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Surfing is an ocean sport in which one rides a breaking wave while floating on its surface. A specifically-made surfboard is usually the means of riding on the wave, although there are many different variations, each with their own specific equipment.
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History
Although its exact history is undocumented, surfing is generally understood to have been developed by Polynesian islanders as a form of entertainment that was practiced by the common- and ruling-class alike. They would practice the same techniques and modern-day surfing, but would use heavy wooden surfboards rather than today's composite material surfboards. The sport was first observed by European explorers in 1767, when crew members of the Dolphin stopped in Tahiti. -
General Process
The rider travels out from the beach to where waves are beginning to form. When a sufficiently large wave begins to swell, the rider will hurry to properly position the board, stand up on it, and begin to slide down the face of the breaking wave. Direction is controlled through the legs and feet, and assisted by balancing the body. -
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Worked today and got 10 hours. Now I am just kicking back and relaxing and doing a little web surfing.
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is in bed, watching guilty pleasure, "Mission Impossible 2" and surfing the net. Feeling good.
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well i watchd 30 mins of brave heart and got bored as hell so looks like channel surfing 2nite
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Teahupoo (Surfing Big Wave) Art Poster Print - 24" X 36" - $19.99
This poster shows a surfer riding a huge wave. At the bottom it says "Teuhupoo." This poster measures approx. 24" x 36" Teahupo'o (pronounced Cho-poo) is a world-renowned surfing location off the south-east of the island of Tahiti. Surfing ...
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View All Surfing Questions (89) | Ask a QuestionIs surfing harder than snowboarding, why or why not? (1 Answer)Surfing is definitely harder for a couple reasons. One, waves are liquid, and snow is solid. If you are snowboarding, you have a nice, solid surface to balance on. If ... read moreWhere did surfing originate? (2 Answers)It's unclear. Two of my sources state different locations. "Developed by Hawaiian islanders in the 15th century" http://www.surfing-art.com/surfing_history.htm Wikipedia states... "The art of surfing was first observed by Europeans in ... read moreHow likely are you to get attacked by a shark while surfing? (1 Answer)You might want to check out this site. Seems to be the chances are pretty slim. http://www.examiner.com/x-4770-Houston-Surfing-Examiner~y2009m4d18-What-are-your-odds-of-a-shark-attack-while-surfing read more
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- The New York Times: Cameras Show if Surf Is Good, but Surfers Are Getting in Way (January 27, 2008)
- " These surf cams, or wave cams, which have gained in popularity in recent years, help advertise lesser-known beaches to outsiders who are looking for new surfing spots. But the cameras have also caused problems in the territorial world of hard-core surfers, many of whom blame them for leading crowds to once-secluded beaches."
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