Bristol Uni Surf Club Skating

Service Description

Join us for fun and progressive surfskate sessions tailored to the Bristol Uni Surf Club! Whether you’re completely new to skating or already have some experience, these sessions will help you improve your surfskate skills in a friendly, supportive environment. We’ll cover all the essentials you need to transfer your surfing skills to land, helping you become more comfortable on a surfskate and build confidence for the waves. What You’ll Learn: Basics: We’ll start with the fundamentals – how to safely get on and off your board, finding your stance, and learning to push, carve, and pump with smooth, flowing turns. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine your technique, this session will help you lay a strong foundation. Pumping: Learn to generate speed without pushing by mastering pumping techniques. We'll do drills with cones to help you lock in the right movements and build confidence in your own momentum. Surfskate Maintenance: We’ll cover board setup and maintenance, helping you understand how to tune your board for optimal performance, whether you're skating flat ground or taking on more challenging terrain. Skateparks and Bowls: For those ready to push their skills further, we’ll introduce transition skating and bowls. You’ll learn how to comfortably ride down gentle transitions, flow through banks, and practice rainbow-shaped turns. We’ll also go over skatepark etiquette to ensure everyone feels confident and safe in this new environment. Pump Tracks: Once you’ve got the basics down, we’ll explore pump tracks, where you can practice building and maintaining speed through smooth transitions without taking your foot off the board. What to Bring: Please bring your own helmet and pads (knee, elbow, and wrist guards). A bike helmet is also fine! Boards are available to borrow from the Uni Surf Club or from Soulful Skate Co., please just indicate this on your booking.