My dad had me out when I was 5
I did the same for my two sons
North of free Zuma /Ventura county
However, heading south and getting slammed at the wedge was always a good time
Back then no one used a board at the wedge just duck feet
Some say I have a Tom Carroll style but I’m not goofy
In Florida I used to help with the ESA and NSSA competitions at Sebastian etc
My boys where mini grom champs
Soul surfer, I don’t compete