going to brazil, then CA. Want to learn how to surf

[asmund]

Hi! I`m going to brazil in about two weeks,(the north east, i will be landing in recife) and will spend about one month there before i`m heading to central amreica(panama costa rica nicaragua). I`ve never surfed before,( but i`m in to wake-boarding and other water sports:i like water) but i`m looking very much forevord to learning it. So i have a few questions:

i was thinking on buying a mini- mal in brazil(ìve heard its really cheap there) beacause they are not as big as a long board(easyer to travel with) and maybe a litle more of an "all round option".

Is this a good beginner board?

Have anyone done som surfing in this area of brazil? whats it like?

any comments will be great!
Thanks!
Asmund(norway)

I know there are a lots of beach breaks here so i figured out its

[surf patrol]

Hi Asmund, welcome to Surfing Waves,

We have plenty of learning to surf information so make sure you get plenty of tips before you go. You might want to take a quick look at http://www.surfing-waves.com/atlas/south_america/brazil.html for a bit more information about surfing in Brazil.

A minimal is an excellent choice for a beginners board and will be a lot easier to get around with than a big malibu board.

Perhaps our friend leolivi will have some good information about surfing in Brazil - where are you leolivi

Make sure you take plenty of piccys and send us a few. Hope you enjoy your trip - when are you going?