The Best Board Might Be The One You Have
12 days ago
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I heard someone say recently that the only true luxury is being completely content, because when ...
Give More Waves Away
14 days ago
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There has been a flurry of "this surfer burning that surfer" videos and articles hitting the inte...
Paddle Out With Confidence
I was just chatting with Griffin (shaper) and had a realization... the aim of all these articles ...
Cancel Your Membership to the Late & Infrequent Surf Club
Stop catching waves late. Stop missing the waves you paddle for.
If you properly match your equip...
Surf Tips: Paddling Out At A New Spot
Anytime you paddle out at a brand new surf spot, there are considerations to keep in mind. Some o...
Are You Still Making These 3 Common Mistakes?
I see surfers continually making the same three mistakes—and those mistakes are limiting their su...
Do Your Legs Feel Too Stiff?
Do your knees and legs feel too stiff when you surf? Do your feet feel heavy when you try to cros...
6 Tips for Improving Your Paddling
I have been doing more flat water paddling lately—as a way of staying in surf-shape while traveli...
Tips for Surf Travel
Whether it's a trip around the world in search of the perfect wave, or loading a van full of fri...
3 Tips to Get You Surfing More Often
Our goal is to equip you for a lifetime of enjoyment in the surf.
We do this through building ...
Are You Using Your Leash Wrong?
There was a bit of surf news making the rounds last week, as Byron Bay officially made surf leash...
Become a Wave-Riding Generalist
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...
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 Steps
Becoming a true master in the art of noseriding is an ongoing process, however if you surf consis...
What's the Secret That Makes Almond Surfboards Paddle Faster?
...Carefully tuned rockers, blended concaves, and generous volume under your chest for paddling.
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Setting Up Your New R-Series Surfboard
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
Surfing has an incredible oral tradition—where much of the knowledge is passed down by one person...
Get Closer to the Wave
I absolutely love watching finless surfing—primarily because it forces the rider to be incredibly...
One Thing That Separates Great Surfers (From Everyone Else)
What is one thing that really good surfers can do that novice and intermediate surfers cannot?
Re...
Learn to Noseride
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
Immersing yourself in cold water has health benefits—so embrace cold water and enjoy every bit of...
Find Your Sweet Spot
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)
We asked you guys what surfing goals you had for 2023, and naturally "get barreled" was among the...
Surf Tips: Keep Your Favorite Surfboard Looking Like New
Surfboards are like the guitars of the outdoor recreation world... because they are both function...
One Really Good Reason to Go Surfing
Surfing requires you to live fully-present in the moment, in a way that few other activities do t...
Cross-Step With Confidence
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... the one who can do the following 3 things:
Antici...
Stop Missing The Waves You Paddle For
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
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
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
The difference between catching every wave you paddle for, and getting tossed over the falls, wi...
The Furthest I've Ever Traveled for Waves...
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 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 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
Want to consistently generate more speed and cut down on your drag through the water? One simple...
That Set Wave Feeling...
Even as I sit here drinking my morning coffee, I can conjure up the exact feeling— perhaps more c...