In surfing, full rotations are relatively rare. However, when performed correctly, they often leave an exclamation mark on the wave. Learn how to pull off the frontside reverse 360. Waves are ridden in a unidirectional way. Surfers either go left or right on a wave. But that doesn’t mean you can’t perform 360 on the […]
Learn how to transport one or more surfboards on top of your vehicle without having to install permanent car roof racks. Whether you’re a fan of surfboard roof racks or not, it’s always good to know how you can transport them safely on top of your car, and without damaging it. In some situations, you […]
Are you afraid of heavy closeouts, white-water foam, getting caught inside, or deep water? Do you feel stressed when you observe a swell forming on the horizon? Learn how to overcome cymophobia, the fear of waves. Surfing big waves can be too much for our brain to handle. But, in exceptional cases, the mere act […]
Everyone should learn how to stay safe in the surf, sand, and sun. The beach and the ocean hide many hazards. Discover the visual signs that can be spotted on your favorite beaches. It’s not just the big waves. There are dangerous currents, lightning, harmful algae, sharks, jelly-fish, and man-o-war stings out there. For example, rip […]
Welcome to “The Beginners’ Guide to Surfing.” If you are ready to learn how to surf, then you’ll find here all the resources, tips, requirements and information needed to stand up on your first wave. Surfing is an exciting sport. It has been an outdoor activity for centuries, but it only spread as a popular […]
Whether you’re a highly competitive pro surfer, or simply a passionate recreational surfer, you’ve got to master the art of the cutback. It’s the ultimate surf maneuver for speedy A-frame waves with flat spots. The cutback defines modern surfing. Back in the day, when surfboards didn’t have fins, all you could do was catch the […]
Surfers can be selfish. Sharing waves, secret spots and ideal conditions can be suicidal, but the mobile app goFlow wants to give action sports enthusiasts the power to spread the stoke. Imagine that your favorite surf spot hasn’t got a surf camera. And you want to paddle out but you’re unsure about the conditions. The […]
Czech Republic is a landlocked country located in Central Europe. There are no ocean waves, and the local surfing community must travel a long way to the nearest surf spot. Apparently, the long distance problem is solved. A hardcore group of surfers has developed the first river surf spot in the Czech Republic. You can […]