Surfing / Bodyboarding: Most Popular Articles
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Choosing Your First Surfboard
The key to learning to surf is to choose the right surfboard. But as a beginner, you will find it especially difficult to choose your first surfboard. Follow these simple guidelines when choosing your first surfboard and learn how to surf correctly and quickly.
The key to learning to surf is to choose the right surfboard. But as a beginner, you will find it especially difficult to choose your first surfboard. Follow these simple guidelines when choosing your first surfboard and learn how to surf correctly and quickly.
Basic Surf Tips
Beginning surfers can always use some basic tips to make sure every session is the best it can be and so they can learn to surf more quickly. These basic surf tips will have you shredding with a smile in no time flat.
Beginning surfers can always use some basic tips to make sure every session is the best it can be and so they can learn to surf more quickly. These basic surf tips will have you shredding with a smile in no time flat.
Best Surf Movies Ever
Surf Movies: A list of the most memorable modern Hollywood surf movies from Big Wednesday and North Shore to Pointbreak and Blue Crush.
Surf Movies: A list of the most memorable modern Hollywood surf movies from Big Wednesday and North Shore to Pointbreak and Blue Crush.
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.
Looking for party theme ideas? Here you'll find all you need to throw a surfing party. Decorations, menu, dress, invitation ideas and more.
Polyurethane or Polystyrene?
What type of surfboard foam should you chose? Polyurethane or polystyrene? Most surfers are confused as to their significance. The decision used to be simple. Polyurethane foam is cheap and available, so it was the industry standard. End of story. But alternatives like epoxy resin and polystyrene foam floated to the top of the options. But what's best? Polyurethane or polystyrene?
What type of surfboard foam should you chose? Polyurethane or polystyrene? Most surfers are confused as to their significance. The decision used to be simple. Polyurethane foam is cheap and available, so it was the industry standard. End of story. But alternatives like epoxy resin and polystyrene foam floated to the top of the options. But what's best? Polyurethane or polystyrene?
What's the best surfboard for small waves?
Most surfers spend their days riding small waves. That's the sad reality, but many wave riders fail to take advantage of the numerous surfboard variants that can greatly enhance their small wave surfing experience. So, what's the best surfboard for small waves?
Most surfers spend their days riding small waves. That's the sad reality, but many wave riders fail to take advantage of the numerous surfboard variants that can greatly enhance their small wave surfing experience. So, what's the best surfboard for small waves?
Interview with Frosty Hesson (Part 1)
In the film Chasing Mavericks Frosty Frosty Hesson is played by Gerard Butler. However, you can meet the real Frosty in his forthcoming memoir Making Mavericks> in which the life-long surfer and coach recounts his turbulent childhood and life as a surfer. I had the chance to speak to Hesson just prior to the release of his book and film.
In the film Chasing Mavericks Frosty Frosty Hesson is played by Gerard Butler. However, you can meet the real Frosty in his forthcoming memoir Making Mavericks> in which the life-long surfer and coach recounts his turbulent childhood and life as a surfer. I had the chance to speak to Hesson just prior to the release of his book and film.
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Stand on a Surfboard...Are you Nuts? Standing up on a surfboard. would be such an easy activity if the
Stand on a Surfboard...Are you Nuts? Standing up on a surfboard. would be such an easy activity if the
How to Choose a Longboard Surfboard
Longboard surfboards are insane for riding small waves. They are also great for beginning surfers. So, if you are looking to buy yourself a longboard, grab a gander at this handy piece that will help you choose the best board for you.
Longboard surfboards are insane for riding small waves. They are also great for beginning surfers. So, if you are looking to buy yourself a longboard, grab a gander at this handy piece that will help you choose the best board for you.
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 symptoms, and even recommend a great doctor whose innovative and unique approach to pterygium removal may have finally given me the white eyes I wanted.
As a lifelong surfer, I have suffered from pterygia for two decades and even had two surgeries. Here I detail pterygium causes and symptoms, and even recommend a great doctor whose innovative and unique approach to pterygium removal may have finally given me the white eyes I wanted.
How to Catch a Wave
Just learning to surf and want to learn how to catch a wave? Look no further. Catching a wave is the most essential step in the surfing process, but it can also be tricky. Learn more.
Just learning to surf and want to learn how to catch a wave? Look no further. Catching a wave is the most essential step in the surfing process, but it can also be tricky. Learn more.
How to remove sea urchin spines
If your local surf spot is a warm water reef break, or you are planning to take a surf trip to the Caribbean or Bali, you will be bumping uglies with sea urchin spines soon enough. So how do you remove sea urchin spines from your feet?
If your local surf spot is a warm water reef break, or you are planning to take a surf trip to the Caribbean or Bali, you will be bumping uglies with sea urchin spines soon enough. So how do you remove sea urchin spines from your feet?
Quad Fin Surfboards
Quad fin surfboards began their assent in the early eighties, finding legitimacy under the feet of Glen (Mr. X) Winton and have found new significance as the board of choice among modern surfing's elite in both small and big surf. The question is: Why and how do quad surfboards work.
Quad fin surfboards began their assent in the early eighties, finding legitimacy under the feet of Glen (Mr. X) Winton and have found new significance as the board of choice among modern surfing's elite in both small and big surf. The question is: Why and how do quad surfboards work.
7S Superfish
The 7S Superfish is a great surfboard for any level rider, but I believe this surfboard would greatly help beginning surfers who may have trouble catching waves or turning their big beginner surfboards. This fish surfboard 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.
The 7S Superfish is a great surfboard for any level rider, but I believe this surfboard would greatly help beginning surfers who may have trouble catching waves or turning their big beginner surfboards. This fish surfboard 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.
Angling Down the Line.
Learn How to Surf--How to Ride a Wave: Jay DiMartino explains how to surf (or angle)across the face of a wave. It's another step in learning how to surf for beginners.
Learn How to Surf--How to Ride a Wave: Jay DiMartino explains how to surf (or angle)across the face of a wave. It's another step in learning how to surf for beginners.
Duck-Diving
Learning to duck-dive is another step in learning how to surf. You can't learn to surf if you can't get out to the lineup and catch some waves. Duck-diving gets you under and past the oncoming waves. Learn more...
Learning to duck-dive is another step in learning how to surf. You can't learn to surf if you can't get out to the lineup and catch some waves. Duck-diving gets you under and past the oncoming waves. Learn more...
How to Paddle
Learning how to paddle your surfboard is essential. I mean, really, without learning how to paddle, you are dead in the water, so strengthen up those arms and learn how to paddle your surfboard and get some waves.
Learning how to paddle your surfboard is essential. I mean, really, without learning how to paddle, you are dead in the water, so strengthen up those arms and learn how to paddle your surfboard and get some waves.
