Ask a surfer, and they’ll tell you there’s no better place to be than in the water. But for those who have never had the opportunity to learn, here’s your chance to learn. Once you pop up on your first wave, your smile won’t leave your face and you will keep going back for more! (Until that is, you get noodle arms, and then you will go back after a day’s rest.)
It’s good to know before jumping in there is a tougher learning curve to surfing than other sports. But with some “Eye of the Tiger” and the aid of the locally owned surf shop, Frijoles Locos, you will be prepared for an adventure you take with you in all corners of the world.
1. Choose the right spot
Located right in Playa Grande, literally “Big Beach,” you are on an uncrowded beach, with room to move. A totally ideal spot for focusing on learning and not distracting obstacles.
2. Know the Conditions
Knowing that every wave is different is key, but add in swells, rip tides, currents, winds…Frijoles Locos will make sure you are in the safest drop in spot along with guidance on how to read the water.
3. Choose the right board
Getting up for the first time usually means taking advantage of a longboard, providing more stability as you learn to stand on water. Good thing this surf shop is stocked.
4. Understand how to catch a wave
Dig deep! Pop up! Stay off your knees! With so many instructions running through your head as you pull yourself through the water, take some of the weight off knowing your instructor is there to back you up. Sure you can keep telling yourself what you learned over and over, but each wave will bring a different challenge and their critique will take out the guess work.
5. Anticipate the learning curve
We said it before, but it’s worth saying again: be patient. Every wave is different. Every day is different. Any day you get in the water is a good one. Plus Frijoles Locos is there to answer questions and help you improve.
If you’ve past the beginner stage, there’s always room for improvement. Frijoles Locos offers intermediate and advanced lessons to help you step up your surf game. With Grande’s consistent year-round surf, it’s always a good time to get stoked.
Get Out in the Water
There really is no other sport like surfing! So without further ado, there’s only one way to do it: let’s jump in! Contact Frijoles Locos today to book your surf lesson.
