Parenting in the Wild Blog by Good Wave

A 6ft foam surfboard rewards the right rider and frustrates the wrong one. That's especially true in short to medium-sized waves, where board length determines how much paddle power and glide a rider actually gets. Push a 6ft fo...

A Kokopelli packraft is a lightweight, inflatable boat. It folds down small enough to fit in a backpack, and in just a few minutes, it sets up into a stable craft. This guide is for weekend paddlers, backcountry...

Walking into a surf shop for the first time is overwhelming. There are short boards, long boards, fish tails, pin tails, foam, fiberglass, epoxy, and price tags that make a first-time buyer nervous & worried about committing to the wrong one. ...

Touring inflatable SUPs are one of the most purposeful upgrades in paddle boarding. Most paddlers buy one expecting a modest step up from their recreational board, then wonder how they ever managed without it. The pointed nose, efficient hull, a...

Beginner surfers rarely find the right board first. They find it second, after a season of frustration, after a board that barely floated them, after standing on the beach watching waves pass because they couldn't paddle fast enough to catch them. An 8ft foa...

Foam top surfboards are one of the most underestimated boards in surfing. Most people buy one expecting a short-term beginner board, then keep reaching for it years later. The soft deck, forgiving rails, and added volume mak...

Stepping into surfing without the right board is like learning to ride a bike with flat tires. The potential is there, but the equipment is working against you. A foam surfboard for beg...

Many solo adventurers love the idea of a quick paddle before work, a calm sunset loop, or a weekend escape, but the reality of a rigid kayak often kills the plan. Traditional hard kayaks are long, awkward, and heavy, and they us...

You paddle until your shoulders scream. The set approaches. You're not in position. The wave rolls past while you drift backward, watching someone else drop in from the shoulder. This scenario repeats itself in lineups worldwide...

Making the move to your first shortboard is one of the most exciting—and misunderstood—steps in learning to surf. It feels like progress. Shorter rail, quicker turns, less foam. But it’s also where many surfers accidentally make...