Surfing Articles Tagged Surfboard

Need to know how to buy paddle surf boards? You've come to the right place. Don't worry, this is a very simple process that shouldn't take much time, depending on...

Many people around the world enjoy surfing, but what is the history of surfboards? The surfboard dates all the way back to ancient times when it was a very spiritual...

Learn the basics by learning how to stand up while paddle surfing. Paddle surfing is a lot easier to accomplish than actual wave surfing. Due to the fact that most...

Riding the wave is difficult when you are new to surfing so here are 5 tips for riding the wave. While you will always hear tips advising you how to...

Learning what to know about surfing in Barbados is a very important thing for those searching for the perfect wave. Barbados is a well kept secret among many surfers. Still, a...

Your first surfboard can make the difference between you loving the sport, and hating it, so before you let a fast talking salesman sell you the latest and greatest (and...

You are dying to learn how to catch a wave, but it looks difficult, so you need some surfing tips for beginners. You see surfers break through rough surf in...

The 10 best surf destinations are the quest of the folks who follow the perfect waves. Just picking a destination doesn't mean it's always one of the ten best surf...

Learning how to shape a surfboard is not too difficult a process. You will need certain materials and have to know the exact dimensions for the surfboard that best fits...

Learning how to clean a kite surfing board is an imperative part of keeping it in good shape, so that you will continue to be able to use it. Stains,...

One of the most challenging feats for beginner surfers is to lean how to stand up while surfing. While most are convinced that they will sink once weight is applied...

Learning how to clean surf traction pads is a required maintenance activity for any surfer at any level. A clean surf traction pad is a great piece of gear to...

Dings are inevitable for anyone using a standard fiberglass surfboard as their daily surf vehicle, so knowing hot to repair surfboards is an important skill.  Substantial repairs like a snapped...

Knowing how to pack surfboards can make or break a surf trip. The amount of effort necessary for packing for a surf trip is different for every surfer, but one...

Figuring out how to plan surf trips is a great way to waste time in the office. But just because a spot looks great on an online advertisement does not...

Wondering how to paint a surfboard? Personalizing your surfboard is really easy. Just get the intended design or image from your head onto paper and it will be a work...

Regardless as to whether you want to do it for cost or for style, you may want to learn how to make surfboards.  All you need is some supplies and...

Cutting back while surfing takes balance and proper mechanics to make it happen. Learning to cut back on a surfboard is important. If you really want to consider yourself a...

Want to learn how to prepare your surfboard before surfing? The surf's up. You can hear the waves pounding the shore long before you reach the beach. You grab your...

Learning how to apply surfboard wax will help maintain footing and protect your surfboard over time. Applying wax to a surfboard is a quick and simple process. The wax on...

Knowing how to wax a surfboard is a basic skill that every surfer needs to master. With the exception of a few eccentric cold water surfers who use nose to tail...

Here are 5 surfboard ding repair tips for repairing those ghastly gashes without forking over a fortune. Surfboard dings can be a major bummer, but there’s no need to spend your...

Knowing how to stand up on a surfboard is all about practice.  If you are dedicated and totally into surfing, you will eventually find the method that works best for...

Surfboards are very fragile, so knowing how to ship surfboards properly is very important for anyone attempting to send out a board. Because of their size and relative vulnerability to...

One of the most important aspects of surfing is how to maintain your board which includes learning how to install box fins on your surfboard. This is a simple and...

Whether you’re a surfing enthusiast, part-time hobbyist, or just curious, you might be wondering when surfing was invented.  Long before bleach blond beach bums, fishers in Polynesia began navigating the...

If you are trying to figure out how to fix your carbon fiber surfboards then read on. Carbon fiber surfboards are a popular twist to the old school board. Carbon...

Knowing how to install a surf leash is an absolute necessity for any surfer, unless you want to be separated from your surfboard in the water. A surf leash is...

If you love surfing, learn how to build a wood grain surfboard from scratch. This activity is not just a carpentry job that you do in your garage, it is...

Did you just buy a really cool, expensive sticker and are now wondering how to install a surf traction pad? Well, you are in luck. This is a very simple...

So, you want to take on the big waves and learn how to surf pipeline? Learning to surf the pipeline is a difficult surfing move requiring exceptional balance and daring....

Got a surfboard leash and need to learn how to attach your surf leash to your surf board? Then this is the how to guide for you. Instead of making...

You just bought a surfboard and now you need to know how to make a surfboard rack. This might present a problem if you have absolutely no skill with power...

If you are wondering how to stretch a wetsuit, then you have you have probably put on a few pounds.  Or…your wetsuit might have shrunk due to all the muscle...

Knowing what to look for when buying a surfboard is important for beginner and advanced surfers alike. Whether buying a surfboard new off the rack, picking up a used board,...

Before you catch a wave, learn how to buy classic longboards. More and more surfers are digging the cruising style of longboards, whether it’s for its retro style or the...

These are the 5 best Surfboard repair kits available to fix surfboard damages. Surfboard repair kits are a must-have for any beginner or professional surfer. They can be a time-saving...

If the sweet fresh wax smell has succumbed to the stank of low tide, it's time to learn how to take the wax off a surfboard. It is a good...

The 5 best surfing boots are made to help you keep your grip, comfort and balance on your surf boards. Surfing boots also are designed to help out your sense...

On occasion a surfboard traction pad may come loose, and it will become necessary to learn how to replace a surfboard traction pad. Some surfers may decide to take their...

If you're sick of standing on sand and grit, it's time you learned how to clean your surfboard! Cleaning a surfboard is a lot easier than it seems; the size...

It's not hard to find the 10 best surf spots in California. You'll need to travel to where the largest waves are and the smaller the beach crowd, the better. Many...

Learning how to make a wooden surfboard from scratch requires a lot of time and skill. You will need some material, and also an adequate knowledge of tool use. Following...

If you want to take your surfboard to the beach, you need to learn about the 5 best surfboard racks. Getting the best surfboard rack for you depends on how...

The surf is up and you're hitting the beach-but do you know how to choose a surfboard size that's right for you? Doing so means the difference between catching a...

Knowing how to put fins on a surfboard is a pretty basic skill that is necessary for modern surfing.  There are a handful of different popular fin systems, but each...

Knowing how to build a surf rack is easy! It saves you money and eliminates the need to purchase a surf rack. Find an unused wall to hang your surf...

Here are the best beginner surf spots in Bali, which enjoy southern ocean swells off the shores of Indonesia. Due to strong offshore winds in the summer, the western side...

There are a couple of different ways to paint surfboards, all of which are effective ways to splash a bit of color on a plain white stick. The best way...

Need to know how to use a surfboard wax comb?Surfers can use a surfboard wax comb for two reasons: roughing up wax to increase traction and removing wax. Sometimes surfers...