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Robb Bailey - ArticlesRobb Bailey works for South Coast Surf Shops, San Diego’s premiere surfboard distributor and surf apparel dealer for more than 30 years. He has been inducted as a lifetime honorary member of his college surf club, the Cal Poly Surfer’s Association, and has traveled the world surfing for the past 11 years. Find out more about Robb at SouthCoast.com
Surf Break Criteria: Research Before You GoResearching surf breaks is imperative when learning how to surf. The people, water quality, and quality of wave are all elements that will determine how much fun you have in the water. Knowing the correct spot to surf at can also save your life. Surfing Lessons: an Hour Well SpentSurfing lessons can shorten your learning curve, keep you safe, and teach you the right way to approach surfing as a beginner. Surf instructors can help you stand up on the first day in most cases, making your surfing experience an enjoyable one from the very start. Learning How to Surf: 4 Tips for Success in the WaterTips for success when surfing can speed up the learning process and make your surfing experience more enjoyable. Choosing the right spot, approaching with the right work ethic, and knowing how to progress are all critical to succeeding and having fun in the water Long Board Tricks: Hanging 10Longboarding has been branded with a “Hang 10” stigma in the social scene, but hanging ten is actually a really fun surfing maneuver that is very difficult to pull off. Walking the nose of your surfboard is a classic sign of style and surfing ability. If you’re ready to learn how to hang ten, read this article first. Advanced Surfing: Hitting the LipIntermediate to advanced surfing makes for some fun maneuvers. One of them is hitting the lip. Typically associated with shortboarding, hitting the lip of the wave involves turning your surfboard vertical to harness one of the most powerful parts of the wave. Now You’re Up: Riding a WaveSurfing with the correct stance and position is critical to your success as a beginning surfer. Unlike paddling and popping up, which are upper body movements, riding the wave is primarily a lower body movement. Correct positioning of the feet and bending of the knees will allow turns and control while riding a wave. Learning to Surf: Popping UpOnce you begin surfing, the most critical part of your stance is actually getting there: popping up. This is the most unnatural movement in surfing, and takes some practice and getting used to. But with some perseverance, you’ll be up and riding in no time Surfboard Fins: Everything a Surfer Needs to KnowSurfboard fins are an integral part of your surfboard. Many surfboards come with removable fin systems, which make traveling and experimentation with equipment extremely convenient. Choosing the right fin setup for your surfboard starts with this article where you learn the basics about fin technology. Surfboards 101: a Beginner’s GuideBeginning surfers often have many questions about surfboards. What are surfboards made of? What should I look for in a surfboard? What size board should I get? This article covers the ins and outs of surfboards, starting from a novice level. How to Choose the Right SurfboardOne of the most important parts of learning how to surf is knowing which board to buy, and which board to start with. Buying the right board will get you surfing faster, and make it easier to get up and riding the waves faster.
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