It is one of surfing’s frequently asked questions. How long does it take to learn to stand up on a surfboard? How hard is it to become a surfer? Surfing is not the most demanding sport in the world. But if you’re willing to give it a go, then there are some things you should […]
At which stage of surfing are you right now? How good is your surfing? What do you need to get to the next level? How would you rate your surfing skills? What should you focus on as a surfer? Your answers to all these questions may be biased, but it’s important to ask them so […]
The International Surfing Association (ISA) submitted a declaration of intent to the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) for the inclusion of adaptive surfing on the 2024 Summer Paralympics program. Now that surfing has been added to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, and that ISA has been officially recognized as the international paralympic federation for “para-surfing,” the […]
Laid-back tunes, nice vibes, perfect waves, and a marijuana cigarette. Weedmaps seems to be slowly stepping into surfing with subtle, yet high-profile moves. The online legal marijuana community bought a house at Pipeline and invited pro surfers and skateboarders to join the private club. Bruce Irons, Nathan Fletcher, Joel Tudor and Dustin Barca have already […]
Women are buying more surf-related products, and the online surfing market continues to grow. The new Consumer Insights Study released by the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) reveals that the majority of people interested in the surfing lifestyle and its products continues to move to online purchasing. According to the research, there are 66.5 million American adult […]
They are both boardsports, and they both share the need for balance. So, what do surfing and skateboarding have in common? Surfing and skateboarding both have decks, boards or planks. And they are fun to ride. One could be seen as a means of transportation; the other was also a Hawaiian past time. They share […]
Neck strain is not a serious injury, but it can be quite uncomfortable and may keep you out of the water for a couple of weeks. So, what is surfer’s neck? The prone paddling posture puts a lot of pressure on your cervical muscles, and it compresses your nerves. If you’re surfing for five, ten […]
The organizers of the big wave surfing contest filed for bankruptcy after being sued by the main sponsor of the event. Red Bull alleges that Cartel Management breached the contract, and is seeking $400,000 in a lawsuit against the management group that runs the competition at Half Moon Bay since 2014. Last year, the Titans […]
A Portuguese startup company is developing an electronic system capable of monitoring the behavior of the surfer’s body related to the surfboard. All In Surf was born out of an academic project led by Márcio Borgonovo-Santos in University of Porto’s Biomechanics Lab, and it was later merged with Bio Boards, a sustainable skateboard company. The […]
Discover tips to catch more waves than anyone else in the water. Learn how to surf more, increase you wave-per-hour ratio, and have more fun. It happens all the time. You’ve had a tough week, and you need your fair share of waves. In an increasing number of countries – USA, Australia, France, Portugal, South […]