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Welcome to the Surfer's Knowledge Base. Here, you will find
selection of articles that are related to the sport of surfing.
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Into the Wilds
Author: Allan Weisbecker
Added: 03/21/2005
Type: Review
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Many anecdotes and experiences from my time Down South did not make the final draft of travel memoir, In Search of Captain Zero. Here is one of them; call it a “lost chapter”.
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About Tsunamis
Author: Surf Newquay
Added: 01/09/2005
Type: Tutorial
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"Tsunami" is the Japanese term meaning wave in the harbor. As such it is most descriptive of the observed phenomenon frequently referred to as tidal wave or seismic sea wave.
A tsunami is a system of gravity waves formed in the sea as a result of a large-scale disturbance of sea level over a short duration of time. In the process of sea level returning to equilibrium through a series of oscillations, waves are generated which propagate outward from the source region.
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Surfing Big Waves - Tips by Willis Brothers
Author: Michael C. Willis
Added: 11/20/2004
Type: Tip
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A big wave surfer, is someone who lives quite literally on the edge of life. Many attributes go into the character of such a person. Eccentric, esoteric, eclectic, no words can describe the big wave surfer. One thing is for sure: big wave surfers are definitely a breed of their own. And who else is more qualified to give you these hard-earned tips - other than Willis Brothers themselves!
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Waves of Transformation
Author: Carin Crawford
Added: 11/17/2004
Type: Tip
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The relationship between Southern California's geography and its post-World War II development generated cultural expressions not found in the rest of the country. Among the most interesting is the rise of a uniquely Californian surf culture. During the post-World War II period, surfers carved out new cultural terrain on the warm beaches of Southern California; influenced by native Hawaiian culture, Southern California surfers developed a distinctly "Californian" language, etiquette, and music.
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The Surfers Bungee Swissball (BSB) Workout
Author: Paul Frediani
Added: 03/28/2004
Type: Tutorial
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Surfers are at the mercy of the ocean’s conditions - swells, tides and winds. These can keep a surfer dry for weeks waiting for the next surfing session. Staying in top shape physically during lulls in the swell can be a challenge. Not doing so will not only hinder a surfer’s performance, but increase the potential for injuries.
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Warm Up And Stretch For Better Surf Sessions
Author: Paul Frediani
Added: 03/28/2004
Type: Tip
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Warming up and stretching before surfing is essential for increased performance and reducing risk of musculoskeletal injury. It's hard to imagine any surfers I know going to the beach and seeing neat 3-4 foot waves pealing off and say, “Gee, great waves, can’t wait to go in after my 15 to 20 minute warm-up and stretch”.
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Between The Toes: A tribute to the venerable flip-flop
Author: Bob Feigel
Added: 03/28/2004
Type: Tip
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Love them, hate them, call them what you will ... flip-flops, slip-slaps, sandals, jandals, go-aheads, zoris, thongs, jap-flaps, toe-spreaders or foot barges - surfers and flip-flops go back a long way.
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Coastal Cruisin'
Author: Bob Feigel
Added: 03/28/2004
Type: Tip
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Driver’s license was my passport to surfing. Combined with a car, a part-time job and a fake ID for boozing and border crossings, it gave me the freedom to explore, and my world steadily broadened to include every inch of coastline from Point Conception to Punta Baja.
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