Category Archives: Tip

A pointer, similar to a how-to, but shorter

Board Speed

Posted on May 31, 2009 by ed

>Longboards paddle faster than shortboards. >Shortboards turn and accelerate faster than longboards. >Which has the fastest top speed? What are used in large waves and why? >What do windsurfers use for speed runs? Windsurfers found out quickly that smaller, narrower … Continue reading →

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Wetsuits: Off the Rack, or Custom?

Posted on May 31, 2009 by ed

Can you tell some custom suit makers up this way in Santa Cruz for my next purchase??? Continue reading →

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Duct Tape Saved My Life

Posted on May 31, 2009 by ed

My version: 17 years old, down in Baja, Punta Abreojos the destination. We were about 40 miles north at the time that my friends ’69 Dodge van blew a belt. Oh man, what a pain. We’d never been to Abreojos, … Continue reading →

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Epoxy Boards

Posted on May 31, 2009 by ed

Epoxy – stiff Poly – flexible Epoxy is about 3-4 times the cost of polyester resin. Epoxy is only as good as the material that goes with it. Continue reading →

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Boards and Airlines

Posted on May 31, 2009 by ed

With most airlines the price for taking boards seems to vary with the mood of the person at the counter. Continue reading →

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Surfing Culture

Posted on May 13, 2009 by ed

“Surfing belongs to the average Joe and therein lies the beauty of surfing.” –tbone Continue reading →

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How To Wax a Surfboard: The Lucas Method

Posted on March 13, 2001 by ed

by John Scott Lucas Okay, kOOks, I’ve been meaning to post this for a year. Nobody asked for it, but here it is anyway, my treatise on How to Wax a Surfboard. A good wax job is a beautiful thing. … Continue reading →

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Trouble Abroad

Posted on August 10, 2000 by ed

Your mother warned you to stay out of it, but sometimes trouble just finds you. The simplest way to stay out of trouble is to avoid it. For instance, in most countries it is a bad idea to be caught … Continue reading →

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The Surf Trip Packing List

Posted on April 14, 2000 by ed

Here are some suggestions for your next surfari: Lots of waterproof sunscreen, SPF 15 or above Lip Balm with SPF 15+ A hat Good sandals like Tevas Sneakers or boots for hikes Sunglasses Rain jacket, goretex or something similar Maglite, … Continue reading →

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Training

Posted on April 12, 2000 by ed

From: JohnScott Lucas, Kooks Anonymous Date: Tue Apr 11, 2000 4:49pm Subject: If Only One — The Bender Plan I think you really can’t limit yourself to one exercise. Surfing everyday is ideal, but if you can’t do that, you’ve … Continue reading →

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