i’m going to Hawaii to visit some family in January (they are old, they don’t surf) for 2 weeks. I have always wanted to learn to surf, but before I’ve always been scared. I am a really good swimmer (former high school swim team), and i’m still in pretty good shape. Is it possible to learn to surf in 2 weeks. I’ll be on the Big Island, where do I go, how do i find an instructor? Keep in mind I’m not made of money.
Of course you can!
First I would recommend getting into shape because surfing uses very specific muscles you may not be using now.
You need to do push-ups and bench presses to build your chest muscles, (pecs), so you can push yourself up to stand.
Next you need to do pull-ups or lat pull-downs to work the muscles along your sides, (lats), that you will use to paddle.
A little running will build your cardio and legs muscles.
Then I would take a couple of lessons to get the basics down.
I always recommend that beginners take lessons and use a longboard, (at least 9′ long), as these are the easiest to catch waves with and balance on to stand up.
And finally this site has a great article called ‘Learn How to Surf in One Day’ that I think is terrific:
http://www.BeachTrading.com
And of course, don’t forget to protect your skin from getting sunburned AND getting a stomach rash when you lay on the board – use a rash guard shirt: http://www.Buy-Rash-Guards.com
Good luck and have fun!! 
You can’t learn to surf anywhere in two weeks. But, with a good instructor and some effort on your part, you can surely master the basics. Be a comparison shopper, and check the surf shops for lessons. Don’t just settle for ‘feel good’ tourist lessons if you really want to learn how to surf.
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Of course you can!
First I would recommend getting into shape because surfing uses very specific muscles you may not be using now.
You need to do push-ups and bench presses to build your chest muscles, (pecs), so you can push yourself up to stand.
Next you need to do pull-ups or lat pull-downs to work the muscles along your sides, (lats), that you will use to paddle.
A little running will build your cardio and legs muscles.
Then I would take a couple of lessons to get the basics down.
I always recommend that beginners take lessons and use a longboard, (at least 9′ long), as these are the easiest to catch waves with and balance on to stand up.
And finally this site has a great article called ‘Learn How to Surf in One Day’ that I think is terrific:
http://www.BeachTrading.com
And of course, don’t forget to protect your skin from getting sunburned AND getting a stomach rash when you lay on the board – use a rash guard shirt: http://www.Buy-Rash-Guards.com
Good luck and have fun!!
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Depends on what you mean by learning to surf.
In 2 weeks, does that mean you go everyday? Or only take 2-3 lessons?
If your reasonably in shape, it’s reasonable to be able to stand up on your first lesson if the instructor was good.
You should be able to stand up and ride waves yes.
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In reality you could learn to stand up in day if you’re on the right wave with the right board, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. I think you could have a really fun two weeks trying to figure it all out. Take a lesson from a reputable instructor and give it a go.
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