During the late spring and early summer, I felt sufficiently advanced to have a go at some bigger waves. Often, because of the crowded conditions at Canoe Surf, the three of us would venture out to Poplars and other locations in the bay. In the last few months, we had learned a great deal about […]
If it’s not the biggest, it is undoubtedly one of the biggest waves ever ridden. Brazilian big wave rider Rodrigo Koxa caught a bomb at Nazaré that might very well beat Garrett McNamara’s 2011 world record wave. Like many others rides in Nazaré, Koxa’s wave was filmed from an elevated camera position. As a result, […]
Choosing a wave is easy, but picking a good wave requires using our brain and experience. In the end, it’s all about maximizing our time in the water and having fun. Take a look at everything you need to know about wave selection. In surfing, wave selection is an art, and it usually draws the […]
Are you ready to master all surfing tricks? We’ve broken down all the names of the moves you need to execute to become a surf champion. Surfing is an action sport with many tricks. The surfer’s informal rulebook tells us that the athlete who invents, pulls, and completes a new maneuver has the honor of […]
Nosedives are one of the most common incidents in surfing. Learn how to balance your weight and prevent pearling while catching waves. In surfing, nosediving doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve done something wrong. Yes, it can be particularly embarrassing when you think you’ve nailed down a perfect wave, and then you wipe out in front of […]
Maxi González is an enthusiastic comic scriptwriter and a passionate surfer. “The Wave Conjurer” is his first adventure in the surf comics circle. Surf comics are rare. But they’re out there, somewhere in the underground and alternative world of visual arts. According to González’ plans, we will see more surf-inspired cartoons published under the Surf […]
How do you catch a wave in surfing? This is probably the first question a beginner surfer will ask when they grab the surfboard and hit the water for the first time. Catching your first wave is an exciting moment in surfing. The secret is to paddle into a wave with method and synchronization. Frenetic […]
Surfing’s alley-oop was inspired by the first aerial moves performed by skateboarders in half-pipes. The oceanic version gets surfers flying effortlessly above the wave in one of the boldest tricks you can watch. The best alley-oops in surfing are landed when you head high overhead and, with a little help from an onshore breeze, the […]
Some wipeouts are funny. And then you’re “privileged” enough to taste those tougher beatings. Finally, you’re invited into those free fall experiences in cold water, six-foot waves. Wipeouts are part of the surfing game. But, can we avoid some of them? Yes, wipeouts can (and should) be avoided. Broken boards, broken bones, muscle injuries, and […]
Whether you’re a highly competitive pro surfer, or simply a passionate recreational surfer, you’ve got to master the art of the cutback. It’s the ultimate surf maneuver for speedy A-frame waves with flat spots. The cutback defines modern surfing. Back in the day, when surfboards didn’t have fins, all you could do was catch the […]