Surfing How-To's

We get lots of 'How To' questions posted on our forum and we thought that now is about time that we put some down on the main site. Some already exist on the site elsewhere and we'll link to them from here. Most are questions that you are second nature to the more experienced surfer and some are essential to the new surfer. Feel free to request a tutorial that you'd like added to the site.

Surf HowTo Links

How to Wax a Surfboard
Already done on the Surfboard Wax 101 page. It also contains how to clean the wax off your board.

How to Make Surf Wax
Want to save yourself a few bob or start up your international surf wax company? Read on.

How to Talk Like a Surfer
The surfing terms page contains the surf lingo not just to help you sound like a surfer but helps you to understand what those general surfing terms mean.

How to Attach a Surfboard Leash
A nice and easy walk through to teach you how to attach the board to your leg. Lots of nice piccies and very easy to understand. It covers both the velcro leash attachment and the sewn loop leash attachment types.

How to Buy a Surfboard
Looks at buying both a new or second hand board and contains handy tips on what to consider in making the right choice of board. Don't buy a dud - read this first.

How to Buy a Wetsuit
Finding the right wetsuit for you and getting the right size.

How to Surf Safely
The Basic Rules of Surfing will help keep you in check when out on the waves. This handy guide will keep you out of trouble and on the good side of the locals!

How to Make a Surfboard Lock
Secure your surfboard against opportunist thieves by making your own surfboard lock. It is a simple process with cheap parts which could save you a whole lot of money.

How to Install Your Surfboard Lock
First you make it, then you fit it. A simple guide to fitting your surfboard lock.

How to Make a Surfboard Bike Rack
First you make it, then you fit it. A simple guide to fitting your surfboard lock.

Surfing Lessons

How to Catch a Wave
A tutorial aimed at getting that first wave. The article looks at the best waves to start on - it's so simple we don't even look at actually standing up.

How to Paddle
You are never going to be able to surf without being able to paddle. This article will teach you the correct position on your board, how to paddle correctly and how to get yourself sitting in the lineup.

How To DuckDive
Perhaps the most asked about surfing skill and one that is essential if you want to be a competent surfer.

How to Turtle Roll
Ride a longboard? Having problems duckdiving? No wonder - you need the Turtle Roll article. It's put together by the longboard forum locals.

How to Stand Up
All about popping up onto your board. Getting into waves quickly will bring your surfing on in leaps and bounds.

Surf Travel

How To Pack For a Trip
Make sure you go through the checklist and don't be caught short on your trip. Tickets, money and passport - the rest is garnish?

How To Pack Your Surfboard For Travel
How to make sure your board arrives in one piece and not two!

Other Guides

How to Make a Skimboard
A guide put together by Death Frog on the forum. Great for those small surmmer surf days.

How to Make an Indo Board
Make your own balance board with this guide from K Mac. A cheaper option that buying a retail version.