Category: Surfing

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Advanced Surfing: Hitting the Lip by Robb Bailey 
[ 2008-09-02 ]
Intermediate 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 Wave by Robb Bailey 
[ 2008-08-30 ]
Surfing 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 Up by Robb Bailey 
[ 2008-08-26 ]
Once 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 Know by Robb Bailey 
[ 2008-08-22 ]
Surfboard 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.