Where can I pick up a performance surf camp working on stuff like air reverse, etc? I don't compete anymore (used to) and need some recommendations. I have been working on air reverse but haven't been able to have it click yet.
Surf Simply in Costa Rica. Beyond belief how worth it this place is. Superb one-to-one instruction x3 hrs per day in the water x6 days. And you'll have the gorgeous CR waves under your feet, instead of right coast slop, thus you can actually work on whatever it is you want to improve upon. Been there (surf simply) x2 in the past year. Best deal out there, no lie. PM me if you want more info & no, I'm not a shill for them. Just a fan. www.surfsimply.com
_____________________________________________________________________ "Group hug...?" Good one, that's funny. It's a great coaching / teaching environment. You get 3+ hours in the ocean, every day, with superb one-to-one instructors, on great waves, along with video feedback. A lot of newbs go there, sure, but so do a lot of accomplished surfers for training. One of the instructors has experience on the pro tour. At the end of the week, you're so surfed out & your head is so full of technical knowledge, it's awesome. But, I hear you; you should probably skip the place if you're seeking an isolated existence to learn in. You don't sound as if you'd enjoy the stoke of a cool place with good people whose passion is improving your surfing & which still has that friendly, stoked aspect to it. That's the aspect that's missing in action at most breaks. Instead, you may end up coughing up 60 beans per hour with some young buck yelling 'pop up, dude' or some burnout mumbling 'just do the carving turn, man.' You're right: the place isn't for everyone. Good luck with the lessons. If you find a good instructor, hope you let us know.
Not sure where you are located, but maybe some local options: NY: Skudin Surf NJ: Pro Surf Coaches I have done some video lessons with Adam at Skudin, really helpful in showing you what you are doing right and wrong what you should be focusing on to improve.
DUDE, you said you didn't want to be a shill for that surf school in the second post on this thread. now you are coming off like one.
... hogan camp sounds cool... maybe if I were a younger man.. honestly just surfing consistently good waves you'll progress quickly.. Living overseas with no natural surfing talent but many years of experience.. I got to where I could more consistently throw air and even land a few just by repetitive practice on good waves that do the exact same thing every time and supply all the juice you need. Since moving back to the east coast this summer... I haven't even tried a single one... ugh! So much harder when you actually have to work for it
Hah, correct on the emotional investment (great waves can do that), but no not the latter at this point in life.
