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Contributing Editor and Private Surf Coach Alex Wilkinson, shared the basics of surf etiquette in a previous post. Now he shares additional rules you need to know when you learn to surf. Surf Etiquette 2.0 covers the social expectations of … Continue reading
Surfing News Daily welcomes Alex Wilkinson as a contributing editor. Alex and his wife Laura own and operate Pureline Surf Coaching, customized, private surf lessons and guiding in Costa Rica. As a long-time instructor Alex stresses surf etiquette is important when you learn to surf. Here he … Continue reading
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Are you looking for the best book to learn to surf? People often ask about what they should read to learn how to surf. Some surf instructors say that you can’t learn to surf by reading a book, but that’s not … Continue reading
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Surfing, like golf, is a sport you never perfect. There’s always a way to become better by learning new techniques. In surfing, one of those techniques is knowing how to perform a cutback while you learn to surf. Talk about … Continue reading
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Surfing is an exhilarating activity, but it is also difficult. Of course you want to ride six-foot waves and catch air, but when you’re a beginner set your sites on the three-foot waves first. Along with preparing yourself to commit … Continue reading
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Paddling a surfboard may look easy. However, to execute correctly, you need to have a good combination of technique and strength. Note that these two should go together, because you’ll never go anywhere without the right approach (technique) and you’ll … Continue reading
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As you know, catching the ideal wave is one of the major factors that contribute to the perfect surfing experience. However, not all waves are ideal. When confronted with a less-than-rideable wave, it pays to heed this surf instruction | when to … Continue reading
As a beginning surfer one of the techniques you have to master is how to duck dive with a surfboard. Duck diving is pushing your board and yourself UNDER the wave when you’re paddling out to catch a wave. The … Continue reading
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Most surfers learn to surf with a long board. If you’re just learning to surf then you must learn how to turtle roll with a surfboard in order to get out to the lineup. The turtle roll enables you to … Continue reading
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Proper surfing foot placement is critical to your ability to maneuver the board and keep your balance. For starters, notice the line that runs down the middle of your board. Use that line to your advantage by using it as … Continue reading