Learn how to make a stand-up paddleboard navigate a straight line across the water, and perform abrupt turns whenever you think it’s necessary. The SUP paddling technique is an essential tool for all disciplines. Whether you’re SUPing for waves, racing or simply cruising, you’ll need to get it right. First-timers in stand-up paddleboard struggle to […]
Make the ultimate surf vehicle for your endless summer surf trips. Learn how to convert your Sprinter van into the camper of your dreams. A cool surf van is a smart and comfy place where you eat, sit, and sleep. Mercedes, Ford, Renault and Volkswagen sprinter models often result in the best camper conversions. The […]
Are you a pro surfer? Are you a passionate surf fan? Learn everything you need to know about interferences in pro surfing. Professional surfing is a complex organized system in which surfers, but also judges and third parties interact together in a competitive arena. The World Surfing League (WSL) is responsible for running the annual […]
Dive into the surprising and creative world of bro-isms. Learn to speak, write and understand bronacular, the language of bros. Because you don’t have brothers or friends – just bros. The brocabulary is a collection of words, names, terms, and expressions that represent the surfing and skateboarding culture and their most underground subcultures. The informal […]
Have you ever thought of shaping your own alaia? Learn how to make a classic surfboard out of solid timber in your backyard with our DIY step-by-step guide. Alaias are sustainable, inexpensive, portable, simple, and fun to ride. They’re a classical template for a modern use. They were already used as far back as 400AD […]
An oncoming giant wall of whitewater is entirely different from a little inside wave. Learn how to get past the breaking waves easier and without getting pounded or losing your board. The turtle roll, also known as the eskimo roll, is a surfing technique that allows you to get past the breaking waves without having […]
When summer kicks in, waves go on vacation. Learn what you can do to live through flat surfing days. There’s always a time in our lives when we can’t live without surfing. It fills our days, and we became slightly obsessed with the ritual of checking the forecast, packing up, and searching for idyllic, silky […]
Surfing waves and surfing with style are two different worlds. Learn how to become a graceful surfer. A stylish surfer is someone who knows how and when to blend a gracious, smooth and elegant approach with a fast, intuitive, and radical attitude towards different waves, in various conditions. In surfing, style can be a trend, but it […]
What is the definition of groundswell? Why do surfers prefer long-period waves? Learn why are groundswells are better for surfing. Swells form when the wind, at a certain speed, duration and direction, blows over a distance of water called the fetch. When the first waves form, they begin to travel faster or slower, depending on […]
Discover the health benefits of drinking water. Learn why water is not only the perfect drink but also the ultimate nutrient. Drink it the morning, in the afternoon, or minutes before you go to sleep. Just drink it. Water is the best energy drink. It represents essence, simplicity, and purity, but also the primary component […]