Find tips on how to improve your surfing. If you want to be a better surfer, this is the first place to start before you look into new boards, fins, and gear.
A lot of new surfers and people interested in learning how to surf have the same questions: just how hard is it to learn to surf? By most measures, surfing is a fairly hard thing to learn. Surfing is harder than most other sports for a few reasons: Nature plays a huge role in how …
Many beginner surfers often wonder when they can transition from their longboard to something shorter. It’s a valid question, and as you progress through your surfing experience, you’ll certainly feel the desire to experiment with new boards and equipment. If you’re just getting started, the longboard is a great choice for learning how to surf. …
Regardless of the sport (or just life in general, really), knowing how to fall properly and recover is key to preventing injuries and staying safe. Wiping out is a big part of surfing – whether you’re just getting started or your trying new waves or maneuvers, you’re going to eat it. Knowing how to wipe …
If you’re looking for a guaranteed way to get more barrels – even on the tiniest of days – take up body surfing. Bodysurfing is a great way to not only enjoy more ways, but to improve your surfing too. It’s one of the purest forms of wave riding, that really requires you to develop …
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Surfing competitions have a big hand in both the progression and popularization of the sport. Here’s a look at the history of the modern surf competition and some of the past surfing champs, as well as the future of surf competition with its debut in the Olympics in 2020. History of Modern Surf Competition Surf …
Here is a list of some surf museums to check out around the United States. California Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum Location: 411 Olive Ave, Huntington Beach, California Hours: 12 pm to 5 pm Cost: Free Phone: (714) 465-4350 Website: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalSurfingMuseum Outdoor Surfboard Exhibit Location: Palm Ave between Seacoast Drive & 3rd Street, Imperial Beach, …
You can find all sorts of lists that go on and on about surfing rules, but at its core it really just boils down to 3 things: Be aware. Be respectful. Use common sense. That’s it – if you can do those 3 things, chances are you’re going to have a good time in the …
If you want to maximize the number of days you can surf and you want to progress your surfing, you’ll need to learn how to adapt to both small waves and big waves. Your exact scale of small to big is going to vary on some of your own personal factors, but there are some …
Sustainability goes a lot further than just recycling, banning plastic bags, or using natural ingredients. Sustainability requires taking a full look at a product’s life-cycle and the broader impacts that certain activities have. Within surfing there exists a strange dichotomy of having a deep respect of the ocean and the environment while using equipment and …
Once you’re able to catch waves, pop-up, and surf down the line consistently you’re ready to start practicing more maneuvers that will allow you to refine your style and get the most out of your waves. Some key things to remember when learning new surfing maneuvers: Repetition is key. Sometimes the wave is going to …