Gear & Physicality
Reviews of high-performance equipment and surf-specific fitness and recovery protocols.
32 posts
How to evaluate a surf school's dry-land training protocol
The intermediate surfboard quiver audit for progression coaching
What Most People Get Wrong
How to vet a surf school's beginner boards for safety
How to verify a New England surf school's cold-water safety protocols
How to audit a surf school's equipment failure and board loss protocols
The surf school physical screening audit: evaluating mobility protocols
How to audit your surf instructor's open-water rescue capabilities
The surf school marine communication audit: vetting instructor safety gear
How to vet a youth surf camp's heat safety and hydration protocols
Training for tropical surf: Using Boston's tidal currents for paddle endurance
The warm-water buoyancy shock: adjusting your board volume for the tropics
The surf retreat lodging audit: checking power, water, and gear storage
How to train for a surf trip: a 6-week paddle conditioning plan
The surf school physical assessment audit: what to check before booking
The surf school board-volume audit: matching foam to thick New England wetsuits
The surf school gear safety audit: spotting failing leashes, fins, and boards
The surf school wetsuit hygiene audit: vetting real disinfection protocols
How to vet a New England surf school's cold-water safety standards
The swim-to-surf competency audit: evaluating ocean safety before your first lesson
Training for tropical surf: a 6-week conditioning plan for New Englanders
The surf school warm-up audit: spotting joint activation over generic stretching
The adult surf instruction audit: how to spot repackaged youth lessons
How to Break the Intermediate Surf Plateau: A Coach's Guide to Real Progression
The surf school technology audit: evaluating two-way radio coaching headsets
The pre-trip surf conditioning protocol: paddle endurance and mobility
How to vet a surf school's land-based training program
How to prepare your family for an international surf retreat
How to vet a surf school's physical and mobility assessment standards
The surf school equipment audit: why generic foam fleets stall your progression
