What is a Turtle Roll or Eskimo Roll?

Last Updated on May 24, 2024 by Matt Hapgood Surfing is a popular water sport that requires a lot of gear, including a surfboard. To keep a surfboard in good condition, it is important to clean it regularly. One of the most common issues surfers face is removing wax from their surfboard. Wax build-up can…

Last Updated on December 18, 2023 by Matt Hapgood Surfing is one of the most exhilarating water sports on the planet. It’s a sport that demands skill, bravery, and balance from the best surfers, giving us a chance to interact with nature in a unique way. The history of surfing is a long, rich, and…

Last Updated on November 23, 2023 by Matt Hapgood As surfers, we are constantly looking at the weather, the tides, and the swell. and of course, the wind is an integral part of how waves and swells are formed, but what about the wind at a ‘local’ level – is an offshore wind better than…

Last Updated on November 22, 2023 by Matt Hapgood Kook: ‘A mad or eccentric person’ probably originating from the word ‘cuckoo’  If you’ve ever wondered what the word kook means, we’ve written this comprehensive article on what is a kook in surfing. We cover everything you need to know, and most importantly how to avoid…

Last Updated on November 29, 2023 by Matt Hapgood 10 Minute Read From a human standpoint, we recognize tides as the regular rise and fall of the sea surface. This rise and fall, known as the tide, is caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun. Because of this, tides are extremely reliable…

Do you know how to wax a surfboard? in this article we show you how to use base coat wax, apply wax, and different waxing techniques.