Learning to SURF in 90 Days

I went on a journey with one goal and one goal only - learn how to surf. It was a tough one. I knew it won't be super easy from the beginning but even with all the struggles that came with learning a new skill, it took my heart and won't let it go.
While surfing in Puerto Escondido in Mexico was nice and warm, trying to surf in Peru was definitely more challenging with more winds, rocky beaches and cold ocean.
But the next destination will be the biggest challenge of them all, subscribe to see it!

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#surfing #mexico #peru
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[PetrHerold]

Check out the next episode of learning to surf, this time in Iceland 🥶

[KXKat]

Surf instructor here, with over 2 decades of surfing experience. You can learn to stand on your first day, but being able to rip (do airs, critical turns and ride barrels) takes many years of surfing multiple times a week.

My biggest tips for beginners to learn as fast as possible:

1.) Get the right board, the more beginner friendly your board the easy it’ll be to paddle and the more waves you’ll catch and the easier it’ll be too stand. The wrong board will make your surf incredibly frustrating.

2.) Keep your feet together and your weight centred over your board while paddling and paddle hard for waves. Cup your hand ms while paddling.

3.) Practice “pop ups” on dry land.

4.) Surf as often as possible and stick to spots within your level.

5.) Learn the rules of surfing (don’t drop in).

6.) Learn how to duckdive

7.) Paddle hard and wait till you feel that you’ve caught the wave before getting up.

8.) Get up smoothly and keep your weight centred. Don’t lean too far forward or back.

9.) When your on your feet, keep your knees bent and maintain a low center of gravity.

10.) Where you look is where you, wherever your head and shoulders and pointing is where you’ll go.

[pb]

There is no age barrier to surfing. My dad started surfing at 52 ish.

[Demiurgoss]

This is great!! My father began surfing in his late 20s when he moved to Australia, he's in his late 50s now and is known by all the locals and has kids looking up to him. It's never too late to learn, no matter what anyone says.

[DrewPilant]

My first surf at 63. Rossnowlagh, Donegal, Ireland.

[matthewdudarko]

This is fantastic, just started surfing at 46 in Australia, not very good but soooo much fun teaching myself.

[johndoeyedoe]

Surfing is reward. The reward is never predictable. This is what creates the addiction.

[JawbreakerSD]

I loved the little comment about the wetsuit! It's a common misconception that they keep you dry (that's what a dry suit does and its meant for WAY colder temps), but they actually keep you dry by allowing in a layer of water. This water is then trapped and heated by your body to act as an insulator!

[MrMerajjio]

Heading to Puerto Escondido in December to learn at age 38

[michikoichifl]

I started surfing at the age of 43 at playa Carrizalillo. I personally believe Puerto Escondido is the best place to start surfing. I took some lessons time to time. But so many surfers truly though how to teach and the equipment. I just followed their advice. Now I am 3 time competitor at playa Zicatela in front of Cafe Cito. Real Mexican Pipe for more than 10 years. Good luck to your new fun life.

[bowdaciousbros]

Started at 59. Rented a board in North Wildwood NJ while on vacation. I “surfed” for 2 hours,
During that time I caught one wave for like 4 seconds and was hooked for life! Surf primarily on Lake Ontario’s eastern shore. Wish I started in my teens!!

[Gmc]

The fact that this dude only has 3.3k subs is ridiculous. This dude is about it!

[cecilec]

Hey! I'm in my late 30's and just came back from a trip to Portugal where I learned to surf (and do yoga) for the first time. And I totally relate to your learning journey. I discovered it, loved it, fell a lot, had huge cramps in my legs, and was mad at myself about my current physical condition... Surf is a way more complete sport than I thought - but love every bit of it !!! Now I'm hooked! I live in the north of Europe with no direct access to a nice shore but I continue practicing yoga, especially all the movements linked to surfing, bought a balance board which I stand on in my living room ("stand lower, look higher ! " 🙂), will resume roller skating that I enjoyed years ago to strengthen my legs, binge watch everything I can find about surf, and strategize about moving somewhere close to nice surf spots. Hooked !!!
Amazing how when you love something, you find a way. 🤞

[Ohdeyummm]

This video was so real. Thanks for giving the reality of giving into something so new. I have ADHD so I know how hard it is to focus on one exciting thing without bouncing from place to place with other hobbies that I never finish out. My goal this year is to focus on a couple things and create a serious schedule to perfect it. You earned yourself a solid subscriber. Good luck on your many endeavors!

[metalvillain]

Just started surfing, video is so true. Good to know other people out there with same struggles, but triumphing

[metalmarcus]

Great video. Thank you. I used to surf when I was young, I live 1 mile from the beach in Gower, so have started again at 44. It’s brutal but so nice being in the water.

[enpasionarte]

Omg im excited to watch the another part of this trip! I also surfed for first time in puerto Escondido so I think I have to follow those next destinations 😅 thank you for inspire us

[kim.possible.]

I loved the honesty in this video, had me chuckling 😅 I had a few lessons back home in SA but then moved to the North oh Thailand that’s landlocked 😢

[Sanguen]

this is such a good video, underrated.
I am literally the same, it's uncanny... what are the odds... the skating, the japanese... you are a truly unique person. keep it up.

[ujjwals.dadwal]

Love your bro, keep up the great work!! I have to tell you you've inspired me to get outside my comfort zone!