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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

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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

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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.

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How Long Does It Take To Learn How To Surf?

It’s one of the most frequently asked questions we get — exactly how long does it take to learn to surf? While surfing isn’t the most physically demanding or detail-oriented sport, there’s still stuff you’ve got to know before you start riding the waves. So our answer is, most beginners should be out there on the waves after just a few lessons. Let’s dive into what it takes to learn to surf. Back to the basics Before you even think about hitting the water, you have to know the basics. We’re

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How To Ride A Longboard Surfboard

Learning how to surf? Nothing is better than a longboard surfboard, and we’ve got you covered with all the longboard basics for beginners. Let us give you a few tips about finding and using the best board so that when it comes time to hit the waves, you’ll be ready. Choosing the right board There’s an undeniable appeal to shortboards – so easy to transport, so easy to carry, and those professional surfers make them look so easy to ride. We get it – we’ve been there. However, for beginners, the

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How To Find & Catch Unbroken Waves

If you’re reading this, then you’re obviously ready for your next surfing challenge: mastering the green wave. By now, you’re already a pro at catching whitewater, but we’re going to be totally honest with you: that’s not even the exciting part of surfing. We’d go so far as to say that you’ve never truly surfed until you’ve ridden an unbroken wave. Are you ready? While you’re learning from our Kalon instructors, riding the perfect clean wave is as simple as following our instructions. But when you’re out on your own? Different story.

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Here’s Why Surfing Is The Best Sport To Keep You Physically and Mentally Healthy

Surfing comes with some outstanding mental and physical health benefits. It’s also a great way to reduce stress, which is why more and more people are surfing for wellbeing. The rhythmic motion of riding the waves allows surfers to immerse themselves in the present, fostering a deep sense of connection with nature. This is where the mindfulness benefits of surfing truly shine, as individuals learn to focus on their breath and movements while letting go of everyday distractions. As a result, many find not only physical strength but also a

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Which Tide Is Best For Surfing?

You’ve fallen in love with surfing, have read our guide on the best time to surf for beginners, and are understandably eager to catch some waves. But which tide is best for surfing? That’s what we’ll answer in this blog post. Before we can start surfing, we have to dive into the basics of tides to give you a better understanding of what to look for. That way, you’ll be sure to get the most out of your surfing experience — and hopefully some amazing GoPro footage to show your

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