surfing skill levels

http://www.noosatropicsurf.net/surfing-skill-levels/ Tropicsurf has a comprehensive skills ladder which enables you and your coach a clear road map to improve your surfing. Every level below has 10 skills that need to be accomplished before moving onto the next level. Our Hottest 100 Skills ladder will empower you with a clear strategy on how to improve your surfing quickly. Ask us about it next time you are doing a private lesson with us here in Noosa. Ph 0414 369 076 Level 1 First timer. Novice. Beginner. Lots to learn – ideally commencing in calm water and then progression to gentle white wash. Level 2 Mastering standing, turning and riding the white wash. Practicing turn and stand skills in the whitewash to make the first green drop easier in the next level. Level 3 First green wave traverses. A complex achievement that needs the instructor to assist with positioning, wave selection and push-ins. Level 4 Starting to paddle into own green waves with no push – but still reliant on instructor to guide position, wave choice and timing with a lot of verbal assistance. Level 5 Independent and capable surfer who can trim, cutback and surf top to bottom. It may not be pretty but they are having fun and halfway there. Level 6 Capable surfer doing re-entries, floaters and trying to get radical. Sometimes a little busy so need to focus on style and holding a rail. Level 7 Carver. Performance surfer with speed and a decent roundhouse. However may struggle with timing or sequencing of rotations. Level 8 Shredder with comprehensive range of major maneuvers including a high quality bottom turn. Level 9 Master. You go big and make it look easy but still could perfect some new school innovation and finesse. Level 10 Innovator and all-rounder in any type of wave. Your surfing is often flawless and your name could be Kelly.

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