Shawna Newman

When you ride a skateboard, there are two ways you can stand – left foot leading or right foot leading. If you stand with your left foot leading, this is considered a “regular” skateboard stance. If you stand with your right foot leading, this is a “goofy” skateboard stance. Despite the names, “regular” is not […]

Now that you know how to stand on a skateboard, it’s time to learn how to push. Pushing is the very first thing you will do to set your skateboard in motion. It is the impetus that drives a skateboard forward. At least, when you are first starting out. How to Start a Skateboard To

Choosing the best surf spots in Southern California isn’t exactly easy. Many of the beaches along the southern coast have had an important role to play in building the popularity of surfing, creating world class surfers and innovating surfing technology. Many locals probably have their own personal favorites, and several beaches contest who really has

If you’re interesting in doing some surfing or stand up paddle boarding in the colder, winter months, then you’ll want to make sure that you invest in a good wetsuit hood. Sometimes these hoods come as part of a wetsuit, but most of the time you need to purchase one separately.  Below we’ll help you

Many people are obsessed with traveling – they want to see all the wonders of the world, but sometimes they forget there’s more to the world than meets the eye. Diving offers the unique opportunity to see life from a little-known perspective beneath the waves. Perhaps not so surprisingly, once you dive you realize there’s

Imagine swimming deep underwater, surrounded by natural wonders and exotic animals. Scuba diving is often a wonderful adventure. But many beginners start to feel a bit nervous and overwhelmed when they’re first learning to scuba dive. If you’re new to scuba diving or are thinking about taking some lessons, but you’re not quite sure what

If you’re looking for a new way to enjoy the water, the outdoors, or to get a full body core workout, try stand up paddle boarding (SUP boarding), the fastest growing water sport worldwide. Although its US popularity began to grow after surfer Laird Hamilton began using it as a workout in 2004, it’s actually

Are you in the market for a surfboard rack—somewhere you can store and possibly even display your surfboard when it is not in use? If so, the following article may prove very helpful. Here we have reviewed several of the best surfboard racks currently on the market, and highlighted the pros and cons associated with

Finding the right kayaking water shoe will depend on a few different things. What you wear when kayaking is important and can depend on the paddling environment and the likelihood that you may be taking an unexpected swim. Kayaking water shoes are designed to get wet, but still provide you with enough support and comfort

Whether you’re looking to get a complete longboard or longboard deck, there are some skate brands out there that make better longboards than others. So, we dis some research into it and we’ve found the top longboard brands in the industry. These are the longboard brands that are known for making sick gear for longboarders