How to Catch a Wave on a SUP
This technique is designed to get you in the right position to catch your wave on your SUP while paddling hard and fast down the wave face.
August 12, 2010 | Posted in Learning to Surf | Read More »
Author Archive for Staff Writers
Staff Writers & Interns are the people who make this website work on a daily basis, providing all the fun, interesting, and creative blogs, links, and information! This intrepid group of writers, artists, critics, and surfers are the key to getting you some of the most up-to-date information and reviews on surfing, surf breaks, surf products … as well as the hot gossip, breaking news, and general talk of the town.
3 Quick Exercises for Powerful Surf Sessions
It’s a wonder that this sport we all love so much is called surfing at all, since we are actually paddling about 90 percent of the time when we are out in the water! Although the glory is in ripping wicked-bad bottom turns and busting out massive air, much of the work in getting into [...]
July 27, 2010 | Posted in Learning to Surf | Read More »
The 6 Human Needs
No matter who you are or what you do, there’s a common force that’s driving that shapes your emotions and behavior. It determines how you live, the quality of life and ultimately your destiny. This universal force is the human need. Irrespective of where you are in the world, what culture you are from, what color, [...]
July 26, 2010 | Posted in Home Break | Read More »
Surfing for the Rest of Your Life?
Many surf schools are genuine … but it’s important to remember that you can’t really teach someone to surf in a couple of hours. So if you are planning to surf for the rest of your life, do it right from the beginning. You need surf schools that are honest with their clients … honest [...]
July 11, 2010 | Posted in Mini-Posts | Read More »
Learning to Surf? Learn to PADDLE!
To surf you need to be able to paddle out and catch a wave. If your paddling is strong then you can get out around (or if necessary through) the white-water, you can catch waves and you can keep out of the way of the other surfers. Most importantly of all, you’ll feel more confident [...]
July 10, 2010 | Posted in Mini-Posts | Read More »
Learning to Surf: All about the “Paddle”
Surfing is easy IF you can only get to the point of sitting out in the line up, and then catching a wave to drop into. Of all the things that lead up to the physical moment of surfing on a wave, paddling is the one that will make the most difference in improving your [...]
July 9, 2010 | Posted in Learning to Surf | Read More »
16 Tips before Moving to Hawaii
I personally know a few families that are making that giant leap, and for reasons of work or school – and lifestyle – have decided to live in Hawaii. Since I have seen many people come and go, some with relative ease and others with personal frustration, here is a list of etiquette tips I [...]
June 16, 2010 | Posted in Travel Spots | Read More »
Ask a Surfer: Do I Paddle with My Back Arched?
One of the questions we receive most frequently from beginning surfers is this one: “Do I paddle with my back arched“? In the end my dear surfer friends, although there are various answers and discussions about paddling methods and techniques, it is all about the physics of paddling. Arching your back will make sure that your [...]
June 8, 2010 | Posted in Learning to Surf | Read More »
Stealing Pele’s Children (The Volcano Goddess)
Hawaiian legend says that anyone who removes a piece of volcanic rock from the Hawaiian Islands will incur the wrath of Pele. The Hawaiian volcano god, Pele, is a jealous god, and is very protective of her children. Being a volcanic god, her kids are the rocks that come from molten magma cooling off, and [...]
June 3, 2010 | Posted in Home Break | Read More »
NEW SURF STUFF: Bomber Floating Eye Wear
Sun block, sun foundation, hats, gloves, glasses, UV clothing … let’s just say that “Sun Protection” can take many forms especially when you are a surfer exposed to the sun and the elements for a few hours everyday. As any waterman will tell you, the sun is out in full force especially during the hot summer [...]
HANDS-ON REVIEW: WavzCap (Part II)
After a horrific hard drive malfunction, resulting in some serious photo losses at the iJS offices, we promptly scheduled a re-shoot of some surf sequences at one of Oahu’s popular beaches. Our recent review of the watersports head wear WavzCap got a burst of impromptu reviewers as the brightly colored neoprene caps drew the attention [...]
An Open Letter to Surf Shop Owners and Employees
Dear Surf Shop Owners and Employees: I walked into a surf shop at a “village” corner in the heart of Waikiki the other day, and for the first time of having been in and out of hundreds and thousands of surf shops, I felt out of place. The surf store staff was not rude or [...]
May 19, 2010 | Posted in Surf Shops | Read More »
WIN RECYCLED RECORDS by OVNY (active)
WIN A SET OF RECYCLED RECORDS surfboard coasters courtesy of OVNY. We loved these functional and protective coasters made from recycled wetsuits (neoprene), and the safety they provided in protectin our surfboards from stress fractures as well as the unsightly wax residue as a result of board on board contact (ewww!). Win yours today by [...]
May 15, 2010 | Posted in Win Free Stuff! | Read More »
WIN A DPOP by Denno! (active)
WIN YOUR VERY OWN DPOP Surf Pad courtesy of Denno. Our tests of the Dpop yielded positive results for surfers, especially the new surfers and the beginning surfers. If you would like a chance to WIN one of these great surf pads NOW, simply complete the form below (as per the official instructions) and you [...]
May 15, 2010 | Posted in Win Free Stuff! | Read More »
Surf Session Saver: Lock Box, Never Lose Your Keys
What is the one thing that every surfer should have in their quiver of surf tools? The answer may differ with each particular surfer you speak to regarding this hot topic, but hands down the surf accessory that every surfer should own is a simple and indispensable box that protects and holds whatever your mode [...]
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