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Surfing 101

Surfboard Traction Pad & Deck Grip Tips

July 15, 2008

By Robb Bailey Surf wax was designed to make the top surface of surfboards tacky. Although wax is a great way to keep the deck of a surfboard stickified, maintenance is a bit of a task (lazy surfers, right?). Wax requires constant re-application, and after a few sessions in the water it’s usually time to [...]

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Selecting the Right Surfboard Leash

July 15, 2008

Selecting the Right Surfboard Leash By Robb Bailey Although often overlooked, matching the right surfboard leash with the day’s conditions and environment can make or break your session. The purpose of a surfboard leash is two-fold: To keep the board from getting washed into shore. To keep the board from possibly injuring someone else. Most [...]

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Bird on a Wire: Local Surf Reporter and Soul Surfer

October 9, 2007

By Jody Wood Maybe you’ve heard him on the radio, or read his reports online. Maybe you’ve met him at South Coast Windansea, or maybe he’s paddled right by you and you had no idea who he was. He is Eric Huffman, also known as “Bird”. Bird grew up in San Diego and has more [...]

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