Surfing Booties FAQ: 9 Useful Tips You Need to Know
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 need to know about keeping your feet happy in the surf. The Surfing Bootie Breakdown: Why […]
Surfboard Traction Pads: Why They Make Surfing Better
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. Traction pads, which are sometimes called stomp pads, are made of a grippy, water resistant foam and gained popularity […]
Surfing Gloves FAQ: 8 Useful Things You Need to Know
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: “How Do I Find out More Information About Wetsuit Gloves for Surfing?” In order to provide some useful […]
Wearing a Hat While Surfing: 7 Tips You Must Know
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 surfer is a fan of wearing a hat in the water, but there are a number of […]
10 Tips to Learn to Surf: Catch Your First Wave on Day 1
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. When I am talking to people interested in learning to surf, the two most popular questions are “How long […]
15 Essential Tips for 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 50°F), which is downright frigid! It’s not just cold ocean temperatures that will impact your enjoyment […]
25 Useful Things to Know When Renting Surfboards & Wetsuits
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 times before I bought my own wetsuit and surfboard. Just the other day I was asked, […]
Kids Surfing: A Helpful Guide to the Best Age to Start
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 their surfboard. I was speaking to a parent the other day and I was asked: “What […]
Best Surf Lessons for Kids: A Helpful Parent’s Guide
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 the right lesson for your child can be a bit of a challenge. Often, other parents […]
Do Surfboards Break Easily? The 5 Most Common Ways
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 fragile because common construction materials like fibreglass, foam and epoxy can become damaged. Because surfboards can […]