Spencer Dunlap
Yoga for Mobility: 5 Yoga Poses for Surfers & Other Athletes
Words by Spencer Dunlap
As a former college athlete, lifeguard, and surf coach, I’m all too familiar with the many limitations of having tight muscles and limited mobility. A physically active lifestyle stresses the body and…
The 6 Best Longboard Surfboards for Beginners
Words by Spencer Dunlap
It is a common misconception that longboard surfboards are not as cool as shortboards. This false notion leads many beginner surfers to start on surfboards that are too small for their skill…
Surfing Basics: How to Catch a Wave
Words by Spencer Dunlap
Catching waves is one of the most important skills in surfing and should not be overlooked. It is common for beginner surfers to only focus on their physical skills like the popup,…
20 Surf Quotes That Speak to the Soul
Words by Spencer Dunlap
While there are many compilations of surf quotes, they are usually the exact, run-of-the-mill quotes that pop up repeatedly. Yet, as both lovers of the sport of surfing and avid readers, we…
16 Best Surf Books of All Time
Words by Spencer Dunlap
Riding a wave, aka surfing, is nearly ineffable, indescribable. Despite that, the authors featured in our list of the 16 best surf books of all time did a pretty damn good job…
Playa Uvita: Best Place to Learn to Surf in Costa Rica
Words by Spencer Dunlap
As you probably know, there are many beaches all over the world where you can learn to surf. Costa Rica, Hawaii, California, Portugal, France, Bali, and Australia are some of many ideal…
How to Paddle Out on a Surfboard
Words by Spencer Dunlap
This is the final installment in our larger Learn to Surf series, which breaks down our entire beginner surf curriculum with video and written lessons. If you missed any lessons you can refer to…
How to Surf: Learning to Turn on a Surfboard in the White Water
Words by Spencer Dunlap
This is the second installment in our larger Learn to Surf series, which breaks down our entire beginner surf curriculum with video and written lessons. This post contains lessons five and six of seven….
How to Pop Up on a Surfboard: Learning to Surf in the White Water
Words by Spencer Dunlap
This is the second installment in our larger Learn to Surf series, which breaks down our entire beginner surf curriculum with video and written lessons. This post contains lessons two and three of seven….
Surfboard Control for Beginners: Learning to Surf in the White Water
Words by Spencer Dunlap
Surfboard control for beginners is imperative to the entire learn to surf process. Both surfing in the white water and practicing the subtle art of steering the surfboard from prone position are essential to master before ever attempting to stand up on the board.
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