Aerial
It seems that these days every surfer knows how to do an aerial. Decades earlier, aerials were pure fantasy, but today any surfer worth his weight in wax needs to have at least one aerial variation in his/her repertoire. Learn how to do an aerial now.
It seems that these days every surfer knows how to do an aerial. Decades earlier, aerials were pure fantasy, but today any surfer worth his weight in wax needs to have at least one aerial variation in his/her repertoire. Learn how to do an aerial now.
Surfing Florida
Surfing in Florida can be a waiting game, but good waves do come to those who wait. Based on the Sunshine State's location and weather patterns, Florida can quietly churn some fun waves for local surfers.
Surfing in Florida can be a waiting game, but good waves do come to those who wait. Based on the Sunshine State's location and weather patterns, Florida can quietly churn some fun waves for local surfers.
History of the Surfboard
In the history of the surfboard, there have been many incremental progressions in its development, but only a few fundamental changes since the “golden age” of the sport. The big changes in surfboard history fall under the following categories: material, weight, size, and fins. From 12 foot, finless, wooden planks to 5 foot, 5 fin, epoxy blades weighing a mere few pounds, we've seen a monumental shift in the surfboard's historical progression to create an entirely new surfing paradigm.
In the history of the surfboard, there have been many incremental progressions in its development, but only a few fundamental changes since the “golden age” of the sport. The big changes in surfboard history fall under the following categories: material, weight, size, and fins. From 12 foot, finless, wooden planks to 5 foot, 5 fin, epoxy blades weighing a mere few pounds, we've seen a monumental shift in the surfboard's historical progression to create an entirely new surfing paradigm.
Loaded Ceviche
Surfers need a skateboard for when the surf's flat. Loaded’s Ceviche offers some great surf/skate transer potential by bridging the chasm between long and short skateboards. Upon first gazing it, I was dumfounded albeit intrigued. It’s a provocative little number with an hour glass figure that is built for both speed and comfort.
Surfers need a skateboard for when the surf's flat. Loaded’s Ceviche offers some great surf/skate transer potential by bridging the chasm between long and short skateboards. Upon first gazing it, I was dumfounded albeit intrigued. It’s a provocative little number with an hour glass figure that is built for both speed and comfort.
How to Pump Down the Wave
How do I pump down a wave and get more surfing speed? This is a good question since there is no maneuver in surfing that is possible without speed (except maybe a wipeout). And pumping will give you all the speed you need. You especially need effective pumping when you are surfing small, mushy waves. These tips will help:
How do I pump down a wave and get more surfing speed? This is a good question since there is no maneuver in surfing that is possible without speed (except maybe a wipeout). And pumping will give you all the speed you need. You especially need effective pumping when you are surfing small, mushy waves. These tips will help:
How to Choose the Right Surf
Learning how to choose a spot to surf can be challenging, especially for beginning surfers. But this is the place to learn how to choose the perfect beach for surfing. Learn how a beginner can correctly choose a surf break to practice his/her surfing.
Learning how to choose a spot to surf can be challenging, especially for beginning surfers. But this is the place to learn how to choose the perfect beach for surfing. Learn how a beginner can correctly choose a surf break to practice his/her surfing.
How to Catch a Wave
The key to catching your first wave is to pick the right type of wave. When you first paddle out, you can simply turn around and let whitewater hit you from behind and ride to shore, but that excitement won't last you very long.
The key to catching your first wave is to pick the right type of wave. When you first paddle out, you can simply turn around and let whitewater hit you from behind and ride to shore, but that excitement won't last you very long.
Top 5 Most Influential Surfers of All Time
Top 5 Most Influential Surfers of All Time? Who would you pick? Do you agree with my list? If not, let me know.
Top 5 Most Influential Surfers of All Time? Who would you pick? Do you agree with my list? If not, let me know.
Original 54 Beater
The Original 54 soft surfboard looks like a stretched out body board and surfs like psycho little mini-fish. It floats and spins and slides and grabs waves easily. In short, the Original 54 Beater soft surfboard conforms to classic beginner board criteria. Read about my session...
The Original 54 soft surfboard looks like a stretched out body board and surfs like psycho little mini-fish. It floats and spins and slides and grabs waves easily. In short, the Original 54 Beater soft surfboard conforms to classic beginner board criteria. Read about my session...
Parts of a Surfboard
Your surfboard is made up of several parts. Each section or part of a surfboard has a specific purpose. Understanding these parts is important when buying a new or used surfboard.
Your surfboard is made up of several parts. Each section or part of a surfboard has a specific purpose. Understanding these parts is important when buying a new or used surfboard.
Shaka
The Shaka has been a fixture of the Hawaiian culture for decades. It's a symbol of Aloha and stoke for surfers as well. What connects the Shaka to surfers and how did this will of good will come to be? Read on...
The Shaka has been a fixture of the Hawaiian culture for decades. It's a symbol of Aloha and stoke for surfers as well. What connects the Shaka to surfers and how did this will of good will come to be? Read on...
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,
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,
Teach Your Child to Surf
Want to teach your child how to surf? Remember, nurturing a young love affair with surfing starts with you, the teacher, so be patient and follow a few simple steps and your child will learn how to surf in no time.
Want to teach your child how to surf? Remember, nurturing a young love affair with surfing starts with you, the teacher, so be patient and follow a few simple steps and your child will learn how to surf in no time.
Frontside Roundhouse
Want to learn to surf better now? This article breaks down the roundhouse cutback, one of the most functional 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 you help you learn how to surf better.
Want to learn to surf better now? This article breaks down the roundhouse cutback, one of the most functional 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 you help you learn how to surf better.
Make your Old Board Young
Does your old surfboard feel sluggish and tired? Want to get that new surfboard energy back? 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.
Does your old surfboard feel sluggish and tired? Want to get that new surfboard energy back? 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.
How Much Money Does A Pro Surfer Make?
How Much Money Does A Pro Surfer Make? Since surfers negotiate individual salaries and their other income is so diverse, the industry has been notoriously mum on the issue. So let's delve into the fiduciary side of surfing and see if we can figure out if pro surfing is the career for you.
How Much Money Does A Pro Surfer Make? Since surfers negotiate individual salaries and their other income is so diverse, the industry has been notoriously mum on the issue. So let's delve into the fiduciary side of surfing and see if we can figure out if pro surfing is the career for you.
How to Stand up on a Surfboard
How do you stand on a surfboard? Well, it's the most basic, elemental aspect of surfing (stand up surfing that is). It seems simple, but standing up on a surfboard can be quite complicated. Learn how to stand up on a surfboard now.
How do you stand on a surfboard? Well, it's the most basic, elemental aspect of surfing (stand up surfing that is). It seems simple, but standing up on a surfboard can be quite complicated. Learn how to stand up on a surfboard now.
