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How to be mentally and physically ready for big waves

Kai Lenny and Nic von Rupp explain the philosophy behind their training in the run-up to their big wave surfing challenges. Though they grew up in opposite ends of the world, Kai Lenny and Nic von… Visit SurferToday.com for the complete article.

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The definitive guide to one-arm surfing

Surfing is surfing. Two arms or one, you still must master all the same skills. Learn a few tricks and hints that can help you if you don’t have full use of both arms. In fact, there may be way more people moaning about not being in the water because of an acute or chronic […]

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The ultimate world surf spot guide

The publisher says it is the “mother of all surf guides.” And he’s undoubtedly telling the truth. “The World Stormrider Surf Guide” is a 445-page book with the largest collection of surf break information ever compiled in one volume. It all started in the late 1980s, when a group of surf explorers, publishers and writers […]

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Finding meaning in a bottom-turn

As surfers, we spend most of our days craving for waves. Checking surf forecasts – God knows how many sites we visit – exchanging messages with other surf heads to get last minute reports, and looking for a time window when we can sneak a nice session in between our daily obligations. There’s this unknown force that […]

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How to become a surf writer

Learn how to build a career in surf journalism, and to develop your inner fiction writing skills. Become an accomplished surf journalist or best-selling surf author now. In the “fake news” era, it is not easy to become a credible content creator. There are too many sources, too many digital distractions, and, from a consumer’s […]

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"A Distant Wave": 12-page digital comic seeks crowdfunding support

What happens when you’re on the surf trip of your life and, suddenly, your van breaks down leaving you and your friends stranded in no man’s land? The picture could be real, but Spanish art collective Surf & Comics wants to bring that uncomfortable feel to the comic strips. “A Distant Wave” hopes to become […]

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Why you should never give up surfing

Relationships, work, health, relocations, aging, or even desire can keep you out of the surf, but there’s not one valid reason for one to give up on surfing. “He who is tired of surfing is tired of life.” The original quote had London instead of surfing, but the adaptation fits in perfectly. People go through […]

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Tyler Wright claims the 2017 WSL Championship Tour title

Tyler Wright is your 2017 World Surf League (WSL) women’s champion. The Australian surfer secured a back-to-back Championship Tour (CT) title after reaching the semifinals of the Maui Women’s Pro, and watching her direct opponents – Sally Fitzgibbons and Courtney Conlogue – fall early in the competition. “I have just been having the best week, […]

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Learn how to play surf guitar

Are you a surfer who can’t live without music? Have you ever wanted to know how to play surf music on an electric guitar? Now you can. There’s a new, straightforward online course waiting for your fingers. A Brooklyn-based musician and record label owner developed an instructional surf guitar course that will help intermediate to advanced […]

Ian Walsh shares his perspective on big wave surfing

Everything is XXL and dangerous in “Distance Between Dreams.” Hold your breath and get ready for three-wave hold-downs. Red Bull is quietly taking over the surf movie industry. And Ian Walsh’s high-end production is just another step into grandiosity. In “Distance Between Dreams,” you’re invited to catch one of the most historic big wave surfing […]

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