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The Surfing Christmas Gift Guide for 2020

We’ve all gone through one of the most challenging years in the history of our lives. Christmas 2020 will be different, but also special. Lockdowns, quarantines, and restrictive physical distancing policies kept millions of surfers at home for days, weeks, and even months. In many countries, people weren’t even allowed to step on sandy beaches […]

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An introduction to longboard surfing (in the Mediterranean Sea)

Longboard surfing is a beautiful sport that allows riders to adopt their favorite style. Riding a 9-foot board means performing basic surfing maneuvers – such as the cutback and bottom turn – with a completely different technique from the one commonly used with a shortboard. For example, a longboarder must adapt the take-off to the […]

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The Summer Surf Gear Guide 2020

Welcome to The Summer Surf Gear Guide 2020. The year 2020 will go down in history as one of the most challenging periods in the history of surfing. In a time when we need to protect ourselves from an invisible and smart virus that attacks the essence of life in society, it is also paramount […]

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8 ways to pull through a surfing wipeout

A surfing wipeout can be incalculable and hostile. It is the last thing you want to encounter when surfing. However, there’s no way to prevent getting wiped out. You should think of how to respond wipeouts rather than avoiding them.  Always remember that when surfing a shallow break, there’s no room for panics.

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How to perform a carving 360

Learn how to do a full loop on a wave or, like Kelly Slater once said, a backside off-the-lip going frontside. It looks doable and simple, but it is one of the most difficult and technical maneuvers in surfing, especially when performed on a steep wave face. The carve 360 has been around for quite […]

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How to stall a surfboard

Stalling is one of the most critical skills to learn in advanced surfing. When performed correctly, it allows you to generate drag, and reduce speed to match the pace of barrel. The art of stalling a surfboard requires a deep involvement of your body, not only in straight connection with the wave itself but also […]

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2018 SurfAid Cup Santa Cruz raises over $34,000

On April 29, 2018, a chest-to-head-high south swell wrapping through first peak provided perfect conditions for the 3rd Annual SurfAid Cup Santa Cruz. The tag team competition was hosted by Big Stick Surfing Association (BSSA) as part of the annual LogJam Classic and saw six teams of five compete for both the Fundraising and Surfing […]

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Surfboard rentals: How to choose the right one

Waves are constantly breaking all over the world, and if you’re on a surf trip or family vacations it’s always good to know you can rent a surfboard anywhere there’s a gem to be ridden. Surf travel is always an exciting experience, but it can also be a traumatizing one. While traveling with our favorite […]

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Noseriders and high-performance longboards: What are the differences?

Noseriding still is the quintessential longboarding maneuver, but modern logging is a wide open world where riders execute a long list of creative moves. The longboard movement is here to stay and has been attracting a growing number of former shortboard-only fanatics. More than a lifestyle, longboard surfing is a highly pleasant experience. There are […]

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The teenager who learned to surf in 60 minutes

This is the real-life story of Miguel, a 17-year-old who made surfing look easy by embracing it with a carefree attitude. Those who surf for a couple of decades might have already shared the secrets of surfing with friends and family. In some cases, the seed was planted, and a new surfer joined our world. […]

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