How to Fix a Ding
Regardless of whether you are a beginner or a pro, you're going to ding your surfboard. And with minor dings, you don't want to drop your surfboard off at a surf shop to get it fixed. It could take days and cost you valuable surf time. So learn how to fix a surfboard ding and save money and time in the process.
Regardless of whether you are a beginner or a pro, you're going to ding your surfboard. And with minor dings, you don't want to drop your surfboard off at a surf shop to get it fixed. It could take days and cost you valuable surf time. So learn how to fix a surfboard ding and save money and time in the process.
Gabriel Medina
Brazilian professional surfer, Gabriel Medina, came from nowhere to finish his rookie year in the top 12 of the ASP World Tour at the age of 17. Lightening fast and infinitely creative, Medina has put the old guard on notice. Learn more...
Brazilian professional surfer, Gabriel Medina, came from nowhere to finish his rookie year in the top 12 of the ASP World Tour at the age of 17. Lightening fast and infinitely creative, Medina has put the old guard on notice. Learn more...
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 sun damage and eye problems such as pterygiums.
Surfers need to wear sunglasses religously! Here are some tips to help surfers and beach enthusiasts get the most from their eyewear and avoid sun damage and eye problems such as pterygiums.
Sebastian Zietz - Biography
Fast, radical, and packed with positive mojo, professional surfer Sebastian Zietz hails from Kauai, Hawaii and is poised to make waves on the professional surfing circuit.
Fast, radical, and packed with positive mojo, professional surfer Sebastian Zietz hails from Kauai, Hawaii and is poised to make waves on the professional surfing circuit.
Surfing an Introduction
Want to start Surfing? You don't have to be a superstar or surf scholar to get a big smile from waveriding. But if you're planning to learn to surf, it might be helpful (or at least fun) to understand the journey you are about to take.
Want to start Surfing? You don't have to be a superstar or surf scholar to get a big smile from waveriding. But if you're planning to learn to surf, it might be helpful (or at least fun) to understand the journey you are about to take.
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.
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.
How to Buy a Used Surfboard
Why learn how to buy a used surfboard? The benefit to buying a used surfboard is that it will be much cheaper and (as a beginner) you will feel much less remorse as you ding and destroy said surfboard. Plus, buying a used board is better for environment. Therefore, here are a few tips to keep in mind when you buy a used surfboard
Why learn how to buy a used surfboard? The benefit to buying a used surfboard is that it will be much cheaper and (as a beginner) you will feel much less remorse as you ding and destroy said surfboard. Plus, buying a used board is better for environment. Therefore, here are a few tips to keep in mind when you buy a used surfboard
Best Places to Surf in the Summer
Summer and surfing go together like...well...like two things that go together perfectly. The hot sun and perfect weather make for fun waves and epic adventure. However, not all parts of the world are good for surfing in the summer. Find out where to surf this summer.
Summer and surfing go together like...well...like two things that go together perfectly. The hot sun and perfect weather make for fun waves and epic adventure. However, not all parts of the world are good for surfing in the summer. Find out where to surf this summer.
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.
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.
Parts of a Wave
Surfers use every part of a wave for surfing. So naturally, surfers have a name for each part of a wave. Take a quick course in the parts of a surfing wave.
Surfers use every part of a wave for surfing. So naturally, surfers have a name for each part of a wave. Take a quick course in the parts of a surfing wave.
Board Care 101
Learn how to properly take care of your surfboard. It is, after all, you most precious object. Am I right, brothers and sisters?
Learn how to properly take care of your surfboard. It is, after all, you most precious object. Am I right, brothers and sisters?
Types of Surfing Waves
With so many types of surfing waves and surf breaks, it is essential that a surfer understands the different directions, personalities and myriad of different reasons waves break. Wind and swell directions as well as bottom contour are all variables to surfable waves formation. Read on...
With so many types of surfing waves and surf breaks, it is essential that a surfer understands the different directions, personalities and myriad of different reasons waves break. Wind and swell directions as well as bottom contour are all variables to surfable waves formation. Read on...
Surf Safety Tips - How to stay safe while surfing
Staying safe while surfing is easy. Just be smart! Okay, that sounds a bit too simple. We all know the need to impress your friends or some girls on the beach can push seemingly intelligent folks into incredibly dangerous situations. Here are some easy guidelines to follow to keep you safe while surf.
Staying safe while surfing is easy. Just be smart! Okay, that sounds a bit too simple. We all know the need to impress your friends or some girls on the beach can push seemingly intelligent folks into incredibly dangerous situations. Here are some easy guidelines to follow to keep you safe while surf.
Different Types of Surfboard Wax
Surfboard wax has been a staple among surfers since the early 1900's, but changes and choice have taken this simple concept and diversified it into a more effective yet more confusing concept. So, what are the different types of surfboard wax? Read on...
Surfboard wax has been a staple among surfers since the early 1900's, but changes and choice have taken this simple concept and diversified it into a more effective yet more confusing concept. So, what are the different types of surfboard wax? Read on...
How to Wipeout in the Barrel
If you are going to wipeout when you are surfing, then you should at least be in the barrel. However, there is an art to a good wipeout in the barrel. So read on and find out how to properly fall in the tube.
If you are going to wipeout when you are surfing, then you should at least be in the barrel. However, there is an art to a good wipeout in the barrel. So read on and find out how to properly fall in the tube.
How to Shape a Surfboard
Have you ever wondered how a real surfboard is shaped? Surfboard shaping and design is an art 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 still desingning surfboards the old fashion way. Here, he shows us how to shape a surfboard.
Have you ever wondered how a real surfboard is shaped? Surfboard shaping and design is an art 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 still desingning surfboards the old fashion way. Here, he shows us how to shape a surfboard.
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.
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.
Rash Guard
What is a Rash Guard? It sounds like some creamy ointment used to keep your red bumps at bay, but in the surfing world, it's a little different. Read more...
What is a Rash Guard? It sounds like some creamy ointment used to keep your red bumps at bay, but in the surfing world, it's a little different. Read more...
Is Surfing the Right Sport for You?
Learning to surf seems like a no-brainer. Get a board and some shorts, and you're out there. Pretty simple, right? However, surfing isn't right for everyone. But how do you know if surfing is the right sport for you?
Learning to surf seems like a no-brainer. Get a board and some shorts, and you're out there. Pretty simple, right? However, surfing isn't right for everyone. But how do you know if surfing is the right sport for you?
An unanswerable question?
What is surfing, you ask? For hardcore surfers and new surfers alike who wonder about surfing's greater meaning, here is a delightfully fluffy but enjoyably true definition and answer to a question that elludes description and interpretation. What is surfing...Really?
What is surfing, you ask? For hardcore surfers and new surfers alike who wonder about surfing's greater meaning, here is a delightfully fluffy but enjoyably true definition and answer to a question that elludes description and interpretation. What is surfing...Really?
