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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…