Surfing / Bodyboarding: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Choosing Your First Surfboard
The key to learning to surf is to choose the right surfboard. However, choosing the right surfboard can be difficult, especially if you are a beginning surfer. Follow these simple guidelines when choosing your first surfboard and learn how to surf correctly, and quickly.
The key to learning to surf is to choose the right surfboard. However, choosing the right surfboard can be difficult, especially if you are a beginning surfer. Follow these simple guidelines when choosing your first surfboard and learn how to surf correctly, and quickly.
Best Surf Movies Ever
A list of the most memorable modern surf movies from Big Wednesday and North Shore to Pointbreak and Blue Crush.
A list of the most memorable modern surf movies from Big Wednesday and North Shore to Pointbreak and Blue Crush.
Duck-Diving
Duck-diving is another step in a series of articles in my step-by-step tutorial that teaches you how to surf.
Duck-diving is another step in a series of articles in my step-by-step tutorial that teaches you how to surf.
Catching a Wave.
Learn how to catch a wave with a step-by-step process article written by Jay DiMartino at About.com as part of a surf instruction series for beginning surfers.
Learn how to catch a wave with a step-by-step process article written by Jay DiMartino at About.com as part of a surf instruction series for beginning surfers.
Drop in on This Shin-Dig.
Looking for party theme ideas? Here you'll find all you need to throw a surfing party. Decorations, menu, dress, invitation ideas and more.
Looking for party theme ideas? Here you'll find all you need to throw a surfing party. Decorations, menu, dress, invitation ideas and more.
How to Stand on a Surfboard
Learning how to stand up on a surfboard is tricky but more rewarding than you can imagine. If you are a beginning surfer who wants to learn how to stand up on a surfboard, you have "surfed" the Internet to the right place.
Learning how to stand up on a surfboard is tricky but more rewarding than you can imagine. If you are a beginning surfer who wants to learn how to stand up on a surfboard, you have "surfed" the Internet to the right place.
Basic Surf Tips
Beginning surfers can always use some basic tips to make sure every session is the best it can be and so they can learn to surf more quickly. These basic surf tips will have you shredding with a smile in no time flat.
Beginning surfers can always use some basic tips to make sure every session is the best it can be and so they can learn to surf more quickly. These basic surf tips will have you shredding with a smile in no time flat.
Paddling Out for the First ...
Jay DiMartino at About.com has written scores of articles helping beginning and advanced surfers improve their techniques. In this step Jay teaches how to paddle your surfboard.
Jay DiMartino at About.com has written scores of articles helping beginning and advanced surfers improve their techniques. In this step Jay teaches how to paddle your surfboard.
Angling Down the Line.
Learn How to Surf--How to Ride a Wave: Jay DiMartino explains how to surf (or angle)across the face of a wave. It's another step in learning how to surf for beginners.
Learn How to Surf--How to Ride a Wave: Jay DiMartino explains how to surf (or angle)across the face of a wave. It's another step in learning how to surf for beginners.
Choosing the Right Surf Spot
Learning how to choose a spot to surf can be challenging, especially for beginning surfers. But this is the place to learn how to choose the perfect beach for surfing. Learn how a beginner can correctly choose a surf break to practice his/her surfing.
Learning how to choose a spot to surf can be challenging, especially for beginning surfers. But this is the place to learn how to choose the perfect beach for surfing. Learn how a beginner can correctly choose a surf break to practice his/her surfing.
How to Buy Sunglasses
Surfers need to wear sunglasses religously! Here are some tips to help surfers and beach enthusiasts get the most from their eyewear and avoid eye problems such as pterygiums.
Surfers need to wear sunglasses religously! Here are some tips to help surfers and beach enthusiasts get the most from their eyewear and avoid eye problems such as pterygiums.
Board Care 101
Learn how to properly take care of your surfboard. It is, after all, you most precious object. Am I right, brothers and sisters?
Learn how to properly take care of your surfboard. It is, after all, you most precious object. Am I right, brothers and sisters?
Frontside Roundhouse
Learn to surf for free at about.com. This article breaks down one of the most finctional and visually stunning moves in any surfer's bag of tricks. I have broken this move down into seven(that's right, seven)easy steps.
Learn to surf for free at about.com. This article breaks down one of the most finctional and visually stunning moves in any surfer's bag of tricks. I have broken this move down into seven(that's right, seven)easy steps.
Treat Jelly Fish Stings
Surfers often encounter the stinging pain of jelly fish. Learn about the symptoms and treatment of jelly fish stings.
Surfers often encounter the stinging pain of jelly fish. Learn about the symptoms and treatment of jelly fish stings.
SuperSoft Soft Board
To put it bluntly, kids have soft heads and surfboards have sharp fins, and this potentially painful fact does nothing to settle the stomachs of anxious parents as they watch their kids learning to surf. With each flailing nosedive, new surfers roll the dice one more time, launching the sharp, unforgiving edges of their surfboards skyward and waiting for gravity to set the stage for a B-movie horror scene.
To put it bluntly, kids have soft heads and surfboards have sharp fins, and this potentially painful fact does nothing to settle the stomachs of anxious parents as they watch their kids learning to surf. With each flailing nosedive, new surfers roll the dice one more time, launching the sharp, unforgiving edges of their surfboards skyward and waiting for gravity to set the stage for a B-movie horror scene.
Isle Surfboards Retro Fish
Isle Surfboards sent their 6'2" Retro Fish for a reveiw. Its unique design and innovative blend of old school and new school energy made for a blazing good time. Read the review!
Isle Surfboards sent their 6'2" Retro Fish for a reveiw. Its unique design and innovative blend of old school and new school energy made for a blazing good time. Read the review!
7S Superfish
The 7S Superfish is a great board for any level rider, but I believe would greatly help newer surfers who may have trouble catching waves or turning their big beginner boards. This board is loose and fast, and its innovative step-deck design gives it the feel of a thinner board while still being maneuverable in small, crappy surf.
The 7S Superfish is a great board for any level rider, but I believe would greatly help newer surfers who may have trouble catching waves or turning their big beginner boards. This board is loose and fast, and its innovative step-deck design gives it the feel of a thinner board while still being maneuverable in small, crappy surf.
To Leash or Not to Leash
What is a Surfboard Leash? Where did the surfboard leash come from? Why do we wear surfboard leashes? Freelance surf writer Jay DiMartino discusses the history, mystique, and reasons behind wearing a surfboard leash or legrope.
What is a Surfboard Leash? Where did the surfboard leash come from? Why do we wear surfboard leashes? Freelance surf writer Jay DiMartino discusses the history, mystique, and reasons behind wearing a surfboard leash or legrope.
How to Hit the Lip
Learn How to Surf: Want to learn how to hit the lip hard? You came to the right place. This surf instruction article will help beginning to advanced surfers to blast maneuvers like a lip bashing re-entry. This is a surf instruction article focusing on how to correctly bash, hit, and whack the lip of a wave.
Learn How to Surf: Want to learn how to hit the lip hard? You came to the right place. This surf instruction article will help beginning to advanced surfers to blast maneuvers like a lip bashing re-entry. This is a surf instruction article focusing on how to correctly bash, hit, and whack the lip of a wave.
What is surf style?
Surf Style is something mystical and beautiful. But what makes up a surfer's style? Jay DiMartino at About.com writes articles about surf style and culture.
Surf Style is something mystical and beautiful. But what makes up a surfer's style? Jay DiMartino at About.com writes articles about surf style and culture.
Teach Your Child to Surf
Since ALL kids are islands unto themselves, nurturing a young love affair with surfing starts with you, the teacher. The key is patience, patience, patience. Don’t rush your little one into the water and on to a board. If he just wants to hang on the beach and build a sand castle then so be it. If your child feels frustrated or scared, this will only set your whole plan back a few steps.
