Surfing

Longboards in surfing are geared for cruising waves. Choose a longboard for surfing with tips from a surfing instructor in this free video on surfing.

Cleaning up the outline of the surfboard ensures that the surfboard has the correct widths. Learn how to measure and cleanup the nose and tail from a professional surfboard shaper in this free...

With laminating resin, fiberglass stays on the surfboard. Learn how to laminate a fiberglass surfboard in this free surfing video about how to repair a surfboard.

Are you ready to go catch your first wave? All right. Let's go. But first there are a few things you should know.

Girls, lean to surf today! This free surfing video for girls covers technical surfing terms to help you fit in at the beach or pro shop.

Girls, lean to surf today! This free surfing video for girls covers the proper position to stand in while surfing.

Be a stronger surfer today! This free video covers the basics of getting started on a surfer's workout.

Learn how to judge the waves when you surf the ocean in this free surfing lesson on video.

Learn how to pop up on your surfboard at take off when you surf the ocean waves in this free surfing lesson on video.

Learn about different types of surfboards you can use when you surf the ocean in this free surfing lesson on video.

Learn how to finish with laminate with expert tips and advice on making a surfboard in this free video clip on surfing.

Learn how to measure the outline with expert tips and advice on making a surfboard in this free video clip on surfing.

Learn how to avoid obstacles and hazards common to surfers in this free video.

Learn how to pick a fun board surfboard and some pros and cons of this type of surf board in this free video on how to care for a surfboard.

Transporting your surfboard to or from your surf destination takes a little bit of planning and preparation in order to keep the boards, your car and other drivers safe.

Riding the waves just took a new turn with the stand up paddleboard (SUP) surfboard. Stand up paddling, also known as beachboy surfing, uses a paddle to offer a unique experience in cutting your...

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...

The Severn Bore is an unusual location; it is the longest running river in Britain and is generally fed by tidal waters from the Bristol Channel which makes it ideal for surfing.

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...

So you've seen Blue Crush and Point Break, and are ready to get your surf on! Here's all you need to get started...

Most accomplished surfers are unemployed for a reason. Surfing requires total commitment. Even buying a board is tough. However, surfboard selection is surprisingly nontechnical. Experienced...

This spectacular move off the top of a breaking wave is a staple move for modern hotshots.

"The first time I ever put on a traction pad, I was in a hurry to get into the water. I put it on crooked, so it wrapped around the rail - I had to peel it off and reapply it three times!" says...

"If you think about it, you have to believe that you can charge, or you're setting yourself up to get pounded," says Timmy Reyes, O'Neill Surf Team Rider.

Surf wax is the stuff that makes your feet stick to the top of your surfboard. It's a good thing.

"There's this guy who hangs out by Lifeguard Tower 2 in Huntington Beach," says Timmy Reyes, O'Neill surf team rider. "He brings girls flowers on the beach and always gets a lot of laughs."

Surfing inside the barrel of a breaking wave is one of the best surfing experiences possible. Your first quality tube ride will make all the effort you spent learning to surf worthwhile.

The first thing you have to do once you catch a wave and stand up is turn toward the unbroken shoulder of the wave.

Surfboards are expensive and damage easily, so take care of the one you have. Beat-up boards don't perform as well as those kept in good condition.

The "takeoff" - catching the wave, standing up, gaining control and turning toward the shoulder of the wave - is the most critical skill in surfing. Once you're up, the rest is relatively easy....

Unfortunately, localism plagues many of the world's best surf spots. Understanding what it is and why it exists can help you avoid any unnecessary trouble.