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…
When looking for ways to try and stay fit and ready for surfing when you can’t go, you’ve probably seen balance boards mentioned a lot. They are one option to help you with both surf training and fitness, but are they worth the hype? Let’s have a look at that in this post in detail,…
A traction pad offers extra grip over wax and also keeps your back foot from slipping off the end of your board. It stays grippy without any extra care or attention needed, making it a hassle-free way to surf. The rear of a traction pad has a raised ‘kick’ to keep your foot in place,…
Carrying your wetsuit back and forth to the beach needs a good bag or other option, no doubt about it; I know this first-hand from having destroyed several backpacks over the years from trying to carry a wetsuit! You need a specific surf wetsuit bag, otherwise you’re going to get salty, crusty bags that are…
Surfing fins can make a dramatic difference to how you surf and experience the wave and there’s lots of different fins to choose from. Quad fins, or four fins on a surfboard, have become popular again in the last decade, after a long time of falling out of fashion since they were first introduced in…
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…
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…
When you start out surfing, choosing a good surfboard leash is an essential part of your surfing equipment and accessories. Obviously, the surfboard leash keeps you attached to your board. So when you fall off, you don’t have to swim in every time, as surfers used to have to do in the olden days. Now,…
You might have already heard about surfer’s ear and think it’s not a big deal. As someone who has had it for many years now, I am telling you it’s definitely something to think about even from your first time surfing! With that in mind, in this post I’m going to explain to you what…