Surfing / Bodyboarding: Most Popular Articles

Drop in on This Shin-Dig.
Looking for party theme ideas? Here you'll find all you need to throw a surfing party. Decorations, menu, dress, invitation ideas and more.

Choosing Your First Surfboard
Jay DiMartino has written scores of articles on surf technique and culture. Here he provides help for beginners in choosing the right board.

Best Surf Movies Ever
A list of the most memorable modern surf movies from Big Wednesday and North Shore to Pointbreak and Blue Crush.

Duck-Diving
Duck-diving is another step in a series of articles in my step-by-step tutorial that teaches you how to surf.

How to Stand on a Surfboard
A surfing article detailing how to stand up on a surfboard by Jay DiMartino at About.com who has written scores of articles helping beginning and advanced surfers improve their techniques.

Catching a Wave.
Learn how to catch a wave with a step-by-step process article written by Jay DiMartino at About.com as part of a surf instruction series for beginning surfers.

Paddling Out for the First ...
Jay DiMartino at About.com has written scores of articles helping beginning and advanced surfers improve their techniques. In this step Jay teaches how to paddle your surfboard.

How to Buy Sunglasses
Surfers need to wear sunglasses religously! Here are some tips to help surfers and beach enthusiasts get the most from their eyewear and avoid eye problems such as pterygiums.

Basic Surf Tips
From About.com: Brave New World Surf Shop gives basic information on basic surfing rules and tips for beginners. Article includes surf, surf etiquette, standing, duck diving, tips for beginners, paddle, How To surf, Tips for Surfing, Beginners,Surfboards,You, Brave New World.

Angling Down the Line.
Jay DiMartino at About.com has written scores of articles on surfing technique and culture. Here he explains how to ride (or angle)across the face of a wave. It's Another step in learning to surf for beginners.

Choosing the Right Surf Spot
Jay DiMartino at About.com has written scores of articles on surf technique and culture. Here he explains how a beginner can correctly choose a surf break to practice his/her surfing.

Board Care 101
Learn how to properly take care of your surfboard.

What is 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.

Loaded Pintail Carve Board
Yeah, from a surfer’s perspective, the Loaded Pintail is a sweet and sweaty speed board that is set up for serious carveage. No slipping and sliding here…No flicking and flapping...trickin and trippin’.

Pterygium Treatment
As a lifelong surfer, I have suffered from pterygia for two decades and even had two surgeries. Here I detail pterygium causes and syptoms, and even recommend a great doctor whose innovative and unique approach to pterygium removal may have finally given the white eyes I wanted.

Frontside Roundhouse
Learn to surf for free at about.com. This article breaks down one of the most finctional and visually stunning moves in any surfer's bag of tricks. I have broken this move down into seven(that's right, seven)easy steps.

How to Hit the Lip
Jay DiMartino at About.com has written scores of articles for beginning to advanced surfers that teach maneuvers, surfboard care, and wave forecasting. Here you will find a surf instruction article focusing on how to correctly bash, hit, and whack the lip of a wave.

Make your Old Board Young
When a surfboard has been ridden hard and long, it eventually loses its vitality, but this article explains how a surfer can easily infuse an old board with new life.

The State of Slater
Kelly Slater has been pro surfing's champion, but can he hold on amidst the performances of Andy Irons, Taj Burrow, and Mick Fanning.

All-time
Surf Slang Dictionary: All-time, Epic, Classic

7S Superfish
The 7S Superfish is a great board for any level rider, but I believe would greatly help newer surfers who may have trouble catching waves or turning their big beginner boards. This board is loose and fast, and its innovative step-deck design gives it the feel of a thinner board while still being maneuverable in small, crappy surf.

When to Wear a Leash
What is it? Where did it come from? Why do we wear it? An article discussing the history, mystique, and reasons behind wearing a surfboard leash or legrope.

Isle Surfboards Retro Fish
Isle Surfboards sent their 6'2" Retro Fish for a reveiw. Its unique design and innovative blend of old school and new school energy made for a blazing good time. Read the review!

FCS Fins
A brief introduction and review of FCS fins.

