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Gear Guides
Honest buying and rental guides for surfboards, wetsuits, and everything you carry to the beach.
Surfboard Care and Maintenance: Make It Last
A well-maintained surfboard lasts years. A neglected one yellows, delaminates, and absorbs water within months. Here's how to keep your board in great shape with minimal effort.
How to Repair a Surfboard Ding: DIY Guide
Every surfboard gets dinged eventually. A small crack or chip doesn't mean the board is ruined — most dings take 20 minutes and $10 to fix yourself. Here's how.
How to Wax a Surfboard: The Right Way
A properly waxed board grips your feet. A badly waxed one sends you sliding off on the first wave. Here's the simple technique that takes 5 minutes and makes every session better.
Surf Accessories Every Beginner Actually Needs
Surf shops will happily sell you $300 of accessories you don't need. Here's the short list of what actually matters in your first year, and what to skip.
Buying a Used Surfboard: A Practical Inspection Checklist
A used surfboard is the best value in surfing — if you know what you're looking at. Here's the 10-minute inspection every buyer should do before handing over cash.
Softboards vs Hardboards: When to Make the Switch
Most surfers switch to a hard board too early and regress for three months. Here's how to know when you're actually ready, and what to get first.
How to Choose a Wetsuit: Thickness, Type, and Climate
Wetsuits are the most confusing piece of gear in surfing. They don't have to be. Here's the simple framework for picking the right one in ten minutes.
Choosing Your First Surfboard: A Beginner's Guide
The single most important gear decision a new surfer makes. Here's how to pick a first board that helps you progress, not one that holds you back for six months.
The Beginner's Surf Gear Guide: Every Piece of Equipment Explained
Every piece of gear a beginner surfer uses, explained. What to rent, what to buy, what to skip, and how to avoid spending $800 on things you'll never use.