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…
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…
Starting surfing needs gear, and once you get into it a bit more, will come time to get a surfboard to learn to surf on. This is a crucial step, as you don’t want to rent a surfboard for more than a couple of sessions, and once you’re sure that surfing is for you, then…
In terms of knowing what to wear in surfing, this can be a tricky thing, especially if you’re new to the sport and don’t know all that much about it. Specifically what to wear as the water warms up or even in a tropical climate. Yes, we all know that we need wetsuits for cooler…
Going surfing for the first time is both exciting and a little daunting. As well as thinking about how the waves will be and when is the best time to go, you will also be wondering about the clothing and accessories you will need. Specifically, many people ask what to wear for the first time…
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…
Learning to surf is fun. You’ve heard this one before, and if you’ve got more than a few decades under your belt, you’re probably thinking ‘Yeah but how about when your knees can’t stand humidity’ or ‘I’m not in perfect physical shape, surely I can’t learn to surf?!’ The good (actually, the great) news is…
Learning to surf is unlike just about any other sport as it has so many unique features and things to think about. For this reason, surfing is hugely popular and more and more people are starting to surf each day, with everyone needing to learn from scratch. A common question that many new surfers have…
No doubt you’ve read or seen content online or in print about the many different things to do to improve your surfing. Tips on how to improve your surf skills by practising and hitting the waves as often as possible are legion. However, some of the best learning also comes from focusing on how to…
Learning to surf is a fantastic way to get some exercise and fun way to spend free time, out in the ocean enjoying the waves. However, there are many stages in learning to serve that beginner Surfers must go through to get to a point of riding unbroken waves and having fun. In fact, you…