Surfing

Surfboards can be a cumbersome piece of equipment to haul around. Long boards can be 9 or more feet long, making it impractical for most makes and models of vehicles to be able to accommodate them...

Vibration noises from a surfboard rack are almost always caused by loose equipment. Either the rack on the car roof is not secure, or the board itself is rattling from the wind while driving. It...

We all know that finding a bikini that fits well and is flattering can be a difficult task in and of itself. When you add the extra criteria of needing to stay put in waves and surf, it can be...

During times of hot weather many enjoy the coolness of ocean waves or cool off in swimming pools. Additionally, there are various water sports which include a wide range activities and physical...

Did you get a surboard for Christmas? Or is it time to hit the beach for a winter time retreat, so you purchase a new board? It is important to know how to care for your new board. There are...

What surfer has not thought about making her very own surfboard? Maybe its because you think you can build a better board than are commercially available or maybe its because you are an...

So you’ve mastered the art of standing up on a surfboard, but now what? How do you ride the wave, change positions, and maybe even “hit the lip” or “hang ten?”...

As they progress, surfers get to know what kind of board works best for them. If a surfer prefers long rides, he needs a certain kind of bottom on the surfboard. For surfers who prefer to get...

When building a surfboard, it is essential to mark fin placement on the surfboard correctly. The fin plays an important role in the way the surfboard reacts to waves, and improper placement can...

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....

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...

"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...

If you can't surf, then try stand up paddle board surfing, which is great exercise for your legs and arms. Once you get the balance down and the hang of this sport, you can surf the canals and...

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...

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...

Rip current often invokes panic to beachgoers familiar with the term. People often associate rip currents with being pulled out to sea and drowning. But these currents are easy to get out of if...

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...

Putting on and taking off a full body wetsuit can be tough enough, when it’s soaking wet the experience can be a real nightmare. Yet, changing in and out of a wet wetsuit is just one of those...

Traction pads for the tail of your surfboard provide a firm surface that can help you make sharper cutbacks and attempt bigger aerial maneuvers.

Picking a surfboard requires more than choosing a board with cool graphics or a unique color. Height, weight, wave size, fins, tail shape and board material all factor into picking a surfboard....

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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.

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...

"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...

"If you skate, think of a floater like a fifty-fifty grind on a halfpipe. But remember: The bigger the wave, the bigger the re-entry. You have to be committed," says Timmy Reyes, O'Neill Surf Team...

"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...

"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....

"For me this is a no-brainer. I almost always go with a 6-foot competition leash. It's light and fast," says Timmy Reyes of the O'Neill Surf Team.

"When you get a wetsuit rash on your neck, you're bound to have someone accuse you of having a hickey. It's pretty embarrassing and totally unattractive." - Timmy Reyes, O'Neill Surf Team rider

"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...

"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

Use a fiberglass repair kit on a properly prepped surface to fix a ding on a surfboard. It'll look just like new.

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.