How to Get a Hall Pass From School to Surf - With ...
Make sure your parents and teachers know how much you love surfing. Show them that you love it enough to earn the right to surf by staying ahead in class and being an all-around good kid. Surf with an older person or friend they trust and ... [... more]
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How to Buy a Custom Shortboard
Go to your local surf shop and look at the boards on the rack to find a shaper whose designs you like. Call the shaper directly and set up a time to meet with him in his shaping room to discuss your board design. Share with the shaper your style ... [... more]
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How to Prevent Salt Water From Draining Out Your Nose in ...
Stay out of the water (though you're not likely to follow this step). Clear your sinuses while you're out in the water. That means blow your nose. Force the salt water out of your nose when you get out of the water by bending over at the waist ... [... more]
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How to Bury Your Rail on a Cutback in Shortboarding
Set up for your turn as you get out of the pocket and into the open face of the wave. Use your arms to balance your body and project you through the turn. Pressure your back foot and the tail of your board if your nose digs in too deep. "There's ... [... more]
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How to Maximize Your Surfer Image
Brush your hair with your hand when you get out of the water and let it air dry. Be at ease with your bloodshot eyes from sun glare and saltwater. Let saltwater drain out of your nose while in public places. "Surfers do have an image. And I can ... [... more]
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How to Pump for Speed in Surfing
Hop to your feet quickly and angle your board across and down the face of the wave. Shift your feet farther forward on the board to take weight off the tail and accelerate. Bend your knees as you carve a slight arc, just enough to angle back up ... [... more]
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How to Pack Your Shortboard for an Airplane Trip
Take out the fins if they're removable, or put on a fin box if they're not. Add foam padding or bubble wrap to protect the nose, rails and tail. Buy a small lock for your zippers to keep airport employees from opening your bag. Throw in a travel ... [... more]
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How to Buy a Used Surfboard
You've decided that you've been a spectator on the beach long enough, and want to get surfing. But first, you need a surfboard. Determine what size board you want - if you are a beginner, usually a 8' or longer is easier to learn on. Ask around - ... [... more]
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How to Start Surfing
After living in Southern California for six years I decided it was crazy that I was not taking advantage of year-round good weather and regular visits to the beach. If you've ever considered taking up surfing, I can't encourage you enough to at ... [... more]
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How to get a Workout at the Beach
Getting in shape should be about having fun and relieving stress. Going to the beach or park for a workout would be a great way to spend quality time with the family and at the same time, staying fit. Maintaining optimal alignment, lift your arms ... [... more]
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How to Learn to Surf a Longboard
Learning to longboard is a great way to begin surfing. You can catch a greater variety of waves and hop up more easily than on a shortboard. As a beginner, you'll also feel more stable on a longboard--whether paddling, sitting or standing. Once ... [... more]
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How to Mark Fin Placement on a Surfboard
When building a surfboard, it is essential to mark fin placement on the surfboard correctly. The fin plays an important role in the way the surfboard reacts to waves, and improper placement can reduce your surfing enjoyment by hampering the ... [... more]
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