Waikiki is the most popular destination in Hawaii. Located on the south shore of the island of Oahu, Waikiki attracts thousands of tourists every day, and for good reason – Waikiki is packed with high-rise hotels, restaurants, shops and, of course, those famous Waikiki beaches. It’s easy to stay active in Hawaii, particularly in Waikiki; ...
There are a lot of times when I’m relaxing at the beach, gazing out onto the blue expanse before me and I just wish I could feel the rush of dancing in and out of the waves on a sleek fiberglass surfboard, the spray of salt water in my face and the roar of crashing ...
Soft surfboards have a foam top instead of hard material on the top. They are typically only used by people who are just learning how to surf. These boards have a few advantages and disadvantages when compared to other boards. This article will discuss some of the advantages and disadvantages of soft surfboards. Advantages One ...
If you’re a surfing enthusiast, then you might own a board that sports the famous “R” trademark on it. The “R” stands for “Rusty”, and it’s probably the best you brand you can own! Rusty Preisendorfer is a world-famous surfboard designer and manufacturer who began his claim to fame in the nineteen seventies. Then, in ...
To simplify things lets say that there are two distinctive types of surfboards long and short. Long-boards in general are eight to fourteen feet long, or around three feet taller than the rider . Theses are broad generalizations because it really depends who you talk to in the surfing world. Long boards were the first ...
Learning to surf can be a scary and daunting sport to learn. You want to be sure you give yourself every advantage when trying to learn. Picking the right kind of a surfboard, especially if you are a beginner is crucial. You want one that will help you learn with ease help you be as ...
As a surfer born and raised in Hawaii, I’m always on the lookout for the best surf shops. On a recent trip to Southern California, I decided to check out local Southern Californian surf shops to find out which ones had the best deals on surf board rentals, as well as the best selection of ...
Having surfed in ESA (Eastern Surfing Association) for 2 competitive seasons, I was in the same division as Ricky Carroll. Ricky is great to compete against because he always catches waves and surfs on surfboards that he has shaped. I have surfed with him in hurricane swells and in 2-foot wind chop; he always catches ...
Tired of rashes that rendered him nearly comatose and a board that reeked of the smell of candy, the Jacksonville Surfing Examiner (or JSE, as he is so affectionately now known) had had enough. So he went on a quest: For Gulf Wax. Growing up in the sixties, there was no surf wax. Surfers either ...
This surfboard table is a crafty, unique, stylish addition to jazz up any dorm, apartment or even office. It makes a great focal point and conversation piece and can set a fun, adventurous theme for any room. This is a fairly simple craft – the hard part is finding all the materials. Scout thrift stores ...