You were just in the water, so why would you need to add more water to yourself. Doesn’t make any sense. Or does it? Why should you rinse off after a surf? A post-surf shower should always be a part of your surfing routine. For one, you’ll feel more comfortable after rinsing off after being …
Are you shopping for a Christmas/Hanukkah, holiday, or birthday gift for that special surfer in your life? You’ve come to the right place! Surfers may be some of the easiest folks to shop for. We don’t need much to be happy other than some waves and some stoke. Luckily, there are some easy things you …
Surfing is one of the few action sports where wearing a helmet is rare – at both the competitive and recreational level. However, when you consider that head trauma is one of the most common causes of injury and death for surfers, a helmet for surfing might make more sense. Helmet technology has come a …
You’re going to need to do some thinking and experimentation with your action camera – whether it’s a GoPro or something else – if you want to get the best shots without interrupting your surfing too much. The first few time surfing with a camera can feel really weird, especially if you have to hold …
You don’t need a lot of “things” to enjoy the ocean. If you’re a real purist, you could simply bodysurf naked and get your surfing fill. But, if you’ve been surfing for any amount of time, you’ll find your surfing toolkit along with your curiosity and ability to experiment with different equipment has grown. If …
If you fall into the majority of surfers around the world, you’re probably going to need a wetsuit (or two or three) depending on the time of year and the temperature of the water you’ll be surfing. There are a good deal of options when it comes to choosing a wetsuit – some nuances more …
The Ultimate Wetsuit Guide for Surfers (AKA What to Wear Surfing?) Read More »
Sunscreen might be one of the most important pieces of your surfing toolkit. Unless you want to be cooped up inside nursing some radiation poisoning and missing out on surf, you’re going to want to get yourself some good sunscreen. The best sunscreen for surfing is going to be something that is: If you’re wearing …
Obviously the only reasons you’re not landing those airs or making those XXL drops is because you’ve got the wrong traction pad… Yeah, right. While a traction pad probably won’t make you a better surfer, a good traction pad will last longer and give you the grip and leverage you need to stick different maneuvers …
Surfboards can have this weird tendency to feel real fragile whenever they’re out of the water. Bumps against corners and car trunks, drops on rocks or asphalt, sun damage, overly-tightened tie downs, careless baggage handlers, messy cargo holds, etc. – can all lead to a situation where your board is looking worse for wear and …
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If you’re just starting to surf or you’re interested in giving it a try, you might be wonder what sort of equipment you’ll need as a beginner surfer. Here’s what you’ll need: A big board with decent volume. A wetsuit. A leash. Some wax. Check out some of our recommendations for the best surf equipment …