Since ALL kids are islands unto themselves, nurturing a young love affair with surfing starts with you, the teacher. The key is patience, patience, patience. Don’t rush your little one into the water and on to a board. If he just wants to hang on the beach and build a sand castle then so be it. If your child feels frustrated or scared, this will only set your whole plan back a few steps.
FCS Fins
A brief introduction and review of FCS fins.
A brief introduction and review of FCS fins.
Fatburner
I recently gave the Webber Fatburner a test is some really fun three foot Florida surf. Here is where the Fatburner’s fatness really shines. Who says obesity in America is always a bad thing? This "big boned" board catches waves with about two paddle strokes and then flies across flat sections like it’s powered by an outboard motor.
I recently gave the Webber Fatburner a test is some really fun three foot Florida surf. Here is where the Fatburner’s fatness really shines. Who says obesity in America is always a bad thing? This "big boned" board catches waves with about two paddle strokes and then flies across flat sections like it’s powered by an outboard motor.
Aerial
This is complete an article on how to complete an aerial. Jay DiMartino at About.com has written scores of articles helping beginning and advanced surfers improve their techniques.
This is complete an article on how to complete an aerial. Jay DiMartino at About.com has written scores of articles helping beginning and advanced surfers improve their techniques.
Basic Surfing Rules
Don't let anyone tell you that surfing is a lawless free-for-all without structure or rules. This free-wheeling artform actually consists of basic surfing rules that govern all interaction. So what are the basic surfing rules?
Don't let anyone tell you that surfing is a lawless free-for-all without structure or rules. This free-wheeling artform actually consists of basic surfing rules that govern all interaction. So what are the basic surfing rules?
Slippery Wax
Some easy ways to help you deal with slippery wax.
Some easy ways to help you deal with slippery wax.
Make your Old Board Young
When a surfboard has been ridden hard and long, it eventually loses its vitality, but this article explains how a surfer can easily infuse an old board with new life.
When a surfboard has been ridden hard and long, it eventually loses its vitality, but this article explains how a surfer can easily infuse an old board with new life.
Pterygium Treatment
As a lifelong surfer, I have suffered from pterygia for two decades and even had two surgeries. Here I detail pterygium causes and syptoms, and even recommend a great doctor whose innovative and unique approach to pterygium removal may have finally given the white eyes I wanted.
As a lifelong surfer, I have suffered from pterygia for two decades and even had two surgeries. Here I detail pterygium causes and syptoms, and even recommend a great doctor whose innovative and unique approach to pterygium removal may have finally given the white eyes I wanted.
The State of Slater
Kelly Slater has been pro surfing's champion, but can he hold on amidst the performances of Andy Irons, Taj Burrow, and Mick Fanning.
Kelly Slater has been pro surfing's champion, but can he hold on amidst the performances of Andy Irons, Taj Burrow, and Mick Fanning.
An unanswerable question?
For hardcore surfers and new surfers alike who wonder about surfing's greater meaning, here is a delightfully fluffy but enjoyably true definition and answer to a question that elludes description and interpretation. What is surfing...Really?
For hardcore surfers and new surfers alike who wonder about surfing's greater meaning, here is a delightfully fluffy but enjoyably true definition and answer to a question that elludes description and interpretation. What is surfing...Really?
Anacapa Pro Standard
Imagine that a company wants you to review a new product. You are thinking wax or maybe sunscreen. Not so…Instead, upon your doorstep, wrapped in cardboard like some massive Christmas gift on steroids is a brand spanking new, six foot one inch, brilliant white, squash tail gem designed by Al friggin Merrick! Yes, Al Merrick of Tom Curren-buried rail roundhouse-10 second tube ride-Kelly Slater-championship-deluxe-shred machine fame.
Imagine that a company wants you to review a new product. You are thinking wax or maybe sunscreen. Not so…Instead, upon your doorstep, wrapped in cardboard like some massive Christmas gift on steroids is a brand spanking new, six foot one inch, brilliant white, squash tail gem designed by Al friggin Merrick! Yes, Al Merrick of Tom Curren-buried rail roundhouse-10 second tube ride-Kelly Slater-championship-deluxe-shred machine fame.
What Kind of Surfboard?
What Kind of Surfboard? A long one. Beginners need a long board or at a minimum a fun board. A longboard is between 8 to 10 feet long and a fun board or fun shape is 7 to 8 feet long. Of course, you're tempted by those pointed, streamline arrow-shaped boards that all the other great surfers are slicing and carving up the ocean with and you can learn to surf on one, but they do make it much harder. All 6 to 7 foot, three-finned shortboards, called thrusters.
What Kind of Surfboard? A long one. Beginners need a long board or at a minimum a fun board. A longboard is between 8 to 10 feet long and a fun board or fun shape is 7 to 8 feet long. Of course, you're tempted by those pointed, streamline arrow-shaped boards that all the other great surfers are slicing and carving up the ocean with and you can learn to surf on one, but they do make it much harder. All 6 to 7 foot, three-finned shortboards, called thrusters.
How to Shape a Surfboard
Have you ever wondered how a real surfboard is shaped? It's an art that is being pushed out by the use of software and shaping machines, but there are some craftsmen still out there like Charles Williams of Impact Surfboards. Here, he shows us how to shape a surfboard.
Have you ever wondered how a real surfboard is shaped? It's an art that is being pushed out by the use of software and shaping machines, but there are some craftsmen still out there like Charles Williams of Impact Surfboards. Here, he shows us how to shape a surfboard.
All-time
Surf Slang Dictionary: All-time, Epic, Classic
Surf Slang Dictionary: All-time, Epic, Classic
Locals
If you have ever spent any time in Hawaii (or on any island for that matter), you would know that there is an interesting culture that surrounds the local footwear. There is only one truly local way to cover your feet. Some call them flip flops or slaps or thongs, but in Hawaii, they are "slippahs".
If you have ever spent any time in Hawaii (or on any island for that matter), you would know that there is an interesting culture that surrounds the local footwear. There is only one truly local way to cover your feet. Some call them flip flops or slaps or thongs, but in Hawaii, they are "slippahs".
How to Buy a Surfboard
As a beginning surfer, it's easy to make mistakes when buying a new surfboard. Read these basic and helpful tips to help you learn how buy a surfboard. You'll be shredding in no time.
As a beginning surfer, it's easy to make mistakes when buying a new surfboard. Read these basic and helpful tips to help you learn how buy a surfboard. You'll be shredding in no time.
Loaded Pintail Carve Board
Yeah, from a surfer’s perspective, the Loaded Pintail is a sweet and sweaty speed board that is set up for serious carveage. No slipping and sliding here…No flicking and flapping...trickin and trippin’.
Yeah, from a surfer’s perspective, the Loaded Pintail is a sweet and sweaty speed board that is set up for serious carveage. No slipping and sliding here…No flicking and flapping...trickin and trippin’.
Parts of a Surfboard
Your surfboard is made up of several parts. Each section or part of a surfboard has a specific purpose. Understanding these parts is important when buying a new or used surfboard.
Your surfboard is made up of several parts. Each section or part of a surfboard has a specific purpose. Understanding these parts is important when buying a new or used surfboard.
9:Fish Grunion
In the surfboard world, the fish is considered a throw back to the days of yore. The days of yore in which long hair and mustaches ruled the lineup. The fish is a short, thick, wide board (usually with a wide-open swallow tail) designed for small, gutless surf, but some ten years ago in huge waves over an unknown reef in the Indian Ocean, two-time world champ and uber-soulman Tommy Curren rode a fish better than any thought possible. The following summer, the fish was back in a big way.
