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Surfboard Basics

by Jessica Anne Elizabeth

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Learning how to surf has never been easier with help from the experts at eHow. Helpful information on how to surf, choosing a surf board as well as surfing techniques are included in this guide.

  • What Do the Fins on the Surfboard Do?

    Learn from an expert board shaper what fins are and what the fins on a surfboard do in this free how to video on making a surfboard. Read More

  • How to Ride a Surfboard

    Surfing is one of the world's favorite solo sports. Exhilarating and exciting, catching that first wave as a surfer, and riding the board like a pro, is a moment to Read More

  • Choose a Surfboard

    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. Read More

  • How to Choose Your First Surfboard

    Buying the correct surf board is important when learning how to surf; start out with a bigger, thicker board at first, or even a foam board; learn more about buying your Read More

  • Buy a Surfboard

    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 Read More

  • Maintain a Surfboard

    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 Read More

  • How to Surf

    To some, the thought of riding a big wave may be a bit unsettling. But to the dedicated surfer, it is a highly addictive and gratifying sport. Believed to have been Read More

  • Turn a Surfboard

    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 Read More

  • The Beginning of How to Stand Up on a Surf Board

    Learn the first steps to standing up on a surf board in this free video. Read More

  • How to Accomplish Standing Up on a Surf Board

    Learn how to accomplish standing up on a surf board by popping up from the board in this free video on surfing. Read More

  • How to Pop Up on a Surfboard

    Learn how to pop up on your surfboard, take off and catch an ocean wave when you're surfing in this free video series. Read More

  • How to Paddle a Surfboard

    Find out how to paddle your surfboard by using big strokes; tips offered from an expert surfer in this free surfing video for girls and beginning surfing. Read More

  • How to Carry a Surfboard

    Expert surfer demonstrates several ways to carry your surfboard, depending on your body type, in this free surfing video for girls learning how to surf. Read More

  • Caring for a Surfboard

    Expert surfer talks about caring for your stick (surfboard) and how to store it on the beach and at home, this free surfing video for girls and how to care for your new Read More

  • How to Wax a Surfboard

    Expert surfer shows how to wax your surfboard to help you stay on your board in this free surfing video for girls learning how to surf. Read More

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