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Origins of Windsurfing
Developed in the 1960s and still going strong today, windsurfing is the acrobatic hybrid of sailing and surfing. The gear minimizes the sailboat to its dynamic essentials, allowing the sailor maximum freedom to cleave the wind and waves. 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 the article of clothing to wear out earlier than hoped for. Removal of wax build up is a straight forward chore and one neces… read more
How to Kite Surf
You've done the surfing thing. You've even done the wind surfing thing. What's next? Kite surfing, also known as kite boarding, is an extreme sport that's stolen the hearts of adrenaline addicts across the globe. Although kite surfing is a tad different than boarding--one requires a surf board and happens on an ocean, while the other requires a wake board an… read more

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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 l…
Directions on How to Windsurf
Flying just over the surface of the water under only the propulsion of the wind can be an exhilarating experience, one that is fairly easy to capture…
The Best Way to Pack a Suit for Airline Travel
Packing a suit can be a tricky endeavor. When packing your suit for airline travel, you will want to wait until the last minute to pack it to prevent…
How to Choose a Used Wakeboarding Boat
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…
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…
How to Store Orca Wetsuits
Orca wetsuits are made of high-tech, quality materials, and both amateur and professional athletes look to Orca for wetsuits to help them compete in w…
The Best Men's Wetsuits
The ideal men's wetsuit acts as a second skin and should not feel like a hindrance when engaging in water sports that require speed and flexibility. W…
The Best Wetsuits for Diving
Wetsuits are essential for divers in providing insulation while acting as protection against underwater hazards such as coral and jellyfish. Choose a…
Types of Wetsuits
Wetsuits have one job--to keep surfers and divers warm. But even though they all have the same purpose, they're built in different ways. Wetsuits come…
How to Wash Wet Suits
Wetsuits are neoprene gloves built for your body, thin shells of rubber filled with air bubbles that insulate a layer of water against your skin. The…
What Are the Different Styles of Wetsuits?
There are a few different styles of wetsuits that you can choose from. Each has its own advantages in not only protecting but streamlining a surfer or…
Hotels at Grand Bassin, Mauritius
Mauritius an island off the coast of Africa. The island is just 38 miles by 29 miles, with resort areas such as Flic en Flac, which is popular with sc…
What Is a Power Kite?
A power kite, also called a traction kite, is a kite used to power or pull a user across snow, water or land. Typically, the power kite is used with a…
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…
What Material Are Wetsuits Made of?
If you want to keep hitting the surf year-round, you are going to end up in a wetsuit sooner or later. Designed to keep the body warm by heating a thi…