In the surfboard world, the fish is considered a throw back to the days of yore. The days of yore in which long hair and mustaches ruled the lineup. The fish is a short, thick, wide board (usually with a wide-open swallow tail) designed for small, gutless surf, but some ten years ago in huge waves over an unknown reef in the Indian Ocean, two-time world champ and uber-soulman Tommy Curren rode a fish better than any thought possible. The following summer, the fish was back in a big way.
How to Buy a Bodyboard
Learning how to buy the right bodyboard can be tricky. But there are a few easy tips that can get you shredding in no time.
Learning how to buy the right bodyboard can be tricky. But there are a few easy tips that can get you shredding in no time.
Surf Accessories
About.com guide reviews surfing accessories (backpacks, traction pads, and wax remover)from California company Poorboy USA.
About.com guide reviews surfing accessories (backpacks, traction pads, and wax remover)from California company Poorboy USA.
When should I pull out?
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 the wave at this point, you'll be treated to a new experience: Going Over the Falls.
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 the wave at this point, you'll be treated to a new experience: Going Over the Falls.
Surfing Basics
Surfing basics for beginners.
Surfing basics for beginners.
World Surfing Games
The World’s Best National Surfing Teams Set to Compete at the 2006 Lost Energy Drink ISA World Surfing Games United States to Host International Surfing Event in Huntington Beach, Opening Ceremonies Commence October 14, 2006 Huntington Beach, Calif., September 14, 2006 – The 2006 Lost Energy Drink ISA World Surfing Games is poised to feature some of the best surfers from around the globe competing for their respective countries October 14-22, 2006 in Huntington Beach, Calif.
The World’s Best National Surfing Teams Set to Compete at the 2006 Lost Energy Drink ISA World Surfing Games United States to Host International Surfing Event in Huntington Beach, Opening Ceremonies Commence October 14, 2006 Huntington Beach, Calif., September 14, 2006 – The 2006 Lost Energy Drink ISA World Surfing Games is poised to feature some of the best surfers from around the globe competing for their respective countries October 14-22, 2006 in Huntington Beach, Calif.
Delamination
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".
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".
Do you really want to know?
Answer to surfing question about where the biggest waves break.
Answer to surfing question about where the biggest waves break.
Easy as 1-2-3
This article explains how a novice forecaster can use the maps, charts, and tools on the Internet to plan and forecast future waves and swells. Some topices include swell, waves, buoy, water wave, surf swells, swell forecasts, forecasting surf, noaa, prediction, surfers, surf, surfing, maps, charts, future, planning, job, career, mom, surfline, scripps, direction
This article explains how a novice forecaster can use the maps, charts, and tools on the Internet to plan and forecast future waves and swells. Some topices include swell, waves, buoy, water wave, surf swells, swell forecasts, forecasting surf, noaa, prediction, surfers, surf, surfing, maps, charts, future, planning, job, career, mom, surfline, scripps, direction
Sunset Beach, Hawaii
A description of the waves at Sunset Beach, Hawaii.
A description of the waves at Sunset Beach, Hawaii.
How to Fix a Ding
Regardless of whether you are a beginner or a pro, you're going to ding your surfboard. And with minor dings, you don't want to drop your surfboard off at a surf shop to get it fixed. It could take days and cost you valuable surf time. So learn how to fix a surfboard ding and save money and time in the process.
Regardless of whether you are a beginner or a pro, you're going to ding your surfboard. And with minor dings, you don't want to drop your surfboard off at a surf shop to get it fixed. It could take days and cost you valuable surf time. So learn how to fix a surfboard ding and save money and time in the process.
Can you surf at night?
It's a bit sketchy at times, but night surfing can be an enlightening adventure.
It's a bit sketchy at times, but night surfing can be an enlightening adventure.
Learning to Surf Video
Learning to Surf with Surfer Joe on DVD provides a good base for any budding wave rider and is packed with knowledge and experience.
Learning to Surf with Surfer Joe on DVD provides a good base for any budding wave rider and is packed with knowledge and experience.
Floater
A complete article explaining how to complete a floater while surfing. Jay DiMartino at About.com has written scores of articles helping beginning and advanced surfers improve their techniques. In this step Jay teaches how to do a floater.
A complete article explaining how to complete a floater while surfing. Jay DiMartino at About.com has written scores of articles helping beginning and advanced surfers improve their techniques. In this step Jay teaches how to do a floater.
Brave New World
Brave New World is a surfing, kite surfing, snow boarding, and skateboarding super store that is stocked with thousands of quality products for extreme sports and board riders who want quick shipping and hardcore soul and attitude.
Brave New World is a surfing, kite surfing, snow boarding, and skateboarding super store that is stocked with thousands of quality products for extreme sports and board riders who want quick shipping and hardcore soul and attitude.
Grommet
Surf slang glossary of terms from About.com
Surf slang glossary of terms from About.com
Brah
Surfer terms of endearment and dictionary slangs terms.
Surfer terms of endearment and dictionary slangs terms.
Buying Surfboards On-Line
This article examines how surfers can buy surf boards on-line and avoid the wait of ordering a custom board. These boards are perfect for beginners or anyone who doesn't want to wait for a brand new board. I tried one such service and I tested the boards. Here is my story.
This article examines how surfers can buy surf boards on-line and avoid the wait of ordering a custom board. These boards are perfect for beginners or anyone who doesn't want to wait for a brand new board. I tried one such service and I tested the boards. Here is my story.
Summer Surfboards
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 the right board for you and what will work best this summer surf season? Based on my reviews, here are the boards I think will help you catch the most waves and rip the hardest this summer.
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 the right board for you and what will work best this summer surf season? Based on my reviews, here are the boards I think will help you catch the most waves and rip the hardest this summer.
The T-Board Review
The T-Board is an interesting addition to the boarding family. It’s not a skateboard although it looks similar. Instead of four wheels, the T-Board has only two, which come in rubber for downhill or urethane for flat ground, and are attached to the board’s bottom via two large metal trucks.
The T-Board is an interesting addition to the boarding family. It’s not a skateboard although it looks similar. Instead of four wheels, the T-Board has only two, which come in rubber for downhill or urethane for flat ground, and are attached to the board’s bottom via two large metal trucks.
Curve Racks
Surfers have done it all when it comes to finding a way to get to the beach. Stuffing multiple boards and bodies into compact cars (fins and arms hanging out the windows), frying and drying in the open bed of a pick-up truck, or lashing a pile of board bags to the roof are all surf travel standards. Heck! I’ve hitch hiked or paid off strangers just get from the airport to the beach many times.
Surfers have done it all when it comes to finding a way to get to the beach. Stuffing multiple boards and bodies into compact cars (fins and arms hanging out the windows), frying and drying in the open bed of a pick-up truck, or lashing a pile of board bags to the roof are all surf travel standards. Heck! I’ve hitch hiked or paid off strangers just get from the airport to the beach many times.
Extreme Sunglasses
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 sun lovers form uva and uvb rays for while enjoying the beach.
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 sun lovers form uva and uvb rays for while enjoying the beach.
Proteck Fins
I recently put a set Protech Flexible Performance fins to the test. Surfco claims the fins will signifigantly improve a surfbaord's performance. These Protech Performance fins are flexible and will fit FCS, Future, O'Fish'l, Lokbox, Red X and longboard center boxes. The fins have a rigid core but fexible edges. Do they work? Read on.
I recently put a set Protech Flexible Performance fins to the test. Surfco claims the fins will signifigantly improve a surfbaord's performance. These Protech Performance fins are flexible and will fit FCS, Future, O'Fish'l, Lokbox, Red X and longboard center boxes. The fins have a rigid core but fexible edges. Do they work? Read on.
