Surf Safe - the basicsML, together with EPSC, Surf Centre, CYOH & the Boardroom came up with a guide to surfing safe this summer. Just starting out. Check this out!
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Da rules!Gotto have a driver's license for that car. Well, you need the same thing for a surf board. Here's the "rules of the road" for the surf. Read them. Again. And again.
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PE Surf SpotsCheck out the surf spots in the bay - and find out how they got their names. Some interesting reasons! And not always what you think!
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Gear GuideWanna know what wetsuit to buy? What fins rock? What booties to keep your digits warm? Which wax is best? Check out ML's reviews on all kinds of surf stuff.
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Stick to your stickEver wondered who came up with the idea of deck grip? Obviously some ou got gatvol of slipping off his board and decided there had to be a better way. Check out the history of the deck grip, and how to put one on properly. <read more> |
Paddle like a proSurfers are paddlers. Full stop. If you paddle like a poepal you’ll get less waves. Less waves means less surfing. So you’d be more “floater” than “surfer”. Here’s a quick look at to how to up your paddling game. <read more> |
Sun safeFries with your burger are great. Frying your face sucks. Check out what the deal is with sunscreens, and find out which one's work for surfers.
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Yoga for surfersIf ex-world champ Tom Carrol can do it, then so can you. Don't wanna pull a peop-string when you klap that off-the-top. Well then streeeeetch peeps.
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It's all in the tailSquash, rounded pin, bat, swallow or square? What's your flavour? Here's a quick look at how tail shapes influence how your board rides. <read more> |
Stick to your stickKinda ironic that what was once called a "kook cord" is now an integral part of our surfing equipment. Here's who you have to thank for saving you the "wipeout equals swim to the beach" scenario... <read more> |
You are an addictWhat is it that makes surfing so addictive? Scientists love to study rats. Maybe the rats have the answer. Find out why we are surf rats, and will miss dentist appointments, bunk school & skip work to hit the water. <read more> |
Love your latsLats are your paddling muscles, so learn to love em if you don't wanna end up with wonky shoulders that'll keep you out the water. Check out how a lil tennis ball love and some foam roller fun can keep ya pain-free.
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Volume is your friendSay 'no' to skinny sticks and get foam friendly. Take a look at why volume is your friend, which includes some cool interactive charts to work out what your ideal board volume is. Find out the most important spec for your next board here... <read more> |
Bootie loveBooties. You love 'em. Or you hate 'em. Here's why you should love 'em. No frigid feet, no chopsuey'd soles, grip like a gorilla. Check out which one's to buy, how to get the bastards on (and banish their funky smell).
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How to survive icy surfHow to be chilled when it's chilly. Sick of shivering to death out there? Freezing water temps getting you down. Check out a coupla ways to maximise your water time this winter.
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Hate booties? SolvedHate booties cos they make you stick to your board like glue? Ex-BWB local Gary Giles explains a clever tip to get your booties behaving just like bare feet - glue some lycra to the bottom. Seri-aas! Check it out here....
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It's lekker cos it's lekkerBeing a surfer in PE is lekker for lots of reasons. A picture can say a thousand words, so take a walk through this selection of shots to find out why surfing here rocks.
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