How to setup a new surfboard before the beach. One Wave Surf recently created a new line of surfboards designed for beginner to intermediate surfers and or surfers who really need custom dimensions. We have been working on boards for so long we kind of forgot that the average person […]
Is a Fish surfboard a good transition surfboard? Over the years I have received hundreds of calls about fish surfboards. Yes, they look cool and retro. They are fun on those small days. They have more volume than a normal surfboard that length. But, are they a good board for […]
Current Airline Surfboard Baggage Policies out of SoCal 2016: As you may have heard, or felt, Airlines love to burn surfers. At least they burn their money for flying with surfboards. You do have the option to rent a surfboard at your destination but that can be a gamble. For […]
One Wave Surf reviews four of the most popular foam beginner surfboards. 1. The Cosco Wavestorm surfboard – $100 MRSP Description: 8’0 long, 22 wide & nearly 4 inches thick. Comes with leash & Rubber fins Volume/weight rated for a beginner between 90-140lbs Pros: Possibly the most popular of foam […]
Understanding Swell and Where Swell Comes From As the summer swell keeps rolling through and the heatwaves make beach goers fight over parking, girls get out the bikinis and guys attempt to get the wax out of their belly hair; you will start to hear about different swells. Specifically hurricane […]
Here is a quick checklist of 6 used surfboard things to be aware of when shopping for a new used surfboard. Be on your guard, especially beginners. A part of the used surfboard is highly discolored or yellowed. This would mean a significant area, like 25% or more of one […]
We are very good at getting people on the right used surfboard, even if we don’t have it in stock. Here are the standard 10 questions we ask for getting the right used surfboard. Be honest. If you are serious fill them out and come we will have the best […]
Renting a surfboard is often a great idea for a few reasons: Locations around the world such as Los Angeles, Malibu, Bali or El Salvador have great options for rental surfboards if you look. You may want to rent a surfboard on a short trips rather then lugging a huge […]
Surfed a great right hand point break longboard wave, offseason, with a little tube in the mid section! Sometimes you just have to put the board high and look down the line – even for a quick hollow section ; ) Lucky to have some great surf photographers down here […]
EL Salvador Surf & Yoga Retreats El Salvador surfing consists of some of the most consistent waves in the world. Its warm water and temperature are ideal any season. The beachfront retreat villa is fully equipped and comfortably sleeps up to 12 people, Perfect for small group retreats or a […]
