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Skateboarding Tricks

How To Ollie: Learning How To Ollie on a skateboard is the first step before learning any other tricks. Knowing How To Ollieproperly is very important as it is the most basic trick and the root of any varations. How To Ollie: step 1 Put your front foot in between both trucks and your back foot on the […]

Top world surf holiday destinations

On flat days when there is no swell to speak of, surfers daydream about packing a board and heading off to one of the more glamorous surf destinations. Sometimes even the most dedicated cold-water surfer longs for warm seas, and almost anyone can see the attraction of a gorgeous sunny beach with perfect waves and […]

Review of The Carlisle Standard Paddle

The Carlisle Standard Paddle is for all-around recreational use and is designed for all levels of paddler. It offers a wide blade for power strokes and a T-grip handle for a secure hold. The vinyl-clad outer shell increases durability and protection with UV resistance. For a low cost, the Carlisle Standard Paddle offers all-around performance […]

Kayaking – A Full Guide for Beginners

Kayaking takes place in waterways across the world and is a sport that is growing in popularity. More and more people are finding the time to start kayaking and it provides enjoyment for hundreds of thousands of people each year. Kayaking has universal appeal as people can pick it up at any age and can […]

choosing and caring for your sup equipment

Choosing and Handling Your SUP Equipment

How To Choose a Paddle Board / A Paddle The are some factors you need to take into consideration when choosing your SUP board: For the waves, if freestyle and small waves are your passion, you should choose a small size board like Shibumi Pro Small 7.6′ or Shibumi 8.9′. If you are looking for […]

Health Benefits of SUP

Maintain Physical Fitness After a session on your SUP you’ll feel completely recharged. Your blood pressure will be lowered and your cholesterol level will be improved. SUP’ing is great for overall fitness levels. It’s a body workout without the work. SUP’ing counteracts all of the factors that can over time destroy your health. Improve cardio-endurance, […]

What is Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP)

Stand up paddle (SUP) boarding is one of the hottest water sports today. Once you try it, it’s easy to understand why. it’s a cross between canoe paddling and long-board surfing. SUP’ing is very easy to learn, fun, healthy and can be done anywhere there’s a a body of water. To get involved in SUP’ing […]

The Ultimate Finn Sailing Guide

Introduction It has been said many times by many people that boat speed makes you a tactical genius. With the Finn, boat tuning is not quite as critical as most classes, although it is fundamental at International level. For an average sailor, using an off-the-shelf rig and with a modicum of sail setting sense the […]

How to Longboard

Longboarding is the term used for skateboards with larger in size short board trick oriented skateboards. That are used in skateboarding competitions such as the X-Games. Longboarding was firstly known as Sidewalk Surfing (for the complete history on longboarding check out the history section of our site). The number one reason that people get longboards […]