Beginner Surfskate Courses
Perhaps you were gifted a surfskate, got inspired by stylish videos on social media, want to improve your surfing, or you’re simply curious to learn something new. If you’re new to surfskating, or have tried it but never quite felt stable or in control, this course is your ideal starting point.
Designed for beginners with little to no surfskate experience, we focus on building confidence from the ground up. You’ll learn how surfskates work, how to stand comfortably on the board, and how to generate speed through body movement rather than pushing.
Sessions are progressive, supportive and technique-led, helping you develop balance, coordination and flow at your own pace. Whether your goal is to feel more confident in the skatepark or to improve your surfing on land, this course gives you strong, transferable foundations.
🌀 Completely beginner-friendly
🧡 Small, supportive groups with plenty of individual attention
🛹 Board, helmet and protective gear included
✨ A ready-made skate crew to practise and progress with
🏄♀️ Build your surf skills and confidence on land
“I am sooooo pleased I joined the 6 week surf skate course. I felt so welcomed and supported by Danielle and her team that came to support. I couldn’t believe my progress over the 6 weeks and now have a lush group of friends to continue my journey with. Xxx”
Katie
Book a Course
Use discount code "CourseFriends10" for a 10% discount when booking two or more spots together in a 5 or 6 week course
6-week beginner surfskate course. Sundays 10 am. All equipment included.
Starts Oct 18
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6-week beginner surfskate course. Sundays at 10.30am. All equipment included.
Starts Jan 3, 2027
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Sample 6-Week Journey
Each 90-minute session takes place at a Bristol skatepark or smooth, skate-friendly space. The outline below shows a typical journey from stability and surfskate movement on flat ground into carving, banks and gentle skatepark features. We’ll shape it around the group, season and conditions. You can also explore the Progression Tree for more detail.
Because we skate in public outdoor spaces, course times and locations are shaped around daylight, weather and how busy each spot is. Your planned locations will be emailed around a week before the course begins. We’ll also keep you updated in the course WhatsApp group if the skate weather gods have other ideas.
Week 1 – Surfskate Foundations
Get familiar with the surfskate setup, stance, posture and truck system. We'll help you feel comfortable and find your rhythm on the flat.
📍Ashton Gate Stadium / West End Car Park (bad weather option)
Week 2 – Pumping & Generating Speed
Learn how to generate speed without pushing using body movement, compression and extension. Focus on timing, rhythm and flow on flat ground.
📍St George Skatepark / West End Car Park (bad weather option)
Week 3 – Turning & Carving Control
Refine heel and toe turns, linking pumps into smooth carves. Learn how to control direction, speed and line choice with your whole body.
📍St George Skatepark / West End Car Park (bad weather option)
Week 4 – Banks & Transitions
Apply your skills to gentle banks and transitions in the skatepark. Learn how to roll in, maintain speed and carve up and down features with confidence.
📍Victoria Park Skatepark / West End Car Park (bad weather option)
Week 5 – Pump Track
Learn the pump track rhythm and efine your toe and heelside turns.
📍Brunel Way Pump Track or West End Car Park (bad weather option)
Week 6 – Skatepark Flow / Pump Track [+Celebratory Coffee/Drink] 🥳
Bring everything together in a relaxed, playful session focused on flow, confidence and enjoyment.
