Surf more challenging waves safely & confidently www.onewavesurf.com February 10, 2016 Hawaii. Sunset Reef, on the North Shore of Oahu is considered by many to be the most challenging wave in the world. Now this does not mean it is necessarily the gnarliest or hollowest – but instead – the […]
Surfing bigger waves with be a constant challenge through your surfing career, this year especially. It is not possible for anyone near the Pacific Ocean not have heard the words “El Nino”, somewhere during the past few weeks. This winter is one for the record books. Even though you may […]
How to choose the right beginner surf beach When it comes to learning how to surf, picking the right spot is as important as putting sunscreen on or strapping your board to your ankle. Pick the wrong spot, and you are already hindering your session and setting yourself up to […]
Eventually in your surfing life you will get bored with your home break. this is bound to happen so no use in fighting it. You will start looking at the pictures in the magazines with envy and curiosity. Your ears will perk up in the line-up when you hear […]
Beginner surfer mistakes to avoid Tyler Trafas www.onewavesurf.com August 23nd, 2015 — Everybody makes mistakes on their first day of surfing, it’s just the way this sport is. If it was easy it wouldn’t be cool, it would be like the yo-yo, and nothing cool ever comes easy. You have […]
Used Surfboard Dents, Dings, Damage and Repairs. Tyler Trafas www.onewavesurf.com August 2nd, 2015 Any surfboard has a lifespan. It can range from one session to a lifetime. Used Surfboards can have just as long a lifespan as a brand new one. Maybe more. Some of it has to do […]
Want a 40 second ride? Want to ride some of the longest warm water points in the world? Want to do it in style? This is a shameless video of a – not so great… and kinda ugly – dude Surfing El Salvador longboard Wave GoPro. Perfect teaser for all […]
“Dude Said What?” For years people have been asking me for a basic surf glossary. Here it is! A beginner Surf Vocabulary & Surf Glossary to all the surf talk, surf walk & surf slang I can think of off the top of my head. Lemme know if you have […]
Understanding Basic types of surfboard design, shapes and elements Tyler Trafas www.onewavesurf.com June 1, 2015 Boards Surfboard designs and Shapes have changed alot over the last ceturty of surfing. However, at the core, there are two basic forms of a surfboard: the Longboard and the Shortboard. Everything else is a […]
5 Common Beginner Mistakes That Happen Before ever Getting Into The Water Tyler Trafas www.onewavesurf.com June 13h, 2014 Getting The Wrong Board About eight out of ten people learning to surf want to move to a shorter board before they are ready. We probably shouldn’t be telling you this, as […]
