Boards and Gear
Caring for a surfboard: wax, dings and sun exposure
Keep a surfboard grippy and sound by waxing the deck correctly, sealing small dings before water gets in and storing the board away from heat and direct sun.
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Boards and Gear
Choosing and caring for surfboards and their parts: how volume, length and shape change the ride, what to check on a used board, and how fins affect turning.
Boards and Gear
How surfboard fins change the way a board rides
Learn how fin count, placement and size change a surfboard's hold, speed and turning, and what single, twin, thruster and quad setups tend to feel like.
Boards and Gear
How to choose a first surfboard by volume and length
Learn how volume, length and width change stability and paddling, and how to match a first surfboard to your body size, skill level and the waves you plan to ride.
Boards and Gear
Inspecting your surfboard parts before each session
A quick board check before you paddle out covers the deck, rails, fins, fin boxes and leash, and explains which problems can wait and which need repair first.
Boards and Gear
Longboards, shortboards and fish: comparing board types
Compare longboards, shortboards and fish on length, stability, paddling, speed and turning, and learn which shape suits small waves, bigger surf and early learning.
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What to check on a used surfboard before you buy
How to judge a used surfboard before you buy it: read its history and printed size, tell cosmetic dings from structural damage, and weigh repairs against the price.