Dawn's Early Light
For those unfamiliar with the term, “dawn patrol” refers to a surfer’s arrival at the beach at or just before sunrise. The inclusion of the word “patrol” is idiosyncratic with the common conception of the casual surf attitude; however, the connotation of some militaristic mission impossible is justified.
For those unfamiliar with the term, “dawn patrol” refers to a surfer’s arrival at the beach at or just before sunrise. The inclusion of the word “patrol” is idiosyncratic with the common conception of the casual surf attitude; however, the connotation of some militaristic mission impossible is justified.
Shark Deterrent System
Shark Camo shark deterrent stickers, laminates, and surfboards may save you from being attacked while surfing.
Shark Camo shark deterrent stickers, laminates, and surfboards may save you from being attacked while surfing.
Stay Fit and Stoked
Surfers need ways to stay both fit and stoked when the surf is flat. It's easy to get flabby when the ocean doesn't cooperate. But getting fit and into top surfing shape is easier and way more fun than you think. Here are some practical ways to get in shape as well as some gnarly approaches to surf stoke.
Surfers need ways to stay both fit and stoked when the surf is flat. It's easy to get flabby when the ocean doesn't cooperate. But getting fit and into top surfing shape is easier and way more fun than you think. Here are some practical ways to get in shape as well as some gnarly approaches to surf stoke.
Don't worry about it.
How do I keep my surfboard from flying out of my pickup truck bed when I am driving?
How do I keep my surfboard from flying out of my pickup truck bed when I am driving?
How can I be safe when I surf?
Safety Now I scared you, I'll talk safety. Know the beach where you surf, know where the rocks are, if any. Know how the currents work. Never paddle out farther than you can swim back in without your board. Never go out in wave conditions you aren't prepared for. Don't surf alone. Have good equipment, including a leash that keeps your flotation device close. Know your limits. Fear means something. If you're tired, don't go in.
Safety Now I scared you, I'll talk safety. Know the beach where you surf, know where the rocks are, if any. Know how the currents work. Never paddle out farther than you can swim back in without your board. Never go out in wave conditions you aren't prepared for. Don't surf alone. Have good equipment, including a leash that keeps your flotation device close. Know your limits. Fear means something. If you're tired, don't go in.
Go Pro Hero
The sun floats low in the morning sky, and a stiff offshore breeze blows open a perfect empty barrel as you paddle past the shoulder. That would make a great picture you think as the moment collapses in a bubbling mass of foam lost to the shore forever. Now imagine that same barrel filled with your best buddy in his most spectacular surfing experience to date.What an insane image…gone!
The sun floats low in the morning sky, and a stiff offshore breeze blows open a perfect empty barrel as you paddle past the shoulder. That would make a great picture you think as the moment collapses in a bubbling mass of foam lost to the shore forever. Now imagine that same barrel filled with your best buddy in his most spectacular surfing experience to date.What an insane image…gone!
Got a Leash String Handy?
What do you do when your leash or your leash string breaks?
What do you do when your leash or your leash string breaks?
Radiator Wetsuits
Radiator Wetsuits caught my eye with the following statement: “Radiator Wetsuits are the lightest and most technologically advanced wetsuits ever made.” For the love of all things sacred, that sounds great! But is it a factual statement or just a bunch of hot air?
Radiator Wetsuits caught my eye with the following statement: “Radiator Wetsuits are the lightest and most technologically advanced wetsuits ever made.” For the love of all things sacred, that sounds great! But is it a factual statement or just a bunch of hot air?
You be the Judge!
Jay DiMartino, the guide at About.com, has written many articles on surfing, surf technique, and surf culture. board, surf board, surfboard, surfboard repair, surfing, wax, deck, fins, fiberglass, clean, fix, dings, sock, board, bag, board,
Jay DiMartino, the guide at About.com, has written many articles on surfing, surf technique, and surf culture. board, surf board, surfboard, surfboard repair, surfing, wax, deck, fins, fiberglass, clean, fix, dings, sock, board, bag, board,
What is a good stance?
What is considered a good stance?
What is considered a good stance?
"WORLD'S MOST DANGEROUS WAVE"
Experience the Death-Defying Mystique of 40+ Foot Waves at the 2005 Mavericks Surf ContestR - DVD Available in Stores Nationwide October 25th SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 23, 2005 - Mavericks Surf Ventures, LLC today announced this week the 2005 Mavericks Surf ContestR DVD will be available in stores nationwide and online at www.maverickssurf.com on October 25, 2005. The DVD captures an all-star field of the world's most courageous surfers.
Experience the Death-Defying Mystique of 40+ Foot Waves at the 2005 Mavericks Surf ContestR - DVD Available in Stores Nationwide October 25th SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 23, 2005 - Mavericks Surf Ventures, LLC today announced this week the 2005 Mavericks Surf ContestR DVD will be available in stores nationwide and online at www.maverickssurf.com on October 25, 2005. The DVD captures an all-star field of the world's most courageous surfers.
Pack your Board
A quick article of tips and easy instructions detailing how to pack your surfboard safely and cheaply for travel to exotic surf destinations.
A quick article of tips and easy instructions detailing how to pack your surfboard safely and cheaply for travel to exotic surf destinations.
Competition Strategies
Surfing contests doesn't seem natural to most surfers, so it stands to reason that you should learn some practical strategies to teach you how to surf in a contest heat. Whether you're a novice or a pro, these contest strategies will yield results.
Surfing contests doesn't seem natural to most surfers, so it stands to reason that you should learn some practical strategies to teach you how to surf in a contest heat. Whether you're a novice or a pro, these contest strategies will yield results.
Are You a Kook?
Find out if you are a kook right here.
Find out if you are a kook right here.
Wax Question
Another frequently asked question about surfing. Does it matter what kind of wax I use on my board?
Another frequently asked question about surfing. Does it matter what kind of wax I use on my board?
Surfboard Tail Question
A question on surfboard design and surfboard tails
A question on surfboard design and surfboard tails
European Summer Surf Camps
Etnies: Eight Weeks of Camps, Four New European Locations, More Than 200 Girls Expected to Participate and TV Coverage.
Etnies: Eight Weeks of Camps, Four New European Locations, More Than 200 Girls Expected to Participate and TV Coverage.
FAQ non-ocean surfing
Another frequently asked question and answer about surfing. Is the ocean the only place you can ride waves?
Another frequently asked question and answer about surfing. Is the ocean the only place you can ride waves?
Surfing / Bodyboarding - Articles
An index of Articles for the Surfing / Bodyboarding guide site.
An index of Articles for the Surfing / Bodyboarding guide site.
Sunburn Treatment
Surfing and sunburn are hopelessly intertwined. If you surf, you will get sunburned at some point, but what are some common sunburn treatments?
Surfing and sunburn are hopelessly intertwined. If you surf, you will get sunburned at some point, but what are some common sunburn treatments?
You're going down!
A definition of a surfing term "nose-dive".
A definition of a surfing term "nose-dive".
Waveshoppe Aloha Surf Shirts
After spending a good portion of my life living and working in Hawaii, I always look back at the casual style and Aloha attitude with a smile. There is not another state in America where an untucked flower shirt and slippers are considered accepted work attire. That's why I was excited when I received a handmade Aloha shirt from Wave Shoppe, a grassroots operation out of San Diego, California.
After spending a good portion of my life living and working in Hawaii, I always look back at the casual style and Aloha attitude with a smile. There is not another state in America where an untucked flower shirt and slippers are considered accepted work attire. That's why I was excited when I received a handmade Aloha shirt from Wave Shoppe, a grassroots operation out of San Diego, California.
