by Hans | Nov 3, 2026 | General
Get out of the water, stop the bleeding with pressure, then scrub the cut with soap and water, flush it well, cover it with a clean non-stick dressing and watch it closely for infection over the next several days. Reef cuts are dirty wounds. Coral and sand can stay...
by Hans | Nov 2, 2026 | General
To turtle roll a longboard, paddle straight at the oncoming whitewater with some speed, grab the rails, roll the board and yourself upside down just before the wave arrives, hold on while it passes over you, then flip back up and keep paddling. Longboards float too...
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...
by Hans | Oct 26, 2026 | General
Most surfing injuries are preventable. You prepare your body before you paddle out, ride a board that suits your level, wear the few pieces of gear that matter, read the beach before you enter, and learn from an instructor who watches you the whole session. Below is...
by Hans | Oct 25, 2026 | General
The easiest way to carry a surfboard is under your arm, nose forward and tipped slightly down, fins tucked toward your body, with your hand wrapped around the rail on the waxed side. Hold the tail a little behind you, keep the board off the sand, and watch where the...
