Questions About Surfing
Here's a continuously updated list of the most commonly asked questions posted to the surfing forum. If you don't see what you're looking for, post your question to the forum and you'll receive a prompt response or email me at surfing.guide@about.com
What is "Dawn Patrol"?
For those unfamiliar with the term, “dawn patrol” refers to a surfer’s arrival at the beach at or just before sunrise. The inclusion of the word “patrol” is idiosyncratic with the common conception of the casual surf attitude; however, the connotation of some militaristic mission impossible is justified.
For those unfamiliar with the term, “dawn patrol” refers to a surfer’s arrival at the beach at or just before sunrise. The inclusion of the word “patrol” is idiosyncratic with the common conception of the casual surf attitude; however, the connotation of some militaristic mission impossible is justified.
I’m a pretty good surfer. Why can’t I do well in contests?
I’m a pretty good surfer. Why can’t I do well in contests?
I’m a pretty good surfer. Why can’t I do well in contests?
Can a Tail Patch Help my Surfing?
Help for surfers in need of answers?
Help for surfers in need of answers?
Surfboard Tail Question
A question on surfboard design and surfboard tails
A question on surfboard design and surfboard tails
Can you surf at night?
It's a bit sketchy at times, but night surfing can be an enlightening adventure.
It's a bit sketchy at times, but night surfing can be an enlightening adventure.
Should I throw my board when faced with a large oncoming wave?
Surfing FAQ: Should I throw my board when faced with a large oncoming wave?
Surfing FAQ: Should I throw my board when faced with a large oncoming wave?
How do I get ready for a surf trip?
FAQ's...How do I get ready for a surf trip? An article that teaches surfers how to prepare for their next surfing trip.
FAQ's...How do I get ready for a surf trip? An article that teaches surfers how to prepare for their next surfing trip.
The Eternal Truths of Surfing
The Eternal Truths of Surfing. What real wave riders can depend on.
The Eternal Truths of Surfing. What real wave riders can depend on.
Are You a Kook?
Find out if you are a kook right here.
Find out if you are a kook right here.
What is considered a good stance?
What is considered a good stance?
What is considered a good stance?
Surf Style
Surf Style is something mystical and beautiful. But what makes up a surfer's style? Jay DiMartino at About.com writes articles about surf style and culture.
Surf Style is something mystical and beautiful. But what makes up a surfer's style? Jay DiMartino at About.com writes articles about surf style and culture.
What should I pack for a surf trip?
If you want to know what to pack for your next trip, scope this handy-dandy chcklist.
If you want to know what to pack for your next trip, scope this handy-dandy chcklist.
When should I pull out (not catch a wave)?
When Not to Catch a Wave There is a critical moment when you should not catch a wave. Generally this is when a wave has formed into a C and is throwing water forward at high speed. If you catch the wave at this point, you'll be treated to a new experience: Going Over the Falls.
When Not to Catch a Wave There is a critical moment when you should not catch a wave. Generally this is when a wave has formed into a C and is throwing water forward at high speed. If you catch the wave at this point, you'll be treated to a new experience: Going Over the Falls.
How can I stay safe while surfing?
Check out what Brave New World Surf Shop has to say.
Check out what Brave New World Surf Shop has to say.
What kind of board should I start on?
Check out what Brave New World Surf Shop has to say.
Check out what Brave New World Surf Shop has to say.
Does it matter what kind of wax I use on my surfboard?
Without the right wax, your session may simply slip away.
Without the right wax, your session may simply slip away.
Is the ocean the only place you can go surfing?
There is hope for all you inlanders.
There is hope for all you inlanders.
What is Surfing?
An answer to an unanswerable question?
An answer to an unanswerable question?
Can the sun hurt my surfboard?
Click here and learn my friend.
Click here and learn my friend.
Who gets the wave?
It's a question of priority.
It's a question of priority.
How do I keep my board from flying out of my pickup bed?
A question of movement and restraint.
A question of movement and restraint.
Can I use wax to seal a ding?
A common practice, but does it work?
A common practice, but does it work?
Where are the biggest waves in the world?
They are big and nasty, and many of these spots were not even known 10 years ago.
They are big and nasty, and many of these spots were not even known 10 years ago.
A good transition board?
What to choose when you transition form a longboard to a shortboard.
What to choose when you transition form a longboard to a shortboard.