Learning to surf is challenging for anyone, but imagine the greater challenge if you were learning to surf without a leg. That’s just what Dana Cummings, an ex-Marine and a software engineer, did after he lost a leg in a … Continue reading
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Paddling Techniques to Get Through the Whitewater to the Surf Lineup
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We get your excitement for wanting to ride the waves pronto, but before you do that, you have to paddle out from the shore and get through the whitewater. It’s easier said than done, and according to this article, it … Continue reading
Master How To Shift Feet While You Learn To Surf
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Have you ever heard the expression, “The devil is in the details?” That definitely applies to surfing. Shifting feet while surfing may seem minor, hence insignificant, but as shown here, it plays a critical role in the surfing experience. According … Continue reading
Be Bold. Risk Your Ego.
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A friend of mine runs a tattoo blog called On The Skin, and though it’s primarily targeted at women, I still think some of their posts are pretty on-the-money. Here’s one I found inspiring that I chose to refer to … Continue reading
Surfing Wetsuit Temperature Guide
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The surfing wetsuit temperature guide below is based on the temperature of the water you will be surfing in. While the most critical elements to choosing which wetsuit is right for you are the air and water temperatures you’re going to … Continue reading
Learn to Wipeout While You Learn to Surf: 10 Step Surfing Wipeout
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Most surfing guides and manuals stress staying on your surfboard for as long as you can, but come on, that’s just tough to do. Since you can’t remain on your board forever, you need to learn how to do a … Continue reading
What Surfers Need To Know About Currents
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The sea is your playground for your surfing whims, and it helps to learn everything you can about it. Such things include currents and tides, as discussed here by Surfline.com. Surfers need to know about currents because aside from the … Continue reading
Best Surfboard for Beginners
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Beginner surfers need time and careful study before purchasing their surfboards, as surfboards come in all shapes and sizes. In searching for the best surfboard for beginners, you need to consider several factors. One of these factors is level of … Continue reading
How to Catch the Wave from the Surfing Takeoff Zone
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Once you’ve mastered the basics of surfing, it’s time to move on to the next level. Action Sports Maui provides a surfing handbook here that can help make surfing easier for you, but for now, let’s focus specifically on how … Continue reading
How To Stop Your Surfboard From Pearling While You Learn To Surf
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Surfing is an exhilarating activity like no other, but it can be frustrating at times. Beginners, especially, can get discouraged when they go out and paddle like crazy, only to find themselves tossed off their surfboards in a split second. … Continue reading