Surfing Life

ARE YOU READY TO CHARGE?

Here is a pretty typical checklist for today’s big wave charger. If you’re ready, then you already know all this, but beginners beware!

EQUIPMENT

SURFBOARD

If it’s 25ft+ then you’ll typically see crew riding anything from 9’6” to 11’0”. Paddle powered beasts at least three inches thick and about 22 inches wide. A few

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