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Your surfboard or SUP spends plenty of time out of the water, so how you look after it between sessions matters too. You don't need a complicated maintenance routine or a room full of specialist equipment. A few simple habits can help protect your board from unnecessary scratches, knocks, heat, moisture, and other everyday damage while it's in storage. The short version Rinse and dry your board properly before storing it, so salt, sand, and moisture aren't left trapped against it. Keep it away from excessive heat and direct sunlight, and give it some breathing room from other gear. A...

A practical way to store a surfboard or SUP at home is to keep it securely supported, off the floor, and somewhere it won't regularly get knocked or bumped. Wall racks are one of the easiest ways to do this because they make use of unused wall space and can work in a garage or elsewhere in the house. The best setup depends on the space you have available, but the goal is the same: keep your board stable, properly supported, out of the way, and easy to get to when you're ready to head back to the water. The...

Too small and you'll fight the board. Too big and you can't handle it. Here's how to find the middle.

Choosing the right bodyboard size can make a big difference to how your board feels in the water. A board that's too small may not give you the support and flotation you need, while one that's too large can feel awkward and harder to control. The right size can help give you a good balance of flotation, comfort and control, helping you feel more confident in the water and get more out of your bodyboarding. So how do you find the balance? The short version A board with the right flotation supports you without becoming harder to steer and control....

Too small and you'll fight the board. Too big and you can't handle it. Here's how to find the middle.