Surf board

Upgrading Your Surfboard: When and Why to Consider a New Board

Improving your surfing skills means upgrading your surfboard. Beginners start with foam surfboards for safety and stability. These boards are wider, thicker, and longer than regular ones. They are about 23 inches wide, 3 inches thick, and 7’6″ to 9’0″ long. As you get better, you might want a board that’s more agile and responsive….

Surfing techniques

Navigating the Whitewater: Surfing After the Wave Breaks

Surfing in the whitewater is a unique challenge for both new and seasoned surfers. It’s different from riding unbroken waves. This part will dive into the surfing techniques, wave riding, and surfboard control needed in the whitewater. Knowing how waves form and how energy moves is key for whitewater surfing. When waves break, the energy…

Surfing techniques

Techniques for Staying in the Wave’s Power Zone

Surfing is a dynamic sport that needs a deep understanding of wave dynamics. It also requires using power zones wisely. The top and bottom of the wave are key areas. Mastering these zones can greatly improve a surfer’s skills. The bottom power zone is often overlooked but crucial. It’s strongest halfway up the wave face….