World Surfing Games
The World’s Best National Surfing Teams Set to Compete at the 2006 Lost Energy Drink ISA World Surfing Games United States to Host International Surfing Event in Huntington Beach, Opening Ceremonies Commence October 14, 2006 Huntington Beach, Calif., September 14, 2006 – The 2006 Lost Energy Drink ISA World Surfing Games is poised to feature some of the best surfers from around the globe competing for their respective countries October 14-22, 2006 in Huntington Beach, Calif.

Fatburner
I recently gave the Webber Fatburner a test is some really fun three foot Florida surf. Here is where the Fatburner’s fatness really shines. Who says obesity in America is always a bad thing? This "big boned" board catches waves with about two paddle strokes and then flies across flat sections like it’s powered by an outboard motor.

Anacapa Pro Standard
Imagine that a company wants you to review a new product. You are thinking wax or maybe sunscreen. Not so…Instead, upon your doorstep, wrapped in cardboard like some massive Christmas gift on steroids is a brand spanking new, six foot one inch, brilliant white, squash tail gem designed by Al friggin Merrick! Yes, Al Merrick of Tom Curren-buried rail roundhouse-10 second tube ride-Kelly Slater-championship-deluxe-shred machine fame.

Aerial
This is complete an article on how to complete an aerial. Jay DiMartino at About.com has written scores of articles helping beginning and advanced surfers improve their techniques.

Brah
Surfer terms of endearment and dictionary slangs terms.

Slippery Wax
Some easy ways to help you deal with slippery wax.

An unanswerable question?
For hardcore surfers and new surfers alike, here is a delightfully fluffy but enjoyably true definition and answer to a question that elludes description and interpretation. What is surfing...Really?

When should I pull out?
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.

Extreme Sunglasses
Sea Specs are sunglasses specifically designed for surfing, kite boarding, skiing, windsurfing, fishing, and bodyboarding. They are great for surfers with pterygiums or dry red eyes. They protect sun lovers form uva and uvb rays for while enjoying the beach.

Shark Deterrent System
Shark Camo shark deterrent stickers, laminates, and surfboards may save you from being attacked while surfing.

How to Shape a Surfboard
Have you ever wondered how a real surfboard is shaped? It's an art that is being pushed out by the use of software and shaping machines, but there are some craftsmen still out there like Charles Williams of Impact Surfboards. Here, he shows us how to shape a surfboard.

Do you really want to know?
Answer to surfing question about where the biggest waves break.

9:Fish Grunion
In the surfboard world, the fish is considered a throw back to the days of yore. The days of yore in which long hair and mustaches ruled the lineup. The fish is a short, thick, wide board (usually with a wide-open swallow tail) designed for small, gutless surf, but some ten years ago in huge waves over an unknown reef in the Indian Ocean, two-time world champ and uber-soulman Tommy Curren rode a fish better than any thought possible. The following summer, the fish was back in a big way.

SuperSoft Soft Board
To put it bluntly, kids have soft heads and surfboards have sharp fins, and this potentially painful fact does nothing to settle the stomachs of anxious parents as they watch their kids learning to surf. With each flailing nosedive, new surfers roll the dice one more time, launching the sharp, unforgiving edges of their surfboards skyward and waiting for gravity to set the stage for a B-movie horror scene.

Stay Fit and Stoked
Surfers need ways to stay both fit and stoked when the surf is flat. It's easier and way more fun than you think.

Delamination
The term "delamination" refers to a common surfboard problem occurring when the outer fiberglass coating separates from the foam core which is called a "blank".

Locals
If you have ever spent any time in Hawaii (or on any island for that matter), you would know that there is an interesting culture that surrounds the local footwear. There is only one truly local way to cover your feet. Some call them flip flops or slaps or thongs, but in Hawaii, they are "slippahs".

Ocean Star
Christina DiMari is a lifelong surfer and author of two books. The latest entitled Ocean Star is a sharp and sometimes brutal memoir of the dark events that cast a shadow over her childhood and sent her teen years spiraling out of control. After repeated family betrayal and abuse and the death of a close friend, Ocean Star embarks on a path to wholeness and happiness.

Kelly Slater
Kelly Slater is possibly the greatest professional surfer in history.

Floater
A complete article explaining how to complete a floater while surfing. Jay DiMartino at About.com has written scores of articles helping beginning and advanced surfers improve their techniques. In this step Jay teaches how to do a floater.

