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4 TIPS FOR PERFECT WAVE SELECTION
4 Tips For Perfect Wave Selection How do you get perfect wave selection? Is perfection even possible? Maybe. Waves are a funny thing, every wave is different, but they can look quite similar. Predicting how a wave will break may seem like a difficult task, but don’t worry. There are a few things you can …
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SURF FITNESS: BEST STRENGTH EXERCISES
The Best Strength Exercises to Improve Your Surfing Last week we focussed on cross training exercises to get your surf fitness up. Today we focus on the best strength exercises for surf fitness Surfing is not like most sports: there’s no running clock, there’s no designated playing area, and there is certainly no prescribed training …
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SURFING: HOW TO GENERATE SPEED ON A WAVE
SURF TECHNIQUE: HOW TO GENERATE SPEED ON A WAVE Have you mastered a proper pop-up? Can you read oncoming waves? Can you select, paddle, and catch a wave on your own accord? Can you turn down the line and ride an open-faced, green wave? If so, congratulations. You are ready to learn how to generate …
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7 CROSS TRAINING TIPS FOR PEAK SURFING PERFORMANCE
7 Cross Training Tips for Peak Surfing Performance IMPROVE YOUR SURF FITNESS We all want to be able to ride the waves like a true champion. When you first begin surfing, no matter the age, you are both excited and motivated to take on this new challenge. As many will attest though, despite any amount …
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WORLDS BEST KITESURFING DESTINATIONS
THE TOP 7 KITESURFING DESTINATIONS IN THE WORLD. Cabarete, Dominican Republic Cumbuco, Brazil Tarifa, Spain La Ventana, Mexico Maui, Hawaii Mancora, Peru Sumbawa, Indonesia THE WORLD’S BEST PLACES FOR KITEBOARDING. Even though Swell is a ‘surf’ camp, that doesn’t mean all we do is surf. About 25% of our clients either combine their surf holiday …
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SURF TECHNIQUE: SURF EQUIPMENT
SURF TECHNIQUE: SURF EQUIPMENT In this episode of “Surf Technique” we explain surf equipment (surfboard and the surf accessories) for people who have never surfed before, and are not familiar with the surf jargon. Surf Equipment Elements of the surfboards: 1. Nose This is the front part of the surfboard. There are …
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STAFF: MEET RICCI AND ALEXANDRA
At Swell we want to make sure our clients get the best surf experience possible, and the best way to guarantee this is by having top staff work for us. Last year Ricci was at Swell for 3 months, and he left a great impression on the clients and the rest of our staff. Because …
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HOW TO PADDLE ON A SURFBOARD
SURF TECHNIQUE: HOW TO PADDLE ON A SURFBOARD The Proper Paddle Technique Explained Paddling is arguably the most important aspect of surfing. In fact, we probably spend 90% of our time in the water on our stomachs paddling, not on our feet riding waves. So, whether you are you a beginner surfer who can’t seem …
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SURF TECHNIQUE: HOW TO DUCK DIVE
SURF TECHNIQUE: HOW TO DUCK DIVE & HOW TO TURTLE ROLL Swell Surf technique series: If you have ever tried to surf without knowing how to turtle roll or duck dive, you might not have had a great time. Both turtle rolling and duck diving are an essential part of surfing. Without doing either, we …
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SURF IN THE CARIBBEAN
Yes, there is Surf in The Caribbean! The Caribbean Sea is often associated with warm, tranquil, turquoise waters, white sand, and ideal weather. But to the surprise of many, the Caribbean is actually home to a myriad of world-class surf breaks scattered throughout the various island nations. Most people presumably think of umbrella drinks when …
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