Taj Goes Literal
Taj Burrow's Book of Hot Surfing is a wonder to behold for any novice surfer and a delectable explosion of mind blowing maneuvers for the seasoned veteran.
Taj Burrow's Book of Hot Surfing is a wonder to behold for any novice surfer and a delectable explosion of mind blowing maneuvers for the seasoned veteran.
Sunova Nitro
Based on my trial, the Nitro from Sunova Surfboards is solidly constructed and exceeds company claims. Its innovative construction and high performance design make the Nitro an excellent board for intermediate to advanced level surfers. I can state for the purpose of this review that the Nitro boasts unique qualities such as innovative and aesthetically pleasing construction, flex that ricochets the board through rail turns, and no spin outs even when pushed in the pocket.
Based on my trial, the Nitro from Sunova Surfboards is solidly constructed and exceeds company claims. Its innovative construction and high performance design make the Nitro an excellent board for intermediate to advanced level surfers. I can state for the purpose of this review that the Nitro boasts unique qualities such as innovative and aesthetically pleasing construction, flex that ricochets the board through rail turns, and no spin outs even when pushed in the pocket.
Optic Nerve Sunglasses
Optic Nerve sunglasses are high-quality, affordable, and stylish. Being a surfer suffering from pterygiums, I take my eyewear seriously, so I have reviewed the loanshark model. Check out how they rank.
Optic Nerve sunglasses are high-quality, affordable, and stylish. Being a surfer suffering from pterygiums, I take my eyewear seriously, so I have reviewed the loanshark model. Check out how they rank.
Quiksilver Outer wear
Known globally for their commitment to surfing style and performance for decades, the folks at Quiksilver have been spreading their influence as the surfing boundaries have expanded and the surfing attitude has made its way to the inland masses. Therefore, it’s only natural that as the temperature drops, Quiksilver would also drop some serious snow board outer gear dripping with all the mellow cool of hot Caribbean reef break.
Known globally for their commitment to surfing style and performance for decades, the folks at Quiksilver have been spreading their influence as the surfing boundaries have expanded and the surfing attitude has made its way to the inland masses. Therefore, it’s only natural that as the temperature drops, Quiksilver would also drop some serious snow board outer gear dripping with all the mellow cool of hot Caribbean reef break.
Get ready for a surf trip.
Surfing FAQ's: How do I prepare for a surf trip? You booked a surf trip to some insane destination, but how do you prepare for that trip? I got you covered. Check out some simple ways you can prepare for you next surf trip.
Surfing FAQ's: How do I prepare for a surf trip? You booked a surf trip to some insane destination, but how do you prepare for that trip? I got you covered. Check out some simple ways you can prepare for you next surf trip.
The place to be.
definition of surfing term "tube.
definition of surfing term "tube.
Tourist Attacked by Shark
Yet another shark attack off the gulf coast of Florida - the third attack within a week.
Yet another shark attack off the gulf coast of Florida - the third attack within a week.
Kelly Slater
Kelly Slater is possibly the greatest professional surfer in history.
Kelly Slater is possibly the greatest professional surfer in history.
Surfer's Ear: Exostosis
Although this surfing ailment is commonly referred to as Surfer's Ear, the medical term is actually exostosis (which really means abnormal bone growth within the ear canal). Extended exposure to cold wind and cold water can result in abnormal bone growth that narrows ear canal with the possibility of complete blockage.
Although this surfing ailment is commonly referred to as Surfer's Ear, the medical term is actually exostosis (which really means abnormal bone growth within the ear canal). Extended exposure to cold wind and cold water can result in abnormal bone growth that narrows ear canal with the possibility of complete blockage.
Fins
A definition of fins. What are they and what do they do?
A definition of fins. What are they and what do they do?
SOFIE MULANOVICH WINS ESPY
The pint-sized regular-foot (left foot forward) surfer, who was also the first South American to claim an ASP World Crown, beat a host of well fancied action sports ladies to the title including skier Karin Huttery and pro snowboarders Janna Meyen, and Hannah Teter.
The pint-sized regular-foot (left foot forward) surfer, who was also the first South American to claim an ASP World Crown, beat a host of well fancied action sports ladies to the title including skier Karin Huttery and pro snowboarders Janna Meyen, and Hannah Teter.
Body Glove Wetsuits Featured i
Body Glove Wetsuits Featured in "Lords of Dogtown"
Body Glove Wetsuits Featured in "Lords of Dogtown"
A surf fitness DVD/VHS experi
A full review of Yoga For Surfers, a fitness VHS and DVD with Taylor Knox and Rochelle Ballard: As a 30 something surfer, there are two great nonsurf activities that keep me feeling tuned up when I hit the water: stretching and watching surf videos. The beauty of Yoga For Surfers is that it offers a great combonation of both.
A full review of Yoga For Surfers, a fitness VHS and DVD with Taylor Knox and Rochelle Ballard: As a 30 something surfer, there are two great nonsurf activities that keep me feeling tuned up when I hit the water: stretching and watching surf videos. The beauty of Yoga For Surfers is that it offers a great combonation of both.
Surfboard History
The surfboard originated in Polynesia back around 400 A.D. Then the Hawaiians made huge surfboards from island trees. But it didn't take long for these magic carpets to land in the states.
The surfboard originated in Polynesia back around 400 A.D. Then the Hawaiians made huge surfboards from island trees. But it didn't take long for these magic carpets to land in the states.
Peninsula Envy
The Sunshine State rates on the surf-o-meter somewhere between Texas and Tahiti (Okay so it’s much closer to Texas), and its population bubbles with an uneasy amalgam of rednecks, tourists, and immigrants. At worst, Florida is retirement home that gets so hot in the summer that it’s almost unhealthy to leave your home before 5PM.The west coast is flat about ninety percent of the year, and the east coast is fickle even with a category 3 hurricane hovering off the coast
The Sunshine State rates on the surf-o-meter somewhere between Texas and Tahiti (Okay so it’s much closer to Texas), and its population bubbles with an uneasy amalgam of rednecks, tourists, and immigrants. At worst, Florida is retirement home that gets so hot in the summer that it’s almost unhealthy to leave your home before 5PM.The west coast is flat about ninety percent of the year, and the east coast is fickle even with a category 3 hurricane hovering off the coast
Snap Under the Lip
The Under the Lip Snap is a surf manuever that is done when a a wave is too hollow or powerful for a surfer to do a re-entry or when a surfer wants to stall for the tube with real flair. The Under the Lip Snap is a power surfing manuever and requires full commitment to be effective in stringing together a series of moves on a wave.
The Under the Lip Snap is a surf manuever that is done when a a wave is too hollow or powerful for a surfer to do a re-entry or when a surfer wants to stall for the tube with real flair. The Under the Lip Snap is a power surfing manuever and requires full commitment to be effective in stringing together a series of moves on a wave.
Safe "Key"-ping
Rising up from the land of King Arthur and crumpets, Extreme Horizon has solved one problem of the common surfer. The product is the Key Pod which solves the above problem. Heartily constructed, this heavy duty storage unit is big enough to fit any key, yet small enough to covertly connect to any of your car’s firm extremities (suspension coils, towing eye).
Rising up from the land of King Arthur and crumpets, Extreme Horizon has solved one problem of the common surfer. The product is the Key Pod which solves the above problem. Heartily constructed, this heavy duty storage unit is big enough to fit any key, yet small enough to covertly connect to any of your car’s firm extremities (suspension coils, towing eye).
Leash
A definition of leash. What is it and what is it used for?
A definition of leash. What is it and what is it used for?
