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By Jay DiMartino, About.com Guide since 2003

Lakey Peterson - Pro Surfer - Interview (Part 2) Created: Saturday, May 11, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
Lakey Peterson - Pro Surfer - Interview (Part 2)
Lakey Peterson - Surfer - Interview (Part 1) Created: Saturday, May 11, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
Lakey Peterson is following in the tradition of her family. For some that is dubious, but for Lakey, it means competing to win and giving back to the world. Read her interview.
What skills do I need to be a good surfer? Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
What skills do I need to be a good surfer? Find out if you have what it takes to a great surfer?
Taylor Knox Created: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Taylor Knox has proven himself a man amongst boys with a surfing career that has defied the odds in terms of longevity. His power and style have defined his legacy and solidified his legend.
How To Refresh and Old, Tired Surfboard Created: Monday, March 14, 2005 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
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 expla...
Clay Marzo: Just Add Water Created: Sunday, January 25, 2009 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
An exploration of the surf life through the eyes of Clay Marzo, a red hot young surfer recently diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome. Both emotional and informative, Just Add Water will wow viewers wit...
Gearing up: The Best Surfboards for Summer Created: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
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 th...
Surf Stronger--Fitness DVD Created: Friday, April 27, 2007 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Good surfing happens through creativity, passion, and confidence. But before these forces spark your shred engine into gear, you have to be flexible and strong. That’s easily done for the ump...
Dane Reynolds "First Chapter" Created: Thursday, October 12, 2006 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Dane Reynolds "First Chapter"...An action-packed video malestom of futuristic ripping that truly sets itself apart from the latest flock of surfstar showcase flicks.
The Master Shaper Series I and II Created: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Veteran shaper Jim Phillips shows us the ins, outs, and everything in between in this two part DVD series that covers anything you wanted to know about the art of shaping surfboards and more.
Da Kine Surf Stash Travel Kit Created: Monday, April 11, 2005 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
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.
Sea Specs Extreme Eyewear Created: Sunday, August 01, 2004 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
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 s...
Brave Soldier Skin Protection Products Created: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
A review of Brave Soldier's line of skin protection products by surfing guide Jay DiMartino at surfing.about.com
Blown Out Created: Monday, August 02, 2010 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
What does it mean when a surfer says the waves are blown out? Read to find out...
What are the parts of a surfing wave? Created: Thursday, July 30, 2009 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
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.
Matt Archbold Built for Speed Created: Monday, May 18, 2009 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Matt Archbold has been a hot surfer from day one. From a salty grommet to superstar and through depths of depravity and beyond, Matt Archbold's story makes for fascinating viewing. Archy: Built for...
Learning to Surf with Surfer Joe Created: Thursday, January 12, 2006 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Learning to Surf with Surfer Joe on DVD provides a good base for any budding wave rider and is packed with knowledge and experience.
How do Different Surfboard Tails Affect the way they Ride? Created: Sunday, December 18, 2005 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
A question on surfboard design and surfboard tails
When should I pull out (not catch a wave)? Created: Tuesday, July 27, 2004 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
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 th...
How do I keep my surfboard from flying out of my pickup truck bed? Created: Sunday, January 04, 2004 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
How do I keep my surfboard from flying out of my pickup truck bed when I am driving?
Delamination Created: Sunday, August 03, 2003 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
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".
Doggy Door Created: Saturday, October 03, 2009 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
For a surfer, the doggy door isn't the same one Fido uses to go relieve himself. Instead, the doggy door is the way a surfer finds daylight when deep in the barrel under pressue of a fat closeout. ...
Beach Break Created: Thursday, July 23, 2009 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Beach break is yet another surf slang term added to the surfing dictionary. Here you'll read a definition and sentence explaining the meaning of the surf term "beach break."
Sketchy Created: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
"That last section was sketchy, but I pulled in, got a fat shack, and got spit out!" Wanna know what that was all about? Check the surfing.about.com glossary of surfing terms.
Punt Created: Sunday, October 12, 2008 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Surf Slang Definition: Punt
Brah Created: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Surfer terms of endearment and dictionary slangs terms.
Mysto Spot Created: Thursday, May 12, 2005 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Surf Dictionary definitions of terms: mysto spot
Impact Zone Created: Monday, November 10, 2003 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
A definition of the surfing term "Impact Zone".
Session Created: Tuesday, October 21, 2003 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
A definition of the surfing term "session."
Rash Created: Monday, September 29, 2003 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
a dictionary definition of surfing word rash
Bombin' Created: Saturday, August 23, 2003 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
a description of surf slang bombing
Lineup Created: Thursday, July 24, 2003 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
The surfing lineup is a place of possibilty and energy. The lineup is the surfer's church and therapy. Sometimes getting there can be a struggle, but the lineup is the place to be if you surf. What...

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