Here are 5 common ways surfers get hurt. Its just common sense that surfing comes with risk and there is a chance of getting hurt both in free surfing and during a surf lesson. At the beach I have seen injuries to surfers ranging from little cuts and stingray stings, […]
Here is a quick beginners guide to getting your first surfboard. You can go “Used”, “New off the rack” or “Custom surfboard”. Each category has its pros and cons. Below we go through each one and give you a little bit more information, so that the next time you get […]
How to setup a new surfboard before the beach. One Wave Surf recently created a new line of surfboards designed for beginner to intermediate surfers and or surfers who really need custom dimensions. We have been working on boards for so long we kind of forgot that the average person […]
Is a Fish surfboard a good transition surfboard? Over the years I have received hundreds of calls about fish surfboards. Yes, they look cool and retro. They are fun on those small days. They have more volume than a normal surfboard that length. But, are they a good board for […]
One Wave Surf reviews four of the most popular foam beginner surfboards. 1. The Cosco Wavestorm surfboard – $100 MRSP Description: 8’0 long, 22 wide & nearly 4 inches thick. Comes with leash & Rubber fins Volume/weight rated for a beginner between 90-140lbs Pros: Possibly the most popular of foam […]
Understanding Swell and Where Swell Comes From As the summer swell keeps rolling through and the heatwaves make beach goers fight over parking, girls get out the bikinis and guys attempt to get the wax out of their belly hair; you will start to hear about different swells. Specifically hurricane […]
Here is a quick checklist of 6 used surfboard things to be aware of when shopping for a new used surfboard. Be on your guard, especially beginners. A part of the used surfboard is highly discolored or yellowed. This would mean a significant area, like 25% or more of one […]
We are very good at getting people on the right used surfboard, even if we don’t have it in stock. Here are the standard 10 questions we ask for getting the right used surfboard. Be honest. If you are serious fill them out and come we will have the best […]
Surf Fashion No No No’s www.onewavesurf.com March 6th, 2016 Everyone has a surf style. Some people are into the surf fashion. Some are more goofy than others. Some are eclectic enough to pull it off. Some are just too much. These are a few extremes to look out for: Don’t […]
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 […]