Central Florida Surf School
Lou Maresca's Central Florida's Surf School has everything you are looking for if you want to learn how to surf in a safe environment or learn how to surf as part of a complete surf adventure.
Lou Maresca's Central Florida's Surf School has everything you are looking for if you want to learn how to surf in a safe environment or learn how to surf as part of a complete surf adventure.
RT Classic 29
The Flexdex RT Classic 29 is perfect for the modern surfer who is looking for more than just cruising and carving in the off-season. Its short, flexing deck coupled with state of the art trucks and wheels designed for speed and traction make for a ride that is fluid and radical. Riding a board like the Flexdex RT Classic 29 allows a surfer time to work on standard surfing issues of turning, balance, and commitment even when the surf is flat.
The Flexdex RT Classic 29 is perfect for the modern surfer who is looking for more than just cruising and carving in the off-season. Its short, flexing deck coupled with state of the art trucks and wheels designed for speed and traction make for a ride that is fluid and radical. Riding a board like the Flexdex RT Classic 29 allows a surfer time to work on standard surfing issues of turning, balance, and commitment even when the surf is flat.
Stance
A description of the surfing term stance
A description of the surfing term stance
Surf Pack
That said, in my search for hardcore surf luggage that affords the traveling surfer all the needed items while keeping the hands free to carry boards and slap malaria bearing mosquitoes while slashing at the thick jungle foliage (Ok…That would take three hands) en route to some mythical left point just beyond a booby-trapped Mayan temple, I stumbled across the aptly named [b]Surf Pack” from Quiksilver.
That said, in my search for hardcore surf luggage that affords the traveling surfer all the needed items while keeping the hands free to carry boards and slap malaria bearing mosquitoes while slashing at the thick jungle foliage (Ok…That would take three hands) en route to some mythical left point just beyond a booby-trapped Mayan temple, I stumbled across the aptly named [b]Surf Pack” from Quiksilver.
9:Fish Bag-a-Rack
The 9:Fish patent pending Bag-A-Rack is both travel bag and roof rack. The side straps will secure your board to any car's roof. It even has straps to hold another board on top. Molded, ergonomic handle. Straps have padded sleeves to protect car and boards.
The 9:Fish patent pending Bag-A-Rack is both travel bag and roof rack. The side straps will secure your board to any car's roof. It even has straps to hold another board on top. Molded, ergonomic handle. Straps have padded sleeves to protect car and boards.
Kelly Slater in 3-D?
Quiksilver is pleased to announce that production has begun for Ultimate Wave, the latest giant screen production from The Stephen Low Company, presented in association with havoc, K2 Communications, and sponsored by Suzuki Automotive. Scheduled to launch in IMAX® and other giant screen theaters worldwide in Fall 2009, the 3D documentary film takes the audience on a parallel journey with the scientist and the surfer as they seek to better understand the ocean wave.
Quiksilver is pleased to announce that production has begun for Ultimate Wave, the latest giant screen production from The Stephen Low Company, presented in association with havoc, K2 Communications, and sponsored by Suzuki Automotive. Scheduled to launch in IMAX® and other giant screen theaters worldwide in Fall 2009, the 3D documentary film takes the audience on a parallel journey with the scientist and the surfer as they seek to better understand the ocean wave.
Kook
What is a Kook? Find out in this dictionary of surf slang from About.com
What is a Kook? Find out in this dictionary of surf slang from About.com
Surf Training Gear
The folks at Quiksilver are stepping outside the box, attempting to fill an obvious void in the surf apparel choices and push beyond the over saturated surf industry clone war and into the world of exercise gear. Countless companies offer boardshorts and walkshorts, but these are not functional for exercising. Boardshorts don’t breathe and walkshorts don’t stretch. So Quiksilver has rolled the dice and unveiled a new line called EQPT (Elite Quiksilver Performance Technology).
The folks at Quiksilver are stepping outside the box, attempting to fill an obvious void in the surf apparel choices and push beyond the over saturated surf industry clone war and into the world of exercise gear. Countless companies offer boardshorts and walkshorts, but these are not functional for exercising. Boardshorts don’t breathe and walkshorts don’t stretch. So Quiksilver has rolled the dice and unveiled a new line called EQPT (Elite Quiksilver Performance Technology).
World's Best Amateurs
AMERICA'S BEST AMATEUR SURFERS SET TO COMPETE AT SURFING AMERICA USA CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESENTED BY SIMA IN HUNTINGTON BEACH Event Leads into Independence Day Weekend in Surf City USAT Huntington Beach, Calif., June 15, 2005 - The second annual Surfing America USA Championships presented by SIMA will bring top amateur surfers from across the United States to Huntington Beach, California,
AMERICA'S BEST AMATEUR SURFERS SET TO COMPETE AT SURFING AMERICA USA CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESENTED BY SIMA IN HUNTINGTON BEACH Event Leads into Independence Day Weekend in Surf City USAT Huntington Beach, Calif., June 15, 2005 - The second annual Surfing America USA Championships presented by SIMA will bring top amateur surfers from across the United States to Huntington Beach, California,
History and Surfing
Why can't most surfers remain as dedicated and true to their sport as others are to sports such as football, baseball, and golf?
Why can't most surfers remain as dedicated and true to their sport as others are to sports such as football, baseball, and golf?
It will happen to us all.
A definition of the surfing term "blow it"
A definition of the surfing term "blow it"
East Coast Surfer
An article about a new forum and clothing line out of Florida called East Coast Surfer that connects surfers surfing along the east coast, New york, New Jersey, North and South Carolina, Maine, Massachussettes, and Georgia.
An article about a new forum and clothing line out of Florida called East Coast Surfer that connects surfers surfing along the east coast, New york, New Jersey, North and South Carolina, Maine, Massachussettes, and Georgia.
Body Glove Surfabout Returns
BODY GLOVE SURFBOUT PRESENTED BY ADIO FOOTWEAR RETURNS AS A WQS-RATED.MEN'S AND WOMEN'S FOUR-STAR EVENT. $95,000 Event Launches First West Coast Stop of 2005 Surfing America Pro Tour at Lowers. Redondo Beach, Calif., March 30, 2005 - Body Glove is proud to announce "Body Glove Surfbout Presented by Adio" set to take place April 26-30, 2005 at, arguably the best competition wave in the Mainland U.S., Lower Trestles in San Clemente, California.
BODY GLOVE SURFBOUT PRESENTED BY ADIO FOOTWEAR RETURNS AS A WQS-RATED.MEN'S AND WOMEN'S FOUR-STAR EVENT. $95,000 Event Launches First West Coast Stop of 2005 Surfing America Pro Tour at Lowers. Redondo Beach, Calif., March 30, 2005 - Body Glove is proud to announce "Body Glove Surfbout Presented by Adio" set to take place April 26-30, 2005 at, arguably the best competition wave in the Mainland U.S., Lower Trestles in San Clemente, California.
Freestyle Audio MP3 Player
Ka-Boom! The Freestyle Fusion drops like an atom bomb on surfers who really love their tunes. Subtract the bogus cassette tape from my 80’s surf-rock-opera fantasy and add the blinding future shock of the digital age.
Ka-Boom! The Freestyle Fusion drops like an atom bomb on surfers who really love their tunes. Subtract the bogus cassette tape from my 80’s surf-rock-opera fantasy and add the blinding future shock of the digital age.
San Franpsycho
“Two years of Ocean Beach debauchery, and mayhem!” That’s the pitch for a new surf flick out of San Francisco affectionately called San Franpsycho: Wet and Wreckless.
“Two years of Ocean Beach debauchery, and mayhem!” That’s the pitch for a new surf flick out of San Francisco affectionately called San Franpsycho: Wet and Wreckless.
