Surfing Theory

🕓   12 min readIntro Hola surfing amigo’s, in today’s blog post I’ll be explaining ‘How To Read a Surf Report’. We’ll go through everything that’s packed into a surf report, so you guys can understand how it all works. Here are the areas we’re going to cover; 1. The Tidal Chart 2. Surf …

🕓   5 min readIntro In this post I’ll be taking you guys through the unwritten ‘7 Rules of Surfing Etiquette’. Before we start… yes I did draw the impressive illustrations below and no, I’m not currently taking any commissions. These rules are super important to keep you safe whilst surfing – so take …

🕓   5 min readIntro In this post we’ll be taking a look at the different ‘Types of Surfboard Noses and Tails’. We’ll also be looking at the impacts of each surfboard nose and tail type. This should help to give a better idea of why each type is shaped the way it is. …

🕓   8 min readIntro Understanding the different ‘Types of Surfboards’ available can really help you decide which surfboard fits you best. In this article I’ll be going through each surfboard type as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each one. 1. Types of Surfboards 2. Foam Surfboards / Foamies 3. Mini Mals …

🕓   5 min readIntro Surfboard fins and ‘Types of Surfboard Fin Setups’ can all be quite confusing when you first start surfing. In reality, they’re really easy to understand. In this article we’ll be looking at the six types of surfboard fin setups. We’ll also look at the benefits of each fin setup, …

🕓   8 min readIntro So, we’ve journeyed through ‘The History of Surfing’ and ‘The Evolution of the Surfboard’ now its time for ‘The Wetsuit Story’. In this post we’ll be exploring how the wetsuit was first created, as well as all the key players who contributed to its success. We’ll then take a …