Extreme Surfing

The ocean is a beautiful place that should be shared with our children. It is the worlds best play ground. It is always changing giving your child endless hours of exploratory potential. Not to...

Everybody hates crowds in the surf. Unfortunately crowding is more the norm than ever. Everywhere you go it's twice as many surfers as last year. Well it's half as many as next, so some good...

Most surfers need a safe place to store their boards and many of the surfboard wall racks on the market today are very expensive. So, I came up with an inexpensive way to create my own. The whole...

The backside bottom turn truly delineates between the average surfer and the good or great surfer.

If you are just starting out in surfing, or you just need a new board, used is a great option. Buying a used board can save you a lot of cash. Being sure that you get a quality used board...

This article will give you detailed information on how to achieve a roundhouse cut back on your back hand.

Surfboards are expensive and, to an extent, delicate. Here's what you need to know to extend the life of your surfboard.

I AM NOT A DOCTOR SO THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE -- BUT I AM A SURFER: When you cut yourself in the ocean, especially in Tropical Climates, healing a wound can be difficult. Here is how a surfer...

Being able to read a surf report can save you a lot of time driving to and from the beach to check the waves. Once you're familiar with the terms, reading a surf report isn't very difficult.

What could smell sweeter than a freshly waxed surfboard on a sunny Sunday morning at the beach? A warm breeze blowing you paddle out and drop into a wave and glide effortlessly down its face. ...

Removing wax from a surfboard is a tedious task. It must be done to keep your board looking nice, and to keep your feet stuck to the board. If your board is waxed properly you will have a nice...

This article will give a detailed description on how to pop-up or stand up on a surfboard. If you practice these techniques you will be standing up and surfing like a pro.

There's no better training for rough wave riding than an Indo board. Indo boards provide an excellent simulation of good old-fashioned surfing in the comfort of your home. This training aid...

Surfing is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and nowadays you can even surf if you don’t live on the coast.

Duck diving is a key part of paddling out. It is something that takes a fair bit of practice to get right, but when done right makes paddling out in the big stuff way easier. Duck diving is used...

Learn how to stand up on a surfboard and stay up! This is the best way to accomplish one of the most complicated parts of surfing!

Old surf wax can be a pain to take off. Here is a surefire easy way to do it.

Duck diving is a critical manuver in surfing. Once it is mastered it will save you lots of time and energy.

Hang Ten is a trick that is performed by experienced surfers. It became so popular that it has also been converted in to a skateboard trick. Anyone who wants to give the Hang Ten a try must...

Kite surfing, or kite boarding, is an exhilarating sport in which you can reach crazy speeds and insane heights. The sport is also easier to learn than its older relative, windsurfing. If you are...

If you learn anything about surfing from me, it will be to watch from the beach

Kiteboarding is a popular extreme sport that involves being pulled on a surfboard by a large kite. Modern day kiteboarding equipment has many new safety features and with proper training you can...

If you've ever visited a surf shop, you know the selection of boards can be overwhelming. With all the different styles it can be difficult to sort out the hype from the features you may actually...

If you surf more than a few times a year, you know dings are par for the course. Rather than taking your surfboard in for minor repairs, you can learn how to mend fiberglass and core dings if...

A 360 in surfing is a maneuver performed when a rider slides the board one complete rotation on the face of a wave. Performing a 360-degree turn is no easy feat, but if you learn how to do one,...

Before you can ride the big waves like the pros do, you've got to be able to paddle out to them and stand up on your board. It may look easy, but it takes some practice to make a quick and smooth...

No matter if you're traveling the world hitting surfing competitions or you're an avid surfer looking for the vacation of a lifetime, it's important to know some basic travel tips for transporting...

If you want to save money on a new board or you're looking for a challenging project, you can make your own surfboard. In order to complete this project, you'll need a pretty large supply of power...

A wetsuit is a piece of protective clothing worn by surfers, especially in colder climates and during times of the year when the temperatures fall below 50 degrees F. Most wetsuits are made of...

If you want to get sponsored for surfing, you've got to practice and you've got to impress surfboard manufacturers, managers, the press and the fans. It's not easy to get sponsored, but if you...

Andalucia is the sun-drenched southern portion of Spain. The birthplace of flamenco, paella and tapas, when you think of classic Spain, you’re thinking of Andalucia. Though it is all one region,...

Let’s pimp your ride. Here you will find step-by-step instructions on how to paint your surfboard.

Make the most of your surf lesson.

The correct way to strap your surfboard to the top of your car and how to carry it to the beach.

Mastering the pop up is essential in surfing because it gets you on your feet.

A lipslide in surfing is similar to a boardslide in skateboarding. Though it is the same type of motion as a floater, it requires more balance and agility. This is written from a regular footed,...

The Frontside Roundhouse is a great move in surfing. Not only does it let you show some style, but it also works on both frontside and backside turns.

Like the surfing equivalent of a no-comply in skateboarding, floaters, or ‘floating on the lip of a wave,’ are a fun and stylish way to pass through the breaking parts of a sectioned wave.

The ice has melted and the water is warm. Well, warmer than it was two months ago anyway. As you sit in the line-up after your first wave of the year, you rub the back of your arms. Did it always...

Hanging Ten, or nose-riding, is the quintessential longboarding move. There isn’t much that can compare to gliding across the face of a wave with water spitting at your face as you are perfectly...

Not much can compare to the serene feeling of gracefully gliding over the face of a wave, with the wind blowing the crest off the wave and spraying water in your face. Then again, not much beats...

Surfers are generally categorized as either longboarders (those who ride long surfboards) or shortboarders (those who ride short surfboards.) While shortboarders tend to use a wave as a canvas to...

The waves might be going off, but it won’t matter much if your wetsuit feels like a mesh jersey. Wearing an ill-fitting wetsuit is as good as not wearing one at all, so choosing the right suit is...

So you’ve practiced and practiced, and you’re finally getting up and riding waves pretty consistently. Now what, right? How do I do all the cool tricks I’ve seen in videos? The first thing to...

Kiteboarding, also known as kitesurfing, is an exciting new water sport. The idea is simple--you stand on a board with foot straps and let the power of a large, controllable kite move you across...

Fins are great when it comes to surfing, but only if they're attached to the bottom of your board! Avoid sharks while surfing and you're guaranteed to have a better session. Sharks are beautiful,...

The waves are head-high and pumping and no one is in the water. So, why aren't you surfing--is it the sub-arctic temperatures? No. Get in there... and stay warm. Don't let the cold water keep the...

Your friend is surfing with just swim trunks, but you think the water is freezing. Even if you feel like you are cold-blooded and cannot stay warm in the water, there are steps you can take to be...