[ She's impressed he's asking all the right questions, the telltale signs of a guy who is serious about learning how to surf. The way he puffs out his chest is priceless, he looks like he's about ready to throw himself into the fighting ring and conquer the waves as if they are his opponent. Makes sense given his rather interesting hobbies.... ]

Yeah! You got that right. Even if your board has traction, you will still fall off if your feet are slippery. So give your feet a good waxing and make sure you especially get your back foot.

[ Now that her board and feet are properly slathered, she places the tub of wax in the palm of Ajax's hand. ]

Whenever you're ready, we can head out to the ocean! We'll start by mastering the paddle technique and then proceed from there.