While we have to say (and of course we would!) that there’s nothing quite as exciting and adrenalin-pumping as a Kauai zipline tour, surfing is another fun experience many people look forward to when vacationing on the Garden Isle. In fact, many who visit are excited to learn how to surf. On that note, we have a few tips we hope beginners will find useful!
First, never go out by yourself. Duh, right? It’s important to go with a skilled surfer or better yet, a coach or teacher who can help you find the perfect waves for someone who has never surfed before. Take along your friends or family and have a blast with a skilled coach who can give you lessons and help you find the best places for beginners to surf.
Choose a bigger surfboard. Why? You can keep your balance more easily, important for a beginner. A bigger board also helps you catch waves, and you may want to consider a soft-top as they’re great for buoyancy and paddling.
Wiping out is something you’ll have to get used to. Sure, your bathing suit may not be exactly where it was when you started – and you’re sure to have a nose full of water, but you can’t give up! Slather on plenty of sunscreen, get a rash guard (aka rashie) to help keep your swimsuit where it’s supposed to be, and get after it. When you’re about to wipe out, don’t jump off! That’s a good way to injure yourself on rocks and sharp coral.
Get used to paddling, you’ll be doing a lot of it! Paddling is what you will spend a lot of time doing when you surf, whether a beginner or seasoned surfer. You paddle into the waves, you paddle when you change position, you paddle to get out past the break. It will be tiring at first, but you’ll eventually build up those arms – and your endurance!
Most important of all, have a great time. It’s exhausting and a real workout, but learning to surf should be a fun and memorable experience.
Before you wear yourself completely out learning how to surf, be sure to take one of our Kauai zipline tours for the time of your life! Book online now to make sure you aren’t disappointed when you finally arrive in paradise.
