Someone who has always wanted to learn how to surf may take the plunge and sign up for beginner lessons. Newbies who become decent beginner surfers do not necessarily have to stop their lessons. A new surfing enthusiast might want to take things to the next level and learn a few tricks or discover the fundamentals of competition surfing. Taking lessons with a qualified instructor could lead to new discoveries with intermediate and advanced techniques. 

Concerns About the Do-It-Yourself Plan

Learning surfing's fundamentals may set a course for learning more challenging steps. With so many "how-to" videos on the internet, a new surfer might feel inclined to try things an "influencer instructor" presents online. The information and tips might be valuable, but doing things without qualified supervision may present problems. Lacking experience, the newbie might not know why they can't perform a particular move. Without an educated eye observing and correcting performance, the surfer may not "get it." Frustration could set in unnecessarily. Worse, the newbie may end up hurt when performing some wave stunts.

Choosing Appropriate Advanced Material

If something looks cool, that might be sufficient reason to want to learn the move. However, some surfing stunts could be risky to perform unless the surfer possesses a specific skill level. An instructor may guide a soon-to-be intermediate surfer towards those tricks they may reasonably perform. After learning a few easier tricks, the newbie could then work on more challenging options. Getting the hang of basic competition-style tricks may set a course for learning the harder stuff. Attempting to perform basic tricks adequately could enhance balance and boost confidence, forming a potentially better approach for understanding the more challenging material.

Structuring the Learning Process

When providing first-time instruction to a complete newbie, an instructor likely knows where to begin. Basic posture lying down on the board followed by popping up and maintaining a balanced stance would come before learning to paddle out and catch a wave. A similar structured approach likely exists when presenting tricks and advanced movements. A good instructor knows where to start and when to back things up when the student struggles. Such an approach could make the learning experience positive for surfing students of all skill levels.

An End Goal

Maybe the lessons could conclude with learning a complex trick. Several weeks of learning less challenging moves may set the stage for learning an impressive stunt. Such a learning program presents a final goal, one to strive for.

To get started, check out instructors offering surfing lessons in your area.

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