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3 Tips to Get You Surfing More Often

3 Tips to Get You Surfing More Often

1 day ago
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Written by Dave Allee
Our goal is to help equip you for a lifetime of enjoyment in the surf.   We do this through buil...
Are You Using Your Leash Wrong?

Are You Using Your Leash Wrong?

13 days ago
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Written by Dave Allee
There was a bit of surf news making the rounds last week, as Byron Bay officially made surf leash...
Become a Wave-Riding Generalist

Become a Wave-Riding Generalist

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Written by Dave Allee
Many days, nine-tenths of the battle is selecting the proper equipment for the conditions at-hand...
You Don't Need to Go to the "Best" Surf Spots...

You Don't Need to Go to the "Best" Surf Spots...

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Written by Dave Allee
This is a Surf Tip I've been think about a lot recently... you truly do not need to go to the bes...
Learn to Noseride in 5 Days

Learn to Noseride in 5 Days

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Written by Dave Allee
A more appropriate title for this article might be “Learn the Fundamentals of Noseriding in 5 Day...
What's the Secret That Makes Almond Surfboards Paddle Faster?

What's the Secret That Makes Almond Surfboards Paddle Faster?

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Written by Dave Allee
...Carefully tuned rockers, blended concaves, and generous volume under your chest for paddling. ...
Setting Up Your New R-Series Surfboard

Setting Up Your New R-Series Surfboard

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Written by Dave Allee
You just picked up your new R-Series by Almond Surfboards, here's how to set it up for maximum en...
Some of the Best Surf Advice Ever Given to Me

Some of the Best Surf Advice Ever Given to Me

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Written by Dave Allee
Surfing has an incredible oral tradition—where much of the knowledge is passed down by one person...
Get Closer to the Wave

Get Closer to the Wave

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Written by Dave Allee
I absolutely love watching finless surfing—primarily because it forces the rider to be incredibly...
One Thing That Separates Great Surfers (From Everyone Else)

One Thing That Separates Great Surfers (From Everyone Else)

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Written by Dave Allee
What is one thing that really good surfers can do that novice and intermediate surfers cannot? Re...
Learn to Noseride

Learn to Noseride

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Written by Dave Allee
One of the most satisfying sensations on a wave is to be firmly perched on the nose of a longboa...
Surfing in Cold Water is Good for Your Health

Surfing in Cold Water is Good for Your Health

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Written by Dave Allee
Immersing yourself in cold water has health benefits—so embrace cold water and enjoy every bit of...
Find Your Sweet Spot

Find Your Sweet Spot

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Written by Dave Allee
I touched on this last week, in our Tips for Getting Your Very First Barrel, but the point is so ...
How to Get Barreled (On Any Surfboard)

How to Get Barreled (On Any Surfboard)

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Written by Dave Allee
We asked you guys what surfing goals you had for 2023, and naturally "get barreled" was among the...
One Really Good Reason to Go Surfing

One Really Good Reason to Go Surfing

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Written by Dave Allee
Surfing requires you to live fully-present in the moment, in a way that few other activities do t...
Cross-Step With Confidence

Cross-Step With Confidence

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Written by Dave Allee
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...

The Best All-Around Surfer in the Lineup is...

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Written by Dave Allee
The best all-around surfer in the lineup is... the one who can do the following 3 things: Antici...
Stop Missing The Waves You Paddle For

Stop Missing The Waves You Paddle For

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Written by Dave Allee
Whenever I stand on the beach and watch the surf, I'm amazed at the number of people I see regula...
Learn How to Watch Surfing

Learn How to Watch Surfing

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Written by Dave Allee
Have you ever watched a football game on TV, and as the teams line up for the snap said to yourse...
Simpler Way to Learn Surf Etiquette

Simpler Way to Learn Surf Etiquette

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Written by Dave Allee
You will likely hear frequent mention of surf etiquette, and the need to abide by the rules of sa...
Keeping Your Wave-Count High on Smaller Boards

Keeping Your Wave-Count High on Smaller Boards

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Written by Dave Allee
The difference between catching every wave you paddle for, and getting tossed over the falls, wi...
The Furthest I've Ever Traveled for Waves...

The Furthest I've Ever Traveled for Waves...

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Written by Dave Allee
First, let me tell you about the furthest I have ever traveled to get to a wave. When I turned 25...
Make Surfing Part of Your Weekly Routine

Make Surfing Part of Your Weekly Routine

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Written by Dave Allee
Make surfing a part of your rhythm every week. Life is full of demands, distractions, and to-do l...
You Need A Small Board in Your Quiver

You Need A Small Board in Your Quiver

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Written by Dave Allee
You must have a small board in your quiver, even if—and especially when—it pushes you outside yo...
Surf Tips: Reduce Your Surfboard's Drag

Surf Tips: Reduce Your Surfboard's Drag

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Written by Dave Allee
Want to consistently generate more speed and cut down on your drag through the water?  One simple...
That Set Wave Feeling...

That Set Wave Feeling...

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Written by Dave Allee
Even as I sit here drinking my morning coffee, I can conjure up the exact feeling— perhaps more c...
Are You Using Surfline Wrong?

Are You Using Surfline Wrong?

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Written by Dave Allee
If all you are using Surfline for is to get eyes on what the waves look like right now, you are l...
Is Your Surfboard Helping You Progress?

Is Your Surfboard Helping You Progress?

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Written by Dave Allee
Is the surfboard you are riding helping you progress toward where you want to take your surfing? ...
Operate in the Moment

Operate in the Moment

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Written by Dave Allee
Surfing is one of the few activities left in your routine that requires you to operate fully in t...
Catch Waves Earlier & More Often

Catch Waves Earlier & More Often

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Written by Dave Allee
Want to improve your surfing, and enjoy the entire experience more? Catch waves earlier. By catc...
Surfing Should Be Fun

Surfing Should Be Fun

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Written by Dave Allee
Surfing should be fun. If you aren’t having fun, shake things up—equipment, spots, or perspecti...
Slow Down

Slow Down

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Written by Dave Allee
Slow Down We have trained our brains to be mighty impatient. Surfing is a rare opportunity to tru...
The Best Way to Use a Surf Leash

The Best Way to Use a Surf Leash

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Written by Dave Allee
The best way to use a leash is to surf like you aren't wearing one.  Think of it like a seat bel...
The Unexpected Benefit of Letting Your Friend Drop in on You

The Unexpected Benefit of Letting Your Friend Drop in on You

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Written by Dave Allee
"Go! I'll go behind you!" When the waves are playful, I find myself shouting that to friends in t...
Want to Start Surfing A Smaller Board?

Want to Start Surfing A Smaller Board?

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Written by Dave Allee
If you want to start surfing a smaller board, the difference between success and getting tossed ...
The Benefits of Cold Water

The Benefits of Cold Water

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Written by Dave Allee
Recently, we argued that surfing should be reclassified as a Winter sport.  To take that claim on...

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