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 Foundation does, how it got …
Surfing
What Does LOLA Mean on Surfline?
Surfline is one of the biggest and most-visited websites in the United States, attracting over 175,000 daily visitors across its family of surf-related sites. It was founded by Sean Collins …
Typhoons & Hurricanes (and Surfing)
Surfers are a crazy bunch. They are constantly in search of the biggest swells and look for the type of waves that swimmers and sailors try their best to avoid. …
Best Camper Van Rentals For A Surf Road Trip
Camper van road trips are a great way to get away for a few days and create great memories. If you add a few surfboards to the mix, you have …
How To Generate Speed On A Surfboard
The type of surfboard that you ride will impact your speed on the waves. The width, length, rocker, and fins all play a role in generating speed, but you can’t …
What Creates Surfing Waves?
Waves are incredibly powerful. The theoretical energy created by waves off the coast of the United States is enough to power nearly two-thirds of the country. When you surf those …
Soft Surfboards vs Hard Surfboards
You’re preparing to hit the surf for the first time. You’ve perused the surf forums, read the basics, and now you’re ready to buy or rent your first board. But …
SUP Surfing vs Surfing
Stand up paddle boarding, often abbreviated to “SUP”, has gained in popularity over the last few years and you can see paddle boards off the shores of popular surf spots …
Single vs Double Concave Surfboards
What is a single concave and a double concave surfboard? Which option is best for you and what sort of benefits do they provide when you get out on the …
Egg vs Fish Surfboard: Which is Best?
The main difference between an egg surfboard and a fish surfboard is the shape of the tail, but there are a few other differences as well. Both boards are fun …
Quad vs Thruster Fin Setup on a Shortboard Surfboard
Which is the better option for a shortboard: A Quad fin setup or a Thruster fin setup? It’s a question that many surfers have asked and one that has created …
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Shortboard Surfboard vs Fish Surfboard
To the uninitiated, a fish surfboard looks like a shortboard, albeit with a few interesting design tweaks. If you take a closer look, you’ll notice that the fish-tailed board is …
Bodyboarding vs Surfing
In a theoretical contest of bodyboarding vs surfing, which one comes out on top? Which one of these is easier, safer, and more enjoyable? If you’re completely new to both …
Shortboard Surfboard Vs Groveler
How does a shortboard surfboard compare to a groveler? What kind of skill level do you need to ride these boards, what waves are they best suited for, and what …
How to Bodysurf: A Guide to Bodysurfing
Bodysurfing is the art of riding the waves without a surfboard or boogie board. You simply slip on a pair of swim fins and catch a wave with everything that …