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, …
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 …
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 …
Surfing is hard work. Sure, the pro’s make it look easy. Hop on the board, paddle out to the backline and two ticks later you’re cruising down the wave. But these are seasoned professionals who have been surfing all their life. Moreover, they’ve most likely made use of some surfing exercises throughout their career. The …
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The surfskate is increasing in popularity month on month. They have’n’t been around for that long, but are already making waves within the surf and skate world. A lot of groms are now switching from skateboarding to surfskating on the days when there is no swell. Surfskating compliments your surfing better than skateboarding does because …
In this post we look at when you should duck dive and when you should bail on a wave. Each has it merits, and choosing the correct method depending on the surf conditions is critical. Wether you’re a beginner or advanced surfer, a duck dive should always be your first port of call. Here why …
Let’s face it, one of the hardest parts of being a beginner or intermediate surfer is maintaining a high wave count during a session. We’ve all been there before where we make the long and arduous paddle out to the backline, spend 3 hours hours toiling in the lineup, and only catch one wave which …
Learning to surf can must be one of the toughest sports to learn. Why it is indeed so challenging is that there are so many variables at play. All the of these variables need to align perfectly in order for the learner to be able to stand up and ride the wave. Generally speaking the …
This is a little bit like asking how long a piece of string is. It’s incredibly subjective and depends on so many variants. If we were pushed to give a short answer, then we’d day anywhere between 3 days and several weeks. But for some, learning to surf properly can even take several months. The …
Surfing is more than just a sport, it’s a lifestyle. This lifestyle can benefit so many people in so many different ways. As a result, over the preceding decades, a wide range of different surfing charities and non-profit organisations have sprouted up. They look to solve a host of different challenges from the environment all …
Let’s face it, surfing is a difficult sport to master. To get to the level of pro’s like Kelly Slater, John John Florence and Jamie O’Brien would take one a lifetime to achieve, and still, realistically it’s probably not achievable even if you applied Malcolm Gladwell’s 10,000 hour rule. These guys are simply freaks of …
Going into the open ocean, every time is different. Being a safe surfer can be the difference between life and death. There is a wide range of risks that surfers take which means they often place themselves in precarious positions in the ocean. You can significantly reduce those risks by using caution. All levels of …
You did it! You finally decided to take the huge step. Surfing for beginners can be overwhelming. There are many elements of surfing that you need to consider. We have broken down the five main components in this five-step guide for beginners. Take a deep breath and relax. We are here to walk you through …
Getting on the board for the first time in the open sea can be a bit daunting. There are a lot of factors that can affect your first surfing experience. If you don’t choose your surf destination carefully, you may find yourself coming away with a bad first surf experience. We have compiled a list …