 Category: Surfing
Category: Sports and Recreation >> Surfing<< previous page 1 next page >> by Dev Sri  [ 2009-01-15 ] Surfing is an amazing adventure sport. This is not the sport for everybody, but for the people who can handle the thick waves of the beach. The surfboard can be of any size – from less than three feet surfboards to 11 ft surfboards are available today. However, the size of the surfboard is no match to the skill and technique of the surfers. To stay afloat over the tides is the one important thing of surfing. Being able to catch the right tide (or wave), engaging at the right moment, staying at the right position and staying cleared of barriers like reefs or floating materials, etc are all desirable surfing skills. by groshan fabiola  [ 2008-12-08 ] Watching all those cool surfers showing off on the tv-screen, walking that ultra-cool surfer walk from the water to the beach, with the surfbroad held tightly under the arm makes anyone want to be a surfer. But how does one start by groshan fabiola  [ 2008-12-08 ] Surfing or Wellenreiten as we call it in the German language is one of the oldest adventure sports known to man. Historians have dated surfing as early as 3000 years ago, but the modern form of the sport as we know it today was developed in Hawaii couple of centuries ago by groshan fabiola  [ 2008-11-11 ] Kitesurfing is a relatively new sport. It is derived from surfing and it uses the power of wind to pull the rider. New and innovative kites have been developed recently, so the safety of this sport has increased considerably 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. 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. 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. 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. |