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How to Paddle a Surfboard

Beginner surfers dream of mastering their skills on the water and catching that perfect wave. But without core paddling skills, you'll never make it further than the shoreline. Remember that paddling is more than pushing your arms through the water while you lay on your board. The trick is to find that spot that balances your weight while keeping up speed at… read more
How to Wax a Surfboard

Waxing a surfboard is one of the basic activities that every surfer must do. Unless you want to be slipping of your board and flying into the ocean, you'll want to keep your board waxed. The most important step is getting the right wax, made for the water temperatures where you'll be riding. Once your board is waxed, you're ready to hit the waves. read more
How to Turtle Roll on a Surfboard

Seasoned surfers know that learning to turtle roll is crucial to conserving energy while paddling. It can also keep crashing waves from breaking overhead and slowing your progress. The sight of longboard surfers rolling over with their board bottoms facing up lends it name to "turtle" roll. The hardest part of the roll is perfecting the timing and keeping a… read more
The Best Surfboard Shapers

Since Tom Blake's first hollow surfboard in 1926, surfboard shapers continue to push innovation to new levels with lighter materials and progressive shapes. Like original artwork, no two boards that are hand-shaped are alike. These days, many shapers have moved to computer machine-shaping boards to step up productivity while maintaining high quality craftsma… read more
How to Duckdive on a Surfboard

An essential part of learning how to surf, duck diving will keep you from being washed backward by oncoming waves. As the waves start to roll in and the crowds grow, being able to execute a smooth duck dive becomes more crucial. Requiring repetition and practice, duck diving takes time to successfully master. read more

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How to Put Wax on a Surfboard

Non-surfers often have a misconception on surf wax. Wax is not applied to the bottom of a surfboard and has nothing to do with providing a smoother ride. That's ski wax. Surf wax actually has a much different function: it provides an a… read more
How to Take the Wax Off of a Surfboard

Maybe it's the beginning of a new season, or maybe you're traveling to a destination with warmer water temperatures. Either way, it's time to wax your surfboard. Before you get your new wax out, you'll need to take the old wax off to p… read more
How to Make Surfboard Wax

Surfboard wax is used to coat the board and allow it to move more easily through the water. Wax is available at surf shops and at many online retailers. Available in a variety of colors and scents, surfboard wax may also be made at hom… read more
How to Pack a Surfboard for Travel

If you're lucky board is a necessity for your next surf trip, make sure to keep it safe with proper packing. Remember that the airlines are not going to do much to keep your board safe. It's up to you to use sufficient padding and insu… read more
How to Duck Dive on a Surfboard

Duck diving is a necessary skill for any aspiring or expert surfer. After working hard to paddle out to catch a wave, you need duck to avoid crashing waves until you're ready to go. Imagine a duck diving underwater with its hind quarte… read more
Surfing Safety

A day ripping up waves can be an exhilarating workout for beginning and experienced surfers. It's not enough to just practice paddling and catching a wave. You also need a run-down of surfing safety to keep yourself safe, as well as th… read more
How to Skimboard

Skimboarding originated on California's beaches more than 60 years ago. Skimboarders use a board, which looks like a downsized surfboard, and take off from the shore directly onto an incoming wave, rather than swimming out and waiting… read more
About Skimboarding

Skimboarding is a boardsport that takes place on a beach, similar to surfing, where you will sprint from the beach to the incoming tide and attempt to glide on a board across the water. It is a widespread sport that is increasing in po… read more
How to Make a Surf Rack for a Bike

Surf's up. But before you paddle out, it will be necessary to devise a safe way to transport that surfboard down the road while riding a bicycle. A bicycle surfboard rack is the perfect answer and it is easily accessible. read more
How to Make Surfboard Wall Racks

If you're like many surfers, you've probably stashed boards everywhere. The more surfing you do, the more boards you need to get the most out of every situation. You might have a thruster for maneuverability, a Malibu for stability and… read more
How to Quiet a Noisy Surfboard Rack

A noisy surfboard rack can turn the journey to and from the beach from a fine road trip into a tooth-gritting noise fest. Fortunately, cutting down on noise is easy, inexpensive and can even be improvised on the side of the road. Gener… read more
How to Make a Rack for a Surfboard

Making a rack for your surfboard will protect it from dings and scratches. Ceiling or plywood racks belong in the garage. Your surfboard rack, however, is a piece of furniture you can get amped up about. Utilizing bamboo and a few wood… read more
Luggage Requirements for International Flights

It can be difficult to keep up with the luggage requirements for international flights, especially as it pertains to traveling with your sporting or leisure equipment. Each airline may have different regulations and most will require… read more
How to Make a Kayak Double Paddle

If you've tried your hand at making a wooden canoe paddle, maybe it's time to try a double-bladed kayak paddle. In a canoe or kayak, the double bladed paddle is one of the easiest paddle styles to master and it's not terribly hard to… read more
How to Get Surfboard Wax Off a Rash Guard Top

Rash guards are articles of clothing used to protect sensitive skin from the abrasive bases of surfboards. Wax that is applied to the base of surfboards often rubs off onto the rash guards compromising the fabric integrity and causing… read more

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