August 23, 2024  |  News, User Guide

Video Guide: (Almost) All You Need To Know About URBNSURF Sydney

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After launching Melbourne in 2020, plans were quickly set in motion to bring surf to Sydney's west side. The result is a surf park that has benefited from a multitude of learnings during the last four years in Melbourne.    Amenities The first thing you notice at URBNSURF Sydney is the permanence of the buildings. While Melbourne can appear like

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July 30, 2024  |  News, User Guide

Basics: Here’s what makes a good pair of boardshorts

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Smack dab in the heat of the northern hemi summer, wave pool wear has officially shifted from wettie to boardie. And just as there's more to wetsuits than simply rubber and zippers, there's way more to boardshorts (and bikinis, but we'll cover that in another post) than simple cloth, cut and stitch. As many wave pool learners find themselves purchasing

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December 9, 2023  |  News, Television, User Guide

The Wave Bristol: A pioneering sustainable surf park in England

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Along with Melbourne, this years-in-the-making-surf-park built in a sheep paddock in Jolly Ol' England helped propel the world into modern-day wave pool euphoria. In just a few short years the park has evolved to become THE inclusive wave pool model and establish a blueprint for environmentally responsible venues everywhere. WavePoolMag first visited the Wave in 2020. A lot has changed

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November 13, 2023  |  News, User Guide

WavePoolMag video guide to Hawaii’s newest wave pool

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The Lineup at Wai Kai features a German rapid wave pool technology flourishing in the birthplace of surfing. Sounds strange but that’s what’s happening here on Oahu halfway between Waikiki and the North Shore. This wave pool has become a gathering point for both local Hawaiian surfers and visiting pros. During WavePoolMag's visit we sessioned with Nathan Fletcher, Shane Beschen,

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November 3, 2023  |  News, User Guide

Basics: Beginner’s guide to understanding surf leashes

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Surf leashes are essential accessories that help prevent the loss of the surfboard. They are designed to be highly durable and easily attach to the surfer’s leg. Many surf leashes feature lightweight, non-slip cuffs and quick release tabs for safety. There are different types of surf leashes designed for each different type of surfing, from competition-level surfing to big wave

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September 20, 2023  |  News, User Guide

WPM Video: (Almost) All You Need to Know about Wave Park South Korea, a fabulously Pop! and affordable destination

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Wave Park South Korea is a big, beautiful fever dream of surf complete with bright lights, bizarre mascots and choreographed K-Pop moves. What we love about this pool is that it’s much more accessible than one might imagine. In this video, we explore why Wave Park is a solid bet for a surf trip. (Hint, it’s reasonably priced and offers

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September 16, 2023  |  News, Television, User Guide

2023 Guide to Waco Surf

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The first accessible wave pool in America, Waco Surf has a storied chapter in the history of surf tanks. At first, a bit of an anomaly it was an add on to a wakeboarding cable park. Today the pneumatic wave system pumps out surf for a core, dedicated Texas crew as well as visiting surfers from across the globe. Read this

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July 13, 2023  |  News, User Guide

The World’s Best Wave Pool Map Updated Summer 2023 (and always)

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We receive queries from around the globe asking for specifics about any number of ongoing wave pool projects. “Oi, how's that the London pool goin'?” or “Bro! Is Fresno even still happening?” Depending on our caffeine levels, we reply with a little or a lot of information from the 100-plus wave pool entries cataloged right here on our Surf Planner

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July 12, 2023  |  Television, User Guide

WPM Video Series: (Almost) All You Need To Know, Japan’s favorite wave pool

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Surf Stadium Japan is surprisingly easy, reasonable, and makes a great surf trip destination. In this video, we share some highlights for planning your trip and explore what Surf Stadium Japan has to offer. As a reminder, you can check out all of our wave pool guide videos on the WavePoolMag YouTube channel. The wave pool itself is a turnstile

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July 7, 2023  |  News, User Guide

Basics: Beginner’s guide to understanding surfboard fins

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Choosing the right surfboard fins can be complicated. The average novice surfer probably doesn’t care much, or notice, what fins they’re rocking. However, as a surfer progresses and starts to use the board more dynamically, they might start to get a little curious about how the fins are affecting the board’s performance. Some fins provide more speed. Some provide maneuverability.

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April 13, 2023  |  News, User Guide

WPM Video Series: (Almost) All You Need to Know about URBNSURF 2023

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From different wave settings and food options, Sarah revisits Australia's first public wave pool located just outside of downtown Melbourne and adjacent to the Airport. The facility opened in January 2020 and has since set the benchmark for surf park operations. You will find surf club competitions, concerts, corporate events, new food options, hot tubs and heaps more - especially

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March 15, 2023  |  User Guide

WPM Video: (Almost) All You Need to Know about Surf Lakes

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Did you know that the test plunger you see was designed for 150,000 cycles, but that the new one will be made for 50 million cycles (or roughly 75 years of daily use)? The machine currently delivers a 3-wave set and the new plunger will up the ante to 5-wave sets once it starts dishing out tasty waves to the

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January 12, 2023  |  News, User Guide

How to Choose Your First Surfboard When You Graduate from a Foamie

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You've mastered the pop-up and that foam rental - now it's time for your first surfboard. A mini-mal is a great idea as is a mid-length. Both range in size between 7'0" and 8'10" – perfect as you'll need enough floatation to paddle but not so much that it's hard to turn the board. WavePoolMag Basics is an ongoing series

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October 4, 2022  |  User Guide

The definitive guide to choosing your first wetsuit

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WavePoolMag Basics is an ongoing series providing essential surf gear information for those surfers new to the pool. Whether you’re learning in a wave pool or in the ocean or (hopefully) both, if you are a novice surfer who is committing to the sport, you’ve realized that it’s time to invest in a wetsuit. Those ragged rental suits just aren’t

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July 11, 2022  |  User Guide

12 waves per surfer per hour at Surf Lakes?

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Surf Lakes is a big wave pool. It's also really big right now in Australia (a big, big country.) Much of its popularity is due to its Queensland location. However, it's still a 9-hour drive from iconic breaks like the Superbank. Why? Because, you guessed it, OZ is B.I.G. As part of the company's more aggressive rollout and announcement of

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May 30, 2022  |  User Guide

Did you blow your last wave pool session? Here’s help from one of the best in the business

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In this article surf coach Martin Dunn took a look at what was going wrong at one of the world’s most popular wave tanks. Being the curious man he is, Martin studied the surf zone and took notes. He saw many surfers making the same mistakes over and over. Below, Martin Dunn Surf Coaching shares with you what to do

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April 15, 2022  |  User Guide

Wave Pool Reviews by You: Alaia Bay with Remi Chaussemiche

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Search “wave pool” through social platforms and you’ll find a hive of influencers and pros claiming “best pool ever.” But what about us mortal surfers who have to trade hard-earned currency for a crack at perfect waves. We might feel differently after sinking a day’s wage for some surf time. Doesn’t our opinion count? Sure there is Trip Advisor, but

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February 25, 2022  |  User Guide

Wave Pool Reviews by You: The Wave with Nick and Hannah

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Search “wave pool” through social platforms and you’ll find a hive of influencers and pros claiming “best pool ever.” But what about us mortal surfers who have to trade hard-earned currency for a crack at perfect waves. We might feel differently after sinking a day’s wage for some surf time. Doesn’t our opinion count? Sure there is Trip Advisor, but

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February 16, 2022  |  User Guide

Can I use my drone at a wave pool? Here’s what you need to know

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Some of WavePoolMag's favorite images to come across our inbox are drone-created. But can you, wave pool surfer and surf park enthusiast, merely show up for your session, drone in hand, and proceed to create a masterpiece? Yes and No. But, most likely no (and we'll get to that). In this article, we'll explore the why and the how of

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January 28, 2022  |  User Guide

Wave Pool Reviews by You: Adventure Parc Snowdonia with Llywelyn Williams

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Search “wave pool” through social platforms and you’ll find a hive of influencers and pros claiming “best pool ever.” But what about us mortal surfers who have to trade hard-earned currency for a crack at perfect waves. We might feel differently after sinking a day’s wage for some surf time. Doesn’t our opinion count? Sure there is Trip Advisor, but

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January 10, 2022  |  User Guide

Wave Pool Reviews by You: Wave Park

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Pros in wave pools are Instagram and YouTube gold. Your favorite surf brands are happy to foot the bill in exchange for likes and engagement. But it's a lopsided ecosystem. Search "wave pool" through social platforms and you'll find a hive of influencers and pros claiming "best pool ever." But what about us mortal surfers who have to trade hard-earned

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January 7, 2022  |  User Guide

Know how to protect your head holes from Surfer’s Ear

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Finding the best surf earplugs is a tricky task. Mainly because the human ear canal, annoyingly, doesn’t come in one size.Let’s face it, the human body hosts the most magnificent natural engineering in the known world, yet is also one of the greatest mysteries in the universe, not counting however it is that Star Wars Stormtroopers manage to go to

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November 19, 2021  |  User Guide

Want to become a wave pool designer or engineer? Here’s how

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If you want to be happy, do what you love. An old trick used the world over by school guidance councilors is to ask you, “If you had a million dollars, what would you do all day?” And whatever your response - aside from “nothing” - be it working on old cars, computers, beekeeping, or sketching skyscrapers, is what they

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October 22, 2021  |  User Guide

Guide to prices, waves and stays for Surf Stadium Japan – the world’s newest wave pool

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How much does it cost to surf the Surf Stadium Japan wave pool? Adults (13 years and older) 550-1650 yen ($5-$14)Children (12 years old and younger): Free - 825 yen ($7)Trial session: 3300 yen ($30): This includes rental goods (surfboards, wet suits and safety equipment) and an instructor.Beginner Session: 6600 yen ($60)Intermediate Session: 8800 yen ($77)Advanced Session: 8800 yen ($77)Expert

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October 20, 2021  |  User Guide

Alt-Board aficionado Harley Ingleby’s surfboard choice for two very different wave pools

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Harley Ingleby rides anything he can get his mitts on: mid-lengths, logs, twins, and finless - but mostly quads and longboards. In this piece, he runs us through a few favorite alternative surfboard designs for wave pools, specifically Kelly Slater's Surf Ranch and Urbnsurf in Melbourne. With the exception of the recent longboard event at The Ranch, the majority of

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