surf e quipement
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Surf Equipement
Valentin and Stine
Introduction
• Surfboard: long platform able to float in the water while supporting the weight of a human• Invented by Hawaïans. Known as “papa he‘e nalu”• Early surfboards were made of wood• Today they are made of polyurethane foam
covered with fiberglass that provides a light and strong board
• Some recent board are made of carbon fiber
Parts
Construction
Length• Long boards make paddling easier• For beginners the longer the board the better• The board should be 1-2 ft taller than youThickness• Thick boards provide easier paddling and more glide
when standingWidth• Wide boards are more stable and makes it easier to
paddle but harder to maneuver
Shortboards
• Length: 6-7 ft (1.8-2.1 m)• Small Easy to maneuver
but hard to catch small waves because lack of flotation
• Good for powerful waves• Pointed nose and between
2 to 5 fins
Longboards
• Length: 9-12 ft. (2.7-3.7 m)
• Round and wide nose• Good for beginners
good stability• Can catch small waves more practice
• Also called: Malibu boards
Funboard
• Mid-size board: 7-8 ft (2.1-2.4 m)• Provides the maneuverability of the
shortboard and the speed of the longboard• Other boards are a combination between
short, fun and long board.– It includes: guns, olos, fish, eggs, bonzers, tri-fin,
2+1, mini tanker, quads, tow-boards, and hydrofoils.
Wetsuits
• It’s a cloth made of foamed neopren and used for water sports
• Provides thermal insulation, abrasion resistance and floatability (buoyancy)
• A shorty or spring suit covers the torso and has short sleeves and long or short legs
• A full suit or steamer covers the torso and the full length of the arms and legs.
Bodyboards
• Lenght: 38”-43” (96-109 cm)
• Material– Flexibility– Cold water: Polyethylene– Warm water: Arcel and
polypropylene• Fins
Fun facts
• World’s longest surfboard ridden: 30 ft (9,16 m)• Most people riding a surfboard: 47• Largest collection of surboards: 647 boards
Quiz
• What is the lenght of the longboard?• Name 4 parts on the surfboard• What is the record for the largest number of
people riding a single surfboard?• How is a beginner’s surfboard constructed
(lenght, width and thickness)?• What is the other name for a full suit?
Sources
• http://www.extremehorizon.com/surf-shop/surfing_equipment.html
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surfboard• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surfing• http://
www.surfertoday.com/surfing/7315-the-best-guinness-world-records-in-surfing
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