Not everyone has the spare cash to buy a new surfboard or have one shaped. But you can also find good used boards – here is what to look out for! 🙂
The right surfboard and suitable accessories have a big influence on how quickly you progress. In this category we explain gear clearly and without jargon.
On Fuerteventura you can test different boards: Surfboard rental.
Not everyone has the spare cash to buy a new surfboard or have one shaped. But you can also find good used boards – here is what to look out for! 🙂
Surfing with a helmet: in a wipeout you quickly become the waves’ plaything! Head injuries can end badly!
I’m planning my next surfing trip, which brings up the same question again: “Should I bring my own board or rent one?”
Maybe you know the feeling: you're standing in a surf shop or scrolling through different surfboards – and everywhere you see figures like 38, 52 or 75 litres. But what do these numbers actually mean? Surfboard volume affects how much buoyancy your surfboard has. It...
Have you ever wondered what it's like to ride a raging wave as a beginner? Well, it's exciting but also pretty challenging. But don't worry, we have the perfect solution for you: the softboard! Yes, you heard right! This magical surfboard is like a beginner surfer's...
The fins on the underside of a surfboard aren’t just for show; they determine how the board behaves when riding a wave. However, not all fins are the same: the issue of size, placement, configuration, and so on is actually a bit more complex than it seems. So here’s...
Do you know that feeling when the wax starts to wear off after a few months and your board looks pretty grimy? The wax no longer has that beautiful neon yellow color—it’s turned a dull, grayish shade. That’s when it’s time to give your surfboard a fresh shine. Here’s...
When you should switch from a softboard to a hardboard - tips, board recommendations and much more can be found here!Do you surf regularly and wonder whether it's time to take the next step? If your softboard is starting to feel too sluggish, you can master take-offs...
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...