Competition Strategies
Jay DiMartino at About.com has written scores of articles on surfing technique and culture. Here, he explains how to improve performance, to strategize, and to surf in a contest. Check it out and maybe you'll win big.

Surf Accessories
About.com guide reviews surfing accessories (backpacks, traction pads, and wax remover)from California company Poorboy USA.

Sunset Beach, Hawaii
A description of the waves at Sunset Beach, Hawaii.

Tourist Attacked by Shark
Yet another shark attack off the gulf coast of Florida - the third attack within a week.

Kook
What is a Kook? Find out in this dictionary of surf slang from About.com

"WORLD'S MOST DANGEROUS WAVE"
Experience the Death-Defying Mystique of 40+ Foot Waves at the 2005 Mavericks Surf ContestR - DVD Available in Stores Nationwide October 25th SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 23, 2005 - Mavericks Surf Ventures, LLC today announced this week the 2005 Mavericks Surf ContestR DVD will be available in stores nationwide and online at www.maverickssurf.com on October 25, 2005. The DVD captures an all-star field of the world's most courageous surfers.

Brave New World
Brave New World is a surfing, kite surfing, snow boarding, and skateboarding super store that is stocked with thousands of quality products for extreme sports and board riders who want quick shipping and hardcore soul and attitude.

Snap Under the Lip
The Under the Lip Snap is a surf manuever that is done when a a wave is too hollow or powerful for a surfer to do a re-entry or when a surfer wants to stall for the tube with real flair. The Under the Lip Snap is a power surfing manuever and requires full commitment to be effective in stringing together a series of moves on a wave.

Summer Surf destinations
Find out where to travel in the summer and find the best waves for surfing and adventure. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, Jay Dimartino's article will provide surfers and bodyboarders with all the best surf spots.

Backdoor
Dictionary Definition of surf slang term: Backdoor

Pack your Board
A quick article of tips and easy instructions detailing how to pack your surfboard safely and cheaply for travel to exotic surf destinations.

The Wet Dry Duffle Bag
The Wet Dry Duffle measures in at 28 x 15 x 11 inches and weighs about 3 pounds empty. It boasts several zippered compartments, a tarp lined wax pocket, a clear vinyl hardware pocket, a padded shoulder strap, and most importantly, a seam sealed wetsuit compartment. My particular bag is black with camouflage embellishments, but the Wet Dry Duffle also comes in black and gray as well as charcoal and red.

Buying Surfboards On-Line
This article examines how surfers can buy surf boards on-line and avoid the wait of ordering a custom board. These boards are perfect for beginners or anyone who doesn't want to wait for a brand new board. I tried one such service and I tested the boards. Here is my story.

Original Skateboards
With an extremely wide platform that utilizes both Concave and Camber, the Custom 35 is a great board for flatland pumping or downhill speed. Wider trucks keep it more stable, while the concave camber combination powers you through the transition, allowing you to retain more speed through each carve, and in many cases carve to maintain, or increase speed.

Waveshoppe Aloha Surf Shirts
After spending a good portion of my life living and working in Hawaii, I always look back at the casual style and Aloha attitude with a smile. There is not another state in America where an untucked flower shirt and slippers are considered accepted work attire. That's why I was excited when I received a handmade Aloha shirt from Wave Shoppe, a grassroots operation out of San Diego, California.

Easy as 1-2-3
This article explains how a novice forecaster can use the maps, charts, and tools on the Internet to plan and forecast future waves and swells. Some topices include swell, waves, buoy, water wave, surf swells, swell forecasts, forecasting surf, noaa, prediction, surfers, surf, surfing, maps, charts, future, planning, job, career, mom, surfline, scripps, direction

European Summer Surf Camps
Etnies: Eight Weeks of Camps, Four New European Locations, More Than 200 Girls Expected to Participate and TV Coverage.

You be the Judge!
Jay DiMartino, the guide at About.com, has written many articles on surfing, surf technique, and surf culture. board, surf board, surfboard, surfboard repair, surfing, wax, deck, fins, fiberglass, clean, fix, dings, sock, board, bag, board,

Optic Nerve Sunglasses
Optic Nerve sunglasses are high-quality, affordable, and stylish. Being a surfer suffering from pterygiums, I take my eyewear seriously, so I have reviewed the loanshark model. Check out how they rank.

Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Masters
RIP CURL PRO PIPELINE MASTERS (8-20 December) EVENT #11 ON THE FOSTER'S ASSOCIATION OF SURFING PROFESSIONALS (ASP) MEN'S WORLD TOUR Live on www.aspworldtour.com and www.ripcurl.com THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH – THE RIP CURL PRO PIPELINE MASTERS COULD BEGIN TOMORROW December 8, 2005 will signify the beginning of the waiting period of what has been dubbed “The Greatest Show On Earth” – the Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Masters.

What Kind of Surfboard?
What Kind of Surfboard? A long one. Beginners need a long board or at a minimum a fun board. A longboard is between 8 to 10 feet long and a fun board or fun shape is 7 to 8 feet long. Of course, you're tempted by those pointed, streamline arrow-shaped boards that all the other great surfers are slicing and carving up the ocean with and you can learn to surf on one, but they do make it much harder. All 6 to 7 foot, three-finned shortboards, called thrusters.

Are You a Kook?
Find out if you are a kook right here.

Go Pro Hero
The sun floats low in the morning sky, and a stiff offshore breeze blows open a perfect empty barrel as you paddle past the shoulder. That would make a great picture you think as the moment collapses in a bubbling mass of foam lost to the shore forever. Now imagine that same barrel filled with your best buddy in his most spectacular surfing experience to date.What an insane image…gone!

Grommet
Surf slang glossary of terms from About.com

Got a Leash String Handy?
What do you do when your leash or your leash string breaks?

Stance
A description of the surfing term stance

The place to be.
definition of surfing term "tube.

Surfing Basics
Surfing basics for beginners.

Charles Williams
It’s easy to miss the Impact Surfboards center of operations. Located just over the Indian River from one of South Florida’s most consistently rippable waves and lost among the many boat yards and trailer homes of Ft. Pierce and secured behind a chain link fence amid the pungent stench of fresh resin exists the nerve center of a surfboard company that has been quietly churning out state of the art equipment and epitomizing the surfing lifestyle for decades.

Stay Fit and Stoked
Surfers need ways to stay both fit and stoked when the surf is flat. It's easier and way more fun than you think.

History and Surfing
Why can't most surfers remain as dedicated and true to their sport as others are to sports such as football, baseball, and golf?

It will happen to us all.
A definition of the surfing term "blow it"

Teach Your Child to Surf
Since ALL kids are islands unto themselves, nurturing a young love affair with surfing starts with you, the teacher. The key is patience, patience, patience. Don’t rush your little one into the water and on to a board. If he just wants to hang on the beach and build a sand castle then so be it. If your child feels frustrated or scared, this will only set your whole plan back a few steps.

World's Best Amateurs
AMERICA'S BEST AMATEUR SURFERS SET TO COMPETE AT SURFING AMERICA USA CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESENTED BY SIMA IN HUNTINGTON BEACH Event Leads into Independence Day Weekend in Surf City USAT Huntington Beach, Calif., June 15, 2005 - The second annual Surfing America USA Championships presented by SIMA will bring top amateur surfers from across the United States to Huntington Beach, California,

Occy Retires
Former World surfing champion and ageless inspiration to surfers around the globe, Mark Occhilupo is calling quites after the 2005 pro surfing tour.

Old School
Dictionary definition of surf slang word: old school.

A surf fitness DVD/VHS experi
A full review of Yoga For Surfers VHS and DVD with Taylor Knox and Rochelle Ballard.

The T-Board Review
The T-Board is an interesting addition to the boarding family. It’s not a skateboard although it looks similar. Instead of four wheels, the T-Board has only two, which come in rubber for downhill or urethane for flat ground, and are attached to the board’s bottom via two large metal trucks.

Surf Pack
That said, in my search for hardcore surf luggage that affords the traveling surfer all the needed items while keeping the hands free to carry boards and slap malaria bearing mosquitoes while slashing at the thick jungle foliage (Ok…That would take three hands) en route to some mythical left point just beyond a booby-trapped Mayan temple, I stumbled across the aptly named [b]Surf Pack” from Quiksilver.

Learning to Surf Video
Learning to Surf with Surfer Joe on DVD provides a good base for any budding wave rider and is packed with knowledge and experience.

