The Foam Surfboard: Are soft surfboards any good? Posted by San Diego Surf School · June 28, 2020 The foam surfboard-often referred to as a “foamie”or soft surfboard- offers more than what meets the naked eye. Beginner surfers and surf schools enjoy the use of foam surfboards as a fun and versatile surfboard for everyone. Catch that? Everyone. Also referred to as soft top surfboards, these boards truly are for everyone, every skill level, and are an obvious... Read more
Beginner Surfboard: What about a Fish? Posted by San Diego Surf School · May 20, 2020 The sport of surfing has evolved tremendously and so have the surfboards. Dating back to 1778 the first recorded surfboard emerged in Hawaii, made from trees. Fast forward to the most recent evolutionary trends include electric fins and 3D printing surfboards are creating a lot of buzz in the surfing industry. And while year after year the innovation continues to... Read more
Finding Inspiration: The Top Famous Surfers to Look Up To Posted by San Diego Surf School · May 13, 2019 About 52 percent of Americans opt for beach vacations. For some, it's the promise of sun and tan lines. Others love the sand and the sound of waves on the beach. But for a lot of people, surfing holds certain awe that can't be replaced by mediocre vacations. And it's no surprise. There's a whole list of famous surfers... Read more
Making the Leap: The Top Tips for Transitioning from Longboard to Shortboard Posted by San Diego Surf School · May 06, 2019 You love catching those waves on your longboard, but you are ready for a challenge. You decide to grab a shortboard to get that same feeling, but all you do is knock out. You are about to give up until you decide to figure out some tips to help you ride the waves instead of letting the waves ride you.... Read more
Paddling Like a Pro: Top Tips for Paddling Out When Surfing Posted by San Diego Surf School · April 09, 2019 As any good surfer knows, how you paddle out is the first step to having a successful session. Not paddling correctly can lead to being tired early on or not being able to catch the waves you want. Read on to learn the top tips that will have you paddling like a pro! Read more
