Radfish Malibu

Today was my first time paddle boarding ever! After paddle boarding and doing a great job I thought to my self, «Damn, if I would have known that I was going to paddle board this damn well I would have done my hair» lol the reason I didn’t fall was because tony was a good teacher! He gave me the 5 rules, generated by his knowledge of the
5 things people do wrong automatically, and I followed them and did very well!

Tony is an amazing instructor. Definitely use Radfish if you are taking SUP lessons!

Great experience with a great teacher! If you want a truly unique, personalized and memorable Malibu adventure, call RADFISH!!!
Tony, owner of Radfish, will make you feel confident and safe whatever your age or experience level. He had me and my niece up and «running» faster than I expected!
After he covered water safety Tony taught us how to SUP in 5 easy steps! Once we felt comfortable enough, we even had time to enjoy the Malibu coast on our own while practicing our new sport.
I can’t wait to take another lesson from Tony and maybe one day get one of his handmade boards!

Tony was awesome. Fun, friendly instructor who took me and a group of 4 friends (all first time paddle boarders) out for a fantastic lesson. He helped us get comfortable quickly and then we enjoyed the amazing water, including dolphins, off the Malibu coast. I highly recommend Radfish Malibu!

Looong overdue review. Tony «Rad“fish is awesome! He had our family of five SUPing in no time. His instructions were spot on. Tony was engaging and skillful. His years on the water make him the go to guy for Malibu watersports. As an added bonus, he as able to take all kinds of great pictures for vacation memories. Tony also taught my son to surf. Tony, thanks for everything and we WILL return.

Tony really is the best!!! My husband and I took a lesson from tony and he was able to get my 200lb 6’5″ husband to surf within the first 20 minutes! I have never felt safer in the ocean. Thanks so much tony!

This was the highligh of our trip. We took surf lessons and had seven people in our group. Tony handled our group like a true professional. He got every one of us up on the waves. I think we are all hooked.

Tony was great fun! I felt confident in the water, it was my first SUP lesson and I did great. He teaches the basic 5-​rules to remember in an easy and fun way, and I really enjoyed the experience. Would gladly go out on the water with him again!

Highly professional, responsive, and affordable. The quality and workmanship are top notch. Highly recommended.

Awesome day of paddleboarding with Tony!
As it was our first time he explained everything in a very straightforward way, made sure we were able to get out and back in to the beach somewhat difficult conditions, allowed us as much time as we wanted and basically looked after us from start to finish.
Loves his job, good guy, would recommend paying him a visit any time you are in the area!
Cheers Tony!

I got in touch with Tony at 10 pm, hoping to schedule a lesson for the next day (to celebrate my mom’s birthday)… He came through huge! He made it happen for us. Gave a GREAT lesson. He goes above and beyond. A great teacher who has perfected the lesson he gives. He is extremely patient and has great insights to share, and he gives you great adjustments while you are on the water. You will be totally at ease, and he will bring the best out of you. It was my Mom’s 67^th birthday. My mom is a badass, but she was a little anxious beforehand, and she has little experience out in the waves – she felt totally comfortable with Tony there looking after her! The radfish opened a whole world of possibilities for us out on the ocean. We all need a taste of big blue. Thanks Tony!

Originally scheduled for a noon time lesson, but someone bailed on Tony for their 10 o’clock. I just got my rental and headed from the airport (LAX), about 15 minutes after he texted me the info. I couldn’t get there until 11:20 or so, but his flexibility and mine made it work. He explained how the water gets choppier in the afternoon and morning lessons are ideal. Bam, 20 min. or so, hammered out some of the basics on the beach, a little repetition to get comfortable and we were off to ride some waves. Safety first (cover your head), lead foot for gas, back foot to brake… too simple. Ride the wave down w/​your «brake foot» lean forward and smooth it out… you’re surfing like a pro. Great instruction, that turned into a breezy afternoon. It’s a good work out, but if you have the conditioning of a water polo player you won’t be spent after two hours… otherwise. Thanks Tony.

Tony is the man! Awesome boards and amazing lessons. Great value. Paddles are light and high performance. Kudos! — Cobra

I booked a paddle board lesson with Radfish for myself and a friend from out of state. Tony was a fantastic teacher and made us feel totally safe and comfortable out in the ocean. He even took the time to take some memorable photos and videos of us as we paddled around and tried out some yoga moves. I highly recommend him!

Tony really knows how to teach surfing. His friendly manner and wave wisdom are some of the many great qualities he possesses. He knows how to gage the level of his student and fine tune the lesson. My 12 year old daughter came out of the water feeling successful and happy with her experience catching many waves. We will be repeat customers for sure!

Tony, the Radfish! He reminded me of Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, «Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air…» I couldn’t agree with James H. more, paddle boarding and surfing is his life. He IS the king of the sea.
My girlfriends and I had a great surfing lesson from the best. We spent a good amount of time on the beach learning about safety, paddle, pop up, balance… etc. Tony’s instructions were straightforward, easy to follow, and you can tell it’s from years of experience. He was really patient answering all of our questions.
We took turns to surf, and each time he gave us critics for improvement. At the end we were being able to stand up, it was so exciting! We weren’t concerned about safety because he was very protective in the water. He has an uplifting personality. He was responsible, and cared a great deal about his students. He made sure we get better and better each time while having fun!
I’m a city girl but always loved the ocean. I’ve never thought about becoming a surfer girl, but I think Tony just unleashed a monster.
Look out for a black truck with bright pink font — Radfish Malibu! Excellent customer service, and impeccable teaching style. Look no further if you are interested to purchase the best paddleboard or take surfing/​paddle boarding lesson, Tony got all!

If you want to learn from the best… you go see Tony. PaddleBoarding and Surfing is his life. His passion for it makes you want to buy boards and lessons from him and him only. You will definitely have the time of your life!

Tony was super patient, kind, and fun!
Love this guy!

I’m shocked there aren’t more reviews for Radfish! Tony has an awesome thing going, with a wide variety of fun water adventures and lessons to try solo or with friends. I had been wanting to try SUP for quite a while, and am so glad I called up Radfish. Tony kept things simple and friendly, and before I knew it I was way out on the water. It was obvious Tony has a lifetime of experience in the ocean, and knows the beaches around Malibu like the back of his hand. I had such a fun and serene time out the Pacificj, and came back for more only a few days later. I can’t wait to get my own board, and when I do I know I’ll get a Radfish one ;) Definitely recommended!

5÷31÷2013 Edit «
Just bought a 10′ paddle board from Tony, he’s a really nice guy he gave us a great deal on a really nice new board great logo he even gave us some extras! Can’t wait to put the board in water I’ll update the review after trying out the board but if your interested in a paddle board I highly recommend Tony of Badfish SurfSup!