I had a fantastic time! Buttons is a great teacher and just a really good guy with a good heart (he does a lot of volunteer work, helping disabled children and children with cystic fibrosis learn to surf). Everybody knows him, and every time I was paddling back to him after I rode a wave (yes, he had me riding... More

I have to admit I know nothng about surfing or surfers. we werent going to bother but as we're moving to Sydney in a few months thougt it would be a good idea to give the kids a taster. I didnt realise when we booked this who buttons was or what his contribution had been to surfing - but the... More

My husband and I booked a private lesson with Buttons after a friend absolutely would not let me leave Hawaii without one. I was actually excited because I am always up for a little adventure. My husband was convinced he wasn't going to be able to get up and wasn't looking forward to it. Buttons was extremely patient and very... More

Me and my wife visited the famous North shores of Oahu for my 41st birthday. I finally decided to try my 1st surfing experience. I was very lucky to have a true legend of Pro surfer as my instructor.. Buttons is very nice person with a big heart. He wasn't just collecting the fee. He is really care about you... More

Buttons was more concerned about getting us in the water and starting than he was about collecting fees. I'm 49 and got up first try (I had to keep up with my adult sons). Buttons explanations were simple, but effective, and he'd showed us what we needed to do or adjust to get up. And his crew was very helpful... More

Buttons is the real deal. Lessons are affordable, fun, and direct. He is very to the point and explains things quickly and efficiently on the beach, then gets you out to surf! The location was mellow, and in between waves he and his crew gave us good advice and made sure we caught plenty of waves. We ended up surfing... More

Buttons made the entire surfing experience on the North Shore so great. He teaches surfing because he loves it and wants to share that with everyone. Had never surfed before and I enjoyed it so much I came back the next day. Not only that, but his entire team was completely professional and looked after everyone around. Thanks, Buttons!

My girlfriend and I, like so many other reviewers, were complete novices and wanted to give surfing a go. Following up a recommendation from the owner of the studio we rented, we scheduled a lesson with Buttons Surf School. We actually showed up late, but Buttons made no fuss about it and worked us in without complaint. After a useful... More

Buttons is simply amazing. Born and bred on the island, he knows exactly where to take you surfing for the best possible experience. Don't think the North Shore is only for big waver professionals - Buttons knows the perfect places to get you the best waves for your surfing level. The guy truly LOVES surfing and wants to make sure... More