Its important to understand that every surf destination, including Manhattan Beach, has surf seasons. Manhattan Beach in the South Bay is One Wave Surf’s home, so we are going to talk a little about the four overlapping seasons there. Your three main surf instructors at One Wave Surf have a […]
Are you just starting to surf? Beginner surfer? Just beginning to surf again? Worries about looking funny as a beginner? Here are 5 silly lookin’ things beginner surfers & kooks often do and are easily avoidable: Dragging your leash. Is your leash really that fricken heavy? Everyday you see people […]
Here is a quick beginners guide to getting your first surfboard. You can go “Used”, “New off the rack” or “Custom surfboard”. Each category has its pros and cons. Below we go through each one and give you a little bit more information, so that the next time you get […]
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 […]
