Surfing

From advance surfers to the beginners "Groms" everyone wants to find their perfect board and save money on it.

I had the opportunity to visit lovely San Diego, California in March and October 2009. Both times I wanted to learn how to surf, so I attended the Pacific Beach Surfing School and took lessons. At...

Surfing out in the ocean involves paddling out to an area that is not populated by other swimmers, finding the right wave to catch and riding that wave until it breaks apart. Learn the finer...

The best way to stay warm while surfing is to wear a thermal suit that is appropriate for the weather, such as a 0.5 millimeter-thick thermal top for cool mornings and a thicker neoprene body suit...

The basics of surfing can be learned simply on the beach by practicing the proper paddling position, the pop up onto the board and the stance to assume while riding a wave. Get a feel for how to...

The best times of day to surf are early in the morning and right at dusk when the waves have a better chance of swelling and breaking evenly. Choose the ideal time to surf at any location with...

When longboarding, it is important to keep the board as level as possible in the water to avoid nosediving and flipping over. Stand further back on a longboard to maneuver it better with help from...

The best swimsuits for surfing are knee-length board shorts, but thermal neoprene suits can be worn in the cooler months to keep the body warmer. Choose comfortable and functional attire for...

A drop-knee in bodyboarding is a technique of using the knees to improve maneuverability while at the peak of the wave. Understand the foundation of the drop-knee move with help from an...

Bodyboarding involves first finding the right size board, then strapping the leash onto the bicep of the dominant arm and riding the board flat on your stomach. Understand the basics of...

A few common surfing tricks that even an amateur surfer can attempt include the cutback, the floater and the snap. Find out how each of these tricks is executed with help from an experienced...

When body surfing, it is important not to swim out as far as the surfers or bodyboarders for safety reasons, but you can still catch great waves closer in to the shore. Find out how to...

The surfing ban in Chicago has been removed! While surfing and Chicago are not two words that typically go together, there can be up to 6 foot swells on Lake Michigan at the right time of the...

Every child I know would love to be a surfer girl or dude. Surfers are cool with their cut, tan shoulders and strong legs. When they ride the waves, everyone watches. Surf lessons, however, go for...

Are you going to try surfing for the first time? Here are some key exercises to get you ready. These tips will maximize your success and fun.

So you've decided to give surfing a go but want to get body ready before hand? It's not as difficult as one could imagine, but there are some techniques and exercises to more prepare the body for...

Let's face it, when we think of the beach we think about sand ocean and of coarse surfing. When you go to the beach and you see people surfing everyone stops to watch them, now you can be the...

Make sure a surfboard is dry, clean and sanded before fixing any holes or dings. Repair a surfboard with tips from a surfing instructor in this free video on surfing.

Pumping a surfboard for speed only works when in the right position and the wave stands up. Learn more about pumping for speed on a surfboard with tips from a surfing instructor in this free video...

Swimming is the best training for surfing on a shortboard. Find out why swimming is good training for shortboard surfing with tips from a surfing instructor in this free video on surfing.

Avoid wet suit surf rash by making sure the wet suit fits properly and is clean. Get more information on preventing wet suit surf rash with tips from a surfing instructor in this free video on...

Duck diving a surfboard means turning a surfboard upside down and grabbing hold of it as the wave breaks over the top. Learn how to duck dive on a surfboard with tips from a surfing instructor in...

Only buy a surf wet suit if it fits tight like a glove. Choose the right wet suit for surfing with tips from a surfing instructor in this free video on surfing.

When buying a surfboard, know who and where it is being purchased from, and pay attention to the price. Purchase a surfboard with tips from a surfing instructor in this free video on surfing.

Repairing a surfing wet suit can be just as easy as sewing wherever it tore. Fix a damaged wet suit with tips from a surfing instructor in this free video on surfing.

When paddling out on a surfboard, pay attention to where the waves are breaking. Take a surfboard out on the water with tips from a surfing instructor in this free video on surfing.

Catching a wave on a surfboard takes patience and knowing where other surfers are. Ride a wave with tips from a surfing instructor in this free video on surfing.

Practice standing up on a surfboard by going from a laying down position to a standing position before heading out to the water. Stay on a surfboard with tips from a surfing instructor in this...

Turning a surfboard requires having the back foot on the back of the board for maintaining turn control. Control turns on a surfboard with tips from a surfing instructor in this free video on surfing.

Cutbacks on a surfboard prevent getting too far ahead of the wave. Stay with the waves on a surfboard with tips from a surfing instructor in this free video on 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.

When choosing a bodyboard for surfing, select a board for height, weight and the type of surfing that will be done. Select the right bodyboard with tips from a surfing instructor in this free...

Surfboards typically come in shortboards and longboards. Choose the right surfboard to begin surfing with tips from a surfing instructor in this free video on surfing.

Waxing a surfboard can depend on the type of board, water temperature and wax already on the surfboard. Learn more about waxing a surfboard with tips from a surfing instructor in this free video...

Maintain a surfboard by keeping it in a bag and away from rocks when in the water. Keep a surfboard looking new with tips from a surfing instructor in this free video on surfing.

Riding a surfboard with the left foot on back of the board is called riding "goofy," while "regular" style is right foot on back. Learn about particular surfboard riding stances with tips from a...

Prepping a custom surfboard requires more care when glassing. Prepare a custom surfboard for glassing with tips from a surfboard repair specialist in this free video on surfboards.

Surfboard decals should be cut and applied before glassing is done. Learn about applying surfboard decals with tips from a surfboard repair specialist in this free video on surfboards.

Custom surfboard glassing requires a different cut for the fiberglass. Find out more about cutting fiberglass for a custom surfboard with tips from a surfboard repair specialist in this free video...

A catalyst helps when applying surfboard decals before the glassing process. Use a catalyst carefully for surfboard decals with tips from a surfboard repair specialist in this free video on...

Glassing a custom surfboard deck involves getting the entire board wet and squeezing everything away to prevent air bubbles. Glass a custom surfboard deck with tips from a surfboard repair...

Glassing custom surfboard rails needs to be done quickly so the resin doesn't gel. Learn about glassing surfboard rails with tips from a surfboard repair specialist in this free video on surfboards.

Dress a surfboard by dusting it off before glassing it. Learn more about dressing a surfboard from a surfboard repair specialist in this free video on surfboards.

Cutting fiberglass for glassing a surfboard should be done when wearing a protective mask. Cut surfboard fiberglass with tips from a surfboard repair specialist in this free video on surfboards.

Proper surfboard glassing safety requires wearing gloves and a mask for fumes. Practice safety when glassing a surfboard with tips from a surfboard repair specialist in this free video on surfboards.

Mix a minimal amount of color into resin when glassing a surfboard. Mix colors for a surfboard with tips from a surfboard repair specialist in this free video on surfboards.

Test surfboard color with a piece of foam to see if it's mixed right before glassing. Test color for a surfboard with tips from a surfboard repair specialist in this free video on surfboards.

Taping the racks that a surfboard is placed on for glassing prevents color from touching the rack. Tape surfboard glassing racks with tips from a surfboard repair specialist in this free video on...

Cover the entire surfboard bottom when glassing, and remove any bubbles. Glass the bottom of a surfboard with tips from a surfboard repair specialist in this free video on surfboards.

Surfboard glassing colors need to be squeezed tight and evenly distributed around the rails. Distribute surfboard color evenly with tips from a surfboard repair specialist in this free video on...