How to Get Ready to Surf Big Waves
Surfing big waves is the ultimate level of performance our sport has to offer. It requires a combination of mental clarity, emotional regulation, and physical endurance. So the bottom line is that even with all the technological advances helping hands, surfers still need to be ready for those moments in big surf when things don’t go as planned. In reality, plan on things not going as planned. And here is how you do it.
Surfing big waves is the ultimate level of performance our sport has to offer. It requires a combination of mental clarity, emotional regulation, and physical endurance. So the bottom line is that even with all the technological advances helping hands, surfers still need to be ready for those moments in big surf when things don’t go as planned. In reality, plan on things not going as planned. And here is how you do it.
What skills do I need to be a good surfer?
What skills do I need to be a good surfer? Find out if you have what it takes to a great surfer?
What skills do I need to be a good surfer? Find out if you have what it takes to a great surfer?
Surfing History: The Best Surfing Documentary Movies Ever Made
In the beginning, there were just random grainy clips of single waves or short session. However, not until the late 50's and early 60's did the surf video clip find its home among a greater narrative that is the surfing documentary.
In the beginning, there were just random grainy clips of single waves or short session. However, not until the late 50's and early 60's did the surf video clip find its home among a greater narrative that is the surfing documentary.
Liquid Shredder Element
Just as fiberglass surfboard construction is no longer the only game in “hard” surfboard technology, soft surfboards have also evolved. Case in point, I just tried out a Liquid Shredder Element soft surfboard. Well, I didn’t try it, but rather, my 7 year old son did. And I think he dug it.
Just as fiberglass surfboard construction is no longer the only game in “hard” surfboard technology, soft surfboards have also evolved. Case in point, I just tried out a Liquid Shredder Element soft surfboard. Well, I didn’t try it, but rather, my 7 year old son did. And I think he dug it.
Pop Out Surfboard
Pop out surfboards are surfboards that are built from a mold rather than shaped from scratch. The surboard mold is based on an original shape and then mass produced by way of an assembly line process. This is a far flung approach from the the surfboard's artisan roots but is a sign of the times.
Pop out surfboards are surfboards that are built from a mold rather than shaped from scratch. The surboard mold is based on an original shape and then mass produced by way of an assembly line process. This is a far flung approach from the the surfboard's artisan roots but is a sign of the times.
How to Become a Pro Surfer
Think you have what it takes to become a pro surfer? Then you better get to work early. New surfers are being born every second and the level of surfing is improving exponentially with each insane video clip posted on Youtube. Find out what it takes.
Think you have what it takes to become a pro surfer? Then you better get to work early. New surfers are being born every second and the level of surfing is improving exponentially with each insane video clip posted on Youtube. Find out what it takes.
Summer Surfboards
With summer fast approaching, you need to get outfitted with the right equipment. There are fish and longboards and short boards and hybrids. All the choices can make your head spin. But what's the right board for you and what will work best this summer surf season? Based on my reviews, here are the boards I think will help you catch the most waves and rip the hardest this summer.
With summer fast approaching, you need to get outfitted with the right equipment. There are fish and longboards and short boards and hybrids. All the choices can make your head spin. But what's the right board for you and what will work best this summer surf season? Based on my reviews, here are the boards I think will help you catch the most waves and rip the hardest this summer.
How to Hang Ten
Hang ten. To the general public, “hang Ten” is a term that has become synonymous with old school surfing as both a fashion statement and iconic catch phrase, but to actual surfers, it’s a serious longboard maneuver that takes style, grace, and balance. In some ways, it’s magical.
Hang ten. To the general public, “hang Ten” is a term that has become synonymous with old school surfing as both a fashion statement and iconic catch phrase, but to actual surfers, it’s a serious longboard maneuver that takes style, grace, and balance. In some ways, it’s magical.
What is surf style?
What is surf style? Surf Style is something mystical and beautiful. But what really makes up a surfer's style?
What is surf style? Surf Style is something mystical and beautiful. But what really makes up a surfer's style?
Mark Healy
Mark Healy is rediscovering the essence of big wave riding and redefining the boundaries of the rideable realm as he travels the world getting massive drops and barrels peppered with with some horrendous wipeouts. Learn more about surfing's soulful daredevil
Mark Healy is rediscovering the essence of big wave riding and redefining the boundaries of the rideable realm as he travels the world getting massive drops and barrels peppered with with some horrendous wipeouts. Learn more about surfing's soulful daredevil
Who Invented Surfing?
Who Invented Surfing? For non-surfers, this question may seem pointless, but for surfers who see the art of wave riding as a spiritual and cultural touch stone, laying claim to the invention of surfing is an important one.
Who Invented Surfing? For non-surfers, this question may seem pointless, but for surfers who see the art of wave riding as a spiritual and cultural touch stone, laying claim to the invention of surfing is an important one.
Surfboard Transition
Choosing the right surfboard is not easy. Looking to step off your long board and start surfing a short board? There's often a little gray area in this transition process. Read further if you're wondering what's a good short board to choose when transitioning from a long board?
Choosing the right surfboard is not easy. Looking to step off your long board and start surfing a short board? There's often a little gray area in this transition process. Read further if you're wondering what's a good short board to choose when transitioning from a long board?
Basic Surfing Rules
Don't let anyone tell you that there are no surf rules, that surfing is a lawless free-for-all without a basic structure or rules. This free-wheeling art form actually consists of basic surfing rules that govern all surf-related interaction. So what are the basic surfing rules?
Don't let anyone tell you that there are no surf rules, that surfing is a lawless free-for-all without a basic structure or rules. This free-wheeling art form actually consists of basic surfing rules that govern all surf-related interaction. So what are the basic surfing rules?
How to do a Frontside Snap
The frontsode snap is both functional and flashy. A good snap in the right section of the wave can throw buckets of spray and put you in the sweet spot for the next maneuver. Learn how to do a frontside snap.
The frontsode snap is both functional and flashy. A good snap in the right section of the wave can throw buckets of spray and put you in the sweet spot for the next maneuver. Learn how to do a frontside snap.
How to Buy a Surfboard
As a beginning surfer, it's easy to make mistakes when buying a new surfboard. Read these basic and helpful tips to help you learn how buy a surfboard. You'll be shredding in no time.
As a beginning surfer, it's easy to make mistakes when buying a new surfboard. Read these basic and helpful tips to help you learn how buy a surfboard. You'll be shredding in no time.
Fatburner
Vendor's Site If I was to play the search engines so that the right surfers find this article, I would
Vendor's Site If I was to play the search engines so that the right surfers find this article, I would
Teahupo, Tahiti
Teahupo, Tahiti is both beautiful and fearsome for surfers. Teahupo is universally regarded as one of the heaviest waves on the planet. Find out why...
Teahupo, Tahiti is both beautiful and fearsome for surfers. Teahupo is universally regarded as one of the heaviest waves on the planet. Find out why...
