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Surfing vs Stand-Up-Paddleboarding can be quite a controversial topic. Many surfers dislike stand-up paddle boarders as they feel they steal all the waves, while stand-up paddlers argue that their boards are more versatile and can be used in more destinations than surfboards. There are several differences between the two sports, ranging from board styles, ideal …
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Just like the endless possibilities of surfboard shape and materials, the fins you choose to use will affect your ride, depending on their size, shape, material, and opposition. Twin fins, becoming popular in the early 1980s, were found to provide extra maneuverability and speed when compared to the then-popular single fin boards. Below we will …
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It may seem strange to think about surfers wearing shoes. After all, who enters the ocean with shoes on? Strangely enough, there are special shoes designed for surfing, although these “surf shoes” are not like your common running sneakers. Surf shoes (commonly known as booties) are usually made from the same material as your wetsuit …
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“Kooks” – the dreaded term in the surfing world. There is nothing more disheartening when you are new to surfing and someone calls you a kook. In the surfing world, it is easy to assume that all surfers hate beginners. Surfers do not hate beginners, although surfing comes with a strict set of etiquette and …
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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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