It is the end of the year and time for a little contemplation about one’s surfing progress. What Goals Do Surfers Create? Progress requires a comprehensive effort in several areas. Now is a good time to plan the new year. First, the easier one. So many surfers set riding bigger waves as a goal. Riding…
Surfing is mysterious to most people who have not begun and is experienced mostly by watching it in movies. Many buy a surfboard before they get to the water and should learn first How to Determine Your Right Surfboard. The surfboard is a tool and you need the right one. There are general categories and…
Surfing is a physically demanding and technical sport and many wonder How Surfers Move from Beginner to Advanced. It takes commitment on many levels and conditioning is a constant. Beginner surfers start with a high volume soft top board learning to ride foam waves. They can start in waist deep water and when a good…
Beginner surfers are often excited about riding smaller boards and the question arises How Fast Can Beginner Surfers Ride Short Boards. The process to move from beginner soft tops to short boards is conditional on some basics which include frequency of visits to the water . The short board is a great tool for riding…
In the beginning, Surfers Learn to Pop Up on Foam Waves. They learn the concept of timing and rhythm. Surfing looks very smooth in the films and beginners often make it look very difficult because they do not go through the steps in sync. i give new surf students a count I urge them to…
In these days of endless chaos many feel it difficult to feel calm, but Do Surfers Have More Gratitude? Gratitude is one of the most fulfilling emotions we can experience and it is possible to feel it every day. When you live at the beach, you see surfers in the water all day from 6…
When beginners are learning to surf they might wonder Should You Be a Short Board or Long Board Surfer. Both are great and appropriate for the right people. The long board which starts at 9′ is more forgiving and easier for the occasional surfer. The short board requires dedication at the beginning and is for…
Millions of people around the world are addicted to surfing. It is a passion that gets under many people’s skin immediately before they even are proficient. What is it about surfing that beginners say right away, “I love this”? First is the attraction to millions of being connected to Nature. Some are outdoor types and…
After a surfer has had their first lesson or before that there is Good Beginner Surfer Training for Doing Pop Ups. Pop ups are essential for surfing because they are how surfers get from the prone to standing position in the correct stance. The pop up requires upper and lower body strength as well as…
Many people wanting to add surfing to their life wonder How Many Lessons for a Beginner to be a Proficient Surfer. That is a good question and it varies on many factors. A few cannot stand on the surf board on their first lesson and a few are riding real waves on the first lesson….