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beginner surfer can't decide between mexico, nicaragua or co

Postby guypaterson » Sat Aug 12, 2006 4:48 pm

i'm a beginner surfer looking for somewhere with easy beach breaks and a bit of life about the place. i can't decide whether to go to mexico, costa rica or nicaragua. i'm coming from UK for all of october. help?
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Postby IdRatherBeSurfing » Sat Aug 12, 2006 4:55 pm

how much of a beginner? Cos if you really wanted to improve, you'd be better sticking around your home break and learning there Id have thought
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Postby WooD » Sat Aug 12, 2006 8:21 pm

I agree 100% that if your a beginner, the last thing you wood want to do is surf any of the spots you mentioned.
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Postby isaluteyou » Sun Aug 13, 2006 1:29 am

Agreed its much better to know your local spot
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Postby WooD » Mon Aug 14, 2006 12:44 am

I'm not sure what kind of break you might have, but theres nothing better than a nice sandy bottom to learn on.
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Postby JP1 » Mon Aug 14, 2006 4:44 pm

CR,
Numerous beginner breaks and tons of surf schools.

If you dont mind staying within civilization then head to tamarindo for a couple days and link up with a surf school.

I have heard nothing but good things from the schools in CR around Tamarindo.

Mexico's pacific coast also offers a few schhols where numerous mello beach breaks are. Try the Costa Azul on the pacific coast. Its a little pricey for my taste but they offer really good packages for the individual and family.

Wherever you go your gonna enjoy it.

I know a few people that leardned to surf in CR then came back to Texas completely hooked. Even if it is your first time dont fret just get some proper instructions
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