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Hans Hedemann Surf School

2586 Kalakaua Ave, Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Oahu, HI
(808) 924-7778
Ranked #57 of 132 tours in Honolulu
4.0 of 5 stars 59 Reviews
Type: Water Sports
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Edmonton, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

From start to finish this surf shop was great!! Signing up and getting geared, to the actual lessons themselves Seth was fun, knowledgeable about the history of Waikiki, and very aware as an instructor when it comes to safety and teaching. "I've got to stress to you to fall flat in the water." and encouraging to me, the student, "That... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
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Make sure to get the $20 off coupon from the free ads on the streets i think 101 things to do has one, making theses guy a great price for a lesson, More

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Lihue, Hawaii
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

We rented stand-up paddle boards for two days from this surf shop. The gentleman were very nice. When we first arrived a group of surf students has just returned so it was a bit confusing as to where to go, and we did not receive attention for some time. When they noticed us they were very helpful. They gave us... More

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Grande Prairie, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Had a great time, the instructors are excellent and made it very easy to learn. I think it's over priced though. I would like to see cheaper rates for the lessons and more of that money go towards the hard working instructors that are out there from sun up to sun down. Overall though it was an experience. Cheers! More

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

We had a wonderful experience with our family (three kids - 12, 10 and 8) at the Hans Hedermann Surf School. Their location is easy to find and the instructors were all excellent. The spot on the beach they used was not very crowded and all of us got up on our boards within the first or second try. We... More

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Burbank, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

Prices comparable to the other surf lessons offered up and down the beach. If you are staying in Waikiki the location could not be more perfect - show up in a bathing suit and they provide everything else: equipment, rash guard, surf shoes, and sunscreen if you forgot. Two hour lessons start on land, to train the body what it... More

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Saskatoon, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

the instructors were kind & knew what they were doing but we very much enjoyed the North Shore Surf Girls (NSSG) lessons better for these reasons: 1) more time spent directly with students 2) less wasted time (especially driving to place to surf) 3) better value for your money 4) didnt feel ripped off by the NSSG 5) caught way... More

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Houston, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011

46 years old I decided it was time to learn to surf, and my daughter (14) reluctantly agreed. After online research we settled on HH, and booked two semi-private lessons meaning we had one instructor for the two of us (the other students and trainers were near so a good mix of being social and being exclusive). We surfed from... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

Highly recommend the crew at Hans heddemann Surfing. I had Shaun (Rasta hair) who was a pro Surfer and lines up the waves for you and helps you choose which ones to take. Also, the gals in the store will do a dry run with you so you learn how to stand up. Also get the pics afterwards..well worth it!!!! More

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island park ny
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011

We went back to Waikiki this year because the surf is so great! We took another lesson from Hans Hedemann, and had another great experience. Our instructor got me into bigger waves than I had been in before, and totally got me past my fear of the drop. Ray is a great teacher, and was really able to critic my... More

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