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WHAT LEVEL OF SURFER AM I
WHAT LEVEL OF SURFER AM I? The question of ‘what level of surfer am I?’ inevitably crops up when you are selecting where to travel, and when to travel to a surf destination (tip; if it doesn’t occur to you, it should). After all, most surf destinations/countries have different surf seasons which may suit different …
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SURFBOARDS FOR BEGINNERS
SURFBOARDS FOR BEGINNERS HOW TO PICK A SUITABLE BEGINNER SURF BOARD Now that you’ve had your first surfing lessons and have decided to continue your surfing career, how do you go about buying your first surfboard? How do you decide on what to buy? You might get objective advice from some staff at the surf …
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SWELL BALI: A NEW SURF DESTINATION
SWELL BALI SURF HOLIDAY After years of planning and visiting several different destinations around the globe, Sayulita Mexico, Nosara Costa Rica we finally found the perfect location for a new Swell project. We started building 1 year ago, and last week we finished Swell Bali. BALI IS AN IDEAL SURF HOLIDAY DESTINATION The new Swell …
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ACTIVE FAMILY SUMMER HOLIDAY
ACTIVE FAMILY SUMMER HOLIDAY Moms and Dads, tasked with planning family vacations, have so much to consider; Safety, Travel, Boredom, Fun, Food, Sleep, Cost; they all come into play when you try to plan the perfect active family summer holiday. We don’t envy you the stress of the planning, but we do think we have …
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COMMON MISTAKES SURFERS MAKE
7 Common Mistakes Surfers Make & How to Fix Them We all know that surfing is difficult. Everything about learning to surf, from paddling out to catching a wave, presents us with new and seemingly insurmountable challenges. But something about the feeling we experience when we caught our first wave profoundly resonated with us. It …
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10 REASONS TO VISIT CABARETE
10 Reasons to Visit Cabarete Once a minute fishing village on the Dominican Republic’s northern shores, Cabarete now stands as the extreme sports capital of the island, if not the whole Caribbean. While Cabarete is home to some of the Dominican’s most pristine beaches, it is much more than just a scenic destination from which …
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WHY YOU SHOULD BE RIDING A LONGBOARD
10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD BE RIDING A LONGBOARD Whether you’re learning how to surf, or you’ve been doing it all your life, if you are not currently riding a longboard, or you don’t have a longboard in your quiver then you are missing out. Not only is long boarding tool to learn how to …
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SURFBOARD FIN SETUPS EXPLAINED
SURFBOARD FIN SETUPS EXPLAINED Have you ever done research while looking for a new surfboard? If so, then you’ll know that there is an overwhelming amount of information on there on making the right choice. THE SURFBOARD FIN Fins for your board are no different. They are available in a variety of sizes, materials, setups, …
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SURFBOARD DESIGN 101
SURFBOARD DESIGN 101 Surfboard shaping and design have both changed significantly over the last few decades. Shaping trends are constantly changing. In the seventies, the twin-fin fish began to dominate line ups. Surfers were completely enthralled by the newfound speed and maneuverability of a shorter board. In the eighties, the thruster was designed and changed …
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SURF , WAVE, SWELL AND BREAK TERMINOLOGY
SURF, WAVE, SWELL AND BREAK TERMINOLOGY THE ULTIMATE WAVE GUIDE Topics covered and explained in the Surf, waves, swell and break terminology: Understanding Swell Ground Swell Wind Swell Understanding Wave Formation Concave Refraction Convex Refraction Understanding Surf Breaks Beach Break Point Break Reef Break Wave anatomy The Peak The Shoulder The Face/ Wall The Lip …
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