THE APPS THAT EVERY SURFER NEEDS
technology began by making a small hole in our lives and has ended up being something essential in our daily lives. Can you imagine your life without WhatsApp, without the likes of Instagram or without Google Maps? The truth that costs And it is that the main function of technology, in addition to entertaining us, is to help us and make our lives easier. Today we are thinking about the sum of surfing and technology, two totally distant worlds, but that go hand in hand. Thanks to technology we can check the weather conditions, see the waves in real time through a webcam… and much more!
If you like to plan your surf baths well, find out about all the news that happens in the world surfer, and you have made surfing your lifestyle, this will interest you. Today we bring you the 8 applications you need in your life. They will be your new discovery, download them and see for yourself.
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- SURFLINE
The app that is not missing in the mobile of any self-respecting surfer. Surfline is an app developed by Red Bull that literally tells you everything you need to know. It was born in 1985 as the official source of reports and currently its services go much further. This is the official forecaster of the WSL and every day a team of weather experts update wave information from all over the world, yes you heard right: all over the world. It has more than 300 HD cameras to see the waves live 24 hours a day.
- GLASSY PRO
This app can be defined as convenience made into an application. Can you imagine having an alarm that notifies you when there are the best waves and where? So you're thinking Glassy Pro. This app is developed with a super intuitive design that makes it very easy to use. But it not only informs you of the good time to surf, but once in the water it becomes your best friend. Glassy Pro has its own waterproof smartwatch, which will count all the waves you've caught, the speed of each one, your paddling pace... and much more. It also shows you the climatic factors such as the temperature of the water and the environment, the direction and force of the wind, the height of the waves... Can you ask for more? Well yes. It even offers the option to set goals and share achievements with friends.
- YOURBARREL.NET
A must in the app list of every rider. Yourbarrel.net is a web portal created by the union of photographers specialist surf photographers. Have you been surfing and have you seen any photographers around the sand? Maybe he took a photo of you or a friend and you want to have it. It's as easy as googling yourbarrel.net and filter by place and date, you will surely be surprised to see an image of you surfing like a pro! Of course, to download your album you must pay a small amount.
- WSL
We couldn't make this list and not include the queen app, WSL, the app of the World Surf League. Undoubtedly the best known platform on the surfing scene. It offers live broadcasts of the events of the tour, you can follow your favorite riders, read the latest news... and even have fun with Fantasy Surfing. It is a kind of game in which you will have to create a league choosing your favorite surfers for each championship. A way to have fun with friends and keep up with the level of surfers.
- RED BULL TV
The Movistar Plus of surfers. Red Bull TV is an application that broadcasts live sports events, but also music or culture. It is completely free, just enter its website or download the application. It offers an endless number of different channels, including one dedicated exclusively to surfing. It's the place to go if you feel like watching a movie, documentary or series about surfing. You will learn the history of the legends of surfing, you will discover the most incredible places to surf... all this from the sofa at home or from your mobile.
- SURF INJURY DATA
An application created by a group of Brazilian doctors specialized in surfing in order to teach and inform the surfing community about methods of prevention of possible injuries caused during a swim. Behind this application there are years of study and research to provide the statistics that every surf lover needs to know. Surf Injury Data also proposes different exercises for before and after the surf session, stretching in order to avoid injuries.
- ISHAPER: CUSTOM SURFBOARDS
Our seventh recommendation is for the most creative surfers. Are you thinking of buying your next surfboard but want to make an innovative design? If you don't like the conventional and you enjoy having a different and original table, iShaper is what you need. In this app you can design your next board from scratch. You choose the exact measurements, the type of tail, the colors... you can make the design you want. When you're done, export it, print it, and take it to a custom surfboard shop. It won't be the cheapest option, but you'll certainly be the envy of the entire beach.
- TRUE SURF
As the name suggests: real surfing. It is the closest thing to surfing, but through a screen. It is the official surf game of the WSL. Download True Surf, fun is guaranteed. You will be able to choose between real characters, choose the beach in the world that you like the most and the table that you most want. Then you will simply have to control your surfer as he slides down the wave, combining turns, cutbacks, 360s... all the possibilities you can imagine, just like in the water. There is even a store where you can buy everything you can think of: the swimsuit that you like the most for your character, the board of your dreams, etc.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
- WHICH APPLICATION TO DOWNLOAD TO SEE THE SEA CONDITIONS FOR SURFING?
There are many tipsters that you can consult before your surf session. We really like Surfline, the Official Tipster of the WSL. Every day a team of meteorology experts update the information of the waves from all over the world, yes, you heard right: all over the world. It has more than 300 HD cameras to see the waves live 24 hours a day.
- WHERE TO SEE SURFING FILMS AND SERIES?
If you like to watch movies, documentaries and surf series you have to download Red Bull TV. It is completely free and offers the best content of all sports, including surfing. You will learn the history of the legends of surfing, you will discover the most incredible places to surf... all this from the sofa at home or from your mobile.
- WHERE CAN I SEE THE SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS LIVE?
In WSL, undoubtedly the best known platform in the surfing scene. It offers live broadcasts of the tour events, you can follow your favorite riders, read the latest news...
- HOW DO I KNOW WHAT IS THE BEST TIME AND THE BEST SPOT TO SURF?
There is an application with an alarm that notifies you when there are the best waves and where: Glassy Pro. In addition, once in the water your Smartwatch will record all your data when surfing.
- IS THERE AN APPLICATION TO DESIGN SURFBOARDS?
With iShaper: Custom Surfboards you can design your next board from scratch. You choose the exact measurements, the type of tail, the colors... you can make the design you want. When you're done, export it, print it, and take it to a custom surfboard shop. It won't be the cheapest option, but you'll certainly be the envy of the entire beach.
- WHAT IS THE BEST SURFING GAME?
True Surf. With him fun is guaranteed. You will be able to choose between real characters, choose the beach in the world that you like the most and the table that you most want. Then you will simply have to control your surfer as he slides down the wave, combining turns, cutbacks, 360s... all the possibilities you can imagine, just like in the water. There is even a store where you can buy everything you can think of: the swimsuit that you like the most for your character, the board of your dreams, etc.
- WHAT IS FANTASY SURFING?
This is a kind of game in which you will have to create a league choosing your favorite surfers for each championship. A way to have fun with friends and keep up with the level of surfers.