East Coast Surfer
An article about a new forum and clothing line out of Florida called East Coast Surfer that connects surfers surfing along the east coast, New york, New Jersey, North and South Carolina, Maine, Massachussettes, and Georgia.

Surf Adventure with a Twist
Edited by Paul Diamond and packed with stories from some of surf journalism's brightest stars as well as some our sport's most daring and misfortunate souls, Surfing's Greatest Misadventures is a fun, exhilarating read that will make you cringe, make you smile, and surely make you glad that you are a surfer.

RT Classic 29
The Flexdex RT Classic 29 is perfect for the modern surfer who is looking for more than just cruising and carving in the off-season. Its short, flexing deck coupled with state of the art trucks and wheels designed for speed and traction make for a ride that is fluid and radical. Riding a board like the Flexdex RT Classic 29 allows a surfer time to work on standard surfing issues of turning, balance, and commitment even when the surf is flat.

Dan Moore Wins XXL
DAN MOORE WINS $68,000 BILLABONG XXL AWARD WITH 68-FOOT WAVE AT JAWS, MAUI Desmond Takes Monster Paddle Honors, Longbottom Has Monster Tube, Dorian Best Performance

Get ready for a surf trip.
Surfing FAQ's...How do I get ready for a surf trip? An article that teaches surfers how to prepare for their next surfing trip.

Can you surf at night?
It's a bit sketchy at times, but night surfing can be an enlightening adventure.

FAQ non-ocean surfing
Another frequently asked question and answer about surfing. Is the ocean the only place you can ride waves?

Snake
Surf Slang Glossary at About.com: Surfers who snake each other are a cut in the very fabric of what wave riders hold as true. Don't snake your fellow surfer!

A tough spot.
A definition of the surfing term "Impact Zone".

Fins
A definition of fins. What are they and what do they do?

Surfer's Ear: Exostosis
Although this surfing ailment is commonly referred to as Surfer's Ear, the medical term is actually exostosis (which really means abnormal bone growth within the ear canal). Extended exposure to cold wind and cold water can result in abnormal bone growth that narrows ear canal with the possibility of complete blockage.

Duke Kahanamoku
Enjoy this short but engaging biography on Duke Kahanamoku. He is known as the king of surfing, the grandaddy of wave riding, and the harbinger of all things shreddable. He was also the man who brought surfing to America and beyond.

Mysto Spot
Surf Dictionary definitions of terms: mysto spot

Beverly Hills Hot Gifts List
Ferrari style surfboard tops list of Beverly Hills most wanted and most expensive items for Christmas this year.

Freestyle Lockdown
The Freestyle Lockdown is an interesting and functional innovation in timekeeping that enables the user to keep some secrets while being punctual. Check out the review at About.com.

Curve Racks
Surfers have done it all when it comes to finding a way to get to the beach. Stuffing multiple boards and bodies into compact cars (fins and arms hanging out the windows), frying and drying in the open bed of a pick-up truck, or lashing a pile of board bags to the roof are all surf travel standards. Heck! I’ve hitch hiked or paid off strangers just get from the airport to the beach many times.

Finsterre Adventure Clothes fo
Truth be told, most surfers try their darndest to look like surfers. A lot of it comes out naturally, but a Billabong tee or a pair of Quiksilver board shorts almost guarantees you won’t be mistaken for a land loving kook (Even if you happen to be one). However, there are those hardcore and non-conventional watermen (and women) who couldn’t care less if their logos match the fashion wave of the year. [b]It’s all about function![/b]

Da Kine Surf Stash Travel Kit
Da Kine Surf Stash Travel Kit gives surfers and any water enthusiasts a cool, convenient spot to stow away his/her beach necessities and accessories in the car, in a suitcase, or on the beach.

Quicksilver Big Wave
Read about the upcoming Hawaiian big wave contest by Jay DiMartino at About.com who has written many articles on surfing technique and culture.

RIP CURL PRO SEARCH WCT
Rip Curl Search WCT (June 23 - July 4) ASSOCIATION OF SURFING PROFESSIONALS (ASP) FOSTER'S MEN'S WORLD TOUR Live on aspworldtour.com and ripcurl.com SWELL PUMPING FOR RIP CURL PRO SEARCH WCT

Miles to Surf
James Fulbright's new surf film may get a little syrupy with references to a "cosmic convergence" that unites all wave riders, but its theme of universal stoke and professional-grade cinematography come together to make for a unique and captivating surf flick experience.

