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Travel Tips For An Epic Costa Rica Trip With Kalon Surf!

Long stretches of unspoiled beaches, stunning native wildlife, rainforests and waterfalls, delicious Caribbean food, and friendly locals. Costa Rica is a hidden gem in the Pacific Ocean, nestled between Nicaragua and Panama. Its lush coastline has plenty of surf spots, making it a great place to enjoy surfing or even learn for the first time. If it’s your first time planning a trip to Costa Rica, you probably have a lot of questions about making your vacation a successful one. From booking a hotel in Costa Rica to staying safe

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All You Need To Know About The Different Types Of Surf Spots

Not many beginner surfers or outsiders know the importance of choosing the right surf break, especially in Costa Rica. The perfect surf spot is one that matches the day’s conditions and your skill level. The point break might be firing and producing froth-worthy wave after wave, whereas a surf spot further down the beach could be a windy, choppy mess. Choosing the right surf break can make the difference between a great session that helps you progress and leaves you feeling stoked, and a crappy surf that makes you want

Types Of Waves & Surf Breaks

Surfing is a multifaceted skill; it’s not just about athleticism and being able to stand up on a board. It’s also something that can teach you about the natural world. As you learn more about surfing, you’ll gain a greater appreciation of the various types of waves for surfing and the areas they appear. Being aware of the tides, the types of waves you’re likely to encounter at a given site and the surrounding ocean conditions will also make you better prepared for when you’re actually on your board too.

Speak Like A Surfer: 11 Useful Surfing Terms Every Surfer Must Know

Everyone knows a few surfing terms. Expressions like “wipeout” and “duck dive” have long been part of the wider public’s parlance. And even if you’ve never surfed in your life, you might be familiar with a few surfing terms for waves, like “barrel” or “shorey”. But if you’re really wanting to polish up your surfing terminology — and don’t want to look like a kook in the process — you need to go a bit deeper. Now, there’s no universal list of surfer words. As with any subculture that uses

Surfing Risks: Tips For Staying Safe In Open Water

We think that surfing is one of the greatest sports in the world, but like anything, there are a number of surfing dangers that you should be aware of when you get your board out. Understanding surf risks is important in any destination where you decide to enter the water and surfing dangers can change depending on your chosen location, so it is important to always take the local conditions into account. Ocean currents and riptides Sometimes dragging people miles in the wrong direction and exhausting them over time, ocean

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Surfing Skill Levels: Guide For Beginners To Advanced Surfers

When traveling to any surf destination it is important to understand what your personal surfing skill levels are for your own safety and for the safety of those around you. Advancing through the surf levels from beginner to advanced is achievable at almost any age, like most other sports, all it takes is practice, experience, and dedication. So, what are the basic surf levels? And what skills should you focus on to advance your surfing skills? The new wave rider If you’ve only just had your first surf lesson or

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Why Volume Is So Important And What It Means For Your Surfing?

Did you know that the volume of your surfboard has a sign effect on the way you surf? The volume of your board will alter how the board turns, how many waves you catch, and your overall speed. That’s because the volume of your board determines how buoyant it is. Simply put, if you add volume to your board, you’ll float more. Add too much volume and you’ll float too much, which makes it more difficult to do turns and maneuvers. So, how do you calculate your surfboard’s volume? How

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How Long You Need To Go On Holiday For To Feel Completely Relaxed?

Vacations are an essential aspect of maintaining our physical and psychological health. In fact, some countries have even established national vacation rights. Taking time away from work to relax enhances our mood, lowers our stress, and decreases our risk of developing heart disease. All of these things inevitably make us more energetic, motivated, and productive! That being said, these benefits can vary depending on the duration of your holiday. You may be thinking, “I need a holiday. A very long holiday.” However, longer holidays don’t always lead to the best

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How Many Days Should You Spend In Costa Rica?

When planning a big tropical vacation, perfect weather is paramount to a good time. Timing your trip to the ideal weather can be the defining factor between having an adventure and watching the rain from your resort. However wet weather is not all bad as some of the storms here are quite a spectacle in themselves! When should you visit Costa Rica? There’s no bad time to visit Costa Rica. Holidays in this tropical paradise fit any schedule as all seasons offer exciting and different experiences. Costa Rica has a

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How Long Should You Wait Before Going On Holiday With Your Partner?

If you’re looking to get away with your new sweetheart, you may be wondering, is it too soon to spend the holidays together? We’ve got a few guidelines you can follow to make sure it’s the right time for you. How long should you wait to go on holiday with your partner? Some sites suggest that you should be together for more than three months before going on holiday. However we believe that there should be no time limit on compatibility. Instead of counting the days, it might be better

Giving back to the community with Kalon Surf

Giving Back Thank You!

you make a difference Several years ago a guest overheard our staff talking about ways to help people in our town. Families with very limited resources, so limited, that often the kids could not go to school as they literally did not have anything to go to school with. The Kalon guest, said that he would have loved to know and understand that the need in Costa Rica is high, and that would have had plenty of unused space in his luggage. He said that we should at least give

Surfing In Costa Rica: Is It Really As Good As They Say It Is?

So you’ve heard that the waves are pretty good over in Costa Rica, but is that true or just hype? Maybe we’re a bit biased, but it’s safe to say that Kalon Surf Costa Rica — and all the rest of Costa Rica for that matter — has waves like nowhere else in the world. Whether you’re just dipping your toe into the water of surfing or you’re a seasoned veteran with plenty of green water under your belt, here are five reasons why Costa Rica’s world-class waves are a must-see.