Epoxy Surfboards
What is an epoxy surfboard you ask? Every shaper offers epoxy as an option and it seems that everyone is riding one, but what makes an epoxy surfboard different from a board made with polyurethane resin? Read on...
What is an epoxy surfboard you ask? Every shaper offers epoxy as an option and it seems that everyone is riding one, but what makes an epoxy surfboard different from a board made with polyurethane resin? Read on...
How to Choose the Best Sunscreen for Surfing
For surfers, the sun is our life (for everyone really), but it can also be deadly. According to the National Cancer Institute, there were more than one million new cases of skin cancer in the United States in 2010. The only way to combat the sun is to wear proper sunscreen. Read on to learn how to choose the best sunscreen for surfing.
For surfers, the sun is our life (for everyone really), but it can also be deadly. According to the National Cancer Institute, there were more than one million new cases of skin cancer in the United States in 2010. The only way to combat the sun is to wear proper sunscreen. Read on to learn how to choose the best sunscreen for surfing.
What Do I Pack for a Surf Trip
Surf trips aren't quite as simple as they used to be. But even with advanced equipment and a much more complicated and nuanced map of surf spots to choose from, surfers can still steal away with just a few basic travel tips.
Surf trips aren't quite as simple as they used to be. But even with advanced equipment and a much more complicated and nuanced map of surf spots to choose from, surfers can still steal away with just a few basic travel tips.
The Flyin' Fish
A fish is a wide, thick surfboard with a gulping swallow tail. A quad fin surfboard has four fins for added speed and maneuverability. I recently rode and reviewed a quad fin fish surfboard from degree 33 called the Flyin' Fish. How did it go? Read more...
A fish is a wide, thick surfboard with a gulping swallow tail. A quad fin surfboard has four fins for added speed and maneuverability. I recently rode and reviewed a quad fin fish surfboard from degree 33 called the Flyin' Fish. How did it go? Read more...
Alana Blanchard
Surfer, model Alana Blanchard has etched out a new path for the modern professional female surfer. With both talent and looks, the Kauai-based ripper has backed up every bikini shoot with a win against the world's best young surfers.
Surfer, model Alana Blanchard has etched out a new path for the modern professional female surfer. With both talent and looks, the Kauai-based ripper has backed up every bikini shoot with a win against the world's best young surfers.
How to Avoid Shark Attacks While Surfing
Shark Attacks have been on the surfing map since the earliest days of the sport, but in reality, very few surfers are attacked by sharks (and much fewer are ever killed by sharks). However, if you want to lower your risk even more, you can use these tips to avoid a shark attack while surfing.
Shark Attacks have been on the surfing map since the earliest days of the sport, but in reality, very few surfers are attacked by sharks (and much fewer are ever killed by sharks). However, if you want to lower your risk even more, you can use these tips to avoid a shark attack while surfing.
To Leash or Not to Leash
What is a Surfboard Leash? Where did the surfboard leash come from? Why do we wear surfboard leashes? Learn the history, mystique, and reasons behind wearing a surfboard leash or legrope.
What is a Surfboard Leash? Where did the surfboard leash come from? Why do we wear surfboard leashes? Learn the history, mystique, and reasons behind wearing a surfboard leash or legrope.
Channel Islands Fred Rubble - Surfboard Review
Channel Islands' Fred Rubble is 2012's best selling surfboard. Check the review to see if it's worth all the hype (and your hard earned 700 bucks).
Channel Islands' Fred Rubble is 2012's best selling surfboard. Check the review to see if it's worth all the hype (and your hard earned 700 bucks).
Tragedy in Paradise
Japanese surfer at Pipeline in Hawaii dies While Surfing.
Japanese surfer at Pipeline in Hawaii dies While Surfing.
Floater
Surfers are finding new tricks every day, but the floater is a time-tested beauty. Combining weightless lip gliding, board control, and countless variations, the floater is a surf trick that takes some knowledge and practice. Learn more...
Surfers are finding new tricks every day, but the floater is a time-tested beauty. Combining weightless lip gliding, board control, and countless variations, the floater is a surf trick that takes some knowledge and practice. Learn more...
Josh Kerr - Professional Surfer - Biography
Professional surfer Josh Kerr is known for his aerial flips and tail wafts. Once considered too radical for prime time, Kerr is now a WCT soldier with a signature film, heavy monetary endorsements, and a shot at the world title. He is the trailblazing innovator of his own maneuver, the Kerr-upt flip, and a two-time Airshow World Champ.
Professional surfer Josh Kerr is known for his aerial flips and tail wafts. Once considered too radical for prime time, Kerr is now a WCT soldier with a signature film, heavy monetary endorsements, and a shot at the world title. He is the trailblazing innovator of his own maneuver, the Kerr-upt flip, and a two-time Airshow World Champ.
Interview with Frosty Hesson (Part 2)
In the film Chasing Mavericks Frosty Frosty Hesson is played by Gerard Butler. However, you can meet the real Frosty in his forthcoming memoir Making Mavericks> in which the life-long surfer and coach recounts his turbulent childhood and life as a surfer. I had the chance to speak to Hesson just prior to the release of his book and film.
In the film Chasing Mavericks Frosty Frosty Hesson is played by Gerard Butler. However, you can meet the real Frosty in his forthcoming memoir Making Mavericks> in which the life-long surfer and coach recounts his turbulent childhood and life as a surfer. I had the chance to speak to Hesson just prior to the release of his book and film.
How to Buy a PWC - Jet Ski - for Surfing
Jet skis (personal water craft) have been around for decades, but more recently they have become indispensable in providing safety as well as a needed bit of torque for surfers looking to ride the biggest waves in the world. Learn how to buy a jet ski for surfing.
Jet skis (personal water craft) have been around for decades, but more recently they have become indispensable in providing safety as well as a needed bit of torque for surfers looking to ride the biggest waves in the world. Learn how to buy a jet ski for surfing.
Australian Surfing History
Australia is the super power surfing. Once a land of criminals and castaways, the continent is now an Eden for beach goers and surfers. Australia's surfing history is rich and dynamic. Learn how Australia has changed surfing and how surfing has changed Australia.
Australia is the super power surfing. Once a land of criminals and castaways, the continent is now an Eden for beach goers and surfers. Australia's surfing history is rich and dynamic. Learn how Australia has changed surfing and how surfing has changed Australia.
Stay Fit and Stoked
Surfers need ways to stay both fit and stoked when the surf is flat. It's easy to get flabby when the ocean doesn't cooperate. But getting fit and into top surfing shape is easier and way more fun than you think. Here are some practical ways to get in shape as well as some gnarly approaches to surf stoke.
