What Age Can You Start Skimboarding?
Skimboarding can be a fun, active, and inexpensive way for your kids to spend a day at the beach. All they need is the shoreline, a board, and a little practice. But what age is appropriate for kids to start…
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Why Your Skimboard Sinks and How To Stop It Happening
If you find yourself eyeing up the perfect wave, sprinting toward the surf, hopping on your skimboard, and… sinking before you even get halfway there, don’t worry, we’ve all been there. But what exactly is making your skimboard sink? Skimboards…
Best Skimboard Material: Wood, Fiberglass or Carbon Fiber
If you’re in the market for a new skimboard, you know it can be confusing knowing what type of board to pick with so many options available — wood, fiberglass, carbon fiber, e-glass. Which material is best for a skimboard?…
The 7 Biggest Problems With Skimboarding
Skimboarding is one of my favorite ways to spend a summer day and has plenty of upsides — it’s fun, challenging, and great exercise. But it does have its problems too. The biggest problems with skimboarding are that it’s incredibly…
15 Biggest Mistakes New Skimboarders Make: What NOT To Do
Skimboarding is a fun and rewarding hobby but can be pretty challenging to learn. Trust me, I made just about every beginner mistake you can when I started out. I’m not proud of it, but I learned a lot and…
How Long Do Wetsuits Usually Last? (Extend Lifespan)
Recently I had not one but two wetsuits die on me in the space of 1 year. One of them the back zipper broke, letting in copious amounts of water and on the other the chest ripped as I was…
How Tight Should A Wetsuit Be For Surfing (Pro Tips)
Buying a new wetsuit doesn’t have to be an adventure (save that for the surf). If you know what you’re looking for, finding the perfect fitting wetsuit is actually pretty easy. One of the biggest hang ups is figuring out…
Can You Swim in a Rash Guard? (Explained)
Nothing is better than spending the day outside in the glorious sun swimming…that is until you come home sunburnt to a crisp. Aside from the layering on sunscreen, rash guards are a great way to protect your skin from the…
4 Proven Ways To Get Bad Smells Out Of Your Wetsuit
Let’s be real for a second. We all pee in our wetsuits. And even if you don’t, you know wetsuits can start to stink pretty bad just from normal use. Luckily, getting those foul smells out of a wetsuit isn’t…
What To Wear Under a Wetsuit (For Females)
It can be a little confusing at first when deciding what to wear under a wetsuit as a female. Comfort, warmth, modesty, and function are all valid concerns. Luckily, there are a lot of solid options that you can choose…