The Advantage of Surf Packages
Many new surfers are now opting for the Advantage of Surf Packages. Saving money is one aspect but it is also a commitment to take enough lessons to learn to surf.
Surfing progresses as fast as one can learn the skills. The time span might also help students get in better surf shape to accelerate progress. Surfing is a combination of techniques and physicality. Surfers need strength, flexibility, stamina, and courage.
Many people like the ocean but are not comfortable in the waves. It is one of the first transitions I see is when people feel comfortable paddling out and understanding how to deal with each wave coming in. This is one of the aspects that make going in addictive. You feel at home in the ocean.
Starting with the Pop Up
Progress requires competence in the pop up. In a first lesson, many get competent enough to ride the surfboard but their technique is not sufficient to make great progress. They learn the basic sequence of standing up on the board but they do it with their own flair that makes the stance less than perfect.
New students learn in foam waves so that learning the basics is easier, they don’t get hurt, and it is not as challenging as riding real waves. New students often don’t take precision seriously because the foam waves are harmless, but venturing out with less than perfect techniques will soon have consequences.
A series of lessons gives the instructor more time to work on the important aspects that might be ignored in one lesson because of the shortness of time. A student taking a package of 3, 4 or 5 lessons most likely wants to surf green waves and needs to have the skills and progress to that level.
Learning the Timing and Rhythm
Surfing is timing and rhythm. The surfer sees a wave. He judges whether he wants to ride it. He gets in position. He times it as it approaches the surfboard and paddles at the right time to get into the wave. Once in the wave, the surfer executes a smooth pop up and is now riding.
This all seems simple but it takes time for the new surfer to feel and execute in rhythm. The main problem is usually slowing their racing mind and overcoming their incorrect instincts. I give new students a count for the steps and want them to say the count out loud in the water. This takes them past thinking and instincts to get the right rhythm.
Once new students have learned the basics of riding foam waves they can paddle out to catch bigger foam waves and start understanding the pattern of incoming waves. This leads to paddling out further and then looking for small real waves.
Each step is an advance in skills, judgement, conditioning, and courage. All are needed to progress. One adult student who was working remotely took a series of lessons until she was riding real waves. She then moved to Hawaii for a while and had fun surfing every day.
Students can surf in between lessons to apply their skills, build their conditioning, and find their remaining defects. The lessons can then correct mistakes they have lapsed into and hone new skills. Packages are a great way for new surfers to reach levels of competence.
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