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Surfing Maneuvers: Defining the Cheater 5

By on May 15, 2012 in surfing, Surfing Maneuvers

As a surfer advances in his or her skills, the maneuvers done become more difficult and daring; but with the complication also comes more style and awe-inspiring moves. That is why expert surfers push themselves to develop more tricks or make variants of already existing ones. These said innovations inspire beginners to train harder and [...]

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Surfing Tips: Entering the Water from a Boat

By on May 12, 2012 in surfing

For surf and wave lovers, being far from the ocean is no longer a hindrance for them to catch on the waves. Only because they can now create their own waves. How? Well, it may sound a little out of the ordinary as compared to catching on nature created waves, but it sure is possible, [...]

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Surfing Etiquette: How to Show Respect to Other Surfers

By on May 9, 2012 in surfing

Like in every activity and action in this world, we need a set of rules to prevent chaos. Just imagine a world where every person gets to do what he or she wants without respect for others and get away with it. And that exactly is what etiquette’s about – a code of conduct expected [...]

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Surfing Etiquette: Why Do Fast Crafts Need to Slow Down?

By on May 6, 2012 in surfing

Surfing is like driving your board through the waves; however, unlike driving on the road, the ocean does not have clear lanes and solid demarcation lines. The unclear boundaries can be a source of confusion and injury. That is why adhering to the surfing etiquette is both for you and for other surfers’ safety. On [...]

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Surfing Tips: Getting to the Water

By on May 3, 2012 in surfing

When you are watching the professional surfers, surfing may seem easy but actually there are a lot of things you need to know before you can paddle out by yourself. There is more than simply riding an incoming wave when it comes to the art of surfing. You need to know the correct equipments to [...]

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Surfing Tips: Stretching Before You Surf

By on April 30, 2012 in surfing

Preventing surfing injuries is very important. If you do some basic stretching before you surf it can help prevent accidents and it will also improve your surfing skills. Most professional surfers see stretching as not just preventive exercise for muscle related injuries but most of them see this as getting more agile when in the [...]

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Riding and Maneuvering Surfing Tips: How to Stand Up on Waves

By on April 28, 2012 in surfing, Surfing Maneuvers

It is just common that most people who are able to witness people surf first hand are usually inspired to learn how to surf. Practising regularly will help you develop a skill in surfing. You will soon be surfing like a professional with good regular practice. Standing up on your board with a good wave [...]

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Riding and Maneuvering Surfing Tips: How to Do a Cutback

By on April 25, 2012 in surfing, Surfing Maneuvers

After learning how to stand up and do a few basic tricks on your board like doing bottom turn it is now time to consider taking some more difficult tricks that includes big waves. This includes doing a successful cutback. It is important that you know all the available option that you are now ready [...]

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Tutorial on Catching Waves

By on April 22, 2012 in surfing

Surfing is a worldwide sport but it does not mean it cannot be enjoyed by beginners. If it is your first time in surfing and you are about to catch your first wave then, these tips will surely help you how. Catching waves is all about timing, positioning and paddling hard. It would be impossible [...]

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Surfing Maneuvers: Dealing with Different Peaks on the Same Wave

By on April 19, 2012 in surfing, Surfing Maneuvers

Learning to surf is not a breeze.  It can be a tough sport to really learn but those who practice are eventually rewarded in the end.  When you get the hang of it you would keep on coming back for more.  The ocean will be your mistress as it will lure you back to her [...]

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