All beginners have the same question lingering in their heads: what’s the difference between a longboard and a shortboard?
Moreover, how do I know which type of surfboard will suit me?
This quick guide will differentiate longboards from shortboards, and will help you decide which type of surfing is right for you. Continue Reading
The best tide watches in the world are the ones that are reliable and will get with you through any swell.
From Rip Curl to Casio to Vestal and beyond, there is a wide array of brand names in the game of manufacturing tide watches.
The technology we use to take surf photos and videos also shapes how we view surfing as a lifestyle and as an artform.
When old and heavy cameras housed in waterproof gear were the standard, we paid attention to how well the photographer can capture critical movements on the wave, whether it’s timing your gear right so you can get that crucial shot of a surfer deep in the barrel, or when a surfer is right on top of the lip, framed by a fan of spray.
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Affordable fun!
North Gear Surfboard has found a way to make fun affordable!
Their 6-ft foam surfboard is perfect for the novice surfer looking to improve basic skills or for young kids looking to mess around on small wave days.
While every other kid on the block wants to learn how to throw gouges like John John Florence, there are still those who kick it old school and prefer to ride a longboard.
Your surfboard may be your best friend in the water, but any surfer’s favorite accessory on dry land is a trusty pair of sunglasses. You have it with you at every wave check because it’s impossible to stare straight into the ocean when the sun’s shining bright. You have it with you on the beach when you’re people-watching or cheering for your mates score their daily wave. You’re probably still wearing your sunglasses at sunset, just when it’s the perfect time to knock back a beer or two with your best buds as you reminisce your rides. Continue Reading
Sleep is important, but you already know that.
But what if I told you that sleeping on a good mattress can impact your surfing performance for the better?
If you think I'm lying, think again...
Though you probably know a thing or two about Softech boards, especially if you’re a dedicated surfer, we hope that our Softech Surfboards review will give you everything you need to know to decide if you want to add one of these bad boys to your quiver.
Whether you want a life jacket for sports or a water safety vest, scrimping on quality doesn’t pay.
A life jacket with strong construction and design will mean the difference between succumbing an accident and surviving one. These top 4 life jackets denote quality, and the major safety certification bodies approve of them.
We have gotten the question before, here at FinBin, many times asking:
“Am I putting my swim fins on right?”
“Which way do I put my swim fins on?”
“How do I know that I am putting on my swim fins on correctly?” Continue Reading