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As you progress as a surfer, one handy skill you should pick up is how to duck dive. Duck diving the way surfers pass through oncoming waves without losing progress towards a spot in the line-up. While you’re paddling out, oncoming waves can send you back towards shore, causing you to waste energy and time struggling to get to your destination. The more frequent and bigger the waves, the more
Great weather, incredible waves, accessibility and let’s not forget fun… these are the things surfers look for when searching for the best surfing destinations. Yet there’s so much more. We’ve come up with 10 reasons why Portugal is one of the best surfing destinations in the world. That part was easy. As an extra challenge, we’ve made sure that each reason starts with the letter “C”. How’s that for a
Lead image by Miguel Navaza (Flickr CC) It’s a question every potential surfer asks themselves, their instructors and maybe their friends: How fast can I learn to surf? Of course there is no simple answer because it depends on so many factors, as well as what is exactly meant by the question. Some people may be confident and competent enough to go out on their own after just a couple
One of the most important pieces of surfing equipment is the wetsuit. For cold-water surfers, you might even say that buying the right wetsuit is second only in significance to buying the right surfboard. How do wetsuits work? Wetsuits use neoprene of various thicknesses to insulate and protect your body. The tiny air pockets inside the neoprene hold heat, thereby providing insulation. The suit also traps a thin layer of
Because surfers spend lots of time in direct sun as well as additional light reflected from the water and sand, they need effective ways to filter harmful UV (ultraviolet) rays. Though gear such as wetsuits, booties and surf-specific sunglasses offer added protection, the most important measure for maintaining healthy skin is a good quality water-resistant sunscreen. Scientists’ understanding of UV is constantly evolving and so are opinions on what kind
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