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When you take the leap from local surfer to traveling surfer, the first thing you need to add to your quiver is a properly designed and constructed surfboard travel bag. Here’s the cream of the crop plus some tips for...

(May 1st, 2014) “Surgical strikes” are when you travel specifically for perfect weather conditions (swell/wind or both) rather than on a calendar like most humans do. Many of you think this is reserved for the world’s elite pros or the...

(November 13th, 2013) I just got back from Surfari Charters in Nicaragua where we scored some insane waves, unbelievable fishing and a bunch of stories I can’t publish on the internet! I didn’t snap many pictures, actually left my phone...

(September 16th, 2014) Every time you read about an Indo surf trip, it features pro surfers well beyond your means and ability. How about if you knew a person who surfed at your level that just went to Indo and...

We’ve all been there: struggling with a messy tangled ball of lines after a self-rescue or other mishap on the water. REAL’s Chris Stellato explains common mistakes and pro-tips for avoiding and undoing kiteboarding line tangles: How to avoid tangling...

REAL Teamrider Matt Keenan punting one in New Jersey. Fall and Winter are here and so are dropping water temps. Here are 7 coldwater tips to keep you charging as temps drop and conditions get juicy… 1. Coldwater surfing is...

What’s the BIG DEAL? Why do performance fins make such a BIG difference on your surfboard? We get this question all the time. Here are three basic reasons why you should consider upgrading your fins from “stock plastics” to the...

•Read Part 1 – Why Performance Fins Make a BIG Difference Part 2 – Choosing the right Performance Fins: Walking up to the fin wall can be intimidating and confusing. This simple three step process will help you choose the...

Join Trip Forman in the REAL Boardloft for an in-depth explanation of why you need performance fins: Browse all fins on REALwatersports.com Now that you know why you need performance fins, get educated on how to choose the right fins:...