We surf waves of all different sizes, in both high tide and low tide. A wave pulls up the water below and builds until we surf to the edge of the wave. If we wipeout, the force of the wave pushes us...
Category: Surfing FAQ
Day to day and even hour to hour, the surf changes. So much goes into surfing, not only from the perspective of the gear and the surfer, but from nature too with all that goes into forming the waves...
Whether you are a beginner or an expert, falling off a surfboard is an inevitable part of the sport. Beginners often think that falling while surfing is a non-issue, after all you’re surrounded by...
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...