So you're what we loosely term a "grommet" - don't worry, there's nothing wrong with being a little wet behind the ears; we'll have you standing on your own two feet in no time!
You've bought a new surfboard and want to apply a deck grip but don't know how. Don't stress my friend, follow our five simple steps to getting that sucker stuck down and stuck down well!
Can't keep your toes on the nose? Sick of slipping and sliding? Follow our guide and discover how to endow your board with super sticky bumps…
Surfing is a unique experience for all of us. The following articles share personal insights and experiences people have had during their time as a surfer.
So you're feeling as flat as the swell today and need a bit of a pick-up… Read some of these articles - they're bound to put a smile on your face!
You're blonde and we'll forgive you for that. Want to brush up on your surfing knowledge not your hair-do? These articles will make you smarter - not prettier!
You've got some time off and buddies who are keen to go but you're still not convinced that a trip is in order. Read our travel related articles for tips when hitting the road.
You need new friends but don't feel like dating online or hitting the bar. Well stop by here and get to know some really cool people better - next time you see them in the water tell them you met them at The Swell Guys!
Commitment is what makes you paddle out in icy cold conditions, it's also what stops you from sampling foreign g-strings in night clubs the evening before a surf, take a ride in Clint's mind as 745 helps him explore further.
They say a man's only as good as the woman who supports him, so we asked four surfer's spouses to share their experiences with us.
Two years after the tragic tsunami in Sumatra the story is all but forgotten. As easy as it's been for the rest of us to move on with our lives, there are those individuals who have found it as easy to dedicate their lives to helping the people of Indonesia put the pieces of their lives back together. This is one such story.
BEWARE BOYS: We beaches can bite
We have a chat with Shannon McLaughlin from Liquid Girls magazine and see how the girls are shaping up against the guys.
Bintang Barbie and the Doxy Rockers
One friend, three strangers and an overdose of Doxytab. This is the story of a trip clouded in mystery and superstition that turned out to be nothing more than an island in the mist. An island with perfect waves. An island called Bali.
OK people, let's face the facts… either you love us or you hate us. Either way we're happy just as long as you're talking about us!
Surfing is more than just competitions, moves and boards. Surfing as an art form inspires us in many ways - we've put together some articles about the deeper side of our lifestyle. Read them and feed your soul…
Sometimes we do things when we think nobody is watching - things like picking your nose while in traffic, or wearing no undies when visiting the Mall. Next time you go for a surf, beware, we'll be watching and we won't hesitate to pin you to the Wall of Shame for posterity…
Surf spots around the planet all have a few underground rippers who don't care about being famous or winning competitions - they surf because they love to. In OverXposed we profile these diamonds in the rough…
Ever heard the phrase “Take a trip down memory lane”? Surfers don't do that, the only lane we use is the one that leads to the ocean, instead we talk a walk down the beach where the only thing we leave behind are our footprints…
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So you're what we loosely term a "grommet" - don't worry, there's nothing wrong with being a little wet behind the ears; we'll have you standing on your own two feet in no time!
OK, you've been around for a while - you know the difference between a fish and a swallow, a floater and a cutback, but… you need to know more! Follow these guides and put a few more feathers in your cap.
You've been around the block more than a few times, know your beach break from a point break but you still feel there's a gap in your knowledge. Go on, take the drop: read some advanced how to's…
