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As a new surfer, you are likely more than familiar with the feeling of falling, slipping, ultimately wiping out regularly. This would be made significantly worse if you didn’t make use of some sort of “non-slip” device. Here’s Why Do Surfers Wax Their Boards: Surfers put wax on their surfboards to create friction between their […]

Ask a first-time surfer what it felt like to surf, and they will say something like, “ It’s really fun, but a bit tricky,” as a surfing enthusiast what it feels like to surf, and you might as well have them write you a book. Everyone finds a different experience with surfing; some find it

Have you ever heard of the phrase “You should learn how to walk before you try to run”? Or perhaps in the surfing world, it would be best to say, “You should learn to swim before you try to surf.” So, Do All Surfers Know How to Swim? It is uncommon to come across a

Back in the days when surfing was at its origin, and there was nothing other than the thrill of the ride, it was just the surfer their board and the ocean. As the sport popularized over the 1900s, competition for waves, a growing number of people in the ocean, and attempts to push boundaries of

It is time to start shaping your first surfboard, but before you do so, you will need somewhere to shape it. Surfboard shaping stands are expensive if you buy them ready-made, but making yourself one is simple, cheap, and will give you a sense of accomplishment when you are done. Surfboard stands need to be

The surfing community is an exciting thing to be part of, but as a new surfer, you may be finding it difficult to make surfing friends. If you want to ingrain yourself into the surfing community you need to always be friendly, stick to the surfing etiquette, bring a positive vibe to the water, and