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Weed Waxx, the marijuana-scented surf wax

It doesn’t contain anything illegal, but it smells like marijuana. Meet surfing’s latest adventure into the unknown – Weed Waxx. Huntington Beach surfer, artist, and entrepreneur Dave C. Reynolds – no, it’s not Dane Reynolds – spent ten years developing the ultimate weed-scented surf wax. Reynolds was a bit tired of the classic bubble gum, […]

How to kneeboard surf

Invented by Southern California surfers, kneeboarding is a crossover water sport that blends the thrill of wakeboarding and water skiing with the adrenaline rush of surfing. Kneeboarding in the waves, also known as kneeboard surf or knee-riding, has always been an alternative form of stand-up surfing, but, as time passed by, matured into a proper […]

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Julian Wilson wins the 2018 Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast

Julian Wilson conquered the 2018 Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast, in Kirra, Australia. In an all-Australian final, Wilson kicked off the pro surfing season with a bang and defeated fellow countryman Adrian Buchan. The first event of the World Surf League (WSL) 2018 Championship Tour (CT) delivered spectacular wave riding conditions for the final day of […]

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Noseriders and high-performance longboards: What are the differences?

Noseriding still is the quintessential longboarding maneuver, but modern logging is a wide open world where riders execute a long list of creative moves. The longboard movement is here to stay and has been attracting a growing number of former shortboard-only fanatics. More than a lifestyle, longboard surfing is a highly pleasant experience. There are […]

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How to do a frontside reverse 360

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 […]

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The teenager who learned to surf in 60 minutes

This is the real-life story of Miguel, a 17-year-old who made surfing look easy by embracing it with a carefree attitude. Those who surf for a couple of decades might have already shared the secrets of surfing with friends and family. In some cases, the seed was planted, and a new surfer joined our world. […]

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How long does it take to learn how to surf?

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 […]

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FCS promises a revolution with its Freedom Leash

FCS announced the launch of Freedom Leash, a surfboard leg rope that is lighter, thinner and stronger. We have to admit that surfboard leashes rarely change over time. It’s one of those pieces of surf hardware that didn’t evolve much in the past couple of decades. FCS believe it has re-invented the kook cord by […]

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Charlie Don’t Surf: the story of the movie quote in "Apocalypse Now"

“Charlie Don’t Surf” is one of the greatest and most popular movie lines of all time. But that does it really mean? The iconic movie quote can be heard in “Apocalypse Now,” an intense and literally explosive 1979 war film written by John Milius and directed by Francis Coppola. “Apocalypse Now” features an impressive cast […]

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What is wave refraction?

Perfect waves are not always a winning combination of wind, swell and tides. Sometimes, idyllic surf sessions depend on a concept called wave refraction. In oceanography, wave refraction is the bending of a wave as it propagates over different depths. The concept should be taken into consideration whenever we analyze and read a surf report. […]

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