for white water waves that go straight into the beach.
EditCatching a Wave - Paddle out. Once you've gotten past knee-deep into the water, get on the board in the correct position and start paddling out, toward the waves. Use the paddling motion with your hands and kick with both your feet just below the water's surface for the strongest propulsion. The nose of the board should be about 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) above water.
- Find your wave. If you're just starting out, you should avoid any waves that are too high and fast, or generally out of your comfort zone. Pick waves that are headed straight toward the beach and that won't make you travel too high or too fast. Once you've found your wave, you should turn toward the beach and start kicking toward it, waiting to be brought forward by the current of the wave. The wave should be steep enough to move you forward, but it has to not have broken yet.
- To improve your chances of finding a good wave, look out for the place where most of the waves are breaking. You should wait for the waves about 5-10 feet beyond that location.
- Get close to the wave. Once the wave is just five or so feet behind you, you should start kicking as hard as you can while paddling hard. You can also lean forward to gain some extra speed and to make sure you've really got a hold of the wave. Some people prefer not to paddle with both hands, but to keep one hand on the board and to paddle with the other to maintain more control.
- If you want to move to the right, you can hold the board's nose with your right hand and paddle with your left hand; if you want to move to the left, then you can hold the board's nose with your left hand and paddle with your right hand.
- Travel down the face of the wave. You should feel yourself traveling faster as the wave approaches you. If you want some extra speed, you can push down the nose of your board slightly to move even faster. If the wave is moving too fast for your comfort, then you can do the opposite, pushing the nose up an inch or two to get some friction and slow yourself down. Continue to kick your feet as you travel down the face of the wave. You can also lean slightly into the wave to improve your speed.
- You can also choose to go right or left here. To go left, lean your hips toward the left side of the board and place your left elbow on the upper left side deck of the board, while holding onto the upper right edge of your board with your free hand. To go right, do the opposite.
- Ride the wave until you reach the shallow part of the ocean. This is considered anywhere that is below knee-deep. You can step out of the ocean and take a break, or go right in and catch another wave. You're free to keep on riding waves as long as you don't feel cold or tired. Once you've caught your first wave, the fun has just begun!
- As you ride the wave, remember that your goal should be to achieve "trim," which means the point where your board is riding flat on the surface with as much speed as possible. You'll need to work on leaning forward enough to gather momentum, but not so much that your board doesn't go under. This will reduce your drag and will give you more breathing room.
- Learn the wave terminology. Understanding the different parts of a wave will help you develop skills and learn tricks, because you'll know what to look out for. Here are the parts of a wave that you should know:[1]
- The lip. The breaking part of a wave that moves from top to bottom. The steepness of the wave determines the shape of the lip.
- Whitewater. This is the part of the wave that has already broken.
- The face. The unbroken, walling part of the wave.
- The shoulder. The part of the wave that is just outside the breaking section of the wave's face.
- Flats. The flat water you see in front of the breaking wave.
- Tube. The hollow hole between the throwing lip and the wall of the wave.
- Learn the parts of the board. You'll need to know what the different parts of the board are so you can follow along and learn a number of skills and tricks. Here's what you'll need to know:[2]
- The deck. The part of the board where you lie down.
- Slick bottom. The bottom of the board that has a smooth or slick surface.
- The nose. The front of the board that you hold.
- The nose bulbs. These are the small bumps on each corner of the board that you will hold with your hands.
- The bumpers. The extra foam layer that runs through the nose and tail, helping to keep the slick bottom from peeling.
- The rail. The side of the bodyboard.
- The tail. The back end of the board.
- The channels. The areas on the bottom of the board that reduce drag and speed you up.
- The stringer. The rod that keeps the board stiff.
- The template. The shape of the board.
- The rocker. The level of flatness of the bodyboard.
- Do the Forward Spin 360°. This is one of the first tricks you will learn once you've mastered the basics of catching a wave. To do the Forward Spin 360° correctly, you'll have to make a full circle on the wave in one smooth motion. Here's how you do it:
- Focus on the direction you want to turn.
- Turn back up the wave face in that direction.
- As you turn, release your inside rail by sliding your weight forward toward the nose of your board.
- Keep your board flat on the surface of the wave to reduce the drag.
- Keep your legs raised and crossed as you turn.
- Once you've turned a full circle, slide back on your board and center your weight again, continuing to ride.
- Do the Cut-Back. This is another one of the first trick tricks you'll learn. The Cut Back is the easiest way to set up your board closer to the power zone of the wave, which is close to where the lip of the wave is breaking. Here's what you do:
- Move faster toward the shoulder section (the part just outside the breaking section of the face) of the wave, picking a point where you'll get enough time to start a rounded slow turn.
- Begin the rounded slow turn while leaning your board and shifting your weight to the inside rail of the board, starting to cut a path with the edge of the board.
- Keep both hands near the nose of the board, on either rail.
- Use your arms to pull, creating a smooth arc.
- Push down with your hips while extending your legs, to help maintain your balance.
- Once the wave catches up to you, center your weight again and continue riding the wave.
- Do the "El Rollo." This is another trick for relative newcomers to bodyboarding. You can do this trick in any size wave. To do the "El Rollo," you have to travel down the wave and do a full flip with your board, using the strength of the wave to carry you in an arc. Here's how you do it:
- Drive off the bottom of the wave, focusing on the breaking lip ahead.
- Move up towards the lip of the wave.
- Use the wave's power to throw you out with the lip into a perfect arc.
- Let the wave move you in a roll while you steer the board and work on finding a place to land it.
- As you drop down, you need to center your weight above your board, bracing your hands, arms, and elbows to absorb the downward fall. This takes some of the pressure off your back.
- Try to land horizontally in the whitewater, not in the flats.
- Learn to duck dive. This is more of a skill than a trick, which allows you to get your board under a breaking wave that you don't want to catch. It helps you get through all the whitewash towards the waves you do want to catch. Once you get it right, you'll be able to get to the line-up, or the waves, much more quickly. Here's what you have to do:
- Paddle toward the wave to pick up more speed.
- When the wave is about 3-6 feet (1-2 meters) away from you, slide forward and grab the rails of the board, about 10 inches (30 cm) down from the nose.
- Push the nose of the board under the surface by arching your back and pushing down on the nose with your hands. Get as deep under the water as you can.
- Use your knees on the deck, near the tail, to keep it moving down and forward.
- Dive underneath the wave, pulling your body closer to your board.
- As the wave passes over you, move your weight back toward your knees, lifting the nose of your board up and out the back of the wave, until you move toward the surface of the water.
- Learn to stall. Stalling is an important skill for any bodyboarder to have. You can use stalling to brake in a number situations, such as when you need to slow down the tubing section of a wave. Here are the two ways to do it:
- Drag your legs in the water to slow you down, or move your hips more to the inside rail of the board.
- Pull up on the nose of the board while applying downward pressure on the tail with your hips. Hold the board at a downward angle of about 30-45° until you reach the speed you want.
- When you finish stalling, slide up on the the board to pick up speed and then set your rail and continue moving forward.
- If you are going left, put your left hand on the front of the board and your right on the side ratio, and vice versa if you are going right.
- If your bodyboard does not already have them, buy some fins for it. You can get much better directional control with fins.
- Don't get frustrated; it takes a while.
- Always use a rashguard.
- Don't hit the reef/sand bank.
EditThings You'll Need - Bodyboard
- Wetsuit or rash guard
- Leash
- Pair of swim fins
- Pair of swim socks
- Pair of fin savers
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