I got myself a mid-length surfboard in late 2021 after watching a lot of Torren Martyn styling his way around the globe surfing perfect waves, with a clip from the brilliant series ‘Lost Track Atlantic’ shown below. But a few things I noticed was how he was he was using all his mid-length surfboards in…
Pressure dings are common on surfboards and they are the indentations or depressions left from frequent use of a surfboard. They happen over time and are a normal thing to see, although they are most common in traditional polyurethane (PU) fiberglass surfboards. Modern surfboards made from different constructions are more durable and so pressure dings…
Fin sizes for longboards and mid-lengths can be confusing with all the different options so here’s my guide to simplify the process for you and keep it straightforward to help you get out in the water having fun. Longboard Fin Size Generally, the fin should be similar inches in height to the length of the…
Wave period is the average time in seconds between waves over a minute. The longer the time between the waves, the higher the period in seconds and the better quality the waves, because it means the waves have had time to organize after a storm. Let me explain more. Wave Period on Your Surf Forecast…
Why Boardshorts for Surfing? Boardshorts are great for surfing in warm weather because they give you more flexibility than wearing a wetsuit. And also they help you to stay cool. When the water is really warm, it just feels nice and fun to wear boardshorts, but getting the right boardshorts. So a little bit more…
A wetsuit top is a great thing to wear when surfing on a summer’s day, that is a little bit colder than usual because they help you to stay in the water longer and catch more waves because they’re so thin and only cover your torso. They also mean you have that flexibility as you…
Rib pain from paddling on a surfboard is normal and happens to all surfers when they go surfing for the first time or after a break from surfing. It is normal and not something to worry about, as I’ll explain below. Causes of Rib Pain from Surfing Paddling on a surfboard needs you to have…
Wind is really important in a surf forecast since the direction of the wind affects quality while the speed of the wind magnifies this effect. Generally, the best wind for surfing is usually a light offshore wind or no wind at all. The lighter the wind, the better, but days without wind are rare so…
What wind is best for surfing? The best winds for surfing are light offshore winds up to 5 knots, or none at all. Offshore winds are when the wind blows from the land out to sea (so the wind comes off the land ‘in a direction away from the shore’). This is rare in many…
Traction pads are better if you don’t want the hassle of waxing your board each time and also if you are looking to progress into doing turns on a shorter board. You won’t need a traction pad if you have a soft surfboard, are learning to stand up, or if you are riding a board…