Be a Master Shaper
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.
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.
Ocean Laguna Soap Products
Ocean Laguna creates ocean-inspired soap products that are sweetly scented and decorative for your beach-themed bathrooms. Here, my family and I put a few of their products through the motions.
Ocean Laguna creates ocean-inspired soap products that are sweetly scented and decorative for your beach-themed bathrooms. Here, my family and I put a few of their products through the motions.
The Wet Dry Duffle Bag
The Wet Dry Duffle measures in at 28 x 15 x 11 inches and weighs about 3 pounds empty. It boasts several zippered compartments, a tarp lined wax pocket, a clear vinyl hardware pocket, a padded shoulder strap, and most importantly, a seam sealed wetsuit compartment. My particular bag is black with camouflage embellishments, but the Wet Dry Duffle also comes in black and gray as well as charcoal and red.
The Wet Dry Duffle measures in at 28 x 15 x 11 inches and weighs about 3 pounds empty. It boasts several zippered compartments, a tarp lined wax pocket, a clear vinyl hardware pocket, a padded shoulder strap, and most importantly, a seam sealed wetsuit compartment. My particular bag is black with camouflage embellishments, but the Wet Dry Duffle also comes in black and gray as well as charcoal and red.
Starting Guns Ready Rip Curl
EVENT #11 ON THE FOSTER'S ASSOCIATION OF SURFING PROFESSIONALS (ASP) MEN'S WORLD TOUR Live on www.aspworldtour.com and www.ripcurlpro.com STARTING GUNS AT THE READY FOR 35TH ANNIVERSARY RIP CURL PRO PIPELINE MASTERS Pipeline Hawaii, the world’s most photographed and most famous (or infamous) wave, will play host to the penultimate event on the 2005 Foster’s ASP Men’s World Tour next week – the Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Masters.
EVENT #11 ON THE FOSTER'S ASSOCIATION OF SURFING PROFESSIONALS (ASP) MEN'S WORLD TOUR Live on www.aspworldtour.com and www.ripcurlpro.com STARTING GUNS AT THE READY FOR 35TH ANNIVERSARY RIP CURL PRO PIPELINE MASTERS Pipeline Hawaii, the world’s most photographed and most famous (or infamous) wave, will play host to the penultimate event on the 2005 Foster’s ASP Men’s World Tour next week – the Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Masters.
Hurricane Experience
An actual account of my experiences as Hurricane Frances made landfall in my hometown. It was a long painful ordeal but some areas got some great surf.
An actual account of my experiences as Hurricane Frances made landfall in my hometown. It was a long painful ordeal but some areas got some great surf.
Tom Curren
Tom Curren is one of the greatest surfers to ever grace a a board. From the NSSA to two world championships and now to a life as a traveling, musical guru family man, Curren is the one.
Tom Curren is one of the greatest surfers to ever grace a a board. From the NSSA to two world championships and now to a life as a traveling, musical guru family man, Curren is the one.
Surf Stronger
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 umpteen teeny boppers hopping 5 feet off of every lip and chunk of chop, but it gets more challenging if you are little farther along in your years.
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 umpteen teeny boppers hopping 5 feet off of every lip and chunk of chop, but it gets more challenging if you are little farther along in your years.
BODY GLOVE APPAREL
Men's and Juniors Sportswear Lines Take Inspiration from Coastal Lifestyle- REDONDO BEACH, Calif., (August 2, 2005) - Body Glove International will be taking over the House of Blues Foundation Room at the Mandalay Bay during Magic, August 29-31, for the exclusive premiere of its spring 2006 young men's and juniors collections. T
Men's and Juniors Sportswear Lines Take Inspiration from Coastal Lifestyle- REDONDO BEACH, Calif., (August 2, 2005) - Body Glove International will be taking over the House of Blues Foundation Room at the Mandalay Bay during Magic, August 29-31, for the exclusive premiere of its spring 2006 young men's and juniors collections. T
Dan Moore Wins XXL
DAN MOORE WINS $68,000 BILLABONG XXL AWARD WITH 68-FOOT WAVE AT JAWS, MAUI Desmond Takes Monster Paddle Honors, Longbottom Has Monster Tube, Dorian Best Performance
DAN MOORE WINS $68,000 BILLABONG XXL AWARD WITH 68-FOOT WAVE AT JAWS, MAUI Desmond Takes Monster Paddle Honors, Longbottom Has Monster Tube, Dorian Best Performance
The Search
A review of Sonny Miller's The Search with Tom Curren at Jeffery's Bay.
A review of Sonny Miller's The Search with Tom Curren at Jeffery's Bay.
Hotsuits
It’s January. The water’s about 40 degrees. You have a solid full suit, but with the freezing offshores blowing at your back and the blistering cold of the water biting at your ankles, you are pretty sure that you won’t totally enjoy your session. Plus, you don’t have the cash to buy one of those fancy new heated wetsuits. If only some innovative chap would come up with an affordable way to infuse your old wetsuit with a blast of heat. Enter: the Hotsuits heated surf belt.
It’s January. The water’s about 40 degrees. You have a solid full suit, but with the freezing offshores blowing at your back and the blistering cold of the water biting at your ankles, you are pretty sure that you won’t totally enjoy your session. Plus, you don’t have the cash to buy one of those fancy new heated wetsuits. If only some innovative chap would come up with an affordable way to infuse your old wetsuit with a blast of heat. Enter: the Hotsuits heated surf belt.
The Eternal Truths of Surfing
The Eternal Truths of Surfing. These are real words of wisdom that real wave riders can depend on.
The Eternal Truths of Surfing. These are real words of wisdom that real wave riders can depend on.
Ocean Star
Christina DiMari is a lifelong surfer and author of two books. The latest entitled Ocean Star is a sharp and sometimes brutal memoir of the dark events that cast a shadow over her childhood and sent her teen years spiraling out of control. After repeated family betrayal and abuse and the death of a close friend, Ocean Star embarks on a path to wholeness and happiness.
Christina DiMari is a lifelong surfer and author of two books. The latest entitled Ocean Star is a sharp and sometimes brutal memoir of the dark events that cast a shadow over her childhood and sent her teen years spiraling out of control. After repeated family betrayal and abuse and the death of a close friend, Ocean Star embarks on a path to wholeness and happiness.
Miles to Surf
James Fulbright's new surf film may get a little syrupy with references to a "cosmic convergence" that unites all wave riders, but its theme of universal stoke and professional-grade cinematography come together to make for a unique and captivating surf flick experience.
James Fulbright's new surf film may get a little syrupy with references to a "cosmic convergence" that unites all wave riders, but its theme of universal stoke and professional-grade cinematography come together to make for a unique and captivating surf flick experience.
Backdoor
Dictionary Definition of surf slang term: Backdoor
Dictionary Definition of surf slang term: Backdoor
Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Masters
RIP CURL PRO PIPELINE MASTERS (8-20 December) EVENT #11 ON THE FOSTER'S ASSOCIATION OF SURFING PROFESSIONALS (ASP) MEN'S WORLD TOUR Live on www.aspworldtour.com and www.ripcurl.com THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH – THE RIP CURL PRO PIPELINE MASTERS COULD BEGIN TOMORROW December 8, 2005 will signify the beginning of the waiting period of what has been dubbed “The Greatest Show On Earth” – the Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Masters.
RIP CURL PRO PIPELINE MASTERS (8-20 December) EVENT #11 ON THE FOSTER'S ASSOCIATION OF SURFING PROFESSIONALS (ASP) MEN'S WORLD TOUR Live on www.aspworldtour.com and www.ripcurl.com THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH – THE RIP CURL PRO PIPELINE MASTERS COULD BEGIN TOMORROW December 8, 2005 will signify the beginning of the waiting period of what has been dubbed “The Greatest Show On Earth” – the Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Masters.
