With their 8-12 feet, longboards are the giants among surfboards. Because they are also relatively thick, they are very good for paddling. They are particularly suitable for beginners to get a feel for the waves, practice paddling, and learn their first turns....
You're motivated, the line-up is within reach – and yet every attempt to paddle out feels like a struggle. White water, shortness of breath, heavy arms.If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. According to Brad Gerlach, many surfers don't fail at turns or take-offs,...
Viele unserer Gäste erzählen uns im Camp:„Ich komme eigentlich vom Snowboarden – und irgendwie fühlt sich Surfen vertraut an.“Und genau da wird’s spannend. Denn obwohl beide Sportarten auf den ersten Blick ähnlich wirken, ticken sie ganz unterschiedlich. Surfen und...
To learn how to surf really well, you obviously need to understand the wave. So here’s an overview of the most important impact zones of a wave:
Wind direction is often a decisive factor and helps when choosing the right surfing spot. So the question arises: onshore or offshore wind?
Everyone knows that paddling is to surfing as gin is to tonic. However, anyone who has ever been on a surfboard quickly realizes that paddling is not just paddling. Today we have prepared a few tips for you on how you can improve your paddling technique to surf even more waves.
What makes the perfect surfing conditions? Have you ever wondered whether there are such things as perfect conditions for surfing? If you can't wait for the answer, you can find our conclusion here. The perfect conditions for surfing depend on various factors, such as...
Wetsuit guide Whether it’s Fuerteventura, Bali, Iceland, Norway or Hawaii – each of these countries offers wonderful waves and we want to surf them everywhere! When we hear all these names, one thing strikes us immediately: there are clear differences in temperature. So that we can surf just as well in the clear ice water of Iceland as in the warm waves of Bali, there is a suitable solution for every condition: a wetsuit!
Small fins, big effect - surfboard fins You've chosen your first surfboard, the wetsuit fits - but what about the fins? These small parts under your board are crucial for your riding behavior. Whether you glide elegantly along the wave or plop into the water on your...
Wellenreiten lernen mit viel Spaß und immer mit einem Augenzwinkern! Sicherlich gibt es noch mehr Gründe, warum man mit diesem tollen Sport beginnen sollte! Aber wir haben einfach mal ein paar Gründe für dich zusammengetragen ... 1. Wellenreiten lernen macht sexy...
