VAS Entertainment Surf DVD - Learn To Surf W/ Andy Irons
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Description of VAS Entertainment Surf DVD - Learn To Surf W/ Andy Irons
Check out this action packed Surf DVD, 'Learn To Surf W/ Andy Irons'...Sports reviews of VAS Entertainment Surf DVD - Learn To Surf W/ Andy Irons
Customer Review: Could Help a Beginner
Sport shop rating: 3 Stars
This video could help a beginner with a few useful tips, but I'm not sure any film could replace hands-on instruction. Aside from that, all-in-all, fairly watchable and mildly amusing. Also some nice shots of the Hawai'ian surf.
It opens with a brief recap of Andy's surfing accomplishments before going into the instruction. Frankly, Andy seems a little more comfortable on a surfboard than in front of a camera explaining how to do it. His goofy sidekick does most of the talking and tries a little too hard to be funny, but its ok because you know he's only trying to make it watchable.
They cover really the basics, from standing up on a board for the first time on the sand, to some nice board-mounted (surfboard cam) shots of Andy Irons popups in the water. Not the greatest production quality in terms of video quality, directing, filming, script, etc. -- sometimes it looks like they just set up a cheap video camera and told the guys to talk -- but, nonetheless, I found it funny to watch and you get to see a great surfer's technique in action, albeit on small waves.
As far as instructional value, it depends on your level. If you already surf a lot, it will be rehash. But for someone who hasn't been out before, it certainly couldn't hurt and might provide some useful tips. I did some pausing, slow-mo and rewind of a few critical areas, such the board-cam shots. I even re-watched the section about properly tieing the leash cord to the board.
Like I said, it couldn't hurt for a beginner, although there's no real replacement for a hands-on surfing lesson.
Customer Review: A wasted opportunity
Sport shop rating: 1 Stars
Having surfed a couple of times before and not being the absolute natural I was sure I was destined to be, I purchased Andy Iron's DVD. The Chapters profess to cover everything the begineer needs to know, from buying a board to standing, turning and safety. Unfortunately the advice given in the DVD is simple to the point of being patronizing. Iron's advice on equipment involves him going into a surf shop, picking up a board before exclaiming something along the lines of 'this one will do', quickly followed by the narrator pointing out that some of the equipment they're showing you is sponsored by Andy. Iron's coupe de grace is reserved for his explanation of how to stand up on the board, which equates to 'hold the rails, push up and stand up'. If it's that easy andy, why do I need to buy your DVD?
Customer Review: Awful
Sport shop rating: 1 Stars
This DVD is a joke. If you want good content, not here. If you want good production values, not here. On the other hand, if you want to see Andy Irons stare into the camera for 30 minutes while wearing a hat that shills his own surf company, this is pretty good. What a waste of space. He says like three things the whole DVD, and otherwise, it's like he's auditioning to play the role of "Surfer" in some 80s movie. Irons has some sort of sidekick in the movie that does most of the talking (and offers the only real instruction), who is equal parts informative and annoying. I kindof felt sorry for him as it was clear the producers (or Irons) made him do all kinds of lame stuff to try to add some comedy to the DVD. Fail.Customer Review: The WORST video I have ever seen
Sport shop rating: 1 Stars
This movie is a joke. I didn't think a human being could possibly be this sub-moronic; but Andy Irons has achieved a new low. If you are so stupid that you can't figure out the difference between the nose and the tail of the board, then this movie is perfect for you. The whole thing is worthless. Andy Irons is obviously a great surfer; you can't argue with that. But as a former world champion, he should be very embarrassed to have his name associated with probably the worst instructional film for any sport ever created.Customer Review: don't waste your money
Sport shop rating: 1 Stars
hi, im a surfer beginner, i've been for almost a year and i thought this DVD was going to be good,cuz i've heard of andy irons ans stuff, but i found out it was so poor and lame, please don't throw away your money, it shows a couple of useful tips, but about the most important part (standing up) there is this kid i don't know who he is on the explaination instead of been Andy Irons Himself, that was kind of dissapointing ... no big deal this Dvd i think i'll stack it on someplace where it will get dusted ....