Finsterre Adventure Clothes fo
Truth be told, most surfers try their darndest to look like surfers. A lot of it comes out naturally, but a Billabong tee or a pair of Quiksilver board shorts almost guarantees you won’t be mistaken for a land loving kook (Even if you happen to be one). However, there are those hardcore and non-conventional watermen (and women) who couldn’t care less if their logos match the fashion wave of the year. [b]It’s all about function![/b]
Truth be told, most surfers try their darndest to look like surfers. A lot of it comes out naturally, but a Billabong tee or a pair of Quiksilver board shorts almost guarantees you won’t be mistaken for a land loving kook (Even if you happen to be one). However, there are those hardcore and non-conventional watermen (and women) who couldn’t care less if their logos match the fashion wave of the year. [b]It’s all about function![/b]
FINAL FOUR WILDCARDS
- Florida twins CJ & Damien Hobgood (current world # 3 & # 7 respectively, CJ impending father, Damien injured); - Californian Chris Ward (current world #14, injured); - Brazilian Neco Padaratz (current world # 22, injured); - Hawaiian Sunny Garcia (current world # 33, ill); - Californian Tim Curran (current world # 35, ill); - Californian Shane Beschen (current world # 37, impending father); - Florida's Shea Lopez (current world # 38, injured);
- Florida twins CJ & Damien Hobgood (current world # 3 & # 7 respectively, CJ impending father, Damien injured); - Californian Chris Ward (current world #14, injured); - Brazilian Neco Padaratz (current world # 22, injured); - Hawaiian Sunny Garcia (current world # 33, ill); - Californian Tim Curran (current world # 35, ill); - Californian Shane Beschen (current world # 37, impending father); - Florida's Shea Lopez (current world # 38, injured);
Insulator L/S
After searching several wetsuit styles, I decided to try the Insulator L/S from DaKine. I spent my youth burning bareback in the sun and then moved on to a full neoprene longsleeve, but it did nothing for windchill on dawn patrols or late afternoon sessions
After searching several wetsuit styles, I decided to try the Insulator L/S from DaKine. I spent my youth burning bareback in the sun and then moved on to a full neoprene longsleeve, but it did nothing for windchill on dawn patrols or late afternoon sessions
Freestyle Lockdown
The Freestyle Lockdown is an interesting and functional innovation in timekeeping that enables the user to keep some secrets while being punctual. Check out the review at About.com.
The Freestyle Lockdown is an interesting and functional innovation in timekeeping that enables the user to keep some secrets while being punctual. Check out the review at About.com.
Surf Adventure with a Twist
Edited by Paul Diamond and packed with stories from some of surf journalism's brightest stars as well as some our sport's most daring and misfortunate souls, Surfing's Greatest Misadventures is a fun, exhilarating read that will make you cringe, make you smile, and surely make you glad that you are a surfer.
Edited by Paul Diamond and packed with stories from some of surf journalism's brightest stars as well as some our sport's most daring and misfortunate souls, Surfing's Greatest Misadventures is a fun, exhilarating read that will make you cringe, make you smile, and surely make you glad that you are a surfer.
Holoholo Board
Balance boards are helpful for staying in good surfing shape(if you can’t find some waves). One such board is the Holoholo Board, a wooden balance board that is designed to strengthen the calf muscles and improve balance skills. No doubt these are both important to improved surfing performance.
Balance boards are helpful for staying in good surfing shape(if you can’t find some waves). One such board is the Holoholo Board, a wooden balance board that is designed to strengthen the calf muscles and improve balance skills. No doubt these are both important to improved surfing performance.
Should I throw my board?
Surfing FAQ: Should I throw my board when faced with a large oncoming wave?
Surfing FAQ: Should I throw my board when faced with a large oncoming wave?
Snake
Surf Slang Glossary at About.com: Surfers who snake each other are a cut in the very fabric of what wave riders hold as true. Don't snake your fellow surfer!
Surf Slang Glossary at About.com: Surfers who snake each other are a cut in the very fabric of what wave riders hold as true. Don't snake your fellow surfer!
Occy Retires
Former World surfing champion and ageless inspiration to surfers around the globe, Mark Occhilupo is calling quites after the 2005 pro surfing tour.
Former World surfing champion and ageless inspiration to surfers around the globe, Mark Occhilupo is calling quites after the 2005 pro surfing tour.
Can't You Get Along?
Contrary to the “surf at all costs” attitude and exploratory nature of his previous work(In Search of Captain Zero), Allan Weisbecker’s newest memoir "Can't You Get Along With Anyone?" treads a much different and at times more unsettling path.
Contrary to the “surf at all costs” attitude and exploratory nature of his previous work(In Search of Captain Zero), Allan Weisbecker’s newest memoir "Can't You Get Along With Anyone?" treads a much different and at times more unsettling path.
Tail Patch Question
Help for surfers in need of answers?
Help for surfers in need of answers?
The Mavericks Contest Returns
Twenty-four of the Best Big-Wave Surfers and Thousands of Fans Await the Call to See Who Will Claim the 2006 Title at World Renowned Half Moon Bay HALF MOON BAY, Calif., Nov. 21, 2005 - Poised to exceed last year's world-class rides and record attendance, Mavericks Surf Ventures is thrilled to announce the return of The Mavericks Surf ContestR for the third consecutive year. On just 24 hours' notice - between January 1, and March 31, 2006 - 24 of the world's greatest big-wave surfers
Twenty-four of the Best Big-Wave Surfers and Thousands of Fans Await the Call to See Who Will Claim the 2006 Title at World Renowned Half Moon Bay HALF MOON BAY, Calif., Nov. 21, 2005 - Poised to exceed last year's world-class rides and record attendance, Mavericks Surf Ventures is thrilled to announce the return of The Mavericks Surf ContestR for the third consecutive year. On just 24 hours' notice - between January 1, and March 31, 2006 - 24 of the world's greatest big-wave surfers
Tragedy in Paradise
Japanese surfer at Pipeline in Hawaii dies While Surfing.
Japanese surfer at Pipeline in Hawaii dies While Surfing.
Rash
a dictionary definition of surfing word rash
a dictionary definition of surfing word rash
Old School
Dictionary definition of surf slang word: old school.
Dictionary definition of surf slang word: old school.
Learn the Rodeo Flip
What used to be surf fantasy has become an everyday reality at local breaks around the world. In the nineties, aerial surfing fast became functional, but top surfers like Timmy Curren and Kelly Slater began experimenting with fly away kick-outs, grabbing rail and going upside-down in mid air. These fledgling attempts were the sprouts at what is now termed the RODEO FLIP.
What used to be surf fantasy has become an everyday reality at local breaks around the world. In the nineties, aerial surfing fast became functional, but top surfers like Timmy Curren and Kelly Slater began experimenting with fly away kick-outs, grabbing rail and going upside-down in mid air. These fledgling attempts were the sprouts at what is now termed the RODEO FLIP.
Original Skateboards
With an extremely wide platform that utilizes both Concave and Camber, the Custom 35 is a great board for flatland pumping or downhill speed. Wider trucks keep it more stable, while the concave camber combination powers you through the transition, allowing you to retain more speed through each carve, and in many cases carve to maintain, or increase speed.
With an extremely wide platform that utilizes both Concave and Camber, the Custom 35 is a great board for flatland pumping or downhill speed. Wider trucks keep it more stable, while the concave camber combination powers you through the transition, allowing you to retain more speed through each carve, and in many cases carve to maintain, or increase speed.