"Since I became a mom so young, I have passed up a lot of the ~riskier~ activities over the years. So, when the chance to try surfing recently came up, something in me said: Why not? Now feels the right time to start exploring who I am outside of being a parent, and hopefully discover some new passions along the way."
"My instructor, Jake, was very calm, which helped balance my anxiety, lol. After centering yourself on the board, the key things to master are the timing of popping up and knowing where to position your feet/your stance. And, this goes without saying, but surfing is a very tiring sport for someone who isn't used to it. I was definitely feeling it when paddling back to position before the waves were generated each time."
Became a mother very young and is approaching an empty-nest phase in the 30s, prompting exploration of activities outside parenting. Chose surfing as a new, risk-managed adventure by using a controlled wave pool to address a fear of sharks. The instructor remained calm and emphasized centering on the board, timing the pop-up, and proper foot placement and stance. Surfing proved physically demanding, especially paddling back to position between generated waves. Wave-pool pricing runs about $200 solo or $320 with an instructor plus fees, while ocean private lessons in LA cost around $165. Wave pools pair well with desert getaways; ocean learning suits long-term coastal surfers; parents may prefer wave pools for safety.
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