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Surfing in Chile
The beaches located near Santiago characteristics ideal for surfing in Chile, especially the coasts of Reñaca and Pichilemu surfer's paradise in Chile. This sport is a spin waves with an orientation toward the coast, through the use of a table designed for this purpose.
Surfing in Chile
The beaches located near Santiago characteristics ideal for surfing in Chile, especially the coasts of Reñaca and Pichilemu surfer's paradise in Chile. This sport is a spin waves with an orientation toward the coast, through the use of a table designed for this purpose. While surfing is practiced by a growing number of people around the world, it requires prior learning which exceeds the knowledge of special techniques.
Fans who wish to practice surfing in Chile must internalize over a large amount of data on the medium in which they are inserted: the sea. You must have the ability to predict the movements that will occur in the tide, there is to know "read " the currents and waves. If the surfer has this ability, you can develop the movement you have planned without any inconvenience.
The area covered by the northern and central Chile is considered by experts as an area of great wealth in terms of possibilities for windsurfing. While some impairments occur in the winter months, especially July and August, the rest of the year, surfers can enjoy the waves of the Pacific Ocean. Water temperature ranges between 10 and 20 degrees Celsius, we recommend using the proper equipment.
The characteristics of the sea in the northern Chile region differ from the Midwest. The wave size is smaller, though very powerful in the zone of Iquique and Arica, where it is produced the famous pipes. The water temperature increases, with an average ranging from 15 º to 20 º C. The presence of the Atacama desert causes unexplored areas exist. For its part, the central region provides cooler water, bigger waves and rugged coastlines.
The sector generates more adrenaline Chile when surfing is the Easter Island. There, the large waves crash against the coral and lava. The activity is too dangerous in this region, which is why the authorities did not advertise this space as a place for surfers. Anyway, the most experienced recurrence assist with this place.
Before beginning the practice of surfing in Chile, you must meet certain factors. The ideal way to acquire the knowledge required for the activity is a course with a specialist (official instructor). Surely, this person will suggest the start in smooth water, without waves, where you can learn the basic methodologies to control the table: sitting, turning, rowing, among others. The physical state is required to be formed throughout the training, without having to carry out parallel exercises.
Please note
. Learn to swim .. Do not enter into a wave that requires more preparation you have .. Use a certified table .. The extent of the table must be 6 feet (1.83 meters) or more .. Choose beach with no rocks in the background .. Ask for advice from athletes who know the selected beach .. Choose a site with regular waves.
Equipment for surfing
. Table. Costume special water (sealed)
Surf shops in Santiago
Adrenalin Pro Shop. Avenida Vitacura 5534, Vitacura, Santiago. Phone: (56-2) 218 5245
Nauti-Sport. Avenida Las Condes 8606, Las Condes, Santiago. Phone: (56-2) 211 4378 destinations for surfing in the area of Santiago (central region)
Reñaca. V Region of Valparaiso.
Pichilemu. Region VI Bernardo O 'Higgins .. Beaches: La Puntilla, Punta Lobos and El Infiernillo.
The beaches located near Santiago characteristics ideal for surfing in Chile, especially the coasts of Reñaca and Pichilemu surfer's paradise in Chile. This sport is a spin waves with an orientation toward the coast, through the use of a table designed for this purpose. While surfing is practiced by a growing number of people around the world, it requires prior learning which exceeds the knowledge of special techniques.
Fans who wish to practice surfing in Chile must internalize over a large amount of data on the medium in which they are inserted: the sea. You must have the ability to predict the movements that will occur in the tide, there is to know "read " the currents and waves. If the surfer has this ability, you can develop the movement you have planned without any inconvenience.
The area covered by the northern and central Chile is considered by experts as an area of great wealth in terms of possibilities for windsurfing. While some impairments occur in the winter months, especially July and August, the rest of the year, surfers can enjoy the waves of the Pacific Ocean. Water temperature ranges between 10 and 20 degrees Celsius, we recommend using the proper equipment.
The characteristics of the sea in the northern Chile region differ from the Midwest. The wave size is smaller, though very powerful in the zone of Iquique and Arica, where it is produced the famous pipes. The water temperature increases, with an average ranging from 15 º to 20 º C. The presence of the Atacama desert causes unexplored areas exist. For its part, the central region provides cooler water, bigger waves and rugged coastlines.
The sector generates more adrenaline Chile when surfing is the Easter Island. There, the large waves crash against the coral and lava. The activity is too dangerous in this region, which is why the authorities did not advertise this space as a place for surfers. Anyway, the most experienced recurrence assist with this place.
Before beginning the practice of surfing in Chile, you must meet certain factors. The ideal way to acquire the knowledge required for the activity is a course with a specialist (official instructor). Surely, this person will suggest the start in smooth water, without waves, where you can learn the basic methodologies to control the table: sitting, turning, rowing, among others. The physical state is required to be formed throughout the training, without having to carry out parallel exercises.
Please note
. Learn to swim .. Do not enter into a wave that requires more preparation you have .. Use a certified table .. The extent of the table must be 6 feet (1.83 meters) or more .. Choose beach with no rocks in the background .. Ask for advice from athletes who know the selected beach .. Choose a site with regular waves.
Equipment for surfing
. Table. Costume special water (sealed)
Surf shops in Santiago
Adrenalin Pro Shop. Avenida Vitacura 5534, Vitacura, Santiago. Phone: (56-2) 218 5245
Nauti-Sport. Avenida Las Condes 8606, Las Condes, Santiago. Phone: (56-2) 211 4378 destinations for surfing in the area of Santiago (central region)
Reñaca. V Region of Valparaiso.
Pichilemu. Region VI Bernardo O 'Higgins .. Beaches: La Puntilla, Punta Lobos and El Infiernillo.
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