Surfboards are a complex formula that involves design, hydrodynamics, and materials. Take a look at the most common types of surfboard foam. When it comes to choosing the right surfboard core for your style and favorite waves, it always gets a little complicated, even for advanced surfers with decades of experience. Modern surfboards are made […]
There are eight main types of wetsuits. Each one serves a specific purpose. Take a look at the main neoprene models available in surf shops and sports retailers. The wetsuit is a recent invention. It is made to extend the time humans can spend in cold and cool water temperatures. Quality wetsuits offer flexible and […]
American Wave Machines (AWM) announced the construction of the first surf park in the sky. The Skyplex entertainment complex will feature three standing wave pools in Orlando, Florida. The theme park capital of the world will pump waves ten stories up at Skyplex, thanks to AMW’s SurfStream technology. The new out-of-ocean surf venue will open […]
Generating speed in surfing is making sure you’ll be pulling the highest airs, the most powerful carves and snaps. Trimming is a technique, and mastering the art of speed will allow you to explore a wave to the fullest. Speed lines are imaginary routes drawn on the face of the wave. They’re always changing as […]
How do waves break? How will a wave break? It’s one of the most frequent questions in surfing, and you’ll forever learn where to paddle to. Left, right or no-go. Reading waves and the direction they break is one of the most important skills in surfing. Whether you’re a beginner, weekend warrior, intermediate or pro […]
Some say it’s a marketing strategy, others consider it to be a 4+1 fin setup. The most extreme experts also say that the five-fin setup is only suited for beginner surfers. So, how useful is the five-fin surfboard? One of the most important rules in the surfboard fin manual is that there are optimal fin […]
Pipeline is a fast barreling wave, but what does exactly lie below? How shallow are the Banzai Pipeline waters? Let’s dive and discover the most famous Hawaiian reef. Swell refraction is greatly responsible for the miracle of Pipeline. Oahu’s most perfect surf spot is a complex oceanic system with three main reefs. These underwater reefs […]
Andy Irons was one of the most talented surfers in the history of the sport. The waves he rode are also a parallel of the words he spoke. The surfer from Oahu will always be remembered for his commitment, creativity, and wave knowledge. He inspired young and old generations, and he rarely left words unsaid. […]