Surfers need ways to stay both fit and stoked when the surf is flat. It's easy to get flabby when the ocean doesn't cooperate. But getting fit and into top surfing shape is easier and way more fun than you think. Here are some practical ways to get in shape as well as some gnarly approaches to surf stoke.
Which way should I place my surfboard on my car racks?
Which way should I place my board on car racks? It’s been debated. However, simple aerodynamics and common sense prevails. Learn the proper way to position your board en route to your next session.
Which way should I place my board on car racks? It’s been debated. However, simple aerodynamics and common sense prevails. Learn the proper way to position your board en route to your next session.
How to Hit the Lip
Learn How to Surf: Want to learn how to hit the lip hard? You came to the right place. This surf instruction article will help beginning to advanced surfers to blast maneuvers like a lip bashing re-entry. This article focuses on how to surf better and how to correctly bash, hit, and whack the lip of a wave.
Learn How to Surf: Want to learn how to hit the lip hard? You came to the right place. This surf instruction article will help beginning to advanced surfers to blast maneuvers like a lip bashing re-entry. This article focuses on how to surf better and how to correctly bash, hit, and whack the lip of a wave.
Goof Board Review
“It felt just like riding the Goof Board!” That was 9 year-old Indie’s summation of riding his shortboard the first time. That's pretty solid testimonial for the Goof Board since that was after a few days of practicing on this training/ balance board.
“It felt just like riding the Goof Board!” That was 9 year-old Indie’s summation of riding his shortboard the first time. That's pretty solid testimonial for the Goof Board since that was after a few days of practicing on this training/ balance board.
Surf Sun Glasses and Goggles - Reviews
Surfing Sunglasses protect your eyes from the effects of both sun and wind while you enjoy a good surf session. So, to help you navigate the different surf sun glass choices out there, I have reviewed some new brands. Read the review.
Surfing Sunglasses protect your eyes from the effects of both sun and wind while you enjoy a good surf session. So, to help you navigate the different surf sun glass choices out there, I have reviewed some new brands. Read the review.
How to Duckdive a Bodyboard
Learn how to properly duckdive your bodyboard. It's a helpful way to get you under breaking waves and out to the lineup more quickly.
Learn how to properly duckdive your bodyboard. It's a helpful way to get you under breaking waves and out to the lineup more quickly.
Low-pressure System
Low-pressure systems (lows) may seem like ominous precursors to destructive weather, but when you are a surfer, nothing strikes hope into your heart like a spiraling low-pressure system meandering off the coast. Read more...
Low-pressure systems (lows) may seem like ominous precursors to destructive weather, but when you are a surfer, nothing strikes hope into your heart like a spiraling low-pressure system meandering off the coast. Read more...
Do you really want to know?
Answer to surfing question about where the biggest waves break.
Answer to surfing question about where the biggest waves break.
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.
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.
Brah
Surfer terms of endearment and dictionary slangs terms.
Surfer terms of endearment and dictionary slangs terms.
Pack your Board
Taking a surf trip this year? Learn how to pack your surfboard safely and cheaply for travel to international and domestic surf destinations.
Taking a surf trip this year? Learn how to pack your surfboard safely and cheaply for travel to international and domestic surf destinations.
Surfing Shipstern Bluff, Tasmania
Shipstern Bluff, Tasmania is part surfing dream and part surfing nightmare. Rocks and sharks and cold and sheer isolation make this wave something to behold, but also something to fear. Shipstern has moved the limits of surfing to a level most surfers hoped would never come. If you are thinking about surfing this unholy paradise, read this first.
Shipstern Bluff, Tasmania is part surfing dream and part surfing nightmare. Rocks and sharks and cold and sheer isolation make this wave something to behold, but also something to fear. Shipstern has moved the limits of surfing to a level most surfers hoped would never come. If you are thinking about surfing this unholy paradise, read this first.
Pipeline
Bonzai Pipeline (now know as Pipe), located on Oahu, Hawaii on the famed North Shore is the definitive surfing arena. Many dangerous waves have been discovered since Bonzai Pipeline was first surfed in Hawaii, but no wave can match Pipeline for its perfect combination of power, beauty, and pure surfing spectacle. Learn all you need to know about surfing Bonzai Pipeline, Hawaii.
Bonzai Pipeline (now know as Pipe), located on Oahu, Hawaii on the famed North Shore is the definitive surfing arena. Many dangerous waves have been discovered since Bonzai Pipeline was first surfed in Hawaii, but no wave can match Pipeline for its perfect combination of power, beauty, and pure surfing spectacle. Learn all you need to know about surfing Bonzai Pipeline, Hawaii.
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.
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.
Kanoa Igarashi
The next Kelly Slater, super freak, surfing prodigy: these are just a few descriptions adorned by the media on a teenage surfer from Huntington Beach, California. His name is Kanoa Igarashi and he's just kid who gets good grades, speaks two languages, and loves to ride waves.
The next Kelly Slater, super freak, surfing prodigy: these are just a few descriptions adorned by the media on a teenage surfer from Huntington Beach, California. His name is Kanoa Igarashi and he's just kid who gets good grades, speaks two languages, and loves to ride waves.
Mike Stewart
Is Mike Stewart the best surfer of all time? This article may make even the most passionate sponge haters realize that good wave riding is eternal. Don't believe me? Read on.
Is Mike Stewart the best surfer of all time? This article may make even the most passionate sponge haters realize that good wave riding is eternal. Don't believe me? Read on.
Competition Strategies
Surfing contests doesn't seem natural to most surfers, so it stands to reason that you should learn some practical strategies to teach you how to surf in a contest heat. Whether you're a novice or a pro, these contest strategies will yield results.
Surfing contests doesn't seem natural to most surfers, so it stands to reason that you should learn some practical strategies to teach you how to surf in a contest heat. Whether you're a novice or a pro, these contest strategies will yield results.
Shark Deterrent System
Shark Camo shark deterrent stickers, laminates, and surfboards may save you from being attacked while surfing.
Shark Camo shark deterrent stickers, laminates, and surfboards may save you from being attacked while surfing.
Stance
A description of the surfing term stance
A description of the surfing term stance
Surfing in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Brazil’s Rio De Janeiro is a metropolis with rich cultural heritage, loads of beautiful people, and even some good waves to be had. The city and its surrounding country offer year round warm weather and easy access to waves. Learn about surfing in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
Brazil’s Rio De Janeiro is a metropolis with rich cultural heritage, loads of beautiful people, and even some good waves to be had. The city and its surrounding country offer year round warm weather and easy access to waves. Learn about surfing in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
resin for surfboards
Resin is the honey-like life blood of traditional surfboard construction. It stinks and is bad for the environment, but modern surfers love it and need it almost as much as they love the waves they ride. Why? Read on...
Resin is the honey-like life blood of traditional surfboard construction. It stinks and is bad for the environment, but modern surfers love it and need it almost as much as they love the waves they ride. Why? Read on...
