Surfing Guides - OpenWaterHQ

What Size Board Shorts Should I Get?

For men, among the hardest parts of choosing swimwear is answering, what size board shorts should I get? It seems ...

What Are Board Shorts Used For?

What are board shorts used for? All types of swimwear have different purposes, some are designed for competitions, and others ...

How to Measure Board Shorts

Knowing how to measure board shorts gives you the ability to use them to their fullest potential. It’s far too ...

Walk Shorts vs Board Shorts: What’s the Difference?

If you’re like most men, the thought of buying new swimwear is a challenge. You aren’t sure what to pick, ...

How to Wear Board Shorts – Do’s and Don’ts

The real question people ask themselves isn’t how to wear board shorts, as much as when and where should I ...

What Are E-Board Shorts? What You Should Know

When shopping for board shorts you’ve probably wondered exactly what are E-Board Shorts? Are they different from regular board shorts? ...

What Color Works Best for Board Shorts?

When you’re shopping for a pair of board shorts one of the main questions you’ll ask yourself is what colors ...

How to Measure the Inseam on Board Shorts

If you’ve ever been curious about how to measure the inseam on shorts then wonder no more. It’s not difficult ...

How to Keep Your Phone Dry in Board Shorts Pocket

If you’re planning on going to the beach or the pool you are wondering how you will keep your phone ...

How to Use the Key Loop in Board Shorts

Ever wonder about how to use the key loop that’s in your board shorts pocket? You’re not alone. Many people ...

Have you ever seen a video of a surfer riding a huge wave and wondered, “Man, that looks cool. I wonder if I could do that?” Well, probably not right now. But, it’s actually not that hard to get started with surfing and begin riding a smaller wave.

WIth a good instructor, using a huge board, under the right conditions, with some solid balance, you could accomplish this all on your first day. And when you do, it’ll feel amazing. The hard part is what comes after; when you’re addicted to that feeling and want to ride a bigger wave.

Once you’ve caught the surfing bug, you’ll want to surf without any supervision, get your own equipment, learn all the rules and lingo. This will be a big step forwards, and without proper guidance, you will feel overwhelmed.

Out of all the water-based board sports, surfing is arguably the most famous and easiest to get started with. That’s why we’ve written many surfing tips and tricks and compiled them all into this section. Whether you’re thinking of getting started with surfing, or you’re a casual surfer looking to improve your skills, there is sure to be a guide for you.