Simple Ways To Become A Sustainable Traveller
Here at Platinum Sun, we have a passion for nature. We always do what we can, when we can to protect the planet we live on. We hope you can share this goal with us. You have probably heard the words...
View ArticleHow to Pack Like a Pro
How to Pack Like a Pro Travelling light is always easier said than done. It doesn’t matter if you’re taking carry-on only or juggling between sports bags and suitcases if you want to know how to pack...
View ArticleJellyfish Varieties with Venomous Stings
Forget shark attacks, snake bites, or bear mauling for a while. A jellyfish may look cute on water but when you are not familiar of its varieties, it may cause some venomous sting when you touch one....
View Article9 Things About Surfers People Think are True
9 Things About Surfers People Think are True Surfing is one of the most difficult sports people have invented for an obvious reason: you have to adjust to the wind and the wave. No matter how...
View Article5 Things to Love About Platinum Sun
As I mentioned in my first blog post, I wasn’t sure what I was going to get when I signed on with Platinum Sun rash guards. I was originally sold on the product by the fact that Marina (one of the...
View Article2015 – WHAT TO EXPECT IN SURFING
With 2014 behind us, it’s time to look ahead to prepare for what 2015 has in store for the world of surfing. The World Surf League To begin, 2015 will mark the end of the iconic acronym ‘ASP’...
View ArticleWhy I Wanted to Kitesurf…
My name is Lottie and I live in England, UK. For as long as I can remember, I’ve spent my summers less than a one minute walk away from the beach, at the best surf spot in Norfolk, UK. So it was only...
View ArticleVitali Klitschko welcomed the athletes who had won medals at the World...
Mayor of Kiev Vitali Klitschko has presented the gratitude of the Mayor of Kiev for sports achievements and congratulated the athletes who had won medals at the World Wakeboard Championship in Abu...
View ArticleSurf Expo – an important launch pad for Platinum Sun
This is a late thank you note to everyone who has made our start in the big Surf World a huge success. SurfExpo is without a doubt the richest environment to make invaluable connections within the...
View ArticleHello from Cabarete Dominican Republic
My name is Tracy and I live in Cabarete, Dominican Republic. Touted as the action-sport capital of the Caribbean, we have wind about 300 days per year. When I moved here 3 years ago I was fond of the...
View ArticleExercise Routines For Awesome Surfing Skills
A Complete Guide Buy these leggings. A 2005 study concluded that surfing is 55% paddling and only 5% wave-riding. For advanced surfers, the sport is 75% physical, 25% mental and emotional endurance....
View ArticleThe Three Main Types of Surf Breaks
Three Different Types of Surf Breaks Beach Break, Reef Break, Point Break Learning any new sport can be daunting, and surfing is no different. The combination of the crowds of people, the power of...
View Article6 Beginner Yoga Poses to Try for Back Pain (And Why You Should)
Whether you live a sedentary or active lifestyle, no one is immune to back pain. Approximately 80% of Americans experience low back pain at least once in their lives, according to the Mayo Clinic....
View Article4 Kitesurfing Challenges Women Should Overcome When Learning A Male-Dominated...
In a male-dominated sport like kite surfing, it is easy for girls to feel intimidated on water. However, the more women feel that way, the less likely they are ever going to learn in the soonest...
View ArticleThe History of Kitesurfing
HOW KITEBOARDING BECAME POSSIBLE AND THE SPORT TODAY Kitesurfing has become one of the most popular watersports in a very short time. Celebrities like Sir Richard Branson, Barack Obama, Brad Pitt, and...
View Article7 Small, Impactful Ways to Help Keep the Ocean Clean
Covering more than 70% of the Earth’s surface, the oceans are immense, but they are not invulnerable. Pollution is a very real problem that can have a crippling effect on marine ecosystems and the...
View ArticleChoose Leggings According To Your Zodiac Sign
Just for fun! Aries: The Ram Date range: March 21 – April 19Element: FireQuality: CardinalColor: RedRuler: MarsMotto: I amStrengths: Courageous, determined, confident, enthusiastic, optimistic,...
View ArticleThree Reasons Avocados Are Awesome
HEALTHY, DELICIOUS, AND SUN PROTECTION 1. Vitamins and Minerals in Avocados When it comes to superfoods, avocados are a watersport and fitness enthusiast’s best friend. We’re going to tell you the top...
View ArticleChristmas Gift Ideas for Beach lovers
As it’s the run-up to Christmas, we thought we would share some gift inspiration for those friends and family who love the beach just as much as you do! It can be a stressful time, trying to find the...
View ArticleHow To Dress Up Your Gym Outfit
Stylish ways to wear your Platinum Sun in the streets When you’ve got a day planned that involves running errands, catching waves, meeting a friend for lunch, and hitting the gym, you’re going to need...
View Article9 Kitemares You Will Totally Relate To
Ok, so we have all found ourselves in situations we would rather NOT be in whilst doing this sport because.. let’s face it… it’s not easy! If it was, it wouldn’t be cool. We asked kiters just like YOU...
View ArticleHOW TO SURF A WAVE IN ONE DAY: Common Beginner Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Getting the most out of surfing happens once you grasp and then master the basics. Confidence is key, so you won’t learn how to surf if you’re making constant, repeated mistakes. You need to take it...
View ArticleWhy People Rave about Platinum’s Swim Leggings for Women
When you cross women’s favorite article of clothing: leggings, with expert design and style, what do you get? Hundreds of rave reviews about Platinum Sun’s swim leggings! We’re not kidding when we say...
View ArticleWatersports Clothing – 21st Century Options
In most of our minds, the classic image of a surfer features a guy wearing just board shorts, or a girl wearing a bikini, shooting diagonally down a big wave. While this picture is fun for cartoons,...
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