by Hans | Aug 3, 2026 | General
For rapid surf progression in the U.S., your two strongest routes are a local intensive block with a pro-led private or semi-private coach, or a destination multi-day surf camp built around structured daily training. Hhsurf (Hans Hedemann Surf School) in Waikiki...
by Hans | Aug 2, 2026 | General
Six inventions changed surfing more than everything else combined: Tom Blake’s 1935 fin, the foam board transition of the late 1950s, the leash (1971), the bodyboard (1971), sensor systems like TRAX and SurfOne, and advanced materials like WYVE’s 3D-printed cores. For...
by Hans | Aug 1, 2026 | General
For long surf sessions, the most effective approach is a layered system: UPF 50+ clothing, a broad-spectrum water-resistant SPF 50 mineral sunscreen applied 15–20 minutes before paddling out, and a zinc stick targeted to your face, ears, nose, and lips. The American...
by Hans | Jul 31, 2026 | General
The biggest obstacles first-timers face in group surf lessons are wave timing, board positioning, pop-up mechanics, paddling fatigue, and the crowd dynamics that come with sharing waves. The fastest fix for all of them? Book a small managed group with a low number of...
by Hans | Jul 30, 2026 | General
Structured surf instruction speeds skill acquisition, reduces injury risk, and builds genuine water confidence faster than self-teaching alone. Whether you’re stepping on a board for the first time or trying to break through a plateau, the advantages of surf coaching...
