Carving foam and short boards is similar and only the conditions may differ. Both require movement of the upper body first starting with the eyes. Then the whole upper trunk moves in the direction of the turn. The Soft Top Surf Board The soft top styrofoam surf board has high volume to make catching waves,…
Teenage girls are good surfers for several reasons. They listen well and can transfer what they hear to their bodies. They are in good condition and still very flexible. They learn fast. Girls Are Good Surfers Girls tend to be better new students than boys. They listen better. Boys by nature seem to think they…
There are 3 ways to prepare physically for surfing that will make the first lesson or adventure more successful. First is flexibility, second is upper body, and third is aerobics. A fourth would be core, but that is more extensive. Flexibility One of the first issues sedentary people face when learning the surfing pop up…
Two versions of the surfing pop up include the beginner and advanced pop ups. The advanced pop up requires more strength and athletic ability and the beginner pop up is easier for beginners without the strength or balance requirements. Comparing the Beginner and Advanced Pop ups The beginner pop up and the advanced pop up…
Beginner surfers learn in one lesson and if they are on vacation, they have the rest of the week to practice on their own. Two things beginners always say: this is more difficult than I thought and more tiring than I expected. No One Sees Beginners in the Movies I mentioned to a new student…
Catching waves on the short board is a big step from catching foam waves. It requires better positioning, timing, and more courage. It also requires that as a beginner, surfers mastered the correct pop up posture on the board. The Correct Pop Up Posture The correct pop up posture is an issue that has many…
When Intermediate surfers have problems it is usually the same problem for each of them. They have been trying to catch real waves, but fall off the board quickly. Back to the Basics They have forgotten or not learned what beginners have to master before becoming intermediate surfers. They have to learn to pop up…
Beginner surfers learn to carve after they can ride the board in the proper posture with good balance. Carving is maneuvering on waves to get in and out of pockets, speed, and tricks. You Can Start on Foam Waves Surfers learn to carve on foam waves first to get a feel for controlling the surf…
If you ask why surfing in your life, there are several great reasons. It is fun. Most new students are thrilled with interacting with the ocean even before they are competent. Dealing with the power of waves and surviving is your first feeling of accomplishment. Build Your Body Surfing builds strength. Paddling is the most…
Spring break surfing lessons are popular with people traveling to Oceanside from cold climates. People who live in Minnesota, Canada, Utah and other cold climes seek the sun and warmth where they can also get in the ocean. The Beginning of the Vacation The beauty of spring break surfing lessons is most people take them…