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It is perfectly acceptable and, actually, highly
recommended to take a surfing lesson when you
are just picking up the sport. You might think
surfing is logical and that you will have the
natural ability to pick it up right away, but
the reality is that surfing is a very awkward
sport when you first start out and there are
tons of little tips that you can acquire only
from a surf instructing professional.
Surf lessons can be private or in groups and
last for about an hour. You will likely ride
on a completely foam board that is nearly 10
feet long and very lightweight, which catches
waves easily and gives you a lot of float. Most
surf schools guarantee that you will stand up
on a wave. If you do not, you can usually come
back for another lesson for free until you do.
It might appear unnecessary and dorky, but a
beginning surf lesson will likely accelerate
your surfing ability more than the trial and
error of learning on your own. If you go it
alone, your learning curve will likely be slower,
more painful, and in some cases more dangerous.
Another thing you must keep in mind is that
friends who surf are not the same as surf instructors.
Some of your friends may have been surfing for
years, but if you ask them to go surfing with
you to help you learn, they could well be worse
than your least favorite middle school teacher.
You and your experienced surfing friends might
paddle out together, but your friends might
leave you treading water at the lineup while
they are catching all the waves.
Thats why you are much better off shelling out
the $50 or so for a first lesson. Surf instructors
get paid to answer questions and push you into
a wave. Their main goal is for you to have a
good time while riding your first wave. To take
full advantage of the time you have with your
instructor, it is advisable to prepare a list
of questions you can ask. There are no limit
to the silly or stupid questions you can ask
a surf instructor, so fire away.
Surf instructors take their students to beginner
surf breaks that are usually a bit crowded.
This will be a most humbling experience, but
you will be among others who are in the same
boat as you. One thing is for certain: Wherever
it is you go with your instructor, he or she
wont paddle you out to a break that you can
not handle, so you know you will be safe and
taken care of. For this reason, surf lessons
ensure that you will paddle back out another
day wanting more. Goodness knows you do not
want to be in over your head or get injured
and be too scared to try the sport again. So
start off on the right foot by taking one surf
lesson. Once you get that initial lesson out
of the way, you will feel far more confident
going it alone thereafter.
About the Author
Debby Jones is a freelance writer who is
known for writing reviews & thoughts on diverse
topics & industry. His current article features
his thoughts on surfboards
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