Once you have completed your beginners level, you are now ready to really start learning more about the waves, surf culture and some manoeuvres.
Everything you need to know is in ASI's Learn to Surf - Intermediate level manual.
Test your surfing knowledge and see what you score!. Intermediate Quiz
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Demonstrate ability to control the surfboard and link intermediate level surfing manoeuvres.
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Peeling (unbroken) waves of 3 feet (1 metre). Short or long board.
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Have the skills and knowledge at the beginner level
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Interpret weather, swell, tides, wind direction and speed information to work out surf conditions Select a surfing location for the intermediate surfer How surfers use rips to their advantage Techniques to negotiate broken and unbroken waves - duck dive How to exiting water at different types of surf breaks Choose suitable waves to ride Identify the take-off position Techniques for turning Methods to get off the wave Surfing Manoeuvres
Trim on forehand and backhand Top turn (forehand) Bottom turn (with spray, forehand)
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Parts of your board and how they enhance performance Choosing a surfboard for the intermediate surfer and prevailing surf conditions Surfing safety and assistance clothing
Surfing Manoeuvres
Top turn (backhand) Bottom turn (with spray, backhand) Cut-back (forehand) Re-entry (forehand) Linking manoeuvres
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Experience surfing at a beach break Experience surfing at a reef break Experience surfing at a point break Experience surfing at a river mouth
Surfing Manoeuvres
Cut-back (backhand) Re-entry (backhand) Linking manoeuvres
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Find an accredited surfing school. Learn from the best, always choose ASI.
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