How on earth have these entirely different activities – motorcycling and surfing, become a big part of today’s surf culture? Take Deux Ex Machina for example – a popular surf counterculture brand that specializes in moto/surf/snow and bicycles. Every true surfer knows about Deux Ex Machina. There’s also the Wheels and Waves that’s held in …
Among the 20 different types of bicycles out there, it’s the cruiser that is the most popular among surfers and paddleboarders. What’s there not to like about a bike that’s mainly built for comfort and ease of use? After all, that’s often what most cyclists are after in a bicycle – to commute freely and …
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Have you thought about getting paid for surfing, and not by competing, but by simply sharing your knowledge of this one of the most rewarding sports out there? If so, you’ve come to the right place as we’ll be overlooking some of the ways to make your dream come true and live the surf lifestyle, …
Water covers approximately 71% of the earth’s surface, and the human body consists of 60% water. It’s normal that we are unconsciously pulled toward the liquid world. Water is an element that many of us have distanced ourselves over time, but luckily, you’ll be up for a pleasant surprise each time you make your way …
The connection between psychedelic drugs (such as LSD and psilocybin mushrooms) and extreme sports is nothing new. In fact, it has been first recorded in ancient Polynesia. These psychedelic plants can offer some positive effects when it comes to modern medicine as well. They can help treat such diseases as alcoholism and depression among others …
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What has success to do with surfing, a sport where the participant is simply gliding down the breaking wave? Or, how come the average surfer doing better than the rest? The short answer is that they have to master a long list of unpredictable factors, follow some rules that are set by nature, fail a …
Besides the fact that they like to dress up in a rubbery suit and wait hours on end to surf like ten waves, there are some factors you might need to know before considering a surfer as your next employee. Mainstream surfer stereotype. Surfers are known for their relaxed and alternative lifestyles. For many, they are …
Although surfers are known for their slightly alternative approach towards life, there’s no direct relation between pseudoscience and surfing. Moon causes tides on earth – and that’s as close surfing gets to astrology. By the way, let’s not confuse astrology with astronomy here. We are also not going to talk about horoscopes here, but instead, …
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Surfboards are way more fragile than most of us could think. Yes, fiberglass surfboards have a wooden stringer in their foam core and epoxy boards are known for their super-strong glassing – there’s still a long list of unseen mishaps that can damage your surfboard. Have a look at some of the possible scenarios, and …
Attaching a new surfboard leash is an easy task. The only thing to bear in mind is to tie the leash rope in the correct length so it wouldn’t stick out too much. Too long leash rope can damage the surfboard rails, especially a fish tail or hollow tail surfboard. Leash rope has a rail …
