BASE jumping is leaping from a fixed structure or cliff with a parachute, where BASE stands for the four types of launch points: Building, Antenna, Span (bridge), and Earth (cliff). Unlike skydivers who exit aircraft at high altitude with time to deploy a reserve chute if needed, BASE jumpers work with low elevations and single-canopy systems, making every jump a high-consequence commitment.
If you’re drawn to river surfing because you crave the rush of reading natural forces and committing to a wave with no backup plan, you’ll recognize the same ethos in BASE. Both sports demand intimate knowledge of your environment, …
Why River Surfing Is Nothing Like Ocean Surfing (And Why That’s a Good Thing)
River surfing is surfing’s landlocked cousin, a discipline where you ride a single, stationary wave created by water rushing over rocks, bridge pillars, or engineered features in a river. Instead of chasing swells and paddling back out, you’re locked into one spot where the wave never stops breaking. You get up, you fall, and if you want another go, you walk back upstream and jump in again.
This isn’t just ocean surfing moved to freshwater. The culture that’s grown around river waves over the past few decades has its own rhythm, its own heroes, and its own way of doing things. River surfers have learned to …
Where To Enjoy The Best Surfing In Canada
While it’s possible to simply travel to the cheap vacation spots outside Canada for fun, you can also catch some waves instead!
When one thinks of surfing, Canada might not be the first destination that comes to mind. But Canada boasts a stunning coastline with some excellent surf spots for enthusiasts and beginners alike. Besides, the Canadian Surf Association organizes several thrilling surfing events.
From the rugged beauty of the Pacific coast to the …
Novice River Surfers Guide
What Equipment Will you Need?
As a beginner, here are the most important gear tips for making the best decisions when purchasing your first river surfing equipment.
Surfboard on the River
Your board is crucial. Without it, you won’t be able to surf. A few factors can influence the length of your board. To begin with, you’ll need a board with enough volume to support your body mass. Second, what kind of waves would you be riding? You’ll want to ensure the board you buy fits the wave you’re riding.
Helmet
Wear a helmet since you never know what might happen. Read out the River …
Surfing Causes Hearing Loss
Surfing in cold water without protection will almost certainly render you deaf. When your ear canal is subjected to cold water, the bone in your ear canal grows and shuts. Without surgery, the growth is permanent and will not improve. Surfer’s Ear is the name given to this type of bone development.
Exostoses are uneven bony growths within your ear canal caused by cold water. As the ear canal shuts, you’ll start to notice the following signs and symptoms:
You have liquid in your ears.
Debris has become lodged in your ears.
Ear infections occur more frequently.
More dangerous ear …
How to Make Your Personal River Surfboard
Greenlight Surf Supply’s unique board assembly kit allows you to create your ding-resistant river surfboard. Relying on a sturdy Engineered EPS blank and a revolutionary new Innegra woven fiberglass, the team from Greenlight has developed this construction kit designed just for river surfers.
What is the purpose of Greenlight Surf Supply?
Greenlight Surfboards was formed in 2005. They wanted to help with educating and supporting surfers who wanted to make their boards. Their unrivaled skills in design and production equipped with enough knowledge in the surfing industry make this one of the best boards out there….