Surfing
Buying Your First Surfboard
Buying your first surfboard is a key part of becoming a surfer. The excitement of looking at all of the surfboards, their colors and styles …
Surfing Terms, Lingo & Surf Talk
Are you hearing surfing terms being putting down but you aren’t picking up the meaning of the words, phrases, and sayings from fellow surfers? Not …
What Do Fins Do On a Surfboard?
How do Surfboard Fins Work? A fin impacts a surfer’s performance in multiple ways, including: Provides more acceleration and overall speed Increase the board’s ability …
The Best Quotes about Sunsets
Sunrise and sunset are some of the best times to surf. Not only because of the swell but because you’ll get to watch the sun …
What Does The Surfrider Foundation Do?
We had a chance to remotely sit down with John Weber, the Mid Atlantic Regional Manager at Surfrider Foundation talk about his role, what Surfrider …
What You Need To Know About Upwelling
One day, the water is warm. You’re surfing in boardshorts or a bikini. You show up the next day expecting similar water temperatures only to …
What Surfers Need To Know About Swimmers Ear
What Is Swimmer’s Ear? Swimmer’s ear is an infection that occurs outside of the ear canal and is often due to fungi and bacteria. When …
Where Can You Find & Swim With Leopard Sharks?
Leopard sharks are primarily located in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. They’re often spotted from Oregon all the way to the Gulf of California in Mexico …
What Is The Bioluminescence In The Ocean?
Living organisms present in the water create bioluminescence, which is the production of light. Bioluminescence is a chemical reaction when a species has luciferin. Luciferin …
What Is The Stingray Shuffle & How Not To Get Stung
Summertime in California. Longboards, boardshorts and stingrays! Read on to help avoid getting stung by a stingray. The stingray shuffle involves shuffling your feet on …
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Gods Of The Sea & More Mythology
The god of the sea is Poseidon in ancient Greek mythology and is also considered to be the god of earthquakes and horses. He is …
Best Quotes About California
Do you need some California, San Francisco, or Los Angeles quotes for Instagram, Facebook, or just to cheer you up when you’re feeling homesick for …
Skating
The Best Skateboard Movies
What are the best skateboarding movies out there right now? Which skate videos do professional skaters praise the most? Which Hollywood productions have featured the …
How Much Does A Skateboard Cost?
Skateboarding is not an expensive sport. You can get started for less than $50, and unlike many other sports, spending such a small amount of …
Can You Bring A Skateboard on A Plane?
Professional skateboarders travel all of the time, so it should go without saying that they take their skateboards with them. But while it is possible …
Things You Didn’t Know About Tony Hawk
Anthony Frank Hawk, better known as “Tony Hawk”, is one of the greatest skaters in the history of the sport. He’s also the most famous, …
Snowboarding
Goofy Foot Vs Regular Foot Snowboard
Goofy foot or regular foot? It sounds like a bizarre beverage choice, but these terms actually relate to snowboarding. It’s one of the first things …
What To Wear When Snowboarding
If you’re new to the slopes, you’re probably wondering what sort of equipment you need and what locations are best for skiing and snowboarding. But …
How To Get Off a Ski Lift with a Snowboard
Ski lifts are an essential part of any resort. They’re also like kryptonite for inexperienced skiers and boarders, and YouTube is filled with videos of …
How Much Are Snowboard Rentals?
You’re organizing a short vacation to a winter resort. You’re eyeing up the slopes and preparing to try snowboarding for the first time, but you …