What you are about to read can will be confirmed by any experienced surfer in the world.
Learning one of the most complex sports in the world can not be simple in the beginning, there are techniques you better learn from the how to the right way instead of doing it the wrong way for a long time and then try to change it again, it will take more time.
We highly recommend spending the first few days with a surfer friend or hire a coach to show you the basics.
