Jenn had a good question that also felt somewhat challenging to answer. In hindsight, it’s possible the answer felt difficult to articulate because it’s really so simple. There is no benefit to riding one board or the other in terms of retro vs modern, because it’s possible to learn to ride any board well. This … Read more
Jean submitted a question about surfing closeouts. Since her local beach offers mostly closeouts, she wanted to know how to make the most of what’s on offer. Thanks for your question, Jean, and keep up the “surf in anything” attitude. It will pay off.
Eric had a question about choosing a big wave gun. For those of you that don’t know, a “gun” is a type of surfboard used exclusively for big waves. It’s long, and relatively narrow for its length. Press play to hear me talk more about the good kind of guns!
Wesley waited a long time for this answer to be posted, and unfortunately there is no definitive answer. However, I do my best to discuss some of my thoughts regarding board size given his size, ability, and the types of waves he mostly rides. Hopefully it will also be helpful to others as well.
Jean had a many questions about one specific experience she had while surfing with friends that were a little more experienced than her, and it got her into a bit of a pickle. While it’s totally possible to surf with a friend or group that is more experienced than you, there are certainly some precautions … Read more
Cutting back is one of the most useful (and fun to execute) maneuvers in when riding waves. But how do you know when to initiate the turn vs. when to keep going down the line? The answer is all in the wave. Thanks for a great question, Mike ! We love cutbacks.
Linda is asking for greater detail on how to set your rail. Here’s my longer than necessary reply.
Jake is asking about duck diving long boards. Is that even possible? Well not for everyone, but the better you get at your technique, the less weight and strength it requires. Nonetheless, here’s my two cents on what it takes to burrow that big long board under a wave.
Ashley is asking about surfboard bottom contours, which is certainly a tricky question to navigate. It’s notorious for producing all sorts of answers and opinions. Luckily Coach Ev, who is also a master board builder (La Misión Surfboards) took over for this one.
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