Hi all, So I've recently taken the plunge and moved into wave sailing from freeblasting (or should I say trying to wave sail) but I keep on having 2 repeating issues that I was hoping you might have pointers for.
I have paid my dues and taking my beatings from the white water and now after a few sessions can get out the back. At present I'm not going out in anything more than chest high waves. The issues I am having are:

1) I cannot choose a decent wave, every time I'm coming in to the beach I am always in between the swell, any time I slow down to catch one I end up stalling and having to come out of the straps. Any advice on how to sail off the plane in the straps and any advice on selecting waves when out far enough would be greatly appreciated.

2) The odd occasion I have managed to stay in the straps and wait for the swell it keeps me on the shoulder and I cannot accelerate down it. Is this a common learning hurdle if so what am I doing wrong?

Thanks in advance.
EHD