Posts by Mark

The ocean is definitely finicky when it comes to waves. If you’re a longtime surfer you’re familiar with that. If you’re new to surfing, it’s probably one of the first things you realized...

The wetsuit, what an amazing invention. Originally developed in the 50s by Hugh Bradner for the US Navy, wetsuits solved the problem of keeping divers warm without a clunky dry suit. Since then,...

Boardshorts are different from swim trunks in a few ways. One difference is that they are knee-length shorts, compared to the mid-thigh length of swim trunks. They are made from either nylon or...

Thanks to the invention of wetsuits, surfers can go in the water any time of the year, whether it’s summer, fall, winter or spring. A wetsuit will keep the body warm in the water while absorbing...

When you think of a surfer, more often than not you think of a bronze shirtless guy with long hair. But sometimes going shirtless isn’t optimal for surfing, especially in competitions. So why do...

Every wave is different and reading waves is an art form and skill in itself. To new surfers it can seem like a foreign language. However, it’s a vitally important part of learning to surf. Some...