So, you’ve waxed your board, suited up in reef-ready gear, and now you're staring down the ocean like it’s a boss level in a video game. You paddle out with courage in your chest… until a high wall of white water comes charging at you...
So, you’ve decided to take the plunge and try surfing, awesome choice! But before you paddle out and faceplant into your first wave (trust us, it happens), there are a few tricks that can make your experience smoother, safer, and a lot more fun. Whether...
Picture this: You’ve just wrapped up an epic surf session, the kind that leaves your arms feeling like overcooked spaghetti and your brain buzzing with the sweet thrill of the ride. Your muscles ache, your nerves are fried, and yet, somehow, you’re already thinking about...
They say the ocean has a way of testing you. It teases with glassy perfection one moment, then punishes with bone-rattling wipeouts the next. But if you’re one of the lucky ones blessed (or cursed) with the resilience gene, scientifically known as COMT, you don’t...
Ever wonder why some people are content binge-watching a show on the couch, while others feel an insatiable pull to chase waves, leap off cliffs, or ride motorcycles at breakneck speeds? Science may have an answer: the DRD4 gene—better known as the "Adventure Gene." If...
Some people are drawn to the ocean like a moth to a flame, or more appropriately, like a surfer to an overhead barrel. Ever wonder why some folks live for the rush of dropping into a wave, while others prefer keeping their feet on dry...
Choosing the right surfboard is a delicate balance between physics, hydrodynamics, and personal preference. It’s not just about aesthetics or what the pros are riding; it's about what works for you, your body type, your skill level, and how you move in the water. The...
Let’s get one thing straight: surfing is not the Olympics. No one is getting a gold medal for making it to the lineup first. And yet, for some reason, there’s this idea floating around that the best surfer is the one who started at age...