Can You Surf If You’re Overweight?

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Surfing is a pretty active sport.  With all the paddling, duck diving, and time spent surfing, itʻs no wonder that most people who surf are in pretty good shape.But what if you are just starting out and you are not in the best of shape?  Is it possible to surf if you...

What Is The Best Time For Surfing

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Every day during the summer when I was growing up, my mom would take us to the beach.  Weʻd normally get there around 11 and Iʻd get to play in the waves with my boogie board for hours.  The waves were normally blown out and closed out around then but I didnʻt know...

When The Wave Breaks Here, Donʻt Be There

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Itʻs one of the most classic lines in one of the most classic Hollywood surf movies ever made.  “When the wave breaks here, donʻt be there, or your gonna get smashed,”  some of the sage advice uttered by one of surfingʻs greatest philosophers, Turtle in the...

Can You Use A Surfboard As A Paddleboard

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These days, itʻs normal to see all sorts of watercraft out in the lineup on any given day.  From body boards to body surfers, kayaks to surf skis, stand up paddle boards to surfboards; everyoneʻs out enjoying waves. Stand up paddle boarding has always looked fun,...

Is Surfing Harder Than Skateboarding?

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Boardsports have definitely gained popularity in the last few decades and that popularity has absolutely soared since the Covid lockdowns of 2020.  Seems like everyone is out there, getting into surfing or taking up skateboarding.  Maybe youʻre interested in...