If you’re a surfer, a parent, or a regular beachgoer, you’ve probably witnessed a few unpleasant situations involving surf instructors and their pupils. Some say teaching is an art; for others, it is a science. But you can’t teach someone to surf if you’re not a credible leader. And when it comes to learning to […]
Can you imagine how it looks like to surf in the Netherlands? The waves might be green, but when it’s pumping you just want to join the local crew. When it comes to water sports, the Netherlands is usually known for its hardcore windsurfing community. The North Sea nation gets plenty of southwest breeze, and […]
When it comes to surfboard traction, wax and pads have been the weapon of choice for decades. But there’s a new system ready to revolutionize the deck of your board. Wax is not the most eco-friendly product on earth, and traction pads can be heavy and too permanent. Is there a hybrid solution that blends […]
The concept of surfboard volume is increasingly popular, although it has been used in windsurfing for a long time. Buoyancy is, in fact, a critical factor when it comes paddling and gliding. For several decades, shapers wrote three main specs on the back of their surfboards. They were length, width and thickness. Volume, in liters, was […]