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Have you ever decided to step into a big challenge and at the last second realized it was a bad idea? Maybe it was before dropping into a half-pipe when skateboarding, or jumping from a high cliff into the water below. Being able to bail out at any time gives you more control of your …
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Water can be slippery, so keeping your feet secured to your surfboard in the ocean can be a tricky endeavor. This is why it is important to properly wax your surfboard. If you have never waxed a surfboard before, you may be wondering how to wax your board and how much surf wax to use. …
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So you have started surfing and now master the small broken white water waves at the front of the beach. It is time to hit those smooth unbroken waves in the backline. But can you get past the break? It is one thing to be able to stand on a surfboard, but the hard part …
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So you are a water sports geek and love everything to do with water activities. If this is the case, wakeboarding must have come up a few times in your “to do” list, or perhaps you are a wakeboarder and want to give surfing a go. Since both of these extreme sports use a board …
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If you are a surfer and hear the word “longboard” you likely think of a huge boat-like surfboard used to cruise along just about any surf imaginable. However, there is another longboard, and it has wheels. We know that surfing is similar to skateboarding in many ways, and doing one can help improve your skills …
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Australia, a well-known surfer’s paradise that any avid surfer would have come across. Cold waters, perfect lines, and a culture unlike any other. Although surfing is dangerous in just about any conditions, you may be planning your first trip to this surfing Mecca and wondering: is surfing in Australia dangerous? Surfing in Australia is no …
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Florida is well known for its surfing, possibly thanks to the surfing legend Kelly Slater growing up and learning how to ride waves in the state. With pristine beaches, swimming in the Florida ocean comes with warnings. So is surfing in Florida dangerous? Surfing can be dangerous at the best of times, but if you …
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With modern days work culture revolving around sitting at a desk, talking on the phone, or carrying heavy loads, it is easy for us to forget about our posture. Bad posture can have a negative effect on our lives as it can make it difficult to move around and complete basic tasks. Some exercise helps …
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The world’s surf culture is growing bigger by the year, and some very unexpected cultures have picked up the thrill of riding a wave. One of the most unexpected countries that fall into this category is Japan. Because of its conservative culture, you may not think that Japan has a large surf culture, but it …
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If you love surfing you have probably seen some videos of a surfer carving up waves under the moon with luminescent plankton shining in the black of night. Surfing at night seems like the most tranquil experience a surfer could have. But is surfing at night dangerous? Yes, surfing at night can be dangerous, and …
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