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Although both skimboarding and surfing involve standing on a board and riding over water, the two sports are fundamentally different. Surfing takes advantage of waves generated by the ocean to propel a rider forward, this is usually done in deeper water and can include massive waves. On the other hand, skimboarding is done in very …
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Although both surfing and windsurfing use the word “surfing”, you may be surprised to know how different they are. Yes, both surfing and windsurfing use a board to ride across the surface of a water body, but the similarities mostly stop there. Surfing requires waves to propel a rider forward, while windsurfing, as the name …
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Have you ever wondered who has the biggest advantage when surfing? Is it better to be short or tall when learning to surf? Tall surfers often find it harder to learn how to surf because their center of gravity is not as low as those who are shorter. Although shorter surfers do have an advantage, …
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Have you heard the term “the bends,” or its more correct name “decompression sickness” before? You might know that these names are used to describe a problem that scuba divers can suffer from if things go wrong. Perhaps, you remember something about nitrogen bubbles and wonder what this is all about. Whether you’re a certified …
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If you’ve already tried snorkeling, it was most probably from a beach or perhaps an anchored boat. In both cases, you and your snorkel buddy swim off together to see what you can find, and then when it’s time, come back to the place you started from. If you want to see as much as …
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Most people will make their first attempt at snorkeling in water that’s shallow enough to stand up in, as it’s the most comfortable and safe way to begin. But very shallow water might not have too much to look at, and if you want to duck dive under, it can be very tricky or impossible. …
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Have you ever wondered why most surfers seem to hit the sand and then run down to the water as though every second counts? There are multiple reasons why surfers run down to the water – but the most common of these include excitement, momentum, timing, and to warm up their blood before dipping into …
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Snorkeling is a fantastic way to look at the world underneath the water’s surface without the expense and training required to scuba dive. But if you’ve not done it before, how easy is snorkeling? Is it something you need to practice a lot at, or can you get going if you’re relatively comfortable in the …
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There’s really nothing else like scuba diving. The feeling of weightlessness and being able to move in all directions is unique unless you’re lucky enough to travel into space. You’ll get to see fantastic aquatic creatures in their natural environment and gain a new perspective with this fun and social hobby. But can anyone scuba …
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Have you ever wondered if it is possible to learn to surf if you are not a good swimmer? What about surfing if you cannot swim at all? Surfing, more often than not, is done in water deeper than you can stand in. If you cannot swim it is an extremely bad idea to try …
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