Surfing Booties FAQ: 9 Useful Tips You Need to Know

surf booties on surf board

Greetings, wave riders and ocean enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving deep into this often-overlooked but crucial piece of surf gear: surfing booties. Whether you’re a cold-water warrior or a tropical reef explorer, this guide will equip you with everything you Read more

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Surfboard Traction Pads: Why They Make Surfing Better

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When you pick up a new surfboard, the first thing you notice is that the surface is slippery. Surfers use two main methods to help them stick to their surfboards: applying wax and installing traction pads.

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Surfing Gloves FAQ: 8 Useful Things You Need to Know

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Although surfing gloves are not very common among surfers in warm climates, they are a common and important accessory for surfers that brave the frigid northern waters.

Recently, I received the following question from a beginner surfer:

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Wearing a Hat While Surfing: 7 Tips You Must Know

surfing hat

Have you ever finished a surf session and regretted not wearing a surf hat? Quite often, it is the last thing you think about when you’re frothing to go out for a sesh. 

I realize that not every Read more

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10 Tips to Learn to Surf: Catch Your First Wave on Day 1

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According to BucketList.net, surfing is one of the top listed activities of things to do before you die. Catching a wave is an amazing feeling and it’s understandable if you want to give it a try.

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15 Essential Tips for Cold Water Surfing

cold water surfing

Surfing in cold water conditions can be mentally and physically challenging.

I spend most of the winter surfing season battling the cold Canadian weather in search of waves. The ocean temperature can hover between 7 to 10°C (45 to Read more

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25 Useful Things to Know When Renting Surfboards & Wetsuits

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Renting equipment when you are learning to surf is a great way to find out if you like the sport without having to buy your own gear.

When I learned to surf as a teenager, I rented equipment several Read more

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Kids Surfing: A Helpful Guide to the Best Age to Start

Kids surfing

As a parent, it is sometimes difficult to know the right time to start your kids in a new sport or activity. Surfing is a unique sport because participants need to be competent swimmers and strong enough to control Read more

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Best Surf Lessons for Kids: A Helpful Parent’s Guide

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Surfing is a great activity for kids because it gets them outside and helps promote a healthy lifestyle.

If your child has shown some interest in surfing, taking lessons is a great way to learn the basics. Sometimes, finding Read more

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Do Surfboards Break Easily? The 5 Most Common Ways

Broken surf board

Surfboards are made to be strong enough for surfers to take on the extreme sport of surfing. Surfers use surfboards to paddle, duck dive, pop up and ride waves in wave conditions big and small.

Surfboards can be somewhat Read more

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