Had my first crack at strapless surfboard riding - ummm I felt like a lame-duck beginner again, had to swallow my pride and look like a complete noddy!

Any tips on water starting strapless in shallow water and when you fall off in the deep (yes you can all laugh about now...).

Cool though, trying something new, when I did get going, it's a real sense of freedom without straps. Liked it - not the water up every possible orrifice!

Cheers