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As it is with any board sport, some riders stand with their right foot forward and others with their left. Most surfers will surf with their strong foot at the tail of their board (this often coincides with their predominant hand), and maintain this stance throughout their surfing lives. Switchfoot, on the other hand, is …
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Fins are fins, right? Snorkeling, freediving, bodyboarding – is there even much difference? Fins come in different shapes and sizes depending on what they are made for. Using snorkeling fins for bodyboarding will not perform as well as using the correct fins. However, this is not to say that you cannot use snorkeling fins for …
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It is well known that many sports people shave their legs with the hopes of improving their performance. Runners, climbers, rugby players, and swimmers all swear by the advantages of the reduced friction from removing their body hair, so why should surfing be any different? Many surfers choose to shave their legs – either for …
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One of the most common injuries received by surfers is a knock to the head. Although not all of these impacts are extreme, in some cases surfing can result in traumas such as brain damage. It is not common to see surfers wearing helmets when you paddle out at a popular local break. But as …
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Imagine paddling out on a day where the conditions are perfect. There’s a slight offshore breeze, the swell is rolling in, and there are only a few other surfers in the lineup. A perfect day until you finally make it past the break and realize you need to poop. Here you have two options. Paddle …
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Imagine traveling down a wave at 20 miles per hour (32 kph), only to look up and see another surfer doing the same but heading straight at you. As the popularity of surfing grows around the world the number of surfers in the water increases. With more people learning to surf each year the number …
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There was a time when anyone thinking about a surfer would think of someone with bronze skin, bleach blonde curly hair, and a rebel lifestyle. This is no longer the entire story. Since the origins of worldwide surfing, the surfer look has changed from a single idea to just about anyone with any look of …
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Surfing is a dynamic sport. The wind direction, swell direction, swell size, and ocean floor all play an important role in how a wave breaks. Whether a wave is constructive or destructive will also change depending on conditions and each has its own advantages. Constructive waves tend to be less steep, have a lower frequency …
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The world of surfing can be life-changing. Spending time immersed in nature while experiencing the thrill of riding a wave is breathtaking, and to some, second to none. Many surfers spend time in the ocean because of the relaxing result. However, when done recklessly, surfing can become extremely dangerous. In order to keep safe while …
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Up until 1971, the idea of a surfboard leash was unheard of. When Par O’Neill rocked up at the 1971 Malibu international with the first “leg rope”, he was frowned upon with the other pros calling it a “Kook rope”. Since then, times have changed and the surfboard leash has become a permanent part of …
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