What is the best balance board for surfers?
We’ve tried and tested just about every surf balance board there is in search of the board that is most fun and is the best for surfers including beginners.
Beginner Surf Tips
Best Balance Board Exercises to Become a Better Surfer
Improve your surfing by training on a balance board! The best balance board exercises target the core, coordination, and neuromuscular integration.
What is the Best Car Key Lock Box For Surfers?
Where do you leave your car keys when surfing? Where do surfers put their car keys? What is the best car key lock box for surfers? Read more to find out!
How to Ship a Surfboard
It is not simple to transport a surfboard great distances. Even if you’re using surfboard roof racks. Airlines will allow you to take your surfboard with you, but this may lead to extra baggage fees. Direct shipment of your board to your destination via a courier is the alternative option. It is not difficult to …
What is a Point Break?
A point break is a sort of wave development that happens when waves break over a point of land rather than the coast. This results in a more predictable and rideable surf break compared to other types of waves. Point breaks occur all around the globe and are some of the finest surfing locations on …
Is Surfing Hard?
Yes, surfing is difficult- but anyone can do it if they put out the effort. Mastering will be harder and will require both natural ability and some serious time in the water. Surfing is an extraordinary activity that is unlike anything you’ve ever done before. An active connection with the basic elements of the sea, …
The Best Sunscreen for Surfing
The best sunscreen for surfing is different from the best one to use on a day at the beach. The type of sun you need protection from when surfing is UVA, which penetrates deeper into your skin and can cause skin cancer. This means that it’s important to be careful about what type of sunscreen …
A Complete Guide to Stand Up Paddleboarding for Beginners
SUP surfing is the fastest growing water sport in the world. It can be enjoyed by people of all ages and fitness levels, making it a perfect activity for anyone looking for a new challenge. For those who enjoy spending time on or near the water, there are few other ways to get so wet …
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The History of Freediving
Diving has been around for centuries, and there are many different ways to do it. But one of the oldest and most popular forms of diving is freediving. This is a form of diving that doesn’t use any equipment, other than a mask and fins. It can be traced all the way back to ancient …
What is Wave Period?
Wave period is an important factor to consider when surfing. It determines how long the wave will last, and how much time you have to ride it. In this article, we will discuss what wave period is, and some of the factors that affect it. We will also provide some tips on how to surf …
The undisputed GOAT
There is nothing stopping Kelly Slater. Just 6 days before his 50th birthday he won the first event on this years professional surfing calendar, the Pipeline Masters, beating Hawaiian local Seth Moniz in the final. This would be his 8th victory at Pipe and the 56th of his long and illustrious career. His last win …
Who Invented Surfing?
Surfing has existed in its various forms for centuries. Ancient records of surfing show that riding waves has been around pretty much since humans started venturing into the ocean. So who invented surfing? Surfing’s roots are mainly traced back to ancient Peru, Polynesia and Hawaii. What was probably started by fishermen turned into an important …
Surf Hat Buyers Guide for the Sun-Smart Surfer
Surfing is all about spending time in the water under the sun. Needless to say, you’ll need to keep your skin protected from the sun’s harmful rays. A surf hat is easily the best way to do this. Surf hats should form an essential part of the surfing uniform. They keep your face and neck …
Surfboard Art Buyers Guide
If you love surfing, then why not bring the beach vibes into your home? Surfboard art allows you to surround yourself with summer feelings and surf – even when you’re not out in the waves. If you want to add an authentic coastal touch to your beach house or make any room feel like it’s …
Surfing Names For Your Child: 70 Cool Names
Gone are the days when surfing was considered a sport for misfits and washouts. It’s safe to say that it has now safely entered the mainstream with the total value of the surf industry sitting at $10 billion. More and more people are taking to the waves every summer and surfing has even become a …
The Future Of Wave Pools In Competition Surfing
Over the last 5 years wave pool surfing has grown in leaps and bounds. In the 80’s, Wildwater Kingdom in Allentown, Pennsylvania set the precedent by hosting the world’s first Inland Surfing Championships. Shortly after that Typhoon Lagoon in Disney World, Florida invited surfers to rip on its 3 foot waves. (Ben Gravy recently got …
Surfers Not Street Children Interview
We recently caught up with Tom Hewitt (MBE), founder of NGO Surfers Not Street Children. Tom talks about his background, how the NGO came about, the challenges in getting it setup and the success stories. Read on to learn more. Tell us about your upbringing. Where were you born and raised? I was born in …
What are the Best Swim Fins?
