The complete guide to surfboard shapes: history, types and how to choose
Every surfboard shape explained: longboard, mid-length, fish, shortboard, gun and more. Which waves each one is for, what size and volume suit your weight and level, and how they came to be.
Gifts for surfers: ideas they'll actually use
A gift guide for surfers in Europe: wax, cold-water wetsuit accessories, board bags, surfskates, books, experiences and boards made by a local shaper, sorted by budget with tips to get it right.
Which wetsuit do you need to surf in Europe? Thickness by region and season
Wetsuit guide for surfing in Europe: which thickness to wear for each water temperature (3/2, 4/3, 5/4, 6/5), when you need booties, gloves and a hood, zips, sizing and how to make it last.
Travelling with your surfboard: by plane, car and van without breaking it
How to travel around Europe with your surfboard: which board bag to choose, how to pack it for a flight, what airlines charge, how to carry it on a car roof and what to pack for the trip.
How to repair your surfboard by material: PU, EPS and softboards
A guide to fixing dings in your surfboard: how to tell PU from EPS, which resin to use on each (polyester, epoxy or UV-cure), how to fix a softboard, emergency ding tape and when to take it to a repair shop.
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