Surfing in France
France has some insane beach breaks. France also has world-class reefs as well. Don't forget the wine and opportunities for romance. France can offer some of the most unique surfing experiences in the world.
France has some insane beach breaks. France also has world-class reefs as well. Don't forget the wine and opportunities for romance. France can offer some of the most unique surfing experiences in the world.
Locals
Manufacturer's Site If you have ever spent any time in Hawaii (or on any island for that matter), you
Manufacturer's Site If you have ever spent any time in Hawaii (or on any island for that matter), you
Surf Mats - A Short History
Before the modern surfboard, there was the surf mat. Developed in Australia but exploded in America,the surf mat has become a unique and slowly growing niche in the wave riding universe.
Before the modern surfboard, there was the surf mat. Developed in Australia but exploded in America,the surf mat has become a unique and slowly growing niche in the wave riding universe.
Julian Wilson
Julian Wilson has been a rising presence on the surfing scene for years. With big wins in the juniors and electric free-surf performances all over the world, Julian Wilson has finally arrived. Sponsored by industry behemoth Quiksilver, Wilson has all his boxes checked and all the backing needed to cultivate his talent and garner the attention of the surfing world. Read more...
Julian Wilson has been a rising presence on the surfing scene for years. With big wins in the juniors and electric free-surf performances all over the world, Julian Wilson has finally arrived. Sponsored by industry behemoth Quiksilver, Wilson has all his boxes checked and all the backing needed to cultivate his talent and garner the attention of the surfing world. Read more...
Fish Surfboards and Funboards
About a decade ago, the fish surfboard rose from the ashes of the 70's, offering surfers another option. The fish boasts loads of speed and maneuverability, but what makes a fish surfboard a fish surfboard? Also, the fish's strange older and more boring cousin, the funboard, is still another alternative to the average shortboard. Learn more.
About a decade ago, the fish surfboard rose from the ashes of the 70's, offering surfers another option. The fish boasts loads of speed and maneuverability, but what makes a fish surfboard a fish surfboard? Also, the fish's strange older and more boring cousin, the funboard, is still another alternative to the average shortboard. Learn more.
Stick
: Even before surfboards transformed from boards to twigs and guns, surfers just called their beloved
: Even before surfboards transformed from boards to twigs and guns, surfers just called their beloved
Interview with Frosty Hesson (Part 3)
In the film Chasing Mavericks Frosty Frosty Hesson is played by Gerard Butler. However, you can meet the real Frosty in his forthcoming memoir Making Mavericks> in which the life-long surfer and coach recounts his turbulent childhood and life as a surfer. I had the chance to speak to Hesson just prior to the release of his book and film.
In the film Chasing Mavericks Frosty Frosty Hesson is played by Gerard Butler. However, you can meet the real Frosty in his forthcoming memoir Making Mavericks> in which the life-long surfer and coach recounts his turbulent childhood and life as a surfer. I had the chance to speak to Hesson just prior to the release of his book and film.
How to Make a Late drop
There are loads of great advanced surfing tricks, but making a late drop in big surf may be the most important move to learn. It can make your session and save you from a nasty hold down or a scrape across the reef. Learn how to make a late drop.
There are loads of great advanced surfing tricks, but making a late drop in big surf may be the most important move to learn. It can make your session and save you from a nasty hold down or a scrape across the reef. Learn how to make a late drop.
Kook
What is a Kook? Find out in this dictionary of surf slang from About.com
What is a Kook? Find out in this dictionary of surf slang from About.com
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.
Surfing Sun Glasses - Reviews Continued
Ocean sun glasses, Spex surf goggles, and Surf Shades surf glasses offer several options for surfers who want to avoid the harmful rays of the sun. Check out these reviews to help you make the smartest purchase.
Ocean sun glasses, Spex surf goggles, and Surf Shades surf glasses offer several options for surfers who want to avoid the harmful rays of the sun. Check out these reviews to help you make the smartest purchase.
How to Hang Five
What is Hanging Five? Hanging five is the step child of the more committed hanging ten , but itâs just
What is Hanging Five? Hanging five is the step child of the more committed hanging ten , but itâs just
Got a Leash String Handy?
What do you do when your leash or your leash string breaks?
What do you do when your leash or your leash string breaks?
Beach Break
: A fast and normally steep wave that breaks over sand. Beach break waves are fun to surf because they
: A fast and normally steep wave that breaks over sand. Beach break waves are fun to surf because they
Other Forms of Surfing
What are other Forms of Surfing? There are loads of ways ocean lovers can ride a wave or ride a board or launch an air. Although these other forms of surfing are varied and unique, they are all a blast.
What are other Forms of Surfing? There are loads of ways ocean lovers can ride a wave or ride a board or launch an air. Although these other forms of surfing are varied and unique, they are all a blast.
Dave Rasta Rastovich
Professional surfer Dave Rasta Rastovich has trodden a unique path free from contest constraints and a judges' discerning eyes. Instead, he embarked on a simple world-wide campaign to play a little music, ride the greatest waves and save the world.
Professional surfer Dave Rasta Rastovich has trodden a unique path free from contest constraints and a judges' discerning eyes. Instead, he embarked on a simple world-wide campaign to play a little music, ride the greatest waves and save the world.
Parts of a Bodyboard
Bodyboards are built to certain specifications. Each change in shape or construction nuance can affect the speed and control of the board or tailor its ride for specific riders and waves. Learn how each part of a bodyboard is important to the overall ride.
Bodyboards are built to certain specifications. Each change in shape or construction nuance can affect the speed and control of the board or tailor its ride for specific riders and waves. Learn how each part of a bodyboard is important to the overall ride.
What Does it Take to Become a Pro Surfer?
What Does it Take to Become a Pro Surfer? It's not all barrels, babes, and beer. Today, pro surfing is covered by ESPN and sponsored by Target. While the waves remain the same, the sport has changed. Being a pro surfer is a job. Learn more...
What Does it Take to Become a Pro Surfer? It's not all barrels, babes, and beer. Today, pro surfing is covered by ESPN and sponsored by Target. While the waves remain the same, the sport has changed. Being a pro surfer is a job. Learn more...
How to do a Bottom Turn
In progressive surfing, above-the-lip tricks are dominant, but the bottom turn is the very core of good surfing. This often ignored maneuver is crucial, and learning a proper bottom turn will instantly improve your surfing.
In progressive surfing, above-the-lip tricks are dominant, but the bottom turn is the very core of good surfing. This often ignored maneuver is crucial, and learning a proper bottom turn will instantly improve your surfing.
seppo
Being called a seppo? Is it a compliment or a rude slight made at your expense? You wish you knew don't you? Well, read on my friends and learn about this Australian noun with an unlikely origin.