Whether you’re a bodyboarder, snorkeller, lifeguard, or swimmer, you will need a great pair of swim fins. Swim fins are a must for anyone wanting to glide through the water and become a stronger swimmer. Unlike long diving fins, swim fins are short and compact, offering a convenient and comfortable solution to swimmers. Swim fins …
The Ultimate Wobble Board Buyers Guide
A wobble board is a perfect accessory for all ages to find balance, develop core strength, and engage in multiple fun activities. These boards are great for use in yoga, improving stability, and early child development. Anyone from the ages 19 months and up can find a way to utilize these boards for a healthier …
Sandycamps Interview
We recently caught up with Sandra, founder of Sandycamps which is located in Imsouane, Morocco. She shared why Imsouane is such a rad place for a surf holiday. Where do you hail from and what brought you to Morocco? I grew up in different parts of France and abroad for a few years, but always …
Rise Up Surf Retreat Interview
We recently caught up with Phillip, founder of Rise Up Surf Retreat located in Northern Nicaragua to learn more about his surf camp and the reasons why Northern Nicaragua is a great place for a surf trip. Where do you hail from and what brought you to Nicaragua? I am from Barbados and originally came …
The Benefits Of Surfing Small Waves
With any extreme sport, bigger is always usually considered better. Going off a bigger jump when snowboarding. Base jumping off a bigger mountain. Surfing a bigger wave. As much as the thrill of surfing bigger waves may be greater than small waves, there is still a lot of value in riding smaller waves. In this …
Wild Waves Surf House Interview
We recently caught up with Giancarlo Landolfi from Wild Waves Surf House in Popoyo, Nicaragua. Where do you hail from and what brought you to Nicaragua? Hi everyone, my name is Giancarlo Landolfi and I’m from Naples in Italy. I arrived in Nicaragua by chance. I was on vacation in Costa Rica and I accompanied …
Chill in Ericeira Interview
We recently caught up with Edoardo from Chill in Ericeira Surf House, a really cool surf camp located in Ericeira, Portugal. Where do you hail from and what brought you to Ericeira? I’m original from Turin in Italy. It’s near the Alps where and so naturally I started out snowboarding in the Winter Olympic site …
Tarantula Surf Interview
We recently caught up with Tara Ruttenberg, founder of Tarantula Surf, to learn about a rather unique surf and wellness experience she’s created in beautiful Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. Where do you hail from and what brought you to Costa Rica? Hi there! I was born in the mountains of Colorado, and raised on the …
The Best Surfing Tricks
Surfing is a sport that’s all about action. There are many different surfing tricks and techniques to master. These range from simple beginner manoeuvres to more advanced tricks done by the pros. Part of the fun about progressing in surfing is learning new sets of tricks to bring to the waves. Once you have got …
10 Best Surfing Movies & Documentaries
The real magic of surfing comes down to the locations, the waves being surfed, and the ocean environment that is constantly in motion. For the times when you aren’t able to get out into the water, surfing movies can help to transport you to amazing destinations. These movies allow you to really absorb the sport …
Surfers Yoga: The 7 Best Poses
Surfers yoga in recent years has become very popular. Yoga and surfing have always shared a certain harmony. A rare symbiosis between two leisurely pursuits. As both disciplines have continued to grow throughout the 21st century, so the complimentary effects yoga has on surfing have become more apparent. If surfing gets you amped and you’re …
The Beauty Of Surfing
Surfing is very different to other sports. It’s not dependent on a quantifiable outcome. In sports like tennis or squash you’re required to play against an opponent in a binary environment of either win or lose. In sports like running or cycling, although you may not choose to compete, the desired outcome is often based …
The 8 Best Surf Helmets That Make Surfing Safer
For most people, wearing surf helmets may seem a bit silly. However, surfing actually poses way more dangers than a lot of people may think. Just like riding a bike at high speeds, there are risks involved with surfing. Protecting your head is always a smart move. Although most people focus on the more obvious …