Ask a scientist.

What will make a fast board EPS or PU?
In Beginner - Asked by john

how do i read the wave and stay in the sweet spot?
In Intermediate - Asked by chris

What is a standout break?
In Beginner - Asked by michael leach

I was wondering how to hold your breath longer just like the big wave surfers?
In Advanced - Asked by michael

How hard would it be to make a flowridder wave from scratch?
In Intermediate - Asked by Bryan

How much experience should my shaper have and should they be a good surfer too?
In Intermediate - Asked by James Kenneth

How do you become a scientist of surfing? Do you need to go to surf school or camp for this?
In Beginner - Asked by Emily

Which surfer has the right-of-way on a wave?
In Beginner - Asked by Eric Casey

Is surfing dangerous?
In Beginner - Asked by Sheri

What can I do if I buy the wrong surfboard?
In Beginner - Asked by Brian

What should I do when larger waves come in as I'm paddling out?
In Beginner - Asked by Chewey

Is it safe to surf alone?
In Beginner - Asked by Mary

How do I know when to stand up on my surfboard? I keep standing up but I can't get into the wave and it rolls by me.
In Beginner - Asked by Nicole

Which leg wears the leash?
In Beginner - Asked by Yvette

Is surfing expensive? Surfing looks like a lot of fun and I want to try it.
In Beginner - Asked by Heime

Why should I use a longboard when I start surfing? I'm new to surfing but I really want to ride a shortboard. Do I really need to start with a longboard?
In Beginner - Asked by Jose

What is the snowball effect in surfing? I got yelled at for pulling out at the last second. The guy said I was causing a snow ball effect. What the heck does that mean?
In Intermediate - Asked by Johnny

Do I need to wax my entire surfboard?
In Beginner - Asked by Charlie

Can I rent a surfboard? My airline is charging me about $300 one way to take my surfboards. That's way too much for me.
In Beginner - Asked by Wade

What do I need to start surfing?
In Beginner - Asked by Karen

What are my chances of getting attacked by a shark while surfing?
In Beginner - Asked by Karen

Should I start boogie boarding before I learn how to surf? I've never surfed before but my buddy who does says I should body board first before I start on a surfboard just to get familiar with the ocean.
In Beginner - Asked by Paul Simmons

How hard is it to learn how to surf? I am pretty athletic and I've always picked up in new sports fast. How difficult is it to pick up surfing?
In Beginner - Asked by Brian Sullivan

How do I be a better surfer? I've been surfing for five years now and I surf as often as I can but I don't feel like I'm getting any better.
In Intermediate - Asked by John

Can I fly with my surfboard? If so, how much is that going to cost?
In Beginner - Asked by Wade

Should my first surfboard be used?
In Beginner - Asked by Sam

What kind of beaches and swells are best for learning to surf?
In Beginner - Asked by Daniel

What size Surfboard is best for a beginner? I'm 43 years old and I have never surfed before but I figured its better late than never. I'm 5'10", 168 lbs.
In Beginner - Asked by Spencer Vod

Should I buy a used wetsuit?
In Beginner - Asked by Sam Brown

What are the advantages of buying a custom board?
In Intermediate - Asked by Riley Stevens

What kind of surfboard should I first learn to use?
In Beginner - Asked by Bart

What kind of wave should I learn to surf on?
In Beginner - Asked by Kyle

What is the downside of buying an epoxy board?
In Intermediate - Asked by Jose

I just bought my first surfboard and I don't know how to wax it. Do I put it on the bottom like I do with my snowboard?
In Beginner - Asked by Charlie