[annie69]

I went to Newquay this summer and finally took up surfing, i had 1 lesson and then i surfed another 3 days. I am going again next year for 2 weeks and then moving in a couple of years, but i just wondered roughly how long did it take people to stand up and fully know how to get up quick etc etc.

[Kaiser Chief]

Not sure buddy... think everyone's different.

Keep persevering. I do - some days I'm ok and next I bomb.

Laters KC xx xx

[keona w]

Just relax into it and dont worry if you have a mare,i have more mares than good days.If you get anxious or worried you tend to rush/hurry things and it can be detrimental.Practice and it will come,dont set yourself a time limit.Enjoy yourself and let things progress at your own pace,of course it can always help talking to and watching other surfers too.good luck and enjoy.kw

[Kaiser Chief]

Here here!!

KC xx

[62microbus]

as above really, just enjoy it and dont worry about standing up too quickly. as said above sometimes its just not your day and your better off going for a cup o tea lol

[indy surf bum]

on my first day of surfing, no lessons. just had mystepdad telling me when to stand up etc.

i couldn't stand up all day. but i loved it. the next day i was riding all the way in

[CaptainAdventure]

Hopefully i can do the same as you indy, got my first surfing lesson tomorrow, can't wait, it's like christmas has come early