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Surfing: beginners should be aware of the challenges and the mistakes they should avoid while in the learning stage | Photo: Gavilano/Creative Commons
10 things that make surfing harder to learn
Is surfing hard? No. But can it be difficult for someone to learn? Yes. It seems like a paradox, but riding waves is only tricky to master if you do not pay attention to a few essential variables.
The Roadcycled Wetsuit: a 4/3 mm wetsuit by Blue Banana made from recycled Volkswagen car tires | Photo: Blue Banana
The wetsuit made from recycled car tires
A Spanish surf company developed a wetsuit made entirely from 100 percent recycled rubber car tires.
Epic Surf and Aqua Creek: a joint venture created the world's first standing wave lift system for surfing simulators and stationary wave pools | Illustration: Epic Surf/Aqua Creek
The world's first lift system for standing wave pools
Imagine a simple device that could give individuals with limited mobility to experience the thrill of surfing on a stationary wave.
Why wave priority matters in surfing
If you've been surfing for a while, you've probably noticed that there's more going on in the lineup than just catching waves.
The inspiring story of Shahla Yasini, Iran's first woman surfer
Shahla Yasini is a woman like any other. The only thing that makes her special is the fact that she is Iran's first female surfer.
The curious case of songs named after famous surfers
Music is one of humankind's greatest universal languages, capable of expressing emotions, telling stories, and connecting people across cultures and time.