Are you going travelling? Is a loved one going travelling?
In this first post in our technology series, we look at the best cameras for taking around the world with you.
We’ve included a range of regular cameras, video cameras and even a dirt cheap option.
We’ve tried to keep it to smaller, more portable options rather than large, bulky DSLRs that will be tougher to take around and will add significant weight into your luggage. Read More
Bodyboarding is a great, fun water sport that gets you into the sea and riding waves for hours on end.
You won't need us to tell you how enjoyable bodyboarding is if you've tried it before. Most people you give bodyboarding a try love it.
If you've always wanted to try out beach sport but you've never quite been brave enough to try surfing (or it just isn't for you), we'd definitely recommend bodyboarding.
As well as being fun, bodyboarding is a great all-body workout that will get your arms and legs moving. Plus, you'll be having a great time out in the sea under the sun, what's not to love?!
As with most sports equipment, you can hire bodyboards at the beach, but you can save money and get more out of it if you have your own board.
With that in mind, we're going to show you some of the best bodyboards for adults that you can buy cheaply online for under £35.
Get your wetsuit on and get to the ocean.
If you're heading out to the coast for a surf or if you're going on a specific surfing holiday, you're going to want to know how to read the surf report.
If you're unfamiliar with the surf report, it's basically the weather forecast for the waves. How big the swells are going to be and which direction they're heading, what time the tides will be changing, what the wind speeds will be like and much more.
You're going to get a pretty clear of surf conditions for the day when you check out the surf report.
Knowing how to read the surf report is beneficial for two main purposes, fun and safety - you'll know when to avoid the sea because it's too rough or the waves are no good and you'll know where and when you're going to catch the best waves.
Foam surfboards are a great type of surfboard for getting people into surfing. They're an ideal beginner surfboard for adults and children alike, being easy to use, fun to learn on and well performing too.
Buying a foam surfboard doesn't mean that you're buying a board that you'll only be able to use for a few times then have to upgrade.
As foam board technology has improved over the last few years, foam surfboards have developed and are now also suited to intermediate surfers.
Don't get us wrong, if you're looking to up your surf skill levels and take your surfing more seriously, you'll probably be looking for an upgrade on a soft board at some point in the future, but if you're looking for a cheap, fun board to keep you entertained until you feel a hard board is right for you, a foam surfboard is ideal.
Here we're going to show you some of the best foam surfboards to buy online. We'll tell you what makes them a good purchase, talk you through the features and also explain some of the key aspects of foam surfboards.
When it comes to buying women's wetsuits there are three main factors that most of us think of: fit, warmth and price.
This is where we hope we can help you out. This post is going to recommend some of the best women's wetsuits to buy online that we believe tick those three boxes.
We'll show the best full length and women's shorty wetsuit options that are affordable but don't hold back on quality, keeping you warm and comfortable while surfing or bodyboarding.
As we go through we'll explain what all the keywords mean so you know exactly what it is you're looking for.
As mentioned, we'll give you the best recommendations of full length and short wetsuits, but also explain the key differences and benefits of buying one or the other - you might end up wanting both!
When it comes to buying a new product, most of us are the same: we want the best product for the lowest price. It's only natural to look to save some money where we can.
This leads to the age-old worry of 'buy cheap, buy twice', which is inconvenient at best, expensive at worst.
The same goes for men's wetsuits (and women's we suppose), especially if you're new to surfing and you don't want to buy an expensive suit for your first suit. It's a safe assumption that you're going to be looking for a wetsuit that isn't expensive, but one that will last you a fair few years and many trips to the beach.
Well, we're hoping that we can help you out here. This post is all about men's wetsuits, more specifically, good quality men's wetsuits that you can buy online that are affordable and will do a good job for years to come.
We're going to recommend the best full length and shorty wetsuits for men, talking you through the benefits of having one or the other, and explaining the key wetsuit terms you'll read when you go to buy a wetsuit online, so you know exactly what you're buying.
Once again we're going to you show some of the best watersports gear that you can buy online for an affordable price without sacrificing on quality.
This time we turn our attention to wetsuit boots.
Wetsuit boots are often called a variety of names, the most common being wetsuit shoes, wetsuits booties or sometimes even surf shoes. So don't worry if you've heard them called something else before, and forgive us if we use a few of those throughout this guide.
If you've ever walked across a pebbly beach without anything on your feet, or you've headed into the sea to find out the sand from the beach quickly turns into sharp stones, you have probably thought to yourself 'I should buy some of those waterproof shoes for next time'.
You're not the only one. And that's why we're here: to help make that painful under-foot beach experience a thing of the past.
We're going to show you some of the best wetsuit boots to buy online and hopefully help you understand the differences between the different types.
So you're thinking about buying your kids wetsuits for a surf trip or maybe a holiday by the sea.
You've come to the right place. Here, we're going to show you our top picks for the best children's wetsuits to buy online.
If you're completely new to surfing, bodyboarding or you've never bought a wetsuit before and you're not sure what you're supposed to be looking for, don't worry, we're also going to explain everything you need to know.
We'll give you a rundown of what all the key terms mean when you're buying wetsuits for children, so you'll know exactly what you're buying.
Our picks will include high-performing wetsuits that are available for a reasonable price. We'll tell you why they're good, how existing buyers have rated them and much more.
Let's get into it.
If you’re looking try off-piste skiing, you’re going to need to get hold off some equipment that you might not have used before, or even be familiar with.
There are a lot of new equipment pieces out there that you’ll probably hear about. You don’t need all of it right now.
We’re not saying that you won’t ever need them, but here we’re going to show you the key equipment for off-piste skiing to help get you started.
For now, we’re just going to give you essential equipment for off-piste skiing, and then, if you love the sport (which you most certainly will), you can start to add to your equipment list. Read More
No matter how well you choose your snowboard boots, you still need a good grasp of the bindings.
Are snowboard bindings universal? The simple and short answer is: no. You can get different types and styles to suit each rider. This is where it differs from skiers’ bindings.
Skiers essentially do one thing, and that is that they go downhill. They ride the chairlift up and then go down again. That’s the whole day really.
Snowboarders have a bit more freedom. They can ride down the hills, but they can also head into the snowboard parks, on the half-pipes, over the jumps, and along the rails. They can even ride in urban settings.
This why snowboard bindings should fit what the riders intend to do. The best snowboard bindings give you the freedom to move into the parks and pipes, but they’re also stiff enough to ride downhill when required.
While we recognise that you’re (hopefully) not setting your own bindings in the beginning, you should at least understand what to expect from a professional fitter and how they’ll adjust your board.
There is a lot more to understand about bindings (mounting patterns, sizing charts, channel systems, binding/board compatibility…etc.), but that's all for later when you're a bit more advanced. For now, we'll keep things simple give you enough information to get you going.