a follow-up on the surfing post that might go unmentioned

[j8snx1]

im curious, but what is the average price for getting surfing lessons? are surfing lessons necessary, or is it a lot more efficient to have a surfing friend help you out for free?

i hear the lessons are nowhere near cheap and i just happen to be short on funds to be paying like $100 per lesson or something. help!

 

[VIVAlasVEGASBaby]

If you have a friend who knows how to surf, that'll do just fine. It's just difficult to go out by yourself and teach yourself. You need some sort of guidance to get started. As far as pricing goes, I don't remember. I learned a few years ago so I can't help you there. I'm sure if you did some research you could find a week long summer surf camp that lasts a few hours each day. I can't imagine itd be more than a few hundred bucks. If you're on a budget though, just ask a friend to teach you.

 

[gravstar]

There's really not that much to surfing. All you have to do is know how to duckdive and get up. Surfing is more of a feel sport than technical so getting lessons would probably help a bit, but unless your willing to pay it's not worth it. When you go to the beach just watch others moves pay close attention then go practice that.

 

[VIVAlasVEGASBaby]

You need to learn the proper technique of standing up. Usually you spend 5-10 minutes practicing on the sand before you get into the water. I don't think you'll make the most of your time in the water without SOME instruction. Find a friend who surfs and ask him for lessons