In continued small surf, conditions favor light and fast surfers as youngsters take over proceedings in Round 2 of the Junior Pro Espinho.
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As surfers push the boundaries of what’s possible, the consequences of have become more extreme. Wiping out on a big wave can result in being held underwater for over a minute. Specialized skills are required to survive being held down by big surf.
In this video Rob rides a 5’2 Go Fish in France. He also talks you through what he feels on the Go Fish, the kind of waves the board likes, and much more
The first summer that I caught the surf bug as a kid was the coldest summer ever.
Well, actually, it was hotter than hell on the East Coast, but because of some serious upwelling, the ocean was frigid. As the water continually dipped into the low 50s, all I had was a spring suit with these terrible Velcro-strap sleeves. My little friends and I basically just grit our chattering teeth and dealt with it.
Eventually, we got proper wetsuits. Funny thing about … More