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How does Bethany Hamilton surf with one arm?

To be a surfer you have to love the feeling of surfing. It takes a lot of hard work to catch waves. The learning curve for surfing can be quite steep. If you take lessons and pick the right board shape and size, for the right wave height and speed, you are steps closer to […]

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Why the surfboard’s nose rocker sometimes sticks

Donn Ito, the man behind the blog “Quantum Surf Physics,” reveals the secrets behind many unfinished rides. Blame it on the surfer; blame it on the surfboard. There are many reasons why we fall off a surfboard. But understanding what causes surfboard’s rocker to stick can reduce wipeouts. Below is a sequence of Mark Foo’s […]

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The pros and cons of surfing in the summer holiday season

Summer is always a synonym of surfing. Can you imagine surfing without summer and vice-versa? We can’t. But not everything is perfect. Wake up, go to the beach, catch some waves, refresh a bit in the shade, relax under the sun, surf a bit more, get some rest and repeat – that is the perfect […]

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Paddling is history: meet surfing’s floating dock

Who said you can’t literally walk on water before catching a wave? Impossible mission? No way, Jose. Just install 100-foot plastic floating dock in a pristine surf break. They said it was one of the funniest things they have ever done. Balaram Stack, Imaikalani Devault, Noa Deane, Ozzie Wright, Mitch Coleborn, and Yago Dora have […]

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The pros and cons of surfing alone

Working schedules, family duties, seasonal moods, and aging are some of the reasons why, many times, you end up surfing alone. But that could be good. Or not. Many people like to surf alone. Because they can manage their time before, during and after the session, and because they can choose the break they prefer […]

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Thousands paddle out in memory of Jack O’Neill

Thousands of anonymous surfers have paddled out in honor of surf legend and wetsuit pioneer Jack O’Neill, in Santa Cruz, California. He was a visionary and one of the dearest symbols of surfing. Jack O’Neill, the father of the modern wetsuit, died at 94, but his legacy will inspire future generations. On July 9, 2017, […]

How to take a beating in surfing

Getting pounded by an overhead shore break wave is tough, and it can get worse if you’re held underwater for more than your lungs authorize you to. Taking a beating in big waves is a bit like dying – it’s a very personal and solo experience. But calm down, there’s good news – only rarely […]

Paying for surf: has the Maldives gone too far?

David Flide is a British surfer and a longtime fan of the Maldives. However, his eighth trip to the archipelago was not a dream come true. This is his story on paying premium fees for surfing in paradise. “We tried to return to Lohis for the eighth time and enquired for the first two weeks […]

Why are offshore winds good for surfing?

Surfing is the art of riding waves. But why do surfers say that offshore wind conditions bring pristine waves? Wind creates the waves in our oceans. Without the wind, there would be no ground swells and wind swells. The sea would be a flat body of water, and surfers would have to create waves artificially. […]

How to surf (with learning videos)

Do you want to try surfing waves, but you don’t have time or patience for overpriced surf lessons and bossy instructors? Watch the best instructional videos for learning to surf. Have you decided to learn to surf? Start surfing in one day with a five-step video course that will help you with the equipment, the […]

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