Tom Curren
Tom Curren is one of the greatest surfers to ever grace a a board. From the NSSA to two world championships and now to a life as a traveling, musical guru family man, Curren is the one.

SOFIE MULANOVICH WINS ESPY
The pint-sized regular-foot (left foot forward) surfer, who was also the first South American to claim an ASP World Crown, beat a host of well fancied action sports ladies to the title including skier Karin Huttery and pro snowboarders Janna Meyen, and Hannah Teter.

Suit Juice
Suite Juice is a wetsuit lubricant for competetive and recreational surfers. Here is a review of that product written by Jay DiMartino who has written many articles surf technique, competition, and culture for About.com.

Surf Training Gear
The folks at Quiksilver are stepping outside the box, attempting to fill an obvious void in the surf apparel choices and push beyond the over saturated surf industry clone war and into the world of exercise gear. Countless companies offer boardshorts and walkshorts, but these are not functional for exercising. Boardshorts don’t breathe and walkshorts don’t stretch. So Quiksilver has rolled the dice and unveiled a new line called EQPT (Elite Quiksilver Performance Technology).

Wax Question
Another frequently asked question about surfing. Does it matter what kind of wax I use on my board?

Kelly Slater: Letting Go
After progressing for 15 years, no definitive video document has surfaced to capture the modern Kelly Slater persona as did “Black and White.” Countless other surfers have released their own star vehicles. Tom Curren, Taj Burrow, Chris Ward, and Bruce Irons have solidified their performance levels and public images while Slater, who is unarguably the greatest surfer and surf personality on the planet, has settled for being a snippet, a cameo, or a featured surfer in countless videos.

Body Glove Wetsuits Featured i
Body Glove Wetsuits Featured in "Lords of Dogtown"

The Ultimate Boarder
The triathlon of a new generation, Ultimate Boarder?, is the only event of its kind: a one-week competition to find the first athlete who can conquer the art of surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding. Opening the field to both amateur and professional athletes, the Ultimate Boarder?, held from April 13 19, 2008, gives unknown riders a chance to shine alongside the pros and compete for the first-ever Ultimate Boarder? champion title and a first place prize of $30,000.

Kelly Slater Reigns Supreme
Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP). Foster’s Men’s World Tour. Women’s ASP World Championship Tour. Teahupoo, Tahiti, May 5th - 17th, 2005. PRESS RELEASE: 730pm Tuesday May 17th 2005 Billabong Pro Tahiti Men's May 5-17th Billabong Pro Tahiti Girl’s May 5-15th SLATER RE-WRITES THE RECORD BOOKS WITH TWO PERFECT TENS TO WIN THE BILLABONG PRO TAHITI.

Taj Goes Literal
Taj Burrow's Book of Hot Surfing is a wonder to behold for any novice surfer and a delectable explosion of mind blowing maneuvers for the seasoned veteran.

Dakine Split Roller /Back Pack
The Channel Series backpack and the Split Roller from Da Kine thread the line between function and fashion with a heavy nod towards “Utilitarian Funk.” Well, that’s my term, but I feel it’s an apt description since the ample compartments, zippers, and pouches cater to a surfer’s real needs while the snazzy patterns and designs on their sturdy skin scream style and fun to everyone in the room.

Dinlgeberries
Dingleberries surfboard repair kit is a must for surf travelers. It's quick and easy.

Got to make it last.
A definition of the surfing term "session."

Pit
definition of surfing word pit

Set
A description of the surfing term set

lineup
a definition of lineup

You're going down!
A definition of a surfing term "nose-dive".

Bombin'
a description of surf slang bombing

Leash
A definition of leash. What is it and what is it used for?

Dawn Patrol
a definition of surfing term sawn patrol

Hotsuits
It’s January. The water’s about 40 degrees. You have a solid full suit, but with the freezing offshores blowing at your back and the blistering cold of the water biting at your ankles, you are pretty sure that you won’t totally enjoy your session. Plus, you don’t have the cash to buy one of those fancy new heated wetsuits. If only some innovative chap would come up with an affordable way to infuse your old wetsuit with a blast of heat. Enter: the Hotsuits heated surf belt.

