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How to get a surf report from a cell phone

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Wondering if it is firing at your local break but don't have access to a computer? Don't fret, you can now check local and international surf breaks from your cell phone... more »

How to Get Back on the Surfboard After a Fall

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Get back on the surfboard after your fall. Let's face it, if you like surfing, you're going to fall off. That's just part of it. So grab onto the board and get back on it right away to catch another wave... more »

How to Get Barreled on a Surfboard

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"Getting barreled," in surfing lingo, means riding your surf board inside the curve of the wave, otherwise known as the barrel. Rather than riding atop the wave, getting barreled requires you to slow down a bit, either by riding back further on ... more »

How to Have an Enjoyable Hecksher State Park Experience ~~ Camping & Picnicking

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Having been to Hecksher State Park about fifty times, I have inside information on how to have an enjoyable trip there. Anyone can camp out & enjoy a park, but those who have the "inside" information always have more fun and a ... more »

How to Identify the Parts of a Surf Board

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Hawaiians started surfing on wooden planks and have become the leaders in design and construction of surfboards worldwide. The modern surfboards have a foam interior and a fiberglass outside coating. Learn the parts of a surfboard in these easy tips... more »

How to Identify Types of Surfboards

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Surfing came into its own as a mainstream sport a number of years ago, giving rise to many different types of surfboards that can handle the myriad wave conditions and different types of riders out there. With its thrusters, tweeners, long boards ... more »

How to Launch and Land a Kiteboard

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Kiteboarding, also known as kitesurfing, is an up and coming extreme sport. It is like surfing but you use a giant kite to pull you through the water. Kiteboarding can be dangerous if you don't take the proper safety precautions. Follow these ... more »

How to learn how to surf in Costa Rica like a Real Man

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There are times when a real man will find himself looking to take up a new sport and a new little vacation spot to "get away from my life" for a little while. This guide will help you pick a nice central american country that will take ... more »

How to Longboard on the North Shore of Oahu

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The North Shore of Oahu is known for is high rise crashing waves. Quite a few areas along the coast are great for longboarding and other forms of surfing. Longboarding can be a great adrenaline pumping sport and is loved by many beach and sport ... more »

How to Make Surfboard wax

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When riding the waves, it is important to keep your board nicely waxed to keep your feet firmly planted on your board. Surfboard wax is an essential commodity, but can be quite expensive. Fortunately, you can mix up a batch of your own surfboard ... more »

How to Measure the Rocker of a Surfboard

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There is nothing better than spending a day on the ocean with your surfboard amidst the waves and the warmth of the sun. But true die-hard surfers take it an extra notch and actually make their own surfboard. Here is how to measure the rocker ... more »

How to Paddle Surf

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Paddle surfing can either be done while either lying on a surfboard or standing on one. As a sport, it has its own competitions and is highly popular in the Pacific and Caribbean regions. For those who are already comfortable in the water, it's ... more »

How to Perform a Floater

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The surfing maneuver known as a floater--whether backside or frontside--has been around since the mid-’70s for good reason. Not only does it look radical but it is also very functional when performed properly and at the right time while riding a ... more »

How to Plane a Surfboard

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One of the most important steps in building your own surfboard is planing. At this point in constructing your own wave rider, you probably have the basic shape cut out but realize there is a hard outer shell about 1/8-inch thick. By planing, you ... more »

How to Practice Proper Surfing Etiquette

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You’ve decided to take up surfing as a regular sport. You have your board, you have your wet-suit and you have found a place to surf. Read this article to find out the rules of the water... more »

How to Protect a Surfboard From Damage During Travel

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If you are an avid surfer, chances are you will want to take your surfboard with you on vacation. Whether you are driving or flying, there are several things you should do in order to protect your surfboard from damage during travel... more »

How to Psych Out Other Surfers in Your Contest Heat

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"While I was surfing in the O'Neill Cold Water Classic in Santa Cruz, my competitors had their friends stand on the bluffs and yell at me. I have to admit, it was really distracting," says Timmy Reyes, O'Neill surf team rider... more »

How to Read Waves

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Knowing how to read waves is an important skill for a surfer. Waves can change moment to moment, changing how you respond to them. If you don't know what you're doing, it makes surfing that much more dangerous... more »

How to Rent a Surfboard

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If you're visiting an oceanfront vacation spot, you may want to surf at some point during your stay. However, traveling with a surfboard can prove inconvenient and impractical. To solve this issue, you can rent a surfboard while on vacation... more »

How to Repel the Hotties on the Beach - For Her

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"There's nothing like excessive tattoos and body piercings with connecting chains. That will keep me away for sure." - Timmy Reyes, O'Neill surf team rider.. more »

How to Sailboarding / Surfing the wind with confidence

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A sport that combines aspects of sailing and surfing on a one-person craft called a sailboard. Follow these useful tips to ensure safe sailing... more »

How to Sand a Surfboard

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You can make your own surfboard for about half the cost of buying a new one. The satisfaction of surfing on a board you made with your own two hands is priceless. There are multiple steps to making a surfboard, including sanding the board. Read ... more »

How to Sell Surfboards

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Selling surfboards is a fun job, especially if you're already a surfer. You can help first-timers get the perfect board and be around professional surfers, helping them choose their boards and simply talk about surfing with them. If you want to ... more »

How to Stall to Get in the Tube

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"There's nothing sweeter than seeing a guy just bury his whole arm into the face of the wave and get totally pitted," says Timmy Reyes, O'Neill Surf Team rider... more »

How to Stand Up on a Surf Board

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Standing up on a surf board can be difficult if you've never done it before. The act requires timing, balance and proper foot placement, and if you don't get it down, you can't take on those waves. Practice several times with your board on the ... more »

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