by Hans | Nov 1, 2026 | General
Choose a leash that is about the same length as your board, or a little longer if your board falls between sizes. A 6’ board takes a 6’ leash, an 8’ board takes an 8’ leash, and a longboard usually takes a 9’ or 10’ leash. Thickness, the cuff style and the kind of...
by Hans | Oct 31, 2026 | General
To get fit for surfing, train four things: paddling strength in your shoulders and back, a stable core, balance, and enough cardio to keep paddling without gasping. Two or three short sessions a week for a few weeks is plenty for a first-timer. Add a proper warm-up...
by Hans | Oct 30, 2026 | General
Yes, you can learn to surf in a plus-size body. What matters is that you can paddle, get to your feet, and ride a board with enough volume to carry you. The real hurdles are usually the wrong board, gear that doesn’t fit, and the worry about being judged. All three...
by Hans | Oct 29, 2026 | General
Ocean confidence is not fearlessness. It is knowing what the water is doing, knowing what you can handle, and having a plan when conditions change. You build it in small steps: get comfortable in shallow, calm, lifeguarded water, check your basic swim skills, learn to...
by Hans | Oct 28, 2026 | General
Every surfer wipes out, and most wipeouts are harmless. The ones that hurt people follow a pattern: diving headfirst into shallow water, staying close to the board, panicking underwater, or paddling out in conditions that are bigger than the surfer. Learn to fall feet...
by Hans | Oct 27, 2026 | General
You catch small waves by sitting where the wave first steepens, using a board with plenty of float, and paddling hard for a few strokes before the wave arrives, not after. Small waves give you less push, so every mistake in position, speed or timing shows. That is...
