You’ve probably seen crazy videos of people surfing huge waves or maybe you’ve heard a friend explain their surfing experience. Perhaps you’re curious about surfing but not sure if you should try, want to try, or even could try! For many people, surfing is intimidating and can seem…
For many people, surfing might seem intimidating, crazy, or outright terrifying! This is for good reason. In the media, typically only the best professional surfers get the limelight and often, only the most extreme waves. As a result, surfing can seem inaccessible and a lot of people don’t…
Is it worth it to take a surf lesson when learning how to surf? Surf lessons can be expensive and take time, but they will also help you learn how to surf faster. Surf lessons significantly reduce the time needed to learn to surf. Instruction from an experienced…
Surfing with other people is fun! Surfing alone is fun too, but sometimes we could all use a little company. Catching waves in the water and rays on the beach is an experience worth sharing with others. If you have no family or friends that surf, it can…
Surfing is dangerous. The ocean is a dynamic and powerful environment that is out of human control. As a result, surfing is inherently risky. From beginners to professionals, all surfers assume some risk. The key is managing this risk to an appropriate level for your personal abilities and…
Planning a successful day surfing can be logistically challenging and intimidating, especially for beginner surfers. After all, there are a lot of factors to keep track of. You want to choose the right surf spot, make sure the surf conditions look alright, pack and transport your surf gear…
Surfing can be an expensive sport, but it doesn’t have to be. The main costs are renting or buying gear, lessons, and of course the gas needed for transportation. But how much does surfing cost? It depends on how you do it. Renting a surfboard and wetsuit is…
Surfing can be expensive. The cost of surf gear may seem prohibitive for many people. Fortunately, there are many ways to save money surfing. A full set of surf gear can easily cost over $500, depending on the type and quality of the gear. Lessons typically cost up…
You might be wondering, do people go surfing alone? Is it safe? To clarify, by surfing alone, I mean not just surfing without someone you know, but surfing without any other people in the water! Surfing without other people is something few surfers do, mostly because popular surf…
Surfboards can be expensive. Fortunately, anyone can learn how to buy a used surfboard! Buying second-hand surfboard is a great way to catch some waves without breaking your bank account. However, there are mistakes you can make when you buy a used surfboard, and you need to know…