Surfing in a wetsuit is something that almost all of us will have to do many times. Now, knowing the exact size of your wetsuit is a crucial factor when it comes to buying it and a key part of that is the tightness of your wetsuit and overall fit. A wetsuit should be tight…
After you learn to surf on your first surfboard, which should definitely be a soft-top foam or foamie surfboard, then it can get a little bit tricky to know what board you should buy next. To answer the question, what is the best first surfboard after a foamie? Drop down to a standard construction polyurethane…
Choosing a surfboard bag can be both simple and complex given that there are many factors to consider to help you get the best surfboard bag for you. In short, the best surfboard bag is one that is a few inches longer than your board and is suited to the type of use you need…
A surfboard leash is an essential part of safety equipment and just the general accessory that you need at all times when you go out surfing, especially when you’re learning. As you know, a surfboard leash keeps you connected to your surfboard at all times so you don’t have to swim in and there’s much…
Traveling with a surfboard can be a major event and you will definitely need a good surfboard bag to do it. But when it comes to packing your surfboard bag, this can be a task all in itself. So how do you pack a surfboard in a bag? Clean the wax off the boards Take…
Getting your surfboard to the beach is really a big deal for most surfers and doing it right can save you hours of hassle and stress. It means getting more people in the car to share the surf with and have a better day out. But how you do it can be tricky. So let’s…
Starting surfing means lots of things to try and figure out, and one of the most confusing is actually knowing when the right time to go surfing is going to be. This is because you have things like tides, winds, crowds, and of course, waves and swell to all factor in, as well as the…
Wetsuit gloves are an essential part of your surfing kit if you live in colder areas and you want to go through the winter months. Although they seem like an easy choice, there are a few details that you need to be aware of when choosing your wetsuit gloves, as I’ll run through in this…
Surfing with a wetsuit is a must for so many surfers, but wearing a wetsuit comes with a few caveats. From having surfed for over 20 years in cold waters, I’ve often wondered why this adjustment has been hard, even when the cold water doesn’t really faze me anymore. Yes, the limited flexibility of a…
Surfing is always fun, but it’s a lot more fun when you can catch more waves. With this in mind, I prepared this guide to help you learn how to do just that and get a better wave count when you hit the waves and to help you learn that much quicker. Being out in…
