It’s like one of those flowers that only opens a few times in its lifetime. You can wait a long time for it and unless you’re in the right place at the right time, you’re going to miss it and may never get the chance again. You can kick yourself, swear, punch walls but the opportunity is gone and the likelihood of it coming back is slim.
I’m talking about the aptly named wall of water called The Widowmaker. This is a wave that hits the coast of Cornwall on a handful of occasions throughout the year and is the ultimate of all surfer’s rides. You’ll see them all congregating on the beach with their surf boards waiting for The Widowmaker, then you’ll see their chins drop and out pour the excuses for not getting in the water with this beast.
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Buying second hand surfboards is by far the cheapest way to get into the sport or indeed expand your collection. There is a wealth of great gear around but some key precautions to take also.
The condition of a second hand surfboard is very important to its performance and life-span. Although the majority of problems can be fixed, it is imperative that care is taken when buying a used board, so as not to get lumbered with one that will cost more to repair than it would have cost to buy new.
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