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How to Bury Your Rail on a Cutback in Shortboarding

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"There's nothing sweeter than a huge cutback where you bury your rail and chuck loads of spray. Occy [world champ Mark Occilupo] does that better than anyone," says Timmy Reyes, O'Neill Surf Team rider... more »

How to Get a Hall Pass From School to Surf - With Teacher and Parent Support

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"Luckily, I have a surf coach who helps keep things cool with my parents and teachers," says Timmy Reyes, O'Neill Surf Team rider. For those not similarly blessed, use the following hints to get more time on the waves... more »

How to Impress Surfing Contest Judges

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"Judging is always subjective, but if you push yourself and you're ripping, the best surfer will win the judges over," says Timmy Reyes, O'Neill Surf Team Rider... more »

How to Learn to Surf

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Surfing is one of the most enjoyable activities at the beach if you're good at it. Learning to surf can be a long, cold, and wet process but once you got it, it sticks with you for life... more »

How to Learn to Surf a Longboard

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Learning to longboard is a great way to begin surfing. You can catch a greater variety of waves and hop up more easily than on a shortboard. As a beginner, you'll also feel more stable on a longboard--whether paddling, sitting or standing. Once ... more »

How to Learn to Surf a Shortboard

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Although longboarding is great fun and easier to pick up initially, learning to surf a shortboard will open you to a whole new world of surfing: speed, sharp turns, aerials and other tricks. Once you get some experience longboarding--a beautiful, ... more »

How to Maximize Your Surfer Image

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"Surfers do have an image. And I can tell you it's not 'Gidget' or 'Point Break.' Man, I hate those movies," says Timmy Reyes, O'Neill surf team rider... more »

How to Pack Your Shortboard for an Airplane Trip

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"When I picked up my surfboard bag at the Honolulu terminal, I took my boards out to check them. I had both surfboard noses broken about 6 inches from the tip. Baggage handlers are not always kind to us surfers," says Timmy Reyes, O'Neill Surf ... more »

How to Prevent Salt Water From Draining Out Your Nose in Class

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"Since the nose drain can be embarrassing and a little gross, it's best to sit upright and try not to bend over to pick up your backpack. If I feel water in there, I'll use my foot to lift my bag up to waist level." - Timmy Reyes, O'Neill Surf ... more »

How to Pump for Speed in Surfing

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"I think of pumping the wave for speed as a ton of tiny bottom turns," says Timmy Reyes, O'Neill Surf Team rider, "but instead of being at the bottom of the wave you're up high on the face. Wait. Now that I think about it, it's not like a bottom ... more »

How to Purchase a Wetsuit for Surfing

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Unless you live in Hawaii, or somewhere else with a year-round tropical climate, if you plan on taking up surfing you’re going to need a full body wetsuit. Choosing the right wetsuit can mean the difference between being cold, miserable and ... more »

How to Spot a Wave While Surfing

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You've got your board, you've learned to paddle out, you're ready to go. So, why aren't you catching those waves? Learn how to spot waves and be in the right place at the right time, and you'll start to catch those elusive long rides other ... more »

How to Start Surfing

By msmarymac

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After living in Southern California for six years I decided it was crazy that I was not taking advantage of year-round good weather and regular visits to the beach. If you’ve ever considered taking up surfing, I can’t encourage you enough to at ... more »

How to surf in New York City

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Surfing isn’t only a west coast sport. This article covers how to get to a surf beach in New York City, check surf conditions before going, rent a surfboard, and enjoy miles of shoreline all accessible via the subway. The waves range from ... more »

How to Surf Safely

By John O'Mahony

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Whether you’ve just mastered the “pop up” while still on the beach, or spend all your time in barrels, there are a number of surfing basics you’ve probably heard before and forgotten, but that you should always keep in mind when you hang ten so ... more »

How to Surf Well in Knee-High Slop

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"In mushy and small California surf, I ride a wider 'beast' board. Thicker and wider keeps me on top of the water instead of sinking." - Timmy Reyes, O'Neill Surf Team Rider.. more »

How to Buy a Custom Shortboard

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"Whatever you do, don't go into a shaper's room thinking you know everything. Tell the shaper what kind of surfer you are and what you want your board to do. Then listen to what he has to say," says Timmy Reyes, O'Neill Surf Team rider... more »

How to Buy a Used Surfboard

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You've decided that you've been a spectator on the beach long enough, and want to get surfing. But first, you need a surfboard... more »

How to Convince Your Parents That Surfing Is a Legitimate, Healthy Sport

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"My Dad surfs, too, so I don't really have the problem of explaining surf stoke to my parents," says Timmy Reyes, O'Neill Surf Team rider. Here are some tips in case you're not so lucky... more »

How to dive

By MetallicaFan95

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Swimming. One of america's favorite hobbies. Diving is the fun way of jumping into the pull.. more »

How to Escape a Riptide

By rkayne

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A riptide is not as scary as it may seem, calmness is the key to survive. I have surfed for many years, so have met a few of them. Needless to say, I am writing this so I made it!.. more »

How to Get Sponsored as a Pro or Amateur Surfer

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"The Green Room in Newport Beach got me started - I sent them a video and a scrapbook with pictures of me surfing. There's nothing like getting paid to surf." - Timmy Reyes, O'Neill Surf Team rider.. more »

How to Paddle Into the Surfing Lineup

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The lineup is the invisible and unspoken hierarchy that exists at just about every surf break. Dealing with it properly can save you some unnecessary conflicts and bad vibes... more »

How to Stay Safe at the Beach

By dhinkle

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I've been a beach lifeguard for a number of years. On average I rescue about 40-50 people each summer from hazardous surf. Here are a few tips for keeping you and your kids safe at your local beaches... more »

How to surf

By johnnydanderson

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This is kind of hard but when you can get it right it is so much fun.. more »

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