In the epic Hollywood surf movie, North Shore, Alex Rogers’ advice to Rick Kane is key as he attempts to paddle out to surf in the ocean for the first time. If you’re a new surfer, learning how to get out to the waves is the first step to actually trying to surf them. The …
A closeout is when a wave just breaks on itself all at once or in too large a section for you to get past. Sometimes, a wave closes out and you don’t have many options on where to go. If you’re just learning or you surf beach breaks often, you’re going to encounter closeouts. Learning …
One of the often overlooked areas of affected how a particular surfboard performs is changing the surfer that’s trying to ride it – that’s you! One of the common answers to “how do I get better at surfing?” is often surf more. And while that’s certainly true, it’s kind of a cop out. Yes, to …