Being called a seppo? Is it a compliment or a rude slight made at your expense? You wish you knew don't you? Well, read on my friends and learn about this Australian noun with an unlikely origin.
Surfing Cloudbreak – Tavarua, Fiji
If you have ever seen Cloudbreak spin off the reef miles offshore of the tiny island of Tavarua, then you have seen its perfection. It's one the world's great surfing wonders and the site of a yearly ASP championship event. Learn more...
If you have ever seen Cloudbreak spin off the reef miles offshore of the tiny island of Tavarua, then you have seen its perfection. It's one the world's great surfing wonders and the site of a yearly ASP championship event. Learn more...
Kolohe Andino
Kolohe Andino is a straight-up surf sensation hailing from San Clemente, California. He is a blond haired regular foot who has repaved the path to professional surfing. Read more...
Kolohe Andino is a straight-up surf sensation hailing from San Clemente, California. He is a blond haired regular foot who has repaved the path to professional surfing. Read more...
How to do a Backside Re-entry
The backside re-entry is a fun and visually exciting addition to your surfing. There are loads of variations to the backside re-entry which include hitting the lip or spinning a reverse, but either way you carve it, you need to learn how to do a backside re-entry. Learn how.
The backside re-entry is a fun and visually exciting addition to your surfing. There are loads of variations to the backside re-entry which include hitting the lip or spinning a reverse, but either way you carve it, you need to learn how to do a backside re-entry. Learn how.
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.
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.
Hack
: This is another new addition to the surfing lexicon. It comes on the heels of words like "punt", "gaff",
: This is another new addition to the surfing lexicon. It comes on the heels of words like "punt", "gaff",
The Top 5 Surfing Destinations in the World
Want to take a surf trip? Well, the world is a big place full of incredible waves. Allow me to break down the world's top 5 surfing destinations to help you make a more informed choice.
Want to take a surf trip? Well, the world is a big place full of incredible waves. Allow me to break down the world's top 5 surfing destinations to help you make a more informed choice.
How to Do a Frontside Air Reverse
The Frontside Air Reverse is the modern re-entry or off-the-lip. It seems that everybody can pull an air reverse, but they ain't that easy. It takes the standard reverse and throws in a massive degree of difficulty. Learn how to do a frontside air reverse.
The Frontside Air Reverse is the modern re-entry or off-the-lip. It seems that everybody can pull an air reverse, but they ain't that easy. It takes the standard reverse and throws in a massive degree of difficulty. Learn how to do a frontside air reverse.
Surf Mat Review - The Fourth Gear Flyer Fatty
I have always been intrigued by surf mats. They look fun and fast and totally unconventional. I finally got my hands on one. I put the Fatty from Fourth Gear Flyer through the motions over a series of fun surf days. How did it go? Here's my review.
I have always been intrigued by surf mats. They look fun and fast and totally unconventional. I finally got my hands on one. I put the Fatty from Fourth Gear Flyer through the motions over a series of fun surf days. How did it go? Here's my review.
Cutback
A cutback has nothing to do with your finances when you're surfing. In the water, a cutback sends you back to the source and pits you in the sweet spot. A good cutback is timeless and stunning to watch. What is all this about? Read more...
A cutback has nothing to do with your finances when you're surfing. In the water, a cutback sends you back to the source and pits you in the sweet spot. A good cutback is timeless and stunning to watch. What is all this about? Read more...
Interview with Frosty Hesson (Part 4)
In the film Chasing Mavericks Frosty Frosty Hesson is played by Gerard Butler. However, you can meet the real Frosty in his forthcoming memoir Making Mavericks> in which the life-long surfer and coach recounts his turbulent childhood and life as a surfer. I had the chance to speak to Hesson just prior to the release of his book and film.
In the film Chasing Mavericks Frosty Frosty Hesson is played by Gerard Butler. However, you can meet the real Frosty in his forthcoming memoir Making Mavericks> in which the life-long surfer and coach recounts his turbulent childhood and life as a surfer. I had the chance to speak to Hesson just prior to the release of his book and film.
Treat Jellyfish Stings
Learn how to treat jellyfish stings. Surfers often encounter the stinging pain of jellyfish. Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of jellyfish stings.
Learn how to treat jellyfish stings. Surfers often encounter the stinging pain of jellyfish. Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of jellyfish stings.
Blown Out
What does it mean when a surfer says the waves are blown out? Read to find out...
What does it mean when a surfer says the waves are blown out? Read to find out...
History of Surf Music
Surf music captured the fun and adventure of surfing. The history of surf music shows a genre peak in the 1963 but remains an integral in popular culture. Instrumental and vocal bands made up the basic categories of surf music. Learn more about the history of surf music.
Surf music captured the fun and adventure of surfing. The history of surf music shows a genre peak in the 1963 but remains an integral in popular culture. Instrumental and vocal bands made up the basic categories of surf music. Learn more about the history of surf music.
The Math and Science behind Wave Forecasts
Surf forecasting has gotten easy these days, but the forecasts usually disagree. Which one should trust? Trust yourself. Learn how to forecast waves yourself. Learn the math and science behind wave forecasts
Surf forecasting has gotten easy these days, but the forecasts usually disagree. Which one should trust? Trust yourself. Learn how to forecast waves yourself. Learn the math and science behind wave forecasts
Surfers Dig Point Breaks
Surfers dig point breaks. They love Rincon and J-Bay. They laugh at the open walls of Bells and Raglan and Pavones. But what is it about those long and winding walls of point breaks? Find out. Read on.
Surfers dig point breaks. They love Rincon and J-Bay. They laugh at the open walls of Bells and Raglan and Pavones. But what is it about those long and winding walls of point breaks? Find out. Read on.
What is a good stance?
What is considered a good stance?
What is considered a good stance?
A-frame
A-frame? You would think we're referring to a house or some other structure, but instead, A-frames in this case are found in the surfing lineup. Surfing A-frames...what? Find out more.
A-frame? You would think we're referring to a house or some other structure, but instead, A-frames in this case are found in the surfing lineup. Surfing A-frames...what? Find out more.
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.
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.
Causes of Delamination
Learn about the causes of surfboard delamination.
Learn about the causes of surfboard delamination.
Grommet
Surf slang glossary of terms from About.com
Surf slang glossary of terms from About.com
How to Keep Surfing into Your 30’s and 40’s
Want to stay fit and keep surfing into your 30's and 40's? It's not that difficult. Read about the simple things that can keep you surfing well into your golden years.
Want to stay fit and keep surfing into your 30's and 40's? It's not that difficult. Read about the simple things that can keep you surfing well into your golden years.
Owen Wright
The son of a plumber and lifelong surfer, Owen Wright hails from the south coast of New South Wales.
The son of a plumber and lifelong surfer, Owen Wright hails from the south coast of New South Wales.
Are You a Kook?
Find out if you are a kook right here.
Find out if you are a kook right here.