Large Birds Are Notably Adept at Gliding
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"Large birds are notably adept at gliding, including: Albatross. Condor. Vulture." -Wikipedia
"La...
Andy Nieblas | Sayulita
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Andy Nieblas' gift is making surfing look effortless and incredibly fun. Here he is doing what he...
Learn to Noseride in 5 Steps
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Becoming a true master in the art of noseriding is an ongoing process, however if you surf consis...
Get Closer to the Wave
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I absolutely love watching finless surfing—primarily because it forces the rider to be incredibly...
Patagonia Presents: The Physics of Noseriding
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It should be no surprise that we are big fans of noseriding around here. Patagonia and Lauren Hil...
Learn to Noseride
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One of the most satisfying sensations on a wave is to be firmly perched on the nose of a longboa...
Simple Steps to Improve Your Cross-Stepping
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Today we are talking about the art of the cross-step—the preferred means of travel up and down th...
Our Most Stable Noserider
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Stability is a valuable feature for intermediate surfers looking to build confidence, and consist...
Well-Rounded Surfers Have...
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Well-rounded surfers have well-rounded quivers.
The ocean is constantly changing, so the conditi...
Longevity
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The importance of longevity around here cannot be over-stated.
Everything from the way we build o...
Early Bird Gets the Worm
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The early bird gets the worm is an English expression which emphasizes the importance of starting...
Stop Waiting for the Conditions to Be Perfect
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Both in surfing, and in real life, if you are waiting for the conditions to be perfect before you...
Fin Selection & Placement for Longboards
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Fin selection and fin placement are paramount for maximizing your equipment. Adding the right ne...
Don't Surf Stiff-Legged
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Surf lower.
It is better to surf crouched in a ball than it is to surf stiff-legged.
You can ma...
Cross-Step With Confidence
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The first step to being able to cross-step forward is to position your surfboard comfortably in ...
The Best All-Around Surfer in the Lineup is...
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The best all-around surfer in the lineup is... the one who can do the following 3 things:
Antici...
You Can't Replace Length
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When the waves are under head-high, the glide of a longboard provides an undeniable advantage for...
The Secret Ingredient that Makes an "Almond Ride Like an Almond"
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ROCKER.
We don’t talk outwardly about rocker profiles too often.
They are harder to show visuall...
How to Choose the Right Surfboard (For Any Age or Stage)
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The goal is to find the surfboard that brings you and the wave into a harmonious symphony—whateve...
Stop Missing The Waves You Paddle For
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Whenever I stand on the beach and watch the surf, I'm amazed at the number of people I see regula...