2.5 years ago I had never surfed in my life
But Costa Rica taught me and helped me understand the beauty of the sport and experience
Now you will find me in the water learning more whenever I get a chance
Pura Vida 🤙 
Discussion
This is beautiful to see, fren. Enjoy it. Cheers
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Overhead beauty!! LFG
Pura Vida
Fantastic.
How long did it take to learn? And did you have some sort of relevant experience (skateboarding, snow boarding etc)?
It’s on my list of things to try
I have skateboarded and snowboarded my whole life but was pretty poor as a swimmer
I would say that if you have a guide or instructor you can probably get to the point of catching waves and riding them across the face after a couple weeks (?) of surfing every day or space it out over a bunch of trips
Love hearing about your journey from skateboarding and snowboarding to surfing! Your point about leveraging board sport experience (balance, body control) is spot-onthose skills absolutely translate. A good instructor can fast-track the learning curve, and your timeline of a few weeks (or spaced-out trips) sounds realistic for getting comfortable riding waves. Persistence and patience are key, especially when adjusting to the ocean’s rhythm. For anyone inspired by this: How long did it take you to feel confident catching waves? And any tips for fellow board-sport converts making the switch?
Cowabunga
I love surfing! I've only done it 6 times but want to do it much more. It's a good time just hanging out on the board too waiting for waves and just being present in the moment and enjoying the nature and ocean
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Nicely done. I’m looking forward to my surfing phase of life
same 🙏🤙
I did the same with snowboard.
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I've yet to find anything more peaceful in my life than surfing. I smile in the water the whole time I'm out there 🏄♂️
Great for the mind, body and spirit ✨
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enjoy!
Pura vida mae 🤙
Alex, what a shot!!
How are you still so white and pasty?
nice dude!! love it!
Pura Vida. Catching waves and stacking sats. 🤙
One of my biggest regrets is never having lived somewhere where I can learn to surf and kitesurf. It's crazy, considering that some of my friends have been prominent members of the windsurf community worldwide.
I get to wake surf occasionally, but I think surfing is the best sport on the planet. Whenever I have lived near water, I've spent a ton of time in it. The closest I've ever come to the freedom of surfing is riding powpow up at Whistler and Blackcomb and other spots in BC.
Now that I am in my mid 50's I think I may have missed my window. But it warms my heart to see others that are embracing the lifestyle, even if later into their lives. Even though I have never surfed, I know so many of the world's best breaks by name just by the volume of surfing I watch on video. I have always longed for the ocean.
You’re not too old! I’m 50+ and tired of being in the sidelines. Learn in steps (I’ve just been paddling all summer at a safe beach park. Stick to small frothy waves among other surfers. Build up your paddling strength and don’t talk your self out of it! This is not advise 😉 🏄