Hey guys,
Just a quick word up about some lessons I took recently with Rapture's Bali surf instructor Teko.
I was looking for somewhere to start as a beginner that wasn't in Kuta: I found Padang Padang.
Did shop around the local surf schools for the best instructor/lessons. There's seems to be some reputable operators around but Rapture was by far the best value. You get virtually a whole day of surfing for a fifth of what you'd pay in Australia (my home country).
And surfing on reef was not even a concern. They wait until the tides are high and the instructor tells you which waves to catch, with an eye on you the whole time.
I felt very looked after, though a little humbled when I watched the 'ko' pull some rippin moves!
Very happy with this intro to surfing. I improved well more than i would've expected. Having a private instructor made a big difference for me.
If you're looking for somewhere outside of busy, crazy Kuta (though you can still scoot in to party - it's only half an hour away), I def recommend Rapture.
Big Cheers.