Surfers build physical fitness through a number of methods. Most surf lesson students I experience in Oceanside greatly underestimate the physical demands of surfing. Those who are over weight and those who thought they were in good condition both say it is tougher than they imagined. The first problem for new surfers is being overweight….
So many questions about what is important in learning to surf? There are the physical demands of surfing. It is one of the most demanding of sports. There are psychological factors making some more prepared than others. Learning how to surf brings together a cornucopia of requirements and possibilities. It is a thrilling opportunity to…
Selecting the right surfing short board is important to maintain the fun in surfing. The progress should come before the short board selection not selecting a short board and then hoping one gets better. Many surfers want a short board because it looks cool. However, if you can’t perform on it in the line up,…
Advanced surfers time real waves through experience and judgment. Surfers spend their lives learning how to recognize, time, position, and catch real waves. Along with learning more tricks, catching waves better are the two most popular goals. Catching waves begins with beginners as they ride foam waves and advance to riding bigger foam waves. Then…
Surfing Oceanside for families is a great vacation activity. All ages can surf in the same spot and learn together. No one gets left behind. Sometimes the younger family members are the best surfers. Surfers learn in shallow water where the foam waves arrive at the shore. There is no need for swimming, but being…
Advanced surfing maneuvers can be executed on long or short boards but are more easily performed on short boards. They can all be learned on soft top boards. It is great to learn on a soft top board and then easier to perform on shorter boards. I start most new students over 130 pounds on…
Most students ask how to progress after the first surf lesson. Progress is easier if you live locally to the ocean. For those visiting from inland locales, it is more difficult. The quickest progress is made by frequent trips to the water. In between surf sessions, however, you can make progress by working on your…
Students often want to know how to become a short board surfer. It takes time and learning just as a person beginning to ski on a bunny hill might ask how do I ski from the top of the mountain. Beginner surfers should start with high volume soft top surf boards in near shore foam…
Learn surfing on soft top surf boards because it is the quickest route to progress. Soft top boards have high volume which makes catching waves, paddling, and standing up much easier. Short boards are for advanced surfers with years of experience. Soft top surf boards are for learning in foam waves close to the beach….
Start surfing in foam waves because they make it easier to learn the fundamentals. The fundamentals of beginning surfing are similar to advanced surfing on real waves. Therefore, learn where it is easiest. You also start on a high volume soft top board. Once again, it is best to start on a board where learning…