Radiator Wetsuits
Radiator Wetsuits caught my eye with the following statement: “Radiator Wetsuits are the lightest and most technologically advanced wetsuits ever made.” For the love of all things sacred, that sounds great! But is it a factual statement or just a bunch of hot air?

Hot Video: Momentum
This video hightlights the talents that will shape our sport.

Can't You Get Along?
Contrary to the “surf at all costs” attitude and exploratory nature of his previous work(In Search of Captain Zero), Allan Weisbecker’s newest memoir "Can't You Get Along With Anyone?" treads a much different and at times more unsettling path.

Beverly Hills Hot Gifts List
Ferrari style surfboard tops list of Beverly Hills most wanted and most expensive items for Christmas this year.

Surfing / Bodyboarding - Articles
An index of Articles for the Surfing / Bodyboarding guide site.

Billabong Pro Tahiti
TEAHUPOO, Tahiti (Sunday, May 11, 2008) –The Billabong Pro Tahiti may be taking its time to get off the ground, but the world’s best surfers are finding plenty of ways to entertain themselves in the interim. They will have to do it all over again today – the Billabong Pro Tahiti has been called off this morning.

The Billabong Pro Kicks Off
BIG WEST SWELL BOMBARDS ROUND TWO AT TEAHUPOO TEAHUPOO (Cheo-pu) edged towards its dangerous best today as the Billabong Pro Tahiti continued its march hunting a result, with a new west swell kicking in for the sudden death round two heats of the Foster’s Men’s World Tour event. Solid 2m (4-6’++) slabs of water, with some bomb sets from the west, saw conditions become critical on the end section as surfers tried to escape from the wrapping barrel.

Hot Surfing and Heavy Rain
Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP). Foster’s Men’s World Tour. Women’s ASP World Championship Tour. Teahupoo, Tahiti, May 5th - 17th, 2005. Catch it LIVE on www.aspworldtour.com and www.billabongpro.com

Central Florida Surf School
Lou Maresca's Central Florida's Surf School has everything you are looking for if you want a safe and complete surf adventure.

Channel
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What is a good stance?
What is considered a good stance?

Don't worry about it.
How do I keep my surfboard from flying out of my pickup truck bed when I am driving?

Stuck on the Future
A product review of magama formations surf wax, a hot new upstart company out of California.

Pulse Tide Charts
The NEW Pulse Stick On Tide Chart is a device that allows you to calculate tidal times for places anywhere in the world for an entire year form January through December. You can even calculate places where tidal data has never been collected.

Quiksilver Outer wear
Known globally for their commitment to surfing style and performance for decades, the folks at Quiksilver have been spreading their influence as the surfing boundaries have expanded and the surfing attitude has made its way to the inland masses. Therefore, it’s only natural that as the temperature drops, Quiksilver would also drop some serious snow board outer gear dripping with all the mellow cool of hot Caribbean reef break.

GEORGESON Wins Billabong Pro
Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP). Foster's Men's World Tour. Women's ASP World Championship Tour. Teahupoo, Tahiti, May 5th - 17th, 2005. 6.00PM Monday May 9th 2005. Billabong Pro Tahiti Men's May 5-17th Billabong Pro Tahiti Girl's May 5-15th Catch it LIVE on www.aspworldtour.com and www.billabongpro.com GEORGESON STORMS TO CLINCH THE BILLABONG PRO TAHITI ONE of Australia’s most cherished surfing talents Chelsea Georgeson

Mulanovich Rules
Thursday, April 21, 2005 (Tavarua & Namotu Islands, Fiji): A nailbiting finish in the dying seconds of the Roxy Pro in Fiji was all Sofia Mulanovich (Peru) needed to reassert her supremacy over women’s surfing today.

9:Fish Bag-a-Rack
The 9:Fish patent pending Bag-A-Rack is both travel bag and roof rack. The side straps will secure your board to any car's roof. It even has straps to hold another board on top. Molded, ergonomic handle. Straps have padded sleeves to protect car and boards.

The Eternal Truths of Surfing
The Eternal Truths of Surfing. These are real words of wisdom that real wave riders can depend on.

Dawn's Early Light
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.

Should I throw my board?
Surfing FAQ: Should I throw my board when faced with a large oncoming wave?