Surfing Tips for Beginners: The #1 Technique to Catch More Waves Instantly

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• Jason struggled to catch waves despite three months of experience.
• Most surf schools overcomplicate the learning process.
• The key to catching waves is matching their speed, not paddling harder.
• Three beginner tips:
  1. Change perspective: Think of surfing as dancing with the ocean, not fighting it.
  2. Wave selection: Choose strong, smooth white water waves with clean water in front.
  3. Stop paddling: Let the wave push the board—jump forward instead of paddling.
• Focus on these fundamentals before worrying about standing up.

You Tube Vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpEKf1cbT4Q 

Summary:

This episode breaks down how beginner surfers can catch more waves with less effort. The story follows Jason, a struggling surfer who had been taught the wrong way. By focusing on timing and simplifying his approach, he caught more waves in one session than ever before. The key takeaways: shift your mindset to see waves as dance partners, learn proper wave selection, and stop unnecessary paddling. These three simple changes can drastically improve a beginner's ability to surf successfully.

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