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Do surf skates actually help you surf?

Do surf skates actually help you surf?

Update: 2025-09-23
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Surf skates: Are they the miracle cross-training tool Reddit makes them out to be… or just overpriced beach path wiggle machines? In this episode, we go down the surf skate rabbit hole. A little history (hello Dogtown), a little tech (front trucks that pivot like whoa), and a lot of opinion. We talk what surf skates are great for (spoiler: not paddling), what they can’t help you with, and why some surfers swear by them—while others roll their eyes. Plus, tips for what to look for, how to avoid the kooky wiggle, and whether it’s actually worth dropping $400 on a land board when you could just surf. Or could you?

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Do surf skates actually help you surf?

Do surf skates actually help you surf?