What is a Turtle Roll or Eskimo Roll?
Last Updated on October 25, 2023 by Matt Hapgood
I am a father, surfer, and entrepreneur. Every major life decision I've made has been based around surfing - from career choices to work in the surf industry in my 20s to living in a new country so I can surf more often, one thing is clear.
I love to surf!
Last Updated on January 31, 2024 by Matt Hapgood As a surfer and lover of the sport, I have always been fascinated by the evolution of surfing and the culture that surrounds it – I really believe there’s nothing quite like surf culture! One aspect of this culture that has always intrigued me is the…
Last Updated on October 23, 2023 by Matt Hapgood The ocean’s winds and tides sculpt waves into an endless variety of shapes and sizes. But occasionally, waves with unusually straight, square-like crests appear. Known as square waves, or a cross sea, these weird anomalies stand out among the typical ‘corduroy’ lined-up swell. So what causes…
Last Updated on November 29, 2023 by Matt Hapgood LONG ARTICLE! 35 – 45 minute read: Once you really start to get into surfing, or if you love to be creative, making your own surfboard is a really cool idea and one of the things a lot of surfers never get around to doing. The…
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…
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