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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Goofy Foot Surfing | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: Why is it customary to have the left foot forward on a surfboard instead of the right foot ... A: cool! Lots of mainstream representations of surfing make errors (goofs!) like this - Point Break ... | |
| Goofy Foot Surfing | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: Why is it customary to have the left foot forward on a surfboard instead of the right foot ... A: Just like most people are right-handed, and don't particularly choose to be, so most people are ... | |
| Surfing | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I know it is kind of late, but I have some questions for a project. What equipment do you need? ... A: To surf, you need a surfboard that suits your height, weight, experience and where you're surfing, ... | |
| undertow | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: 1. How can a heavy undertow affect the breakers above it? 2.I am an avid surfer and i surf everyday ... A: 1. How can a heavy undertow affect the breakers above it? 2.I am an avid surfer and i surf everyday ... | |
| fin system | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: I recently knocked out two glassed in fins while surfing, one is pretty minor while the other is ... A: I would say both would be quite expensive to get done properly and both would also be hard to do on ... | |
| Surf wax | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: What are the advantages of using wax on a surfboard, as opposed to pads? A: Quite often it's a matter of personal choice, but most people now use wax all over, or wax for the ... | |
| Surf Destinations | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: I'm a Medical Student at the University of Glasgow and a keen surfer. I have to spend my Summer this ... A: West Coast USA (getting a visa is a pain but might be okay for you), Australia and New Zealand ... | |
| learning to surf | 10/14/2007 |
| Q: I'm here for a year and wish to learn to surf. I don't know where to start in choosing a surfboard ... A: You don't say where 'here' is? That does make some difference, but only when you're a better ... | |
| Board x height | 4/26/2007 |
| Q: For someone 6 foot tall and intermediate level of surfing, will a 6'3 be fine? A: I think that sounds fine, although it's not really a lot of information to go on. If the surfer (you ... | |
| Can a beginner surf on a windsurfing board | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: I saw a windsurfing board on sale for cheap (used). I would like to surf in small waves of Texas ... A: Hey, I actually learned to surf on a Bic children's windsurf board. It wasn't ideal, but I did ... | |
| Surfing | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: I am having difficulty standing up on my board!!! Any tips? A: You need a certain amount of upper body strength, this is a reason lots of girls find it hard to get ... | |
| Repair | 12/31/2006 |
| Q: I own a starboard carve 144 which requires a small repair job, due to a ding centrally positioned on ... A: I take it this is a windsurf board; I'm a surfer not windsurfer but I think the principles will be ... | |
| what board is right for me? | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: Hey, I went surfing for the first time about a week ago (at Doheny) and fell in love with it. I was ... A: Here's something I wrote for SurfGirl magazine, I hope it helps. I think 9'0" is too big for you, ... | |
| Surfing | 5/20/2006 |
| Q: i'm just starting out with surfing as a new hobby and am looking to buy my first board. Whilst ... A: sorry not to answer sooner, I've been on holiday. I've pasted below something I'm working on for ... | |
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Kat Dawes
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Expertise
I'M SORRY I DON'T DO WINDSURFING! I am the sub-editor and editorial assistant for Carve and SurfGirl magazines, based in the UK. I can answer questions about all aspects of surfing: equipment, travel, history, culture, locations in the UK, the pro tour, training for surfing, technique, women`s surfing, forecasting, surf media and so on.
Experience
I am the sub-editor and editorial assistant for Carve and SurfGirl surfing magazines, based in the UK. I have been surfing for 12 years in Wales and Cornwall. I have also travelled to Australia and various European locations to surf. CAN'T DO WINDSURFING QUESTIONS, SORRY!
Publications
Carve and SurfGirl magazines
Education/Credentials
15 A grades, BA and MA in English Literature.
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