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Have you ever noticed that a surprising amount of surfers seem to have bald heads? This seems to suggest that there is a link between surfing and baldness, although this is not entirely true. Many surfers do go bald, but surfing does not have a direct impact on our hair growth or loss. Yes, the …
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If you have ever spent time in the ocean surfing then you will be well aware that surfing is an amazing workout. As surfing provides a mixture of aerobic and anaerobic training, it may seem unnecessary to go to the gym. It is common for most professional surfers to maintain a steady workout routine. Whether …
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When we think of a surfer, the image that pops into our minds is usually long blonde hair and tanned skin. It almost seems as though most surfers have long hair, but why is this? Surfers tend to have long hair, not because of its functionality, but because of historical stereotypes. However, long hair is …
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The sun seems to get hotter each year, and as surfing is an outdoor activity, it is important to protect our eyes. Naturally, we would wear sunglasses, but they are not as functional while surfing. Surfers can, and sometimes do wear sunglasses, but it is not a common practice. This is because sunglasses are not …
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The ocean is salty and can often leave your eyes dry, itchy, and burning. Because of this, it is easy to assume that surfers would opt for wearing a mask or goggles when they are in the water. Although many ocean sports make use of goggles, you may be surprised to find out that it …
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When it comes to surfing, there is no “dress code”. Surfers come in all shapes and sizes and everyone has their own style. Just as some surfers have tattoos, some choose to have piercings. Whether it is in their ears, nose, belly button, or anywhere else. Of course, wearing piercings while surfing could have a …
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Have you ever wondered why some surfers choose to get up bright and early to catch a few sunrise waves? Other than its immense beauty, surfers choose to surf in the mornings because it tends to bring less wind and smaller crowds. Not to mention escaping the midday sun. Everyone has their own favorite time …
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Have you ever asked someone how they got so good at surfing, only to receive the answer: “I surf every day”. While it is true that in order to become better at surfing you will need to surf as often as you can, no one can surf every day. That being said, it is possible …
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Most surfers dream of the pro lifestyle. Traveling around and surfing the world’s most pristine locations, making bank, getting free clothing, and a choice of all the surfboards that you want. But is this really the pro-surfer lifestyle? Most professional surfers do not get their boards for free, and even fewer of them are sponsored …
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Have you ever spent time watching surfers carve the waves and perform aerials while remaining glued to their board? Water makes smooth surfaces slippery, so how do they do this? Keeping your feet on your surfboard comes down to adding friction to the board’s surface through wax or trackpads, and a few simple rules of …
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