Surfing

The challenge of surfing with a prosthesis does not arise from having an artificial leg, but rather the inherently difficult nature of learning how to surf. A prosthesis should not keep you out of...

Knee replacement surgery does not mean the end of surfing. Though the surgery and recovery are complicated, those who love the surf likely will find they can begin paddling out again after an...

Surfing any break requires balance, proper swell, and accurate timing. Lido Key, on Florida's Gulf Coast, provides excellent waves, although sparingly. You need to know the layout of the area and...

The world of surfing can be vast and complicated. If your looking for a stripped down approach with soul, then Longboarding is perfect for you. This article will show you how to surf a long board!

You'll learn some basic guidelines to follow when trying to learn how to surf.

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

Surfing is one of the more popular water sports, appealing to both pros and amateurs alike. The allure of trying to catch a wave can be irresistible to water lovers and when done correctly, is a...

Once you cut the foam of a surfboard into the right shape, you have to clean up the lines or outside edges. If you go too quickly or rush the shaping process, the board is ruined, and you have to...

Shortboards are the choice of surfing pros because they are high performance and have a tighter turning radius. You are able to do more tricks and add creativity to your surfing when you advance...

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...

On a surfboard, turning and stopping action is controlled by shifting your weight. While in a basic surfing stance, you can accelerate and stop with just your legs. Use the stopping technique to...

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...

Aside from standing up and riding a wave, duck-diving is perhaps the most important maneuver in surfing. For those not in the know, duck-diving is the process of submerging a surfboard under an...

In surfing, the impact zone—the area of ocean located right off of the beach, reaching all the way to just inside the furthermost outer breaking waves—is commonly known as the most dangerous, and...

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...

I once read somewhere that if you’re surfing on a longboard and not at least trying to ride the nose, “then you ain’t longboarding!” I don’t know if I’d go that far, but I do believe that...

Forecasting waves is a tricky and oftentimes inaccurate undertaking. Practicing it takes time and effort. However, it will allow you to plan your schedule in advance to maximize surfing time and...

For cost or for style, if you've decided to build your own surfboard you may be wondering how to get started. With a few supplies and a little time, you can learn how to build a surfboard just...

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.

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...

It's a perfect summer day. The sun's beating down on you, and you're dying to get out there in the surf to try out your new board. But before you head to the beach, learn some steps to help you...

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...

Surfing is a great way to enjoy the ocean, sun and waves. It can be frustrating and even dangerous for beginners who try to jump in over their heads. Take the time to learn the sport and then...

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...

"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

"You can always go to a tanning salon and tan naked. A 'fake and bake' butt tan would add that touch of class a plumber's crack needs," says Timmy Reyes, O'Neill Surf Team rider.

"If you do it right, you can whip your board around in a second to catch a last-minute wave. Just make sure the lip doesn't smack you in the back of the head," says Timmy Reyes, O'Neill Surf Team...

"If you can't surf every day, then you need to do something else to increase upper body paddling strength, like swimming or water polo. But the best training is to do the real thing as often as...

"Whether you're trying to do a 360 off of a bottom turn or a cutback, one thing is essential, and that's speed," says Timmy Reyes, O'Neill Surf Team rider.

"While surfing Backdoor Pipeline in Hawaii, I got pitched by the lip and landed feetfirst on the reef. That was one drop-in I did not stick, and I paid for it - I had multiple cuts that required...

"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...

"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...

"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.

Disgust onlookers with your antics. "Some of my classmates are experts at shooting salt water out their noses. They can do it on command," says Timmy Reyes, O'Neill surf team rider.

"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...

"My favorite move is to finish off a wave close to the beach, where the crowd can see you best. As the section of the wave closes out, I like to go up vert, pushing the tail around and the fins...

"I don't know how people can do basic P.E. class and run around a track when they could surf before school. Are they crazy or what?" - Timmy Reyes, O'Neill Surf Team rider

"Falls happen when people put themselves in a situation where they are forced to recover from a maneuver. I try to avoid those falls by surfing smart." - Timmy Reyes, O'Neill surf team rider

"While I'm free surfing, I'll occasionally pretend I'm in a heat and need to impress the judges. That's a good time to finish waves out and mix it up with new maneuvers," says Timmy Reyes, O'Neill...

"I took Larium anti-malarial medication while surfing G-Land in Indonesia. They gave me hallucinations and I got no sleep my first night there," says Timmy Reyes, O'Neill Surf Team rider.

"The girls that play volleyball or surf tend to get a lot of attention," notes Timmy Reyes, O'Neill surf team rider. "Sometimes more attention than those who lay out all day in their bikinis."

"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."

One of the most important things to learn as a beginning surfer is how to stay out of the way of other surfers.

"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.

The surf may be up, but you can't surf until you master this critical skill.

Lie down on your back and cross your arms across your chest to ride your longboard like a coffin.