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The Beginner Surfboard Guide

If you’re new to surfing & looking to buy your first surfboard for yourself or for your...

08 Nov

Perfect point breaks, uncrowded reefs and still thousands of miles coastline to be...

12 Sep

We all love the excitement of buying a new surfboard and nothing gets us more pumped than the fee...

22 Jul

Why shorten the life of your beloved surfboards, when with a little care, they can enjoy a l...

14 May

Collecting vintage and retro surfboards has become more and more popular in recent decades w...

03 Mar

If you're new to surfing or just never took too much notice about the evolution of surfboard ...

24 Jan

It’s no secret that in the surfing world standup paddleboarders are often met wit...

17 Dec

Guns are large, performance-based surfboards that have been shaped specifically to catch and ride...

25 Oct

As fruitful as picking up a bargain might be, there are often numerous pitfalls lying ahead if yo...

21 Jul

Invented in ancient Hawaii, longboards were originally made of wood from local trees, such a...

07 Jun

Its time to fix up those dust collecting relics and free up some cash! Check out these 6 tips for...

01 May

The hybrid surfboard, as the name suggests, is a mix of two surfboard designs – a shortboar...

20 Feb

The minimal surfboard (aka the mini Malibu) dates back to the 60’s when the shortboard revo...

18 Dec

Traditional hand shaped surf boards (made from PE/PU) are notoriously easy to damage and even the...

20 Nov

The fish surfboard revels in weak, small surf conditions and is suited for intermediate to advanc...

30 Oct

The modern shortboard is today’s high performance surfboard